Missouri EV Programs
Missouri Residential Smart Charge Pilot Program
The Missouri Residential Smart Charge Pilot Program (“Program”) supports the deployment of smart Level 2 (“L2”) EV Charging Stations for use by Liberty Residential Customers at their premises.
The Program provides financial support for the installation of utility-owned electric vehicle charging equipment and a special energy rate that benefits customers that charge their vehicles at specific times.
The Program provides financial support for the installation of utility-owned electric vehicle charging equipment and a special energy rate that benefits customers that charge their vehicles at specific times.
- Program is limited to a total of 500 participants
- A max. of 25 spots is reserved for income-qualified participants
- Participants pay $1,000 or pay $25 and enter into a Charger Financing Agreement with Liberty for the EV Charger and installation
- Liberty will reimburse up to $200 for the installation
- Participant energy charges will be based on EV time-based rates
- Restrictions apply, see program guide for details
Incentive Information
Program Guide & Application
Online Application
Tariffs/Rates
Standards Guide
Customer Journey
Participation Agreement
Electrical Inspection Verification Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Online Application
Tariffs/Rates
Standards Guide
Customer Journey
Participation Agreement
Electrical Inspection Verification Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Incentive Information
Program Guide & Application
Overview
Participants will either pay $1,000, reflective of the standard cost of the purchase and installation of the EV Charger, or pay $25 and enter into a Charger Financing Agreement.
Fees and reimbursements:
• Operations Fee - $11.71 per month
• Entry fee - $25 one time (Applicable to use of Liberty-owned EV Charging Station; not applicable if Participant chooses to purchase the EV Charging Station for $1000)
• Financing Fee - $8.20 per month (Applicable to use of Liberty-owned EV Charging Station; not applicable if Participant chooses to purchase the EV Charging Station for $1000)
• Energy charges based on approved EV time-based rates
Time-Based “Off-Peak” Energy Charge: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. $ 0.03508
Time-Based “Shoulder” Energy Charge: 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. $ 0.17539
Time-Based “Peak” Energy Charge: 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. $ 0.24554
• All applicable taxes shall be paid by Participant.
• Liberty will reimburse up to $200 for the installation of the junction box and other associated equipment, after Participant provision of an itemized receipt from an electrician to Liberty.
Eligibility Requirements
To meet the minimum eligibility requirements for participation, applicants must demonstrate the following:
• Legal possession of an EV via a financing, lease or other suitable arrangement (as determined by Company)
• Existing residential account in good standing, or an application for such an account
• Confirmation that the scope and nature of modifications to the occupied premises typically required for the operation of a Company-Approved Charging Device have been communicated and consented to by the property’s mortgage holding institution(s) and all insurance provider(s)
• If applying as an Income-Qualified Participant, the Applicant must provide confirmation by the designated Community Action Agency of income level of 135% of the Federal Poverty Level or less
• Ability to maintain WiFi connectivity to the charging equipment
Qualifications for Installations
• Garage owners must install wall mounted charger inside garage.
• If participant’s do not own a garage, participant’s must be able to secure charger from general public.
• Maintain the area around the outdoor & indoor chargers for assessable maintenance.
Process Flow
• Application and other required documents submitted
• Liberty conducts Site suitability inspection
• Liberty invites Applicant to participate in program and tenders Connection Cost Estimate (CCE) and Participation Agreement to customer
• Customer determines Program option
Option A: Customer pre-pays for the EV Charging Station and installation of it ($1,000)
Option B: Customer chooses to pay Financing Fee of $8.20 per month plus one-time $25 entry fee for use of Liberty-owned EV Charging Station
• Customer signs CCE, Participation Agreement, and pays Program Entry Fee or cost of EV Charging Station
• Customer arranges for customer-side wiring upgrades and provides Liberty with itemized receipts for rebate (up to $200)
• Customer provides a completed inspection verification, on a Liberty-provided form, by a qualified engineer or electrician certifying that customer-side wiring upgrades and related work meets all applicable standards and requirements
• Liberty installs the EV Charging Station
• Participant pays final CCE costs (if any)
• Liberty begins monthly billing of Participant
Required Documentation
To enroll in the Residential Smart Charge Pilot Program, applications must provide the following with application:
• Documentation of legal possession of an EV via ownership, lease, or other suitable arrangement (as determined by Company)
• Documentation that you own or lease the residence the EV charger will be installed and, if leasing, have the property owner’s written consent for the scope and nature of the modifications to the premises
• Confirmation that the scope and nature of modifications to the occupied premises typically required for the operation of a Company-Approved Charging Device have been communicated and consented to by the property’s mortgage holding institution(s) and all insurance provider(s)
Glossary
Applicant: A current or prospective Liberty residential customer who intends to participate in the Program and completes the requisite application documentation.
Connection Cost Estimate (“CCE”): an estimate issued by Liberty to the Applicant, outlining the scope and nature of requisite work to complete the safe installation of charging equipment, the associated cost responsibility and available financing options.
EV Charging Station: Liberty-approved, vehicle accessible equipment comprised of a “smart” L2 electric vehicle charging device that is new, equipped with a SAE J1772 standard plug, capable of delivering at least 6.2 kilowatts of power to an EV, network-enabled, capable of delivering station utilization data to Liberty, and capable of receiving a demand response signal.
Income-Qualified Participant: A Program participant who meets the Participant eligibility criteria, qualifies for, and has been accepted into the Program as an Income-Qualified Participant.
Participant: A Liberty customer that meets the eligibility for participation completes the application documents and the associated procedural steps, and who enters into the Program by executing the Participation Agreement.
Participation Agreement: The agreement between Liberty and the Participant further describing the terms and conditions governing the Participant’s subscription to the Residential Smart Charge Pilot Program. The current form of the Participant Agreement is available for review on Liberty’s website.
Site: The location of Participant’s premises at which the EV Charging Station is installed and operated.