WIN MORE EV & EVI PROGRAMS
WITH CSE AS YOUR PARTNER
The opportunity:
To win programs that incentivize clean transportation – electric vehicles (EV) and charging infrastructure – administrators need a team that can meet complex requirements for reporting, evaluation, outreach and technical assistance.
The solution:
Partnering with the Center for Sustainable Energy® (CSE) adds expertise built on 25+ years of success designing, administering and evaluating some of the largest, most complex government and utility transportation programs in the nation.
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Thank you for your interest
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Center for Sustainable Energy® (CSE) is a national nonprofit that accelerates adoption of clean technologies by designing, implementing and evaluating commercial and consumer incentive programs.
$4B
Incentive Programs Under Management
1M+
Clean Energy & Transportation Incentives Distributed
50+
Program Evaluation Projects in 2023
40+
Programs Under Management in 12 states
25+
Years of Experience Administering Clean Technology Programs
Why Partner with CSE?
Scale Quickly with Trained Application Processors
Get surge or temporary support from our 70+ specialists. Rigorous 3-month training ensures we process thousands of applications annually with 99% accuracy based on third-party audited programs.
Objectively Evaluate Your Programs
Gain clients’ trust with independent evaluations from CSE’s 35+ data and renewable energy market transformation experts. We bring experience using advanced mixed-methods research techniques to deliver robust, accurate evaluations.
Provide Compliant Reporting
Build in and track program metrics with transparency for funders and stakeholders using CSE’s research team hailing from top institutions like BAE Systems and the World Bank.
Enhance Equity Engagement with CBO Partnerships
From prospecting, contracting and onboarding to performance and payment management, CSE will ensure effective CBO partnerships that optimize program outreach and outcomes.
Expand Awareness with Program Marketing
Generate well-qualified leads with our in-house marketing agency, which specializes in clean technologies marketing and achieves conversion rates exceeding 20% from contact form to application.
Optimize EV Incentives and Charging Site Selection
Maximize EV adoption with incentive optimization, select charging sites for cost-effective ROI, and track charger performance, reliability and energy impacts using CSE’s Caret® software suite.
CSE SERVICES

Program Design and Administration
50+ experts in program design and administration
Point-of-sale and post-purchase incentives
Streamlined, software-enabled implementation
Data tracking and analysis to get more impact from every dollar

Rebate Processing & Customer Support
People and processes that make it easy to apply for, track and issue incentives
18K+ average applications processed per month with 99% accuracy*
IRS-trained case managers to verify income eligibility
Technical assistance hotline and multilingual support
*Based on results of our third-party audited programs

Evaluation, Reporting, Analytics & Visualizations
Data dashboard showing program spending and impacts
Real-time visualizations and downloadable datasets
Insights on incentive levels and program parameters needed to motivate participants

Marketing, Education & Equity Outreach
Full suite of digital and traditional marketing services
Workshops/webinars for dealers and contractors
Equity specialist outreach to underserved communities

Stakeholder & Community Engagement
100+ CBO partners nationwide
Case managers skilled at training CBO partners
Proven processes to optimize CBO performance
Qualitative and quantitative reporting on impacts

Policy Analysis & Engagement
Data-driven evidence for policy recommendations
Policy guidance grounded in real-world experience
Relationships with key stakeholders and coalitions
Ways to Partner with CSE
Fully outsourced
Entrust CSE with comprehensive program management. Ideal for primes aiming to win work without increasing headcount, partners delegate all aspects of program execution, from strategy and day-to-day operations to reporting, to CSE.
A la carte services
Blend one or more of CSE’s specialized services with your in-house capabilities. This flexibility is suitable for primes seeking support in specific operational areas.
License our Caret® Software
Using our on-the-ground experience, CSE created the Caret® suite of transportation planning and administration tools. The Caret platform combines advanced data analytics and deep program experience to provide states, utilities and businesses with customized solutions.
Ways to Partner with CSE
Fully outsourced
Entrust CSE with comprehensive management responsibilities for your program. This option is ideal for primes looking to winwork without adding headcount. Partners delegate all aspects of program execution, from strategy to day-to-day operations to reporting, to CSE.
A la carte services
Blend one or more of CSE’s specialized services with your in-house capabilities. Choose from a suite of our Caret EV and EV charging planning products. This flexible approach is suitable for primes that require support in specific operational areas.
Program Experience

California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project
The largest EV infrastructure incentive program of its kind in the nation
Charge Up New Jersey
Promotes clean vehicle adoption in the state of NJ by offering incentives for the purchase or lease of an EV and eligible EV chargers
Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles
Makes electric vehicles more affordable for MA residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations providing more equitable access to EVs
Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program
Invests in communities across WA to build a reliable EV charging network for all drivers
SCE Pre-Owned EV Rebate
Encourages used EV adoption in the Southern California Edison service territory
Connecticut eBike Incentive Program
Encourages CT residents to adopt eBikes as an eco-friendly and cost-effective way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, alleviating traffic congestion and promoting healthy lifestyles
Our Program Experience
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A TRUSTED PARTNER
Center for Sustainable Energy® (CSE) is a national nonprofit that accelerates adoption of clean transportation and distributed energy through effective and equitable program design and administration.
Governments, utilities and the private sector trust CSE for objective program design and administration, robust engagement and outreach, data-driven and software-enabled approaches, deep domain expertise and customer-focused teams.
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