Programs
Money and rules in District of Columbia.
Summarized from the Department of Energy's Laws and Incentives record, pulled
2026-09-10, with a link to the original beside each one. Programs change and most of them run out
of money, so check the current terms with whoever runs it before you count on it.
Funding
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Conversion and Infrastructure Tax Credit
Funding
Businesses and individuals are eligible for an income tax credit of 50% of the equipment and labor costs for the conversion of qualified AFVs, up to $19,000 per vehicle for individuals and corporations, and no dollar limit for unincorporated businesses.
Rules that affect an installation
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation Policies for Retail Service Stations
Rule
New or substantially modified retail service stations projected to sell more than one million gallons of gasoline per year must install at least two direct current (DC) fast charging ports with a power output of at least 150 kilowatts for each gasoline pump.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Policies for Condominiums
Rule
Condominium associations may not prohibit or restrict the installation or use of EV chargers in a homeowner’s designated parking space. Condominium associations may put reasonable restrictions on EV chargers, but the policies may not significantly increase the cost of the EV charger or prohibit installation.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Building Standards
Rule
New construction of, or substantial improvements to, single family homes with off-street parking must include at least one EV-ready parking space capable of providing Level 1 charging.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Building Standards
Rule
New construction and renovation of commercial buildings and multi-unit dwellings with three or more off-street parking spaces, must reserve a minimum of 20% of parking spaces for EV charging station-ready infrastructure.
Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Curbside Charging Station Permits
Context
The District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) offers public space permits to EV charging vendors for the installation of EV charging at curbside parking spaces.
Utility Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program Authorization
Context
The District of Columbia Public Service Commission (Commission) may consider applications by electric utilities to promote transportation electrification through utility infrastructure ownership or other related programs and incentives.
Public Utility Definition
Rule
A person or entity that owns or operates electric vehicle supply equipment, an electric vehicle charging station service company, or an electric vehicle charging station service provider is not defined as a public utility. (Reference District of Columbia Code 34-214)
Federal programs
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) offers funding to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) offers grants of up to $36 million for the design, development, and demonstration of MHD EV charging infrastructure through the SuperTruck Charge program.
Electric Vehicle Charging on Federal Property
Context
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) or any federal agency may install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for federal employees and others authorized to park at federal facilities to charge their privately owned vehicles.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program
Funding
The CMAQ Program provides funding to state departments of transportation (DOTs), local governments, and transit agencies for projects and programs that help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act by reducing mobile source emissions and regional congestion on transportation networks.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Grants and Loan Guarantees
Funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides loan guarantees and grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements, including EV charging stations.
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along national highway system corridors.
Other District of Columbia EV programs on the public record
These are about vehicles rather than chargers. Listed so you know they exist,
each one linking to its AFDC entry.