The program reduces upfront costs by allowing participating customers to pay for charging equipment and installation over time on their monthly bills. It also reduces barriers to installation by offering turnkey implementation services from certified and licenced electricians. Income-qualifying customers can receive a charging system and installation at no cost.
"This program eliminates a significant barrier to EV ownership by simplifying the process to purchase and install a home charger," said Dominion Energy’s Nathan Frost.
After completing a pre-qualification form, Dominion Energy Virginia customers are connected to an advisor who collects more details on the home's specifications and the customer's charging needs to determine program eligibility. Qualified customers then receive a detailed proposal from a certified electrician. Once accepted, an installation date is set, with the final package receiving ongoing support from Dominion Energy Virginia and backed by a five-year warranty.
According to the US Department of Energy, there are currently nearly 80,000 EVs on the road in Virginia. That number is growing rapidly. Dominion Energy has many resources in place to support EV drivers including interactive tools and calculators, incentives for off-peak charging, EV charger rewards and more.
