Chattanooga has one of the most remarkable utility stories in America. EPB, the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga, made history in 2010 as the first US city to build a community-wide fiber optic network delivering gigabit internet to every customer. That same spirit of infrastructure innovation has driven EPB to become one of the most technologically advanced utilities in the South. EPB serves approximately 174,000 customers across Hamilton County and parts of north Georgia with residential rates averaging just $0.1253 per kWh, among the lowest of any Tennessee utility. For EV owners in Chattanooga, EPB's low rates mean home charging is genuinely affordable, and the utility offers a $50 rebate for installing a qualifying Level 2 home charger along with time-of-use rate options that reduce overnight charging costs further.
Chattanooga's EPB fiber optic network transformed a struggling mid-size city into a national model for infrastructure investment. The same forward-thinking leadership that built that network has made EPB one of the most innovative utilities in the South. Volkswagen's assembly plant in Chattanooga building the ID.4 electric SUV creates a unique local connection to the EV economy. Chattanooga workers who build EVs for a living are among the most informed and motivated EV adopters in the South.
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EPB serves Chattanooga and Hamilton County with electricity rates averaging $0.1253 per kWh, sourced primarily through TVA's power supply. EPB offers a $50 rebate to residential customers who install a qualifying Level 2 home EV charger and enroll in their EV rate program. The application must be submitted within 90 days of installation. EPB's time-of-use rate provides lower overnight electricity costs during off-peak hours making home EV charging even more affordable for customers who schedule overnight charging. The federal 30 percent tax credit covers up to $1,000 of installation costs through June 30, 2026.
The City of Chattanooga requires an electrical permit for Level 2 EV charger installations through the Chattanooga Inspection and Permitting Services Department. Hamilton County processes permits for unincorporated areas. Most residential permits are processed within 3 to 5 business days. EPB does not require separate pre-approval for residential EV charger installations but customers must complete EPB's rebate application within 90 days of installation to claim the $50 Level 2 rebate. Tennessee requires electrical work to be performed by a licensed Tennessee electrician.
Our Chattanooga installer network covers Hamilton County including Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Red Bank, East Ridge, Collegedale, Cleveland, and all communities throughout the greater Chattanooga metro region. We serve all neighborhoods from the North Shore and Southside arts district to the suburban corridors of Hixson and Ooltewah.
From first contact to a fully charged EV in your garage, here is what the process looks like.
Fill out the form with your Chattanooga address and what you need. Under 2 minutes.
A certified Chattanooga area electrician reaches out within 24 hours.
Your installer evaluates panel capacity, conduit routing, and charger location for an accurate quote.
Your electrician pulls the permit, installs the dedicated circuit and charger, and handles the final inspection.
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