EV-ChART
The federal government has developed a set of EVSE data requirements that will be required for all federally funded EVSE projects. To ease EVSE data requirement submittals to both the federal and state government, NJ will be adopting a large portion of the EV-ChART requirements.
Beginning as early as the second quarter of 2024, we will be pushing some updates to the specification itself to further align it with NEVI/CFI reporting requirements. While we wait for the Joint Office to finalize the EV-ChART requirements, please see the full set of NJ NSP updated requirements which includes the additional EV-ChART data attributes.
This is an advanced notice of the upcoming changes so that you can take the appropriate action. Once the EV-ChART submittal guidelines are finalized by the federal government, we will communicate those guidelines and provide guidance on timing of the data submittals. As always, we encourage all to reach out with any questions or concerns. Please feel free to engage with us by email to drivegreen@njdepwptest.net.
When will new grantees be required to use a Compliant Network Service Provider?
EV Charging station funding programs that are managed by New Jersey state agencies, including NJDEP and The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), require grantees to utilize a Network Service Provider that can satisfy certain requirements.
NJDEP maintains a list of Compliant Network Service Providers on the It Pay$ to Plug In website. The Network Service Providers on this list have already demonstrated to NJDEP that they can meet the data reporting requirements. Additional Network Service Providers may be also able to meet the Program’s requirements, and will be reviewed by NJDEP upon request.
What is a Network Service Provider?
Network Service Providers offer software that operates smart EV charging stations. This software typically offers an online portal for owners of networked charging stations to manage their equipment. Typically, the portal allows for remote diagnostics, turning equipment on and off, managing access, and reporting data on usage, among other functions. Many Network Service Providers offer systems for setting user fees and collecting payments.
Typically, Network Service Providers charge fees for access to their software, and may offer tiered service plans. Certain Network Service Providers may be capable of managing only certain makes and models of charging station hardware. The grantee is responsible for verifying that they are purchasing an appropriate and compatible network service plan for their charging station.
Compliant Network Service Providers have demonstrated that they are willing and able to report certain detailed, anonymized charging session data to the Program. Inclusion on the Compliant Network Service Provider List is not a guarantee of quality of service, and the Program does not endorse any Network Service Provider.
How to Get Listed as a Compliant Network Service Provider:
It Pay$ to Plug In provides grants to offset the cost of purchasing electric vehicle charging stations. Grant-supported charging stations are required to collect and report certain data automatically via a Compliant Network Service Provider from a list that will be posted on this page.
A Network Service Provider that meets the program requirements and agrees to the program terms will be added to the list, and its qualified products will be eligible for program incentives. The process of being listed as a Compliant Network Service Provider is initiated when a Requirements and Agreement document is returned to drivegreen@njdepwptest.net.
Within 30 days of submitting the signed Requirements and Agreements document, a
Network Service Provider should be prepared to:
- Describe how customers will provide consent for the Network Service Provider to share customer data with the Program.
- Provide any proposed additional terms and conditions (E.g. a standard Data Sharing Agreement)
- Provide a set of sample data with data field definitions for Program Manager review
- Work to establish a data transfer mechanism (e.g. emailed files, SFTP, API)
The solicitation is open indefinitely, and is accepting applications on a rolling basis. The Program’s data specifications are intended to be identical to those being used by New Jersey electric utility make-ready programs. While the NJDEP considers some fields to be optional, other entities may require all fields.