What incentive are we actually using?
Name the rebate, rate plan, or Make Ready program in the quote packet. Do not let "incentives available" stand in for a real source.
Post-deadline answer: after June 30, 2026, most Atlanta home charger buyers should budget around Georgia Power's residential charger rebate and Overnight Advantage rate instead of the federal 30C credit. Business, public, and qualifying multifamily projects should check Make Ready because it can fund infrastructure up to the charger ports, not the charger hardware itself.
What changed
The federal charger credit is no longer the first planning number
The federal Section 30C charger credit was available for eligible property placed in service from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. AFDC now marks the federal infrastructure tax credit as expired.
If your charger was placed in service by the deadline, keep the receipt trail and read the 30C post-deadline guide. If you are planning a new install after June 30, do not use 30C to make the quote look cheaper.
Still available
Georgia Power programs still worth checking
LaneWho it helpsWhat to verify
Georgia Power residential charger rebateGeorgia Power residential customers installing a Level 2 charger at a single-family home or townhome.Current rebate amount, paid charger invoice, paid install invoice, dedicated circuit, and submission deadline.
Georgia Power Overnight AdvantageDrivers who can charge most of the car load between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.Current tariff, 12-month commitment, summer on-peak risk, and whether household usage fits the rate.
Georgia Power Make ReadyBusiness customers, municipalities, schools, hospitals, multifamily projects, and other public-serving charging sites.Public-facing or public-serving use, six or more charging ports or one DC fast charger, and costs that remain outside the utility infrastructure scope.
Federal 30C for already-installed propertyTaxpayers whose eligible charger property was placed in service by June 30, 2026.Placed-in-service date, qualifying location, cost records, and Form 8911 instructions.
Residential rebate
Use the Georgia Power rebate as a ceiling, not a promise
Georgia Power's current EV charger rebate page says eligible customers may qualify for up to $300 for purchasing and installing a Level 2 charger at home. The same page says the rebate is available while funds last and the amount is subject to change.
The buyer move is simple: check the live rebate page before buying hardware, then ask the installer to separate the charger and labor invoices. The rebate paperwork matters as much as the panel work.
Rate plan
The overnight rate can beat a one-time rebate
Georgia Power's Overnight Advantage page describes super off-peak pricing from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The page also warns that rate details can change through regulatory filings.
That makes this a habits question. A Level 2 charger with reliable scheduling can move most charging into the low-cost window. A household that uses heavy power during summer weekday on-peak hours may give some of the savings back.
Business and multifamily
Make Ready is for large public-serving projects
Georgia Power says Make Ready can provide up to $300K in funding per qualifying project and can install and maintain electrical infrastructure behind the meter up to the charger ports. The property still needs to handle the charger hardware, site details, and operating decisions.
The program is for business customers. Georgia Power lists multifamily developments among eligible customer categories, but the project still has to be public-facing or public-serving and large enough to meet the port-count rule.
Do not let incentives hide a weak quote
A good quote should stand on its own before rebates or rate savings. Ask for the permit plan, circuit amperage, panel decision, charger model, labor line, and payment paperwork in writing. Incentives can improve the math. They cannot fix a vague electrical plan.
Quote checklist
Ask these before you schedule
What date controls eligibility?
For old 30C claims, the placed-in-service date matters. For Georgia Power programs, use the live program page and application timing.
What paperwork will I have after the job?
Keep paid invoices, permit records, charger model details, and any utility application or rate-plan confirmation.