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Ready to charge?
If you’ve been approved for a free EV charger and aren’t sure what to do next, follow these steps.
STEP ONE
Sign on the dotted line
Review and electronically sign the program agreement that was sent to your email. The agreement needs to be signed before you pick up your EV charger.
STEP TWO
Pick up your EV charger
Either you or your contractor can pick up the EV charger from the HCE office selected on your application. Please provide your reference code at the time of pick-up.
You have 60 days to install, activate and join the Holy Cross EV network
You have 60 days to install and activate your charger and join the Holy Cross EV network from the date you pick up the charger. If you do not complete all steps within 60 days, you will be charged $650 for the charger on your next electric bill.
STEP THREE
STEP FOUR
Activate your charger
To activate your charger, turn on Bluetooth and WiFi, download the free ChargePoint mobile app on your phone and follow setup instructions. Activation allows you to schedule charging, view and track your charging data, set charging reminders and update charger software.
STEP FIVE
Connect to HCE's EV Network
From your mobile device, click this link (holycross.com/evip). Follow the EV network connect guide (pdf) to get started.
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CONGRATULATIONS, YOU SUCCESSFULLY ACTIVATED YOUR EV CHARGER
Need more help?
If you are reading this, chances are things didn’t go as planned. That’s okay, you’re not alone and we’re happy to help. Give us a call and we’ll get you set up in no time! Call 970.945.5491 and ask for help activating your EV charger.
Free charger + HCE Service agreement
The following steps are for members that have been approved for a free charger and will spread the cost of electrical work and installation on their electricity bill over three years.
STEP ONE
Sign on the dotted line
Review and electronically sign the program agreement that was sent to your email. The agreement needs to be signed before you pick up your EV charger.
STEP TWO
Get bids for the electrical work
Request bids from electricians for the installation of your EV charger.
STEP THREE
Pick your contractor and tell them you're participating in HCE's Charge at home. Charge at Work. program
Be sure to let your contractor know you are participating in the program. You are responsible for providing your contractor with charger installation and invoice submission instructions. All resources they need can be found on our EV resources page.
STEP FOUR
Pick up your EV charger
Either you or your contractor can pick up the EV charger from the HCE office selected on your application. Please provide your reference code at the time of pick-up.
You have 60 days to install, activate and join the Holy Cross EV network
You have 60 days to install and activate your charger and join the Holy Cross EV network from the date you pick up the charger. If you do not complete all steps within 60 days, you will be charged $650 for the charger on your next electric bill.
STEP FIVE
Install the charger and have your contractor send us the bill
When your electrician has finished installing the charger have them send us the final invoice. Go to our resources page for detailed instructions on submitting invoices.
STEP SIX
Activate your charger
To activate your charger, turn on Bluetooth and WiFi, download the free ChargePoint mobile app on your phone and follow setup instructions. Activation allows you to schedule charging, view and track your charging data, set charging reminders and update charger software.
STEP SEVEN
Connect to HCE's EV Network
From your mobile device, click this link (holycross.com/evip). Follow the EV network connect guide (pdf) to get started.
STEP EIGHT
Let's see that spread
Your contractors invoice amount will be spread over 36 months on your electricity bills. Once the invoice is submitted you will see this amount applied to the next bill.
THE END
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU SUCCESSFULLY ACTIVATED YOUR EV CHARGER
Need more help?
If you are reading this, chances are things didn’t go as planned. That’s okay, you’re not alone and we’re happy to help. Give us a call and we’ll get you set up in no time! Call 970.945.5491 and ask for help activating your EV charger.
Level 2 charging Installation
WHAT YOU NEED
NEMA 6-50 outlet with a 40 amp, 240 volt circuit. The hardwired station can be installed indoors or outdoors.
Need help installing or activating your level 2 charger?
Check out our EV program resources for support
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