CalBike’s budget request for $10 million for e-bike purchase incentives is included in the budget approved by the legislature and the governor. CalBike is working with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to help outline the program.
Program roll out goal is early 2023. Likely to have income limits or at least higher incentives for lower income applicants.
Established by The Monterey Bay Air Resources District, the Monterey Bay e-Bike Incentive Program (e-BIP) offers $1,000 to qualifying low-income applicants. The incentive can be applied to Class 1, 2, or 3 e-bikes priced between $1,000 - $4,000.
Adult (18+) residents can apply for a $150 rebate towards the purchase of any ebike, ebike conversion kit, or electric moped. The rebate is raised to $300 for low-income households.
The City of Healdsburg is offering rebates of up to $700 for residence. There are a few tiers, the highest being $700, and others being $400, $300, and $50. Which rebate you get depends on a few factors, including: what you purchase, where you purchase it, your residency, and your income status.
The Pedal Ahead Movement in San Diego County is a loan-to-own scheme where the participants must provide insurance and track and report their mileage for two years. The scheme provides safety and security accessories and once you’ve completed your 2-year term the ebike is yours!
Customers of Silicon Valley Power are eligible for a 10% rebate on the price of an ebike, up to $300. Customers in their Financial Rate Assistance Program can receive an extra $200 per ebike.
Conducted by South Coast Air Quality Management District, eligibility for this program requires a trade-in and it is income-based. Residents could be eligible for a voucher valued up to $7500 for ebikes, car, and bikes shares, as well as for public transport credit.
Residents of Denver can apply for a $400 instant rebate before purchasing a qualifiying e-bike from select participating bike shops and retailers, while e-cargo bikes are eligible for a $500 instant rebate. Income-qualified Denver residents may apply for a $1,200 instant rebate. Electric bikes must meet the program's requirements in order to qualify, although there is no minimum or maximum purchase price for an electric bike. This rebate has a limit of one electric bike per person.
Holy Cross Energy (HCE) in the aforementioned counties can receive a $200 rebate for either a new ebike or an ebike conversion. There is a limit of 2 per household and they must be used to offset vehicle miles.
The Town of Edwards is providing rebates of up to $200 for the purchase of a new ebike for those that live in the Edwards Metro District. The ebike must be used for commuting or for trips normally taken by car.
The La Plata Electric Association is giving 25% of the cost of a new ebike, up to $125, of bill credit to their customers when they purchase a new ebike.
The City of Ann Arbor has partnered with local ebike vendors to offer a $100 discount for select ebikes and a $50 credit toward accessories.
Ashland Electric is offering its customers a $300 rebate towards the purchase of an ebike for the first 50 customers to sign up. The ebike must be purchased from a participating Ashland bike shop and valued at $3000 or less.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) bill is working to create a Ride Clean e-bike program state-wide for New York. Qualifying New Yorkers could receive an immediate 50% rebate when buying an e-bike, with a maximum of $1,400. Mirroring their "Drive Clean" electric car (EV) program, the goal is to make affording a sustainable and accessible mode of transport available to more people.
Austin Energy is offering rebates for both its residential and commercial customers. Up to $300 rebates for individuals and up to $400 for fleets of new ebikes.
Burlington residents can take 2 specific forms of proof of their residency to one of many participating stores where they’ll receive an instant $200 off the purchase of an ebike. This also applies if you’re purchasing on behalf of a Burlington business.
Green Mountain Power has partnered with many ebike stores to allow their customers to bring one of their utility bills into the store and receive a $200 discount on a new ebike or ebike conversion.
Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA) is offering their utility customers a $100 rebate on the purchase of an ebike or a conversion purchase in the state.
Running until the end of 2021 customers of Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC) can receive a rebate of up to $200 on the purchase of a new ebike.