​Empire Clean Cities is working with CALSTART to engage businesses and employees who are interested in exploring the benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging infrastructure (EVSE) in the workplace. Both employers and staff can take advantage of current state, federal, and local incentives to install charging stations and purchase electric vehicles.

​Charge@Work is a national outreach and technical assistance program funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) with the goal of helping workplaces take ideas about workplace charging through to implementation/transitioning your workplace into an electric vehicle (EV) charging leader. 

Charge@Work offers a suite of services designed to make your transition to workplace EV charging straightforward and advantageous:

• Expert Guidance: Free site assessments and planning support to fit your specific needs.
  
• Boost Employee Satisfaction: Enhance your workplace with amenities that matter to your team.
  
• Financial Advantages: Access to various incentives that make installation budget-friendly.
  
• Elevate Your Brand: Showcase your commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.
  

Benefits of Participating

For Employers

• Satisfied employees
  • Providing vehicle charging as a workplace amenity shows that you are responsive to your employees' values.
• Low-cost cutting-edge technology
  • Charge to Work NY significantly reduces the cost of purchasing leading charging technology at your workplace and allows you to decide whether and how to set the charging fee.
• Green your business
  • EV workplace charging shows that your company is forward-looking and is committed to making your community more  sustainable.

For Employees

• Save money upfront 
  • Get a $500 rebate in addition to State and Federal incentives that can bring your total savings to as much as $15,000. Contact us to learn how!
• Save money over time
  • Drivers can save money by plugging in rather than filling at the pump, while reducing  exposure to fluctuating oil prices​​.
• Earn more by charging off-peak with Smart Charge NY
  • If you charge in Westchester or NYC, get $150 for signing up to participate in SmartCharge NY and earn more by charging during off-peak hours​.

Next Steps

Why Workplace Charging?

As an employer, providing electric vehicle charging at the workplace can benefit you and your employees simultaneously. Electric vehicles charge while parked, and today 80% of EV charging takes place at home or at work. As EV adoption increases, employers have an opportunity to supply charging demand at the office. Providing EV charging helps attract top talent, build loyalty with employees, and also show your commitment to sustainable energy consumption and complement other environmental initiatives. Charging stations can also count towards LEED certifications and other GHG emission reduction and mitigation policies.