Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business

Q: How much funding can be received?

Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business?

Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business is funded by NB Power

Q: Who is eligible for the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business program?

To be eligible for the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business program, you must: • Must be a New Brunswick business, organization, or community. • Must own or have access to the installation site in New Brunswick. • Charging stations must be new, permanent installations (not replacements).

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business?

You can contact NB Power by email at pluginbranche@nbpower.com or by phone at 1-800-663-6272.

Q: Where is the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business available?

The Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business program is available the province of NB.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business program.

Last Update: August 26, 2025

NB, Canada

Supports businesses installing electric vehicle charging stations in New Brunswick

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Utilities
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business program provides up to 50% of eligible costs, with a maximum of $50,000 per fast charger, to support the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in New Brunswick. Funded by Natural Resources Canada, this initiative aims to expand charging infrastructure through the installation of new charging stations at public places, workplaces, multi-unit residential buildings, and for light-duty fleets.

Financing terms and conditions

Up to 50% of total eligible expenditures covered by the program.
Maximum of $5,000 per Level 2 (208/240 V) connector, up to 3 connectors per application.
Maximum of $15,000 per fast charger (20 kW to 49 kW), limit of 1 per application.
Maximum of $50,000 per fast charger (50 kW and above), limit of 1 per application.
Rebates are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to funding availability.

Activities funded

Installation of new electric vehicle charging stations at eligible sites.
Expansion of existing charging infrastructure to increase available charging points.
Deployment of Level 2 and fast charging stations for public, workplace, multi-unit residential, on-street, or light-duty fleet locations.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 17,500

Public curbside charging point for historic downtown area

$ 13,000

Workplace EV charging installation for cooperative credit union staff

$ 21,000

EV charging station expansion for multi-unit residential parking garage

$ 50,000

Installation of two public fast EV chargers at shopping plaza

$ 34,000

Fleet charging infrastructure upgrade for delivery van depot

$ 48,500

Nonprofit installs EV charger at community recreation centre

Eligibility

The applicant must be a business, organization, or community group based in New Brunswick.
Eligible applicant types include companies, industry associations, research associations, academic institutions, electric or gas utilities, standard organizations, Indigenous and community groups, and all levels of government or their departments/agencies.
The charging stations must be located in New Brunswick and be a permanent, new installation or an expansion (not a replacement).
The applicant must have proof of ownership or access to the land where charging infrastructure will be installed.
Pre-approval and a signed Participation Agreement with NB Power are required prior to starting the project.

Who is eligible?

Electric or gas utilities
Companies
Industry associations
Research associations
Standards organizations
Indigenous and community groups
Academic institutions
Provincial, territorial, regional or municipal governments or their departments or agencies

Eligible expenses

Salary and benefits for project staff involved in installation.
Professional services such as engineering, contracting, construction, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, training, marketing, data collection, logistics, maintenance, printing, and distribution.
Capital expenses, including necessary equipment or infrastructure for charging stations.
Rental fees or leasing costs related to the infrastructure.
License fees and permits required for installation.
Costs associated with Environmental Assessments.
Taxes (net of any tax rebate to which the recipient is entitled).

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses, organizations, and communities located in New Brunswick.

How to apply

Register your business online

Register your business online to begin the application process
Ensure accurate business information is provided

Obtain project pre-approval

Submit your project details for pre-approval
Do not begin the project or incur costs before pre-approval
Communicate with program staff as needed

Sign Participation Agreement

Review and sign the Participation Agreement with NB Power
Ensure both parties have signed before proceeding

Implement the project

Proceed with the implementation of your approved project
Ensure full compliance with local codes and program requirements

Submit progress reports

Submit progress reports as requested during the project implementation
Provide updates on milestones and installation status

Submit rebate claim

After completion, submit your rebate claim through the required process
Provide all supporting documentation as specified by program guidelines

Receive payment

Receive payment once your claim has been approved
Ensure your banking details are up to date for processing

Additional information

Funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The list of eligible chargers should be consulted prior to application.
Pre-approval and a signed Participation Agreement are required before starting any project or incurring costs.
Costs incurred before pre-approval and signed agreement are not eligible.

Contacts

pluginbranche@nbpower.com

1-800-663-6272

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Plug-In NB Charging Rebates for Business. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.