lipower said:That EVSE rebate is a tough one. Especially if you install the system yourself. Every receipt had to be accounted for, and every line item on every receipt needed to be numbered and detailed out in a separate spreadsheet defining its use in the system. The #8-3 wire needed three iterations of description before it was accepted as a requirement for the system. The final version that was accepted:
"The item #3 is the main electric line that connects the main circuit breaker box to the subpanel in the garage and carries electricity from point "A" to point "B"."
Crazy.
+1. I am using the EVSEupgrade and installed a new 240V feed into the garage myself. The upgrade doesn't qualify for the rebate because the equipment is no longer UL certified. DIY electrical work is also difficult to justify on the application. So the combination of a non-certified EVSE and DIY wires were a no go.bwallach said:I decided not to apply for the rebate. Too much work and my electrician has come and gone. I asked if I could get one for at least the device purchased (bought at homeDepot). I was told it can only be provided for everything.
No point on issuing rebates if it's that hard to get one..
lipower said:(bwallach) I'm not sure who you talked to regarding receiving only a portion of your total install cost but the following quote is from the gentlemen I was working with on mine:
YashuV said:How old are you, im just curious if i am the youngest here (24)
dutchinchicago said:I got a letter from the EPA yesterday. I messed up the rebate for my Volt and they rejected the Leaf for now.
The issue with the Volt form was that I accidentally put the Leaf's VIN on it (stupid). That is an easy fix.
The Leaf was rejected because the numberplate that was on the form did not match the VIN. As I sold the Leaf that is definitely the case. I send it back with an explanation why the license plate is different but I am worried that they will reject it because I sold the Leaf.
My Volt might have become a lot more expensive.
I send everything back and keeping my fingers crossed.
tech01 said:Just got a call from "Jason" saying my EV rebate was being held up because my W-9 wasn't included. Am firing that off right now. So at least the state is communicating rather than just filing our papers with no recourse or money! This month's Car & Driver has an article on the leaf. It shows how different tires affect cornering loads. Very informative. Air conditioning doesn't seem to effect range too much, and isn't parasitic on the motor. Any one know what drives the compressor ? It works quite well at 91 degrees right now. The Bronto Utes really have to chug to keep up with the Leaf . After about three stoplights they notice their gas guage declining and give it up!
Tardis said:My check arrived today. Feels great
redLEAF said:Tardis said:My check arrived today. Feels great
So the letter yesterday is for the EVSE rebate ? (I had looked back through the thread and see that you mentioned your EV rebate check back in April) -- if so how much did they approve you for, would be good for others to know ... mine will be for $605.25 (half the install + half the cost of the Schneider EVlink); I also received the same letter and returned it to them on May 30 so be prepared to wait a bit (no check yet). And indeed, going back through my paper/email trail had a few more questions from the IL DCEO (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) even after payment was approved; all was well in the end as between my contractor and myself we satisfied their requirements but be sure to keep an eye out for any follow ups. I'm thinking about 30 days from the approval but we'll see!!
dutchinchicago said:Does anyone have contact details for the EPA? I tried to find someone to talk to about the leaf rebate but did not get anywhere through the switchboard.
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