Did you know if you are a person of color that bought a gas powered car it was because of an equity problem, not a choice. It is as if government believes people of color are too stupid to choose a car of their liking. This is the racism of government.
“Pacific Gas and Electric Company is working to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more affordable for low-income Californians.
According to PG&E, this initiative is crucial for reaching California’s climate goals and potentially lowering electric rates for everyone.
Through the Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program, PG&E says that they have already helped more than 13,000 income-qualified customers afford EVs. This program, along with incentives for home charging infrastructure, aims to close the equity gap in EV adoption.
That means my electric bill is higher, so some people can buy an EV. Is that fair? To me this is theft. Let people decide what they want to drive. In fact, gas powered cars are cheaper and more reliable than EV’s. Why is California so expensive? Racism is expensive.
PG&E targets electric vehicle equity gap with new incentives in California
Will Anderson, actionnewsnow, 4/29/25 https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/pg-e-targets-electric-vehicle-equity-gap-with-new-incentives-in-california/article_36a727e3-0e8a-4c8f-a933-1e8fb538b587.html
OAKLAND, Calif. – Pacific Gas and Electric Company is working to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more affordable for low-income Californians.
According to PG&E, this initiative is crucial for reaching California’s climate goals and potentially lowering electric rates for everyone.
Through the Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program, PG&E says that they have already helped more than 13,000 income-qualified customers afford EVs. This program, along with incentives for home charging infrastructure, aims to close the equity gap in EV adoption.
“EVs are critical to California meeting its climate goals, and they also provide a road to lower electric prices,” Lydia Krefta, PG&E’s Senior Director of Electrification and Decarbonization, said.
PG&E estimates that the next one million EVs on the grid could lower residential electric rates by 2% to 3%.
Krefta explained that charging EVs during off-peak hours could cost as low as $1.88 per gallon equivalent for those with income-qualified rate discounts.
California’s EV sales continue to rise, yet disadvantaged communities often miss out on incentives and charging infrastructure. PG&E offers a range of resources to address this, including rebates and EV-focused rate plans.
The Pre-Owned EV Rebate Program so far has issued over 13,000 rebates and more than $29 million in benefits since February 2023. An additional $50 million in funding remains available for qualified customers.
PG&E’s Residential Charging Solutions pilot offers a 50% rebate on Level 2 charging equipment, with income-eligible customers receiving a full rebate. This initiative is funded by California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program.
Additional programs, like EV Charge Manager, help customers save on charging costs by scheduling during low-demand times. Participants can earn a $75 Tango gift card for consistent platform use.
PG&E plans to launch two new EV charging pilots. The Affordable Public Charging pilot offers charging credits to income-qualified customers, and the Panel and Flexible Electrification Support pilot provides incentives for necessary home electrical upgrades.
PG&E’s Time-of-Use rate plans can help reduce energy costs for EV drivers, especially when charging during off-peak hours. The EV Rate Comparison tool aids in finding the best rate plan.
Krefta highlighted potential savings: “An income-qualified customer with access to home charging could save 57% with the CARE discount and off-peak EV charging rates.”
For those interested in EV ownership, PG&E’s EV Savings Calculator is available to explore vehicles, incentives, and charging stations.
