Getting Started
 

Ownership of the EV charging stations transfers to the site host at no cost. Site hosts may continue operating the chargers or choose to have them removed.

You may continue operating the charging stations or have SDG&E remove them at no cost. If you continue operating them, several transition activities must be completed.

Convert billing to Rate-to-Host (RTH), determine whether to purchase the BTM infrastructure, complete the charger ownership transfer process, and establish ongoing operations with ChargePoint or another provider.

SDG&E recommends completing all transition activities at least six months before the end of your participation term. Rate-to-Host conversions should be scheduled as soon as possible to avoid operational impacts at your site.

The Vehicle Grid Integrated (VGI) rate is only available during program participation. After your term expires, the site will transition to an otherwise applicable commercial rate, such as EV-HP.

Yes. Bills may fluctuate based on charging usage.

No. Chargers can remain operational without purchasing the BTM infrastructure. However, SDG&E would continue owning the infrastructure and a new easement may be required.

Purchasing the BTM infrastructure provides greater control over future upgrades and modifications. No new easement would be required, and SDG&E would no longer retain access rights to infrastructure located on your side of the meter.

The purchase price is based on the remaining net book value of the behind-the-meter infrastructure, allocated on a per-port basis.

BTM infrastructure can include electrical switchgear, conduit, wiring, civil improvements, accessibility improvements, parking protections, striping, and signage installed as part of the original project.

No. You are not required to continue using ChargePoint, although transition timing and costs may vary depending on when the change occurs.

The overall transition process can take up to six months, although many activities can occur concurrently.

After ownership transfers, the site host becomes responsible for operating and maintaining the chargers and managing any agreements with ChargePoint or another provider.

Required transition activities must be completed before the end of the participation term to help avoid service interruptions.

SDG&E claims LCFS credits until ownership transfers. After ownership transfer, the charger owner may be eligible to claim the credits.