Effective Date: 10/1/2026

You're almost there! To submit your application, we need to verify that you understand and agree to the program's Terms & Conditions.

Definitions:

• APPLICANT – references the 3CE Member Agency residing in the 3CE service territory, who is applying for the EYF program.
• VENDOR – references the individual and/or company facilitating the purchase of the APPLICANT’s EV(s) and invoicing the APPLICANT

Unless otherwise provided permission in writing by 3CE, the APPLICANT must submit the application and certify that the APPLICANT understands and has approved all of the terms and conditions. Any exceptions to the APPLICANT’s self-submission and certification must be requested to 3CE in writing and subject to approval by 3CE 3CE may consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis. In the event that 3CE approves APPLICANT’S VENDOR to submit the application on the APPLICANT’s behalf and/or serve as the rebate recipient, the VENDOR certifies APPLICANT understands and has approved all of the terms and conditions.

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

1. APPLICANT agrees to follow and be contractually bound by all terms and conditions herein.
2. APPLICANT confirms it is a 3CE Member Agency. Member Agencies are certain cities and counties that are parties to the Central Coast Community Energy Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, Sixth Amendment. Member Agencies are the cities and counties that have joined the Central Coast Community Energy Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
3. APPLICANT confirms that the incentivized electric vehicles must be domiciled in 3CE service territory and associated vehicle charging equipment meters must receive electric service from 3CE.
4. 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. Neither 3CE nor APPLICANT shall be liable to the other for incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages.
5. 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.
6. 3CE reserves the right to discontinue the Program at any time for any or no reason and remove all available non-reserved funds.
7. 3CE reserves the right to change the program’s design, eligibility, rebates, requirements and/or due dates as may be necessary.
8. 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.
9. 3CE reserves the right to reject any or all applications received in relation to the Program for any reason.
10. 3CE does not issue an IRS 1099 for the rebate and 3CE cannot offer tax advice of any kind. It is APPLICANT'S sole responsibility to contact a tax professional regarding the taxability of the provided rebate.
11. APPLICANT agrees to enroll any utility account within its custody and control that is linked to the incentivized electric vehicles in 3CE service for a minimum of 24 consecutive months following customer’s receipt of the incentive. APPLICANT understands the rebate may be revoked if APPLICANT unenrolls the utility account in 3CE service before 24 consecutive months.
12. APPLICANT shall retain ownership of the incentivized vehicle(s) for a minimum of 24 consecutive months following the vehicle(s) purchase or lease date.
13. APPLICANT shall insure any new vehicle(s) incentivized by 3CE as required by the California State law.
14. APPLICANT understands that by participating in the program, 3CE may publicly share aggregate data about the program which will include APPLICANT’s project, rebate, and/or installation contractor.
15. By participating in this program, APPLICANT agrees and understands that 3CE may publicly share APPLICANT’s EV photo(s), which may include employees and residents, the use and release APPLICANT authorizes.
16. 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.
17. These terms may be modified at any time in accordance with any legal or regulatory directive.
18. APPLICANT certifies that all information provided as part of this Application, including any attachments, are true and correct.
19. APPLICANT certifies that APPLICANT has disclosed to 3CE any additional rebate, grant, or third-party award of funding anticipated or received to fund the vehicle(s). Eligible costs for incentive consideration are posted on 3CE’s website and may be subject to change. APPLICANT understands that the final rebate amount issued can be up to but not exceeding 100% eligible costs, minus any current or prospective financial incentives or rebates from additional funding sources (“Net Eligible Cost”).
20. APPLICANT authorizes the release of information related to the contents and status of the APPLICANT’s rebate application with the VENDOR listed in the application. Data may include name of APPICANT, rebate amount, and application status. If APPLICANT wishes to revoke authorization, APPLICANT must contact 3CE with written instructions to revoke access.