Fellow Californians: I just picked up my vehicle, and am trying to apply for the California clean air rebate. I notice one of the documents they request is a temporary or permanent vehicle registration. Does the piece of paper the dealer sticks onto your front windshield count as the temporary registration?
I got a copy of the entire registration form from the dealer and used that. We will see if CVRP acts like other consumer rebate programs and works overtime to find ways to deny the rebate. I actually have the registration and actual plates now (directly from the dealer), so I could now give them that if they complain.
I have to say that the online process was rather simple...and the amazing thing was that I received an email from a real person in about 15 minutes telling me that $1,500 was being held for me, pending receipt of the required documenation. Of course, this being California, it will probably take them 6 months to send me a check.
You will find that CCSE (the company who administers the program) is actually very good at getting you your rebate in timely manner. They are the same company who manages the solar rebate program as well in California.
I talked to the person who actually writes the checks several weeks ago at a Prius Club meet and he said they say 60 days but it is way shorter than that to get your rebate... http://www.ocprius.com/pip.html (forms here)
Hey ! Nice new avatar ! Yes, beside getting the $5,000 check from them a year ago (100% electric), the CCSE director happened to stop by our neighbor's (in a Prius test mule PiP with the CCSE logo on the side) house for a wedding, just a few months back. We got our rebate check in less than 72 hours. (free tax advice for PiP owners next year ... it's not taxable). .
I agree with drees and hill... The people at the Center for Sustainable Energy do a great job with the rebates, etc. I worked through them for both my Nissan Leaf and my photovoltaic power system purchases. They were very reliable, quick, and helpful throughout. The Center also hosts events from time-to-time for green energy. Good stuff!
The Center for Sustainable Energy is having an event in Irvine,CA on Sat: Irvine - Plug-In Electric Vehicles: Innovation, Incentives, and Infrastructure Irvine - Plug-In Electric Vehicles: Innovation, Incentives, and Infrastructure Plug-In Electric Vehicles: Innovation, Incentives and Infrastructure The California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE), in partnership with the City of Irvine, CleanTech OC, and Southern California Edison, is holding a free workshop for Californians interested in learning more about life as a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owner. This unique workshop provides a one-stop shop for information about: - Vehicle Incentives - up to $10,000 for eligible vehicles! - Southern California Edison’s plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) rates and programs - Updates on regional PEV planning - Life as a PEV owner - hear it from your neighbors on the drivers panel! A panel of your neighbors will share a range of their experiences from purchasing a PEV, installing a charging station as well as the financial benefits associated with making the switch to a PEV. Stay late to experience some of the newest PEVs to hit the roads in 2012! If you have any questions or need any additional information please feel free to email or call Colin Santulli at 858-244-1195 or [email protected]. The California Center for Sustainable Energy, a San Diego-based non-profit, administers the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. CCSE is conducting workshops throughout the State in order to promote the CVRP and to educate consumers on electric vehicle technologies, new electric vehicle charging infrastructure and important consumer information regarding these vehicles. WhenMarch 10th, 2012 10:30 AM through 1:00 PM » Register Now LocationCity of Irvine City Hall 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606 United States (I will be there with my new Plug-In Prius, showing it off at the event).
I just talked to Amy at the Center for Sustainable Energy about my rebate form I sent in worth $1,500 --and the temp title is ok. They want a copy of the temporary title on your windshild is fine- just make certain that you copy all of the important info such as name, VIN, etc. so you usually have to peal it off and open it out, then copy it (and not get sticky on the copier/printer- grin)...
Having peeled it off, I found the paper would easily start ripping and I would have to use an X-acto knife to get the stuck bit off and try to get it to stop ripping. Not fun and tedious. I would advise those who have yet to get their Plug-in to ask the dealer to make a copy before it gets taped to the car. Also, I found the CA sales contract to be annoying to copy, since it's on a non-standard longer than 2 letter pages sheet.
