Updated November 13, 2026 · No Shorts Electric
How the PSEG Long Island Make Ready program and NYSERDA Charge Ready NY 2.0 work for multifamily, workplace and hospitality properties: what each pays for, the per-port amounts, the disadvantaged community bonus, how they stack, and the application order.
Two programs pay for most of the cost of adding Level 2 EV charging at a Long Island property. The utility program funds the infrastructure up to the charger; the state program pays a fixed amount per charging port. Both require approval before construction, and both have caps and eligibility rules that change year to year. The figures below are the published 2026 amounts; confirm them with the programs before you commit a budget.
PSEG Long Island Make Ready
- Covers the make-ready infrastructure: service upgrades, panels, conduit and wiring from the service to the charger location.
- Pays a share of eligible costs per Level 2 port, published in the range of $3,000 to $6,500 depending on the site and whether it is in a disadvantaged community, with a cap per site.
- Requires a pre-approval application with a site plan, load calculation and charger specification.
- Chargers must be networked and listed with the program.
NYSERDA Charge Ready NY 2.0
- Pays a fixed incentive per Level 2 port, published at $3,000, for multifamily, workplace and public sites.
- Adds a bonus, published at $1,000 per port, for sites in disadvantaged communities.
- Requires approval before installation and a networked charger from an approved list.
Stacking and order
The two programs cover different costs and can be used together on the same project, which is how most multifamily projects reach a small net cost. The order is: site assessment and load study, utility make-ready application, state application, approvals, then construction. Starting construction before approval disqualifies the project from both.
What we do about it
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Make-ready design, load management, charger selection, incentive paperwork and a charger service plan for apartment buildings, condos, workplaces and hotels in Nassau and Suffolk.