Extension and Cancellation Appeal Policy
Projects must be completed and all required documentation submitted by the due date, which is calculated as 270 or 450 days from the date incentive funds are formally accepted for L2 and DCFC, respectively. Applicants may request one extension for up to 90 or 180 additional days, respectively, if the delay is due to factors outside of their control, such as equipment delivery issues, utility interconnection delays, labor shortages, inspection delays, or extraordinary events like natural disasters. Extension requests must include documentation demonstrating both the cause of the delay and consistent project progress and must be submitted before the original due date using the required form and supporting evidence.
Certain delays are not eligible for extensions and may result in automatic cancellation. These include delays caused by applicant-controlled factors such as redesigning projects or relocating chargers, excessive downtime between readiness and construction commencement, and lack of communication between applicant and Program Administrator. Applications will be automatically cancelled if the project surpasses the due date without a granted extension or if required documentation is incomplete or not submitted by the deadline.
Applicants may submit a single cancellation appeal within 30 days of the cancellation date. If accepted, an extension may be granted at the discretion of the Program Administrator and the County. Appeals must include documentation showing that the delay was outside the applicant’s control, evidence of substantial progress since the original due date, and confirmation that no extension has already been granted. Cancellation appeal decisions are final and at the discretion of the Program Administrator and County.
Extension requests and cancellation appeals must be submitted to the Program Administrator using this form. Forms must include the application number and relevant documentation attached. Forms must include an explanation of the delay, supporting documentation such as supplier emails or utility correspondence, and either a revised project completion schedule for extensions or evidence of resumed progress for appeals.