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title: Is whether I lease or purchase my EV a factor in my participation in the Bidirectional Energy program?
description: No. As long as you have the vehicle in possession for the 12-month program minimum, either should be fine.
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# Is whether I lease or purchase my EV a factor in my participation in the Bidirectional Energy program?

No. The program is eligible both to those who lease or own their EV. However, you must have the EV in your possession for the minimum of 12 months to receive a rebate through our CA RDWDS program or the CT Grid-Supportive Residential Bidirectional EV Chargers Project.

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