Electric Bus Program - 3CE Rebate forms

Thank you for your interest in 3CE’s E-Bus program. Please read the following instructions before completing the application.

Note: Equipment purchased and delivered between August 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025 is eligible for this rebate.

What to Expect:

To apply, you must be a customer of Central Coast Community Energy (3CE). If you are not sure if you receive Central Coast Community Energy’s services, please call 1-877-455-2223 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday to speak with a Local Customer Service Representative.
Before applying, please check the Application Checklist to get all of the required information ready.
You must fill in all fields that are marked with an “*”. Please complete the application as well as you can. If you provide incorrect or incomplete information and/or documentation it may take longer to process your application.
If you have questions or need help, please check the Frequently Asked Questions on 3cenergy.org. For more help, please contact customer service at 1-877-455-2223 or email NorthSupport@3ce.org (for customers in the PG&E service area) or SouthSupport@3ce.org (for customers in the SCE service area).

Please note: You cannot save and return to this application once you begin. If you leave this application before it is complete, you will have to start over.

Applicant Information

Select your customer type*

School/School District

Agricultural Worker Transplant

Transit Agency

Name of Organization*

Organization Address

Address Line1*

Address Line2

City*

State*

Zipcode*

County*

Bus storage/charging address (where will the bus be parked/charged in between uses?

Address Line1*

Address Line2

City*

State*

Zipcode*

County*

Is the school(s) that the bus will be serving designated as Title 1?

Yes

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Contact Information

Please provide the name that should be addressed in a check *

Point of Contact Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Point of Contact Email *

Point of Contact Phone *

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Secondary Contact (Optional)

Point of Contact Name

First Name

Last Name

Point of Contact Email

Point of Contact Phone

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Electric Bus Information

Make*

Model*

Year*

Bus Type*

How many buses do you intend to buy?*

Electric Bus Battery Capacity (kWh)*

Specified driving range (estimated miles) at full charge*

Estimated total purchase cost of the electric bus(es)*

If you were to purchase a non-electric version of the proposed vehicle, what type of fuel would it use?*

Propane

Diesel

Natural gas

Other

Based on your historic annual fuel purchasing information, please provide an estimated number of gallons of fuel purchases that will be avoided each year by utilizing the proposed EV instead of a diesel/gas/CNG vehicle.

Will you need to install electric vehicle charging equipment to support your electric bus?*

Yes

Is vehicle charging equipment scheduled to be installed prior to bus delivery?*

Yes

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Matching Funds Description

Has your organization identified the required matching funds necessary to complete the purchase of the electric bus?*

Yes

Please note that all matching funds must be secured before receival of the 3CE Electric Bus Program award.

Please describe the sources of matching funds that will complete the purchase of the electric bus.*

Please upload any documentation that will support your application. This may include proof of matching funds, proof of purchase, purchase order, etc.

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Future Program Participation Survey

Are you interested in helping others benefit from 3CE Energy Programs? (Please check all that apply)*

Yes, I am interested in sharing a written testimonial about my experience with Central Coast Community Energy programs.

Yes, I am interested in being contacted by a Central Coast Community Energy staff member to discuss photograph or video opportunities that could help promote energy programs to others in my community.

Yes, I am interested in learning more about becoming an ambassador for Central Coast Community Energy programs so I can share the latest information through my personal or professional networks.

No, I am not interested.

What part of the day do you expect the electric bus to be charging?*

Please describe other energy or electrification projects that you have planned (Optional)

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Electric Bus Application Terms & Conditions

By submitting this application, APPLICANT agrees to the following terms and conditions:

APPLICANT must have at least one service charging location in the 3CE service territory.
The E-Bus charging station(s) where the incentivized E-bus(es) is/are charged must be enrolled in 3CE service at the time of the E-Bus(es) delivery, provided the associated utility account is within the custody and control of the APPLICANT (hereinafter “utility account”).
APPLICANT agrees to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 3CE and its agents, employees, or representatives from all claims, demands, and liabilities, including bodily injury claims arising out of or in connection with the APPLICANT’s participation in the Program.
Submittal of this Application does not commit 3CE to any financial obligation to any APPLICANT. 3CE will only commit to award funds to APPLICANT upon written confirmation that all program eligibility conditions are met and all required documents and information pertaining to this Application have been provided to 3CE. The Program is on a first-come, first served basis until funding is depleted.
3CE reserves the right to discontinue the Program at any time for any or no reason and remove all available, non-reserved funds.
3CE reserves the right to change the requirements and/or due dates as may be necessary.
3CE reserves the right to consider factors other than those specified within this Application and to request additional information from APPLICANT that are pertinent to the Program.
3CE reserves the right to reject any or all applications received in relation to the Program for any reason.
3CE does not issue a 1099 for the rebate and 3CE cannot offer tax advice of any kind. It is APPLICANT'S responsibility to contact a tax professional regarding the taxability of the provided rebate.
APPLICANT agrees to maintain the utility account, enrolled in 3CE service for a minimum of 60 consecutive months following the E-buses’ delivery date(s). Applicant understands the rebate may be revoked if Applicant unenrolls the utility account in 3CE service before 60 consecutive months.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California, without reference to its conflicts of law provisions. Any dispute, or claim arising out of relating to this Agreement, or breach thereof shall be venued in Monterey County.
These terms may be modified at any time in accordance with any legal or regulatory directive.
APPLICANT certifies that all information provided as part of this Application, including any attachments, are true and correct.
APPLICANT agrees to disclose any other third-party grant, award, or rebate funding designated for the E-Bus(es) purchase. Eligible costs include cost of the E-bus(es) and any additional eligible costs stated in the rebate eligibility guidelines. APPLICANT understands that the final rebate amount issued can be up to but not exceeding 50% of eligible project costs, minus any current or prospective financial incentives or rebates from additional funding sources (“Net Eligible Cost”).

By clicking here, I state that I have read and acknowledged the terms and conditions of this application.