Upcoming Events
Empire Clean Vehicles Festival
Get ready for this year's Empire Clean Vehicle Festival! Join ECC and its partners for a showcase of the latest clean transportation innovations operating in our region.
The Festival showcases some of the emissions-fighting technology and innovative transportation projects at work in New York City and beyond. This is great opportunity to learn about the clean vehicle and infrastructure technology, local programs working to improve air quality, and available funding opportunities to assist in transition to sustainable technologies!
Date: October 5th, 9:00am-2:00pm
Address: Union Square Manhattan
If you are interested in showcasing a vehicle or clean transportation technology, contact Lara at lara@empirecleancities.org for more details.
The Festival showcases some of the emissions-fighting technology and innovative transportation projects at work in New York City and beyond. This is great opportunity to learn about the clean vehicle and infrastructure technology, local programs working to improve air quality, and available funding opportunities to assist in transition to sustainable technologies!
Date: October 5th, 9:00am-2:00pm
Address: Union Square Manhattan
If you are interested in showcasing a vehicle or clean transportation technology, contact Lara at lara@empirecleancities.org for more details.
Past events
Electrifying MDHD Vehicles Webinar
This one-hour webinar highlighted the findings from the U.S. Department of Energy funded MDHD EV Data Collection Study. Presentations included an overview of data trends and insights from fleets across the country, as well as unique insights from fleet operators, drivers, and maintenance staff. The webinar is held as part of NYC Climate Week.
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Electric School bus webinar | June 20th
Join ECC and Blue Bird on Tuesday June 20th at 11:30am for an educational free webinar about the benefits of electric school buses and how your school district or school transit provider can access funding to electrify your school bus fleet!
Webinar: New York Funding for Electric Trucks and Infrastructure | June 20th
Join the NYC Clean Trucks Program, Empire Clean Cities, and Con Edison for a 1-hour webinar on June 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET to learn how New York #fleets can achieve cost-savings when purchasing EVs through available incentive funding at the federal, state, and local levels.
Join this webinar to learn:
Join this webinar to learn:
- What the application process entails
- Which policies and regulations aim to rapidly expand EV adoption and charging infrastructure
- What the future incentive landscape will look like
- How Con Edison can provide incentives for DC fast-charging infrastructure
Anniversary Gala with NAFA, ECC & NJ Clean Cities!
June 7, 2023 | 5:00 PM
Pier 40
353 West Street New York NY 10014
Set sail with NAFA New York Inter County Chapter, Empire Clean Cities, and New Jersey Clean Cities on Wednesday, June 7th at 5pm for a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the US DOE Clean Cities program and the 65th Anniversary of NAFA!
Departing from Pier 40 in Manhattan, this two-hour cruise around the Statue of Liberty and New York harbor will feature a 3-course dinner, beverages, and entertainment! Please join us as we celebrate our organizations' clean transportation achievements over the decades and look ahead at exciting projects on the horizon!
EARLY BIRD PRICING: Tickets are $99 through April 22nd!
For sponsorship opportunities and group ticket prices: email Joy Gardner at joy@empirecleancities.org!
Pier 40
353 West Street New York NY 10014
Set sail with NAFA New York Inter County Chapter, Empire Clean Cities, and New Jersey Clean Cities on Wednesday, June 7th at 5pm for a gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the US DOE Clean Cities program and the 65th Anniversary of NAFA!
Departing from Pier 40 in Manhattan, this two-hour cruise around the Statue of Liberty and New York harbor will feature a 3-course dinner, beverages, and entertainment! Please join us as we celebrate our organizations' clean transportation achievements over the decades and look ahead at exciting projects on the horizon!
EARLY BIRD PRICING: Tickets are $99 through April 22nd!
For sponsorship opportunities and group ticket prices: email Joy Gardner at joy@empirecleancities.org!
14th Annual Empire Clean Cities Stakeholder Meeting
The 2023 Empire Clean Cities Annual Stakeholder Meeting—our 14th—was a rousing success! Thank you to all who attended, and special thanks to our event sponsors and speakers. If you attended this year's stakeholder meeting, please take a few minutes to fill out our post-event survey. Be sure to check out the slides from this year's presentation below!
Jenny Krizler, CALSTART- PRESENTATION On Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Data Collection Project at Empire Clean Cities AT THE 14th Annual Stakeholder Meeting
At the 14th Annual Stakeholder Meeting, Jenny Krizler presented on the DOE Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Data Collection Project. With backing from the DOE, CALSTART and its collaborators gather and study data from a wide range of electric vehicles (EVs), including medium- and heavy-duty ones like electric school buses, transit buses, trucks, and off-road equipment. This data comes from various applications, regions, terrains, and climates, encompassing both public and private fleets and Clean Cities Coalitions. Using this information, they are developing a public database and visualization tools to aid the projected expansion of electric transportation across the country.
2022 Empire Clean Vehicle FestivalSave the date! Our Empire Clean Festival is scheduled for Thursday, October 13th from 9am to 2pm at Union Square's North Plaza in Manhattan. The Festival showcases some of the emissions-fighting technology and innovative transportation projects at work in New York City and beyond. This is great opportunity to learn about the clean vehicle and infrastructure technology, local programs working to improve air quality, and available funding opportunities to assist in transition to sustainable technologies! If you are interested in showcasing a vehicle or clean transportation technology, contact David Chernack at david@empirecleancities.org for more details. |
Webinar: Reducing your Fleet's Carbon footprint
Join Empire Clean Cities on Monday, December 19th, at 2pm for a webinar about the steps your fleet can take to reduce its carbon footprint! From using drop-in alternative fuels to adopting electrified vehicles to integrating fuel-saving practices to your everyday fleet activities, there are plenty of steps you can take to reduce your fleet's carbon emissions and save money. This webinar will cover all of those actions and more, including:
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2022 New York City Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum | October 25, 2022Please save the date for the 2022 New York City Vision Zero Fleet Safety Forum. The Forum, sponsored by DCAS, brings together leaders in fleet and road safety representing private fleets, equipment suppliers, federal, state, and city agencies, non-profits, and universities. Through the fleet forum, New York City provides outreach within and outside of government to exchange best practices, promote vehicle safety technology, and to educate fleet managers about Vision Zero and road safety. Confirmed speakers for 2022 already include Stephanie Shaw (Safety Advocate, Office of Safety Recommendations and Communications at the National Transportation Safety Board), Jacy Good and Steve Johnson (from “Hang Up and Drive”), and Noah Budnick (Interim Executive Director Together for Safer Roads), as well as US DOT Volpe Center and representatives from major vehicle manufacturers. Learn more and register here. RSVPs and questions about the event should be sent to NYCFleet@dcas.nyc.gov. |
Green Transportation Summit and Expo (GTSE) | August 16-18
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Clean Trucks NY Conference in Buffalo, NY | July 25-26
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Join TANY and CALSTART for its second annual Clean Trucks NY Conference on July 25-26, 2022 in Buffalo, NY. This event will feature updates on the latest statewide/federal policy changes and funding developments for clean transportation and address what this means for New York truck operators. Sessions will also cover what fleets need to know as they plan to prepare for the integration of clean vehicles into their fleets. Additionally, CTNY22 will bring together the biggest players in the clean truck space to present the latest cutting-edge technologies with an opportunity to see the equipment up close.
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Doing Business with New york city's department of transportation
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Join the NYC Department of Transportation, the Department of Small Business Services, and the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services for the agency's first ever Minority and Women Owned Business outreach event on Monday July 18th, 2022. The event will take place in-person from 9-12pm at NYCDOT's 55 Water Street headquarters. This morning event will provide a venue for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and other small firms to become acquainted with City DOT projects, discuss contracting opportunities, and create an opportunity for businesses to meet with DOT prime contractors.
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ubs arena hub community meeting at Elmont Public Library: May 17th @ 7pm
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We invite you to join a community discussion and provide input on a proposed initiative to bring new, zero-emission transportation services to Nassau County. Our project has been selected as a finalist for a grant from the state of New York through the Clean Transportation Prizes. We want your input on what transportation services you would value most!
The proposed project will:
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Hunt's Point Spring Mingle: May 20th @ noon
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In the spirit of Hunts Point's legendary Tent Parties at the Meat Market parking lot back in the day, the Greater Hunts Point EDC will be bringing our businesses, non-profit organizations, and neighbors together IN PERSON once again this Spring!
This year’s theme is The Bronx Is Breathing: Promoting Electric Transportation & a Freight Charging Hub for Hunts Point Fleets. A gourmet luncheon by Hunts Point’s own Bascom Catering & Events will be provided, and enjoy the Latin jazz stylings of Bobby Sanabria y Quarteto Aché!. This will be an outdoor lunchtime event so the dress is casual, and the preferred footwear should be comfortable! |
ECC's 13th Annual Stakeholder Meeting: may 26th @ 8:30am
Empire Clean Cities' 13th Annual Stakeholder Meeting brought together industry leaders for a morning of networking and discussion on the latest advances in clean transportation. Our Annual Stakeholder Meeting featured a networking hour, panel discussions, updates on local initiatives and funding opportunities, and more.
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2022 New York International Auto Show
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2021 Events
Empire Clean Cities and the Greater Long Island Clean Cities hosted a webinar about the process and benefits of switching to biodiesel—like how it can help your fleet meet its near-term climate goals and reduce costs. View the webinar recording here!
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empire clean Cities & Con Edison EV Stakeholder Meeting
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empire clean vehicle festival
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electric vehicle symposium & ride-and-drive
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The Empire Clean Cities' 12th Annual Stakeholder Meeting once again convened industry leaders for a morning of networking and discussion on the latest advances in emissions reduction technologies and policies. Our Annual Stakeholder Meeting will featured a networking hour, panel discussions, updates on local initiatives and funding opportunities, and more. The event was held in conjunction with the NYC 32nd Annual Equipment and Vehicle Show, which gave a firsthand look at vehicles and equipment with alternative fuels and emissions reducing technologies. |
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alt wheels virtual fleet day
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Empire Clean Cities joined a virtual discussion with NYC Small Business Services, NYC DOT, Con Edison, and Manhattan Beer Distributors to discuss funding and programs in NYC that are paving the way for a more sustainable future in transportation. |
Empire Clean Cities, Drive Electric Long Island, and EmPower Solar hosted a morning of networking and EV education. Driver participants in the EV WATTS Data Collection Project received a free Geotab GO9 device installation by attending the event. If you are an EV driver and have not already signed up as an EV WATTS Data Collection Project partner, please contact Lidia Henderson, lidia@empirecleancities.org or 917-703-0943. You can learn more here. |
Con edison & eCC ev stakeholder meeting
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webinar: delivering clean freight solutions
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Empire Clean Cities met with New York State's Congressional leadership at the annual Energy Independence Summit with Transportation Energy Partners to discuss the future of clean transportation. ECC, neighboring New York State Clean Cities Coalitions, and industry stakeholders met with delegates from the House and Senate to provide a snapshot of our clean transportation work in our region, throughout the state and across the nation. We are excited about our representatives' continued support of Clean Cities and the renewed focus on practical solutions to climate change that will create thousands of new clean energy jobs. |
This year's virtual National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, brought to you by the National Biodiesel Board, discussed key topics and thought-provoking insights on today's biodiesel industry. |
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 co-hosted the 2020 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. |
Mission Electric celebrated National Drive Electric Week 2020 with a virtual electric vehicle (EV) event featuring:
A full recording of the presentation and slide deck can be found here. |
Empire Clean Cities' Program & Communications Manager, Lidia Henderson, hosted GreenHomeNYC's Green Careers panel series: nonprofits in sustainability. |
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 hosted 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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