Here is a summary of the options available to monetize your residential EV charging through Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR).

1. Club Roulez Électrique

The most popular program in Quebec, offering great hardware flexibility. It also has the best expected payout in most provinces.

  • Return: $0.13/kWh in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia (variable in other provinces).
  • Compatible Chargers: Tesla, Wallbox, EVDuty, Autel, Leviton, other OCPP-compliant chargers, and specialized chargers sold by Roulez Électrique.
  • Payment: Once per year.
  • Hardware: The user provides their own charger.
  • Link: Join Club Roulez Électrique

2. ChargeLab (Home Charging Rewards)

A straightforward program that rewards users with gift cards.

  • Return: $0.10/kWh.
  • Compatible Chargers: Any charger compatible with the OCPP protocol.
  • Payment: 4 times per year (Quarterly), issued as gift cards.
  • Hardware: The user provides their own charger.
  • Link: Sign up for ChargeLab Rewards

3. Club Grizzl-E

Ideal for those who do not yet own a smart charger and want a low-cost model.

  • Return: Progressive scale from $0.03/kWh to $0.10/kWh.
  • Compatible Chargers: Grizzl-E, as well as a wide range of other smart models.
  • Payment: Once your balance reaches $10.
  • Hardware: The program provides the charger for free (under certain conditions and with a deposit) for base models.
  • Link: Join Club Grizzl-E

4. SWTCH Home Charging

Similar to the Grizzl-E model, but with a faster rate progression.

  • Return: Progressive scale from $0.03/kWh to $0.10/kWh (progression is faster than Grizzl-E).
  • Compatible Chargers: SWTCH branded chargers only.
  • Payment: Once your balance reaches $100.
  • Hardware: The program provides the charger for free (under certain conditions and with a deposit).
  • Link: Sign up for SWTCH Home

Important Reminder: You can only register your charger with one of these programs. Choose the one that best matches your current equipment or your hardware needs.

Disclaimer: The programs are in rapid evolution. Refer to their websites to get the current information. Other programs also exists.

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