Electric Fleet Incentives from Municipal Light Plants

 If your business gets electricity from a municipally owned utility, often called a municipal light plant (MLP), you could qualify for EV incentives on top of what’s already available from state programs.

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MLP rates are often much lower than investor-owned utilities like National Grid, Eversource, and Unitil, so businesses can get even more fuel savings by driving electric.

Learn more and see if your town or city is served by an MLP.

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More information about the incentives for

Holyoke Gas & Electric

Serving the Town of Holyoke
0% financing up to $20,000 to support electrification work.

Eligibility Summary*

Your business is eligible for this incentive if:

  • Your account is in good standing with Holyoke Gas & Electric.
  • Your business property does not have any municipal tax liens.
  • You have a 6-12 month history of Holyoke Gas & Electric utility bills. If you are new to Holyoke, you must submit a letter of credit from your previous utility provider.

*For the full list of requirements, visit https://www.hged.com/commercial/ee-business/cecp/default.aspx

 

Information last updated July 2026.
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Reading Municipal Light Department

Serving the Towns of Reading, North Reading, Wilmington & Lynnfield
Up to $1,500 per Level 2 or Level 3 charging station (limit 15 charging stations per year).

Eligibility Summary*

Your business is eligible for this incentive if:

  • You provide (or authorize the EV charger manufacturer to provide) Reading Municipal Light Department with access to the charging data.
  • Your charger is installed by a licensed electrician.
  • You have a Reading Municipal Light Department authorization number.
  • Your charging site passes a town wiring inspection.
  • Your application and supporting documents are received within 180 days of the wiring inspection.

*For the full list of requirements, visit https://www.rmld.com/efficiency-electrification-programs/commercial-ev-charger

Information last updated July 2026.
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Westfield Gas & Electric Light Department

Serving the Town of Westfield
$500-$1,500 rebate for a smart Level 2 charging system.

Eligibility Summary*

Your business is eligible for this incentive if:

  • Your charging system is installed to a separate meter by a licensed electrician.
  • You allow Westfield Gas & Electric Light Department to put permanent co-marketing signage on the charging station and play promotional videos on the chargers’ display screens (if applicable).
  • You allow Westfield Gas & Electric Light Department to access session data for at least three years.
  • You allow Westfield Gas & Electric Light Department to advertise the charging system on its website for interested customers.

*For the full list of requirements, visit https://www.wgeld.org/forms/commerical-ev-rebate/

Information last updated July 2026.

Municipal light plant FAQs

Q: What is a municipal light plant? 

A: A municipal light plant (MLP) is a utility that is owned by the town or community it serves. They provide energy directly to residents and businesses within their service areas.

 

Q: How do I know if my town has a MLP?

A: You can either check your electric and/or gas bill to see the name of your utility provider or this list of MLPs in Massachusetts.

 

Q: If my business's town doesn't have a MLP, can I still get EV incentives?

A: Yes! Massachusetts businesses can qualify for state EV incentives

 

Q: Why should MLP customers drive electric?

A: Massachusetts MLPs usually have much lower electric rates than investor-owned utility companies like National Grid, Eversource, and Unitil, so businesses that go electric can charge their fleets for even less. This means more fuel savings for your bottom line.
Outside of fuel and operational savings, there are plenty of benefits to driving electric. Learn more by visiting our fleet EV page.

 

Q: Can I stack offers?

A: Yes! Massachusetts businesses can combine offers from their MLP with state incentives and other offers.

Get MLP rebates for your home, too

Do you live in an MLP town? You can see all residential MLP rebates for electric vehicles and charging on our Clean Energy Lives Here page. 

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Have questions?

Reach out to your utility provider for more details and visit their websites for the most up-to-date information.