Trinity Public Utilities District customers, California · Rebate
Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate (Trinity PUD)
Run by Trinity Public Utilities District
Trinity PUD customers who install a new EV charger get a $700 credit per qualified charging unit. The charger must be registered with a charging network, the customer must join TPUD's managed charging program, and a Trinity County building permit with final inspection is required.
Amounts
How much you get
$700 per qualified charging unit, credited to the electric account. The page says rebates are doubled through June 30, 2027.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Current Trinity Public Utilities District customer.
The applicant agrees to take part in TPUD managed charging program(s) and registers the charger with a charging network.
What to doRegister the charger with a charging network and enroll in TPUD's managed charging program.
A Trinity County building permit signed off at final inspection is required.
What to doPull a Trinity County building permit for the charger installation and pass the final inspection.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Within six months of charger installation. The page says rebates are doubled through June 30, 2027.
- Install under a building permit.
Install the charger under a Trinity County building permit and pass final inspection.
- Register with a charging network.
Register the charger with its charging network (a photo and screenshot of the software can serve as proof) and join TPUD's managed charging program.
- Apply within six months of installation.
Send the application with proof of purchase, the network registration, the invoice and the signed-off permit by mail to TPUD, P.O. Box 1216, Weaverville, CA 96093, or by email to info@trinitypud.com. Your charging network provider may submit it for you.
- Receive the credit.
Processing takes up to 8 weeks before the credit posts to your TPUD account.
Proof of purchase of the charger
Proof of registration with the charging network
Trinity County building permit signed off by the county building inspector
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailTrinity PUD Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate Application (June 12, 2026) · Trinity Public Utilities District - home page
Questions about applying(530) 623-5536 or info@trinitypud.com
Stacking
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Your address
Next steps
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate (Trinity PUD) pay?
$700 per qualified charging unit, credited to the electric account. The page says rebates are doubled through June 30, 2027.
Do I need to be a Trinity Public Utilities District customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Trinity Public Utilities District customers, California. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I need approval before I buy?
The applicant agrees to take part in TPUD managed charging program(s) and registers the charger with a charging network. Register the charger with a charging network and enroll in TPUD's managed charging program. A Trinity County building permit signed off at final inspection is required. Pull a Trinity County building permit for the charger installation and pass the final inspection.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Trinity PUD - Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate
- Trinity PUD Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate Application (June 12, 2026)
- Trinity Public Utilities District - home page
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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