Main Incentives

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Property Tax Credit (30C)

Install EV chargers and get 30% back in the form of a tax credit (up to $100,000)!

(Please note: On July 4th, this tax credit was eliminated by H.R. 1 (OBBBA). It is scheduled to expire after June 30th, 2026.)

30C provides up to 30% of the cost of installing Level-2 or Direct Current Fast Chargers for electric vehicles. The incentive is capped at $100,000. With Direct Pay, this tax credit can be directly monetized by nonprofits and other tax-exempt organizations.

For more information or to claim the credit, go here https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit and file the appropriate forms with the IRS. The credit may also be transferred to an appropriate party, consult the IRS for more information.

Technical Assistance

Get technical assistance from Clean Cities and Communities (Dept. of Energy)

How best to electrify your fleet, what type of EV charger to get and where best to site it, etc. are daunting questions. The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy provides free technical assistance to business owners looking for answers.

You can contact their Technical Advice Service at (800) 254-6735, or email them at technicalresponse@icf.com. Their website is at https://cleancities.energy.gov/technical-assistance/.

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Online Resources

• Plug-in Electric Handbook (Dept. of Energy)
• Electrification Coalition Funding Finder

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Name	Category	Technologies	Incentive Type	Source	Administrator	Incentive Description	Eligibility	Application Process	Renter Applicable?	Direct/Elective Pay Eligible	Status
Alternative Fuel Tax Refund for Taxis	Commercial	Electric Vehicles	Tax Credit	State	Wisconsin Department of Revenue	A person using alternative fuel to operate a taxi used to transport passengers may be reimbursed for the cost of the Wisconsin State fuel tax.	In order to be eligible, vehicles must be designated for use as public transportation on Wisconsin’s motor vehicle registration form (MV-1/MV-11).	Complete and submit a Fuel Tax Refund Claim via the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, which is available here https://www.revenue.wi.gov/DORForms/mf-001i.pdf	N/A	N/A	Active
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, Business/Nonprofit (30C)	Commercial, Nonprofit	Electric Vehicle Chargers	Tax Credit	Federal	IRS	The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit provides up to 30% of the cost of installing Level-2 or Direct Current Fast Chargers for electric vehicles. The incentive is capped at $100,000. With Direct Pay, this tax credit can be directly monetized by nonprofits and other tax-exempt organizations. Go to https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit for additional information, specifics, and limitations.	Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax credit for projects placed in service after June 30, 2026. All businesses and tax-exempt organizations are eligible.	To claim the credit, go to https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit and file the appropriate forms with the IRS. The credit may also be transferred to an appropriate party, consult the IRS for more information.	N/A	Yes*	Repealed
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, Personal (30C)	Residential	Electric Vehicle Chargers	Tax Credit	Federal	IRS	This provision of the IRA provides a 30% tax credit up to $1,000 for Level-2 electric vehicle charger equipment and installation. This credit is transferrable to a contractor, meaning the credit can translate into instant savings!	Please Note: On July 4th, the Trump Administration passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” which eliminated this tax credit for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. This is a personal tax credit and is available to all taxpayers.	The tax credit may either be filed with the IRS or transferred to a qualified contractor.	No	No	Repealed
Clean Cities and Communities Workplace Charging Toolkit	Commercial, Nonprofit	Electric Vehicle Chargers	Resource	Federal	N/A	The Department of Energy maintains a guide to best practices for the installation and maintenance of Electrical Vehicle chargers here: https://cleancities.energy.gov/technical-assistance/workplace-charging/	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Active
Empower EV Friendly Workplaces Toolkit	Commercial, Nonprofit	Electric Vehicles	Resource	Federal	Wisconsin Clean Cities	Empower EV provides technical expertise and assistance for employers interested in providing EV charging at their workplaces.	Empower’s program is available to all employers.	Empower is an educational project eager to share knowledge with interested employers. For more information go here https://wicleancities.org/empower-workplace-charging/.	N/A	N/A	Active
WPS Business EV Charger Pilot Program	Nonprofit, Commercial	Electric Vehicle Chargers	Incentive	WPS	WPS	WPS can help offset the cost of EV chargers for your fleet, customers, or employees by offering credits and possible rebates.	Business customers need to apply and work with EV team prior to installation, commit to a minimum of four ports or 50kW of Level 2 or 3 chargers and the addition of a new electrical meter. Customers must be located in Wisconsin and be a WPS customer in good standing. Eligibility is limited to customers paying Cg-1, Cg-1RR, Cg3-OTOU, Cg-5, Cg-5RR, Cg-20, Cg-20RR orCP rates.	To apply and find more information go here https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/services/electric-vehicles/ev-business-charger-pilot.	N/A	N/A	Active
WPS Residential EV Charger Pilot Program	Residential	Electric Vehicle Chargers	Leasing Program	WPS	WPS	This pilot program allows residential customers to take advantage of special discounted electrical rates at night for EV charging while leasing-to-own an EV charger. Customer can also opt to pre-pay for the charger. This program will be reviewed by the Public Service Commission in 2025.	Eligible customers must own or lease an electric vehicle, be a Wisconsin resident, have wi-fi, access to a 240-volt circuit, and be in good standing.	For more information and to apply, go to https://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/services/electric-vehicles/ev-charger-pilot	No	N/A	Active