Upcoming Events
2021 Energy independence Summit
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Transportation Energy Partners (TEP) will host a fully virtual 2021 Energy Independence Summit, which will provide an important opportunity to build on previous clean transportation legislative successes. With the new Biden Administration and a new Congress taking office in January, there will be renewed focus on practical solutions to climate change that will create thousands of new clean energy jobs. As a result, the clean transportation industry will have major new opportunities to:
The 2021 Summit will include two major components:
More information on the Summit will be available soon on the TEP website at www.transportationenergypartners.org. Please contact Ken Brown at ken@akbstrategies.com or (202) 674-7777 if you have questions or would like additional information about the Summit.
- Enact longer-term tax incentives for clean fuels, vehicles, and infrastructure.
- Include significant funding increases for vehicles and fueling infrastructure in major green infrastructure initiatives the new Administration and Congress are developing.
- Strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
- Authorize the DOE Clean Cities Program.
- Explore innovative ideas like a national low-carbon fuel standard to advance markets for cleaner fuels and vehicles.
The 2021 Summit will include two major components:
- On March 3-5, there will be virtual roundtable discussions with leaders of the Biden Administration’s clean transportation team, key Congressional committees, federal agencies, and the electric vehicle, natural gas, propane, biofuels, and hydrogen industries.
- March 8-12 will be Capitol Hill Week, where TEP will organize more than 300 virtual meetings with House and Senate offices. This will be a great opportunity to showcase how fuels, technologies, and projects are reducing emissions and creating thousands of clean energy jobs in communities across America.
More information on the Summit will be available soon on the TEP website at www.transportationenergypartners.org. Please contact Ken Brown at ken@akbstrategies.com or (202) 674-7777 if you have questions or would like additional information about the Summit.
This year's virtual National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, brought to you by the National Biodiesel Board, will discuss key topics and thought-provoking insights on today's biodiesel industry. Register here. |
New Incentives Available for Clean School Buses through NYTVIP
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2020 events
On November 5th, Empire Clean Cities, Black & Veatch and Bloom Energy hosted a webinar to share insights about long-term vehicle electrification advancement projects, innovative alternative energy solutions that can eliminate immediate power challenges, and how they can provide resiliency now and in the future. Visit our Past Events page for more. |
Empire Clean Cities is co-hosting this year's AltWheels Fleet Day, the largest meeting of corporate and municipal Fleet Managers on the East Coast, consists of panels, exhibits, and vehicles offering a showcase of alternative transportation solutions. Save the date for the virtual event! |
Mission Electric celebrated National Drive Electric Week 2020 with a virtual electric vehicle (EV) event featuring: + A virtual test drive in a 2019 Nissan LEAF battery electric vehicle with Nissan of Queens in Ozone Park, New York + Overview presentation of electric vehicle basics, how and where to charge your EV, and available rebates and incentives in New York + Updates on NYC public charging initiatives with Mark Simon, Director of Electric Vehicle Policy at NYC Department of Transportation + Video testimonials from EV drivers (Tesla Model 3, BMW i3, and Honda Clarity plug-in hybrid electric vehicle!) + Live Q&A Session A full recording of the presentation and slide deck can be found here. |
Join Empire Clean Cities' Program & Communications Manager, Lidia Henderson, for GreenHomeNYC's Green Careers panel series: nonprofits in sustainability. Register and learn more here. |
NYC Department of Transportation, Con Edison, New York League of Conservation Voters, Greenlots and ECC came together for a panel conversation in partnership with WRISE: Women in Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy. The webinar covered policies and projects making the way for electric vehicle adoption in New York City. You can view the webinar recording and find panelist contact information here. |
On August 18, Empire Clean Cities, EV100, NYSERDA and NY Green Bank discussed incentives, funding, resources, and financing options for converting your company fleet to electric and deploying charging in an online, free webinar. |
Lidia Henderson, our Program & Communications Manager, participated in a Clean Energy Career Panel hosted by Solar One on August 5th. She was joined by DOE Office of Sustainability, Kinetic Communities Consulting, and WRISE (Women in Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy). The focus of the conversation was to engage NYC youth on how to get involved in the clean energy and sustainability space. Watch the recording here! |
On June 25, New York State Clean Cities Coalitions, Highland Electric Transportation, and New York Association for Pupil Transportation co-hosted an electric school bus webinar with presentations from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Thomas Built Buses, IC Bus, Lion Electric Company, Motiv Power Systems and Blue Bird Corporation. You can find a webinar recording, copy of presentation slides, additional resources and contact information on our Past Recordings page. |
On June 3rd, 2020, Energy Vision, New York City Department of Transportation and Empire Clean Cities hosted an online webinar to demonstrate how truck fleet owners and operators can transition to affordable, clean, alternatively fueled medium- and heavy-duty trucks that will bring healthier air to residents of the South Bronx. You can find a webinar recording, copy of presentation slides, additional resources and event press release on our Past Recordings page. |
Join NYC Dept. of Transportation and NYC Clean Trucks Program partners on one of these two dates for a complimentary webinar that will provide information about the newly launched NYC Clean Trucks Program. Each webinar will cover the same information, providing an overview of the program details.
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Webinar: Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive ProgramVisit the 'Events' tab to find upcoming webinars regarding the USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). The purpose of the HBIIP is to increase significantly the sales and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel by expanding the infrastructure for renewable fuels derived from U.S. agricultural products. |
The virtual National Conference on Sustainable Development 2020: Electric School Bus Toolkit on Wednesday, May 27th featured opening remarks by Bill McKibben of 350.org, a series of panels recognizing local electric school bus efforts and legislation, ESB success stories, and more! |
Transportation Energy Partners will host its annual Energy Independence Summit in Washington D.C. for Clean Cities Coalitions and others in the industry to build unique partnerships. Find out more here. |
A two-part webinar series to explore how New York employers can bring electric vehicle charging to their workplaces, providing a great employee benefit while reducing emissions from employee commutes and improving local air quality. The series is sponsored by Empire Clean Cities, CALSTART, ChargePoint and NESCAUM. |
GreenHomeNYC hosted their annual Green Catwalk forum. Empire Clean Cities joined speakers from various industries will discuss new trends, technologies, and innovations in the sustainability sphere. This year's speakers presented on the NYC 80 x 50 plan, high-performance sustainability districts in Brooklyn and Manhattan, advanced daylighting building technology, and electric vehicles incentives and charging stations, among other topics. |
Voucher Funding for NY Transit Buses Webinar January 14NYSERDA and the NYTVIP Project Team presented the latest addition of funding for transit buses through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP). |
2019 Events
FreightNYC “Clean Trucks” Info Session
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6th NYC Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum
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2019 Empire Clean Vehicle Festival
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14th Annual AltWheels Fleet Day
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Who Takes Care of New York? Community Exhibit September 12-29Who Takes Care of New York? is a community exhibit at the Queens Museum. The exhibit is an exploration of the variety of civic groups that exist and thrive in New York City, and the ways that they care for and support their local environments. As an environmental organization, ECC participated in the surveying and interview process in 2007 and 2017. Displayed through maps, art, and storytelling, this exhibition aims to empower visitors with an understanding of their capacity to make lasting changes in their neighborhoods. |
National Drive Electric Week is an annual "nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today's widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more." Empire Clean Cities worked with partners and stakeholders to facilitate Drive Electric Week events across New York. |
Climate Solutions Summit, SUNY New Paltz September 21The Climate Solutions Summit aims to build a larger movement that is prepared to take action for climate solutions. The summit is an opportunity for organizers and people from all communities across the region to come together to share projects, case studies, resources, experiences and skills to tackle climate change and implement solutions. Empire Clean Cities participated as a green vendor and enjoyed the day with our stakeholders and partners in the Hudson Valley. |
Annual 3rd Avenue Community Benefit Festival September 15Empire Clean Cities participated at this year's 3rd Avenue Community Benefit Festival on Saturday, September 15th. Our booth on 3rd Ave between 80th and 81st street in Manhattan featured information about the benefits of driving electric, using sustainable fuel options such as biodiesel, and our Charge to Work program. |
Pathways to Decarbonization in the NortheastEPRI’s 2019 U.S. Symposium Series provided Empire Clean Cities and all attendees with a deeper dive into the specific, regional issues and opportunities associated with end use electrification, and its costs and benefits. Co-hosted by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) and Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM), “Pathways to Decarbonization in the Northeast” brought together government and regulatory bodies with utilities, researchers, academia, manufacturers, vendors, and industry stakeholders to listen, learn, and network in two primary breakout tracks focused on buildings decarbonization and electric transportation. |
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The Irvington Farmer's Market is a weekly outdoor event that runs every Sunday, 9am-1:30pm from June to November. On July 14 and 21, Empire Clean Cities was at the Community Table sharing information about biodiesel, electric vehicle programs, workplace charging, and more! |
2019 Northeast Diesel Collaborative Partners MeetingThe Northeast Diesel Collaborative (NEDC) combines the expertise of public and private partners in a coordinated regional initiative to significantly reduce diesel emissions and improve public health in the eight northeastern states. On July 11, 2019, Empire Clean Cities attended the NEDC's 2019 Partners Meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. The event included topics such as:
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Empire Clean Cities joined Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on July 10, 2019 for the grand opening of their renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station located in the Hunt’s Point neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. This is the first station in New York City to exclusively offer renewable natural gas made from waste. The fuel is available for municipal and commercial fleets, as well as any fleet operating inside or near the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center.
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The Electric Car Guest Drive on May 18 featured a wide variety of electric cars including the new Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, and electric cars by Chevrolet, BMW, Mitsubishi, Nissan and others. Displays and educational demonstrations of EV charging stations were available for hands-on viewing at the event. Empire Clean Cities attended and was able to talk about the Charge to Work NY and Smart Charge programs, as well as provide other information about EVs at home, work and in public. |
Thank you to everyone who attended the Empire Clean Cities' 11th Annual Stakeholder Meeting on May 16th, 2019 at the Queens Theatre. The event brought together industry leaders for cutting-edge discussions on emission reduction technologies and initiatives. This year's theme was "Driving the Future: Clean fuels, fleets and technologies" and included nearly 100 guests, 16 speakers, and honored Councilman Costa Constantinides. We were thrilled to once again host our Annual Stakeholder Meeting in conjunction with the 31st Annual NYC Parks' Equipment & Vehicle Show. |
Empire Clean Cities loved seeing all the different electric vehicle models at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. There is such a variety of electric and hybrid electric models on the market today. Empire Clean Cities can give you information about how to save thousands on a new EV purchase. Contact us if you are interested! |
The Regeneron Electric Vehicle Showcase in April 2019 featured the Honda Clarity PHEV and the Nissan Leaf on Regeneron's campus in Tarrytown, New York. Regeneron already offers employee EV charging on site. In celebration of Earth Day, Empire Clean Cities helped answer questions about how to save on the purchase of a new electric vehicle in New York State, taking advantage of federal and state rebates, the Smart Charge NY program, and Charge to Work NY. |
The ACT Expo is an annual event in Long Beach, California. Empire Clean Cities explored the six key conference themes: Urban Mobility, Goods Movement, Connected Fleet, Gaseous Fuels, Commercial EVs, and Vehicle Efficiency. |
Energy Independence Summit 2019 is the nation’s premier clean transportation policy summit. The Summit provides a unique opportunity for Clean Cities Coalitions and leaders in the clean transportation industry to network and build partnerships with each other, and with key Congressional and Administration policymakers in Washington, DC. |
From January 21-24th, 2019, Empire Clean Cities joined the National Biodiesel Board at the annual National Biodiesel Conference & Expo. This year's conference was in San Diego, California, and included presentations and workshops about the current state of biodiesel. Find content and presentation links here. |
2018 Events
2018 Empire Clean Vehicle FestivalThe Empire Clean Vehicle Festival is an alternative fuel vehicle and technology showcase hosted annually at Union Square Park, North Plaza. We would like to thank our partners, DCAS, NYC Parks and NYC DOT for helping make this event possible.
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