Burbank
EV charger installation in Burbank
Burbank has its own utility, its own rebate and its own permit office. We plan the install around all three: the load check, the Burbank permit, Burbank Water and Power's rebate requirements, and the inspection.
What is different in Burbank
- Utility
- Burbank Water and Power (BWP), a community-owned utility owned by the citizens of Burbank.
- Permits
- City of Burbank Building & Safety Division. Residential projects that do not need plan check can use the city's online Simple Permits.
- Code
- Burbank adopted the 2025 California Building Code with local amendments, in effect January 1, 2026.
- Rebate
- Up to $1,500 from BWP, for up to two charging stations, with an additional panel upgrade rebate when a new panel is needed. Read the Burbank rebate guide.
- New panel
- Call BWP Service Planning at (818) 238-3647 early. BWP checks whether its side of the service needs work too.
How we handle a Burbank install
- Load calculation and charger location. If a new panel is needed, BWP Service Planning is contacted early.
- Burbank permit for the circuit and charger.
- Install, test, and inspection by Burbank Building & Safety.
- You get the finaled permit and an itemized invoice for your BWP rebate application.
Choosing a charger? BWP pays more for a smart charger ($500) than for a standard one ($200), before any panel rebate. Check BWP's technical requirements before you buy.
Last reviewed: . Sources: Burbank Water and Power, Residential EV Charging Stations Rebate; About BWP; City of Burbank Building & Safety. Programs change. Check the official page before you rely on an amount.
VoltGen Energy operates under Akopi Builders, CSLB #1112420. Electrical work is performed by licensed C-10 electrical contractors. Check the license at CSLB.
Burbank house built before modern wiring? We also do old-home rewiring and panel upgrades.
Burbank questions
Who supplies power in Burbank?
Burbank Water and Power (BWP), a community-owned utility run by the City of Burbank. Burbank homes are not LADWP or Southern California Edison customers.
How much is the Burbank EV charger rebate?
Burbank Water and Power advertises up to $1,500, covering up to two charging stations. The amount depends on whether the charger is standard or smart, whether a panel upgrade is needed, and whether the home is in a disadvantaged community. Our Burbank rebate guide has the full table.
Does the rebate need a permit?
Yes. BWP requires the installation to be permitted and to pass inspection by Burbank's Building & Safety Division, and the permits are submitted with the rebate application.
What if I need a new panel?
BWP asks that you or your electrician contact BWP Service Planning at (818) 238-3647 as soon as a new panel is identified, so BWP can check whether its side of the service also needs an upgrade.
In Burbank?
Call with your address and what you drive or plan to buy. We will tell you what the panel check involves and what BWP will need for the rebate.