DEEP announced that they are launching Round 2 of their E-bike voucher program on Sept. 17th at 12pm. This round will remain open until October 1, 2024. As you may know, DEEP’s eBike Incentive Program provides Point-of-Sale (POS) incentives to Connecticut residents who purchase a new qualifying eBike from a participating "brick and mortar" Connecticut eBike retailer.
The eBike incentive, which must be applied for on-line and obtained before purchasing an eligible eBike, is intended to provide additional electrified transportation options and improve air quality, especially within Environmental Justice (EJ) and disadvantaged communities.
There are two voucher amounts: the Standard Voucher is $500 and the enhanced “Voucher+” is $750. The vouchers are ‘stackable’ so income qualified Connecticut residents and residents in EJ or disadvantaged communities will be eligible for a $1,250 incentive.
The DEEP has incorporated feedback from advocates, bike shops, and other key stakeholders to better prioritize equity goals within this program. Below are a few of the key updates:
- New this year, a lottery system will be established to prioritize vouchers for income qualified applicants, followed by residents of an Environmental Justice or Distressed Municipality. Vouchers will be awarded within each tier until funding is exceeded and then a lottery will be utilized to distribute vouchers through each successive Tier until all vouchers are issued.
- Vouchers will be available for 240 days from the date of issuance to provide consumers adequate time to shop for the best eBike price and for bike shops to order an eBike if necessary.
- If you received an eBike voucher last year, you are not eligible to participate in this Round.
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