Upcoming Events
Webinar: The Funding Landscape for Electric Trucks and Infrastructure in NYC
Thinking about making the switch to electric trucks but unsure how to fund it?
Join us Thursday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a one-hour webinar that breaks down the state and local incentives available to help your fleet go electric.
You’ll hear from funding and fleet experts at NYC DOT, Empire Clean Cities, Con Edison, and TRC on how to:
-Tap into key funding opportunities
-Prioritize the right programs for your operations
-Stack incentives for maximum savings
-Access infrastructure support from Con Edison
Speakers include:
-Susan McSherry, NYC DOT
-Emilie B. Seif, NYC DOT
-Jonah Kasdan, Empire Clean Cities
-Jessica Nunziata, Con Edison
- Cliff Gladstein, TRC
Don’t miss your chance to learn where the money is—and how to use it.
Join us Thursday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a one-hour webinar that breaks down the state and local incentives available to help your fleet go electric.
You’ll hear from funding and fleet experts at NYC DOT, Empire Clean Cities, Con Edison, and TRC on how to:
-Tap into key funding opportunities
-Prioritize the right programs for your operations
-Stack incentives for maximum savings
-Access infrastructure support from Con Edison
Speakers include:
-Susan McSherry, NYC DOT
-Emilie B. Seif, NYC DOT
-Jonah Kasdan, Empire Clean Cities
-Jessica Nunziata, Con Edison
- Cliff Gladstein, TRC
Don’t miss your chance to learn where the money is—and how to use it.
Connect with Key Industry Suppliers: One-on-One
When: June 16-18, 2025, in Binghamton, NY
This event brings together 50 fleet operators and 25 technology and infrastructure suppliers for direct, in-person discussions on zero-emission fleet adoption. This communication is essential for driving innovation and ensuring that new technologies meet the real-world needs of the transportation industry. Participation is completely free for transit agencies and bus fleet operators—CTE covers lodging, travel, meals, and all event costs.
This event brings together 50 fleet operators and 25 technology and infrastructure suppliers for direct, in-person discussions on zero-emission fleet adoption. This communication is essential for driving innovation and ensuring that new technologies meet the real-world needs of the transportation industry. Participation is completely free for transit agencies and bus fleet operators—CTE covers lodging, travel, meals, and all event costs.
Past events
Empire Clean Cities' 16th Annual Stakeholder Meeting
Mark your calendars! Empire Clean Cities' 16th Annual Stakeholder Meeting will take place on Thursday, May 15th in Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, Queens. The Annual Stakeholder Meeting is an amazing opportunity to learn about the low- and zero-emission vehicles and technology, hear from local and international fleet and policy leaders, and network with industry experts.
Agenda:
Agenda:
- 7:30-8:30 Networking Breakfast
- 8:30-11am: Presentations and Panel Discussion (full agenda coming soon!)
Fleet Sustainability Expo New Jersey May 2025
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will host a showcase of the latest tech, equipment, and vehicles pushing sustainable fleets forward. Multiple companies will have booths or displays for attendees to ask questions about products. Come join fellow fleet professionals and learn about the latest trends and connect with local fleets!
When: May 14, 8am-3pm
Where: Building 79, 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114
Registration Fee: Free
When: May 14, 8am-3pm
Where: Building 79, 3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114
Registration Fee: Free
Join the Bronx is Breathing Team and partners for a virtual lunch-and-learn about the availability of Medium-Duty Electric Trucks for your fleet! Featuring presentations from Empire Clean Cities, Mack Trucks, and NYCDOT, this lunch-and-learn will cover the current availability and abilities Medium-duty Electric Trucks—including the Mack MD Electric—and incentives available from New York City Department of Transportation's revised Clean Trucks Program. This lunch-and-learn will cover topics including:
We look forward to lunching with you!
Date: Wednesday, April 9th @ 12pm EST
Format: 1-hour Zoom presentation w/ Q&A
Agenda: TBA
Please contact David Chernack ([email protected]) with any questions. If you are facing any issues registering, please contact [email protected].
- -Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Available Now
- -The Mack MD Electric model range and specifications
- -An overview of electric trucking in the Hunts Point and Bronx area
- -Programmatic updates from New York Clean Trucks Program
- -Electrification support from Mack Trucks and New York State programs including New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program
We look forward to lunching with you!
Date: Wednesday, April 9th @ 12pm EST
Format: 1-hour Zoom presentation w/ Q&A
Agenda: TBA
Please contact David Chernack ([email protected]) with any questions. If you are facing any issues registering, please contact [email protected].
Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Summit
When: March 28th at SUNY Orange
Brought to you by Sustainable Hudson Valley and Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley with support from Orange County Planning. Who should attend? Individuals and organizations working to solve climate change in practical ways at the local to regional scale - in government, NGOs, science, arts, business or community. This day of practical workshops and strategy sessions will support joint planning for collaboration all year long. Full program details coming soon.
Brought to you by Sustainable Hudson Valley and Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley with support from Orange County Planning. Who should attend? Individuals and organizations working to solve climate change in practical ways at the local to regional scale - in government, NGOs, science, arts, business or community. This day of practical workshops and strategy sessions will support joint planning for collaboration all year long. Full program details coming soon.
electrifying hunts point: virtual community listening session
Join us for a virtual community workshop to help develop the Hunts Point Electrification Roadmap! Together, we’ll identify key locations for electric vehicle chargers, including curbside charging for personal vehicles and infrastructure for large trucks. Your input will help ensure these projects reflect the needs of our community!
🗓️ When: Monday, February 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 - 12 PM
📍 Where: Zoom Webinar
You will receive a Zoom link before the event
🗓️ When: Monday, February 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 - 12 PM
📍 Where: Zoom Webinar
You will receive a Zoom link before the event
Electrifying Hunts point: community listening session
FREE FOOD WILL BE SERVED! ✨️
Join us for an in person community workshop to help develop the Hunts Point Electrification Roadmap! Together, we’ll identify key locations for electric vehicle chargers, including curbside charging for personal vehicles and infrastructure for large trucks. Your input will help ensure these projects reflect the needs of our community!
🗓️ When: Monday, February 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
📍 Where: The Point CDC (940 Garrison Ave)
Register at: bit.ly/BIBCOMMUNITY3
Join us for an in person community workshop to help develop the Hunts Point Electrification Roadmap! Together, we’ll identify key locations for electric vehicle chargers, including curbside charging for personal vehicles and infrastructure for large trucks. Your input will help ensure these projects reflect the needs of our community!
🗓️ When: Monday, February 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM
📍 Where: The Point CDC (940 Garrison Ave)
Register at: bit.ly/BIBCOMMUNITY3
Energy Independence Summit 2025
Transportation Energy Partners is excited to announce that early bird registration for the 19th Energy Independence Summit (EIS) opens this Monday, November 25!
When: February 10–13, 2025
Where: Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, D.C.
Join the nation’s leading experts, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in clean transportation.
Why Attend?
-Engaging Keynotes: Gain insights from top industry leaders and policymakers.
-Interactive Workshops: Deepen your expertise through hands-on sessions.
-Networking Opportunities: Build connections with key players shaping clean transportation.
-Exhibition: Explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
Early Bird Registration Details
Opens: Monday, November 25
Ends: Friday, January 3
When: February 10–13, 2025
Where: Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, D.C.
Join the nation’s leading experts, industry professionals, and policymakers to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in clean transportation.
Why Attend?
-Engaging Keynotes: Gain insights from top industry leaders and policymakers.
-Interactive Workshops: Deepen your expertise through hands-on sessions.
-Networking Opportunities: Build connections with key players shaping clean transportation.
-Exhibition: Explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
Early Bird Registration Details
Opens: Monday, November 25
Ends: Friday, January 3
Path to CDL Info Session—Bronx is Breathing
Join Greater Hunts Point EDC, Workforce BX, the Trucking Association of New York, Empire Clean Cities, and others for a webinar about pursuing your New York State Commercial Drivers License! A CDL is a great way to unlock a higher-paying job behind the wheel—learn everything you need to know about getting started! This webinar will cover topics including:
Date: Wednesday, January 30th @ 5:30pm
Format: 1-hour Zoom presentation w/ Q&A
Agenda and What to Expect:
- The different types of CDLs and CDL endorsements
- Where you can pursue CDL training courses in the Bronx and beyond
- The process for applying for your CDL from New York DMV, including written and road tests
- What fleets look for in a successful driver applicant
- The benefits of driving commercially, including salary ranges
Date: Wednesday, January 30th @ 5:30pm
Format: 1-hour Zoom presentation w/ Q&A
Agenda and What to Expect:
- Welcome and introductions
- Overview of what a CDL is and how it can advance your career
- Guidance on the CDL application process, including training, tests, and endorsements
- Insights into what fleets look for in driver applicants
- Benefits of a commercial driving career, from salary ranges to long-term opportunities
- Live Q&A to answer your questions
2024 Events
Hunts Point Electrification Roadmap listening session #2
Join us with the Bronx is Breathing Team and help shape the future of clean mobility in the South Bronx!
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: The POINT CDC
For more information, please contact @thepointcdc ✨️
+1 (718) 542-4139
[email protected]
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: The POINT CDC
For more information, please contact @thepointcdc ✨️
+1 (718) 542-4139
[email protected]
3rd ICWS Hybrid Workshop on US Clean Mobility by 2035
In partnership with the New Jersey Clean Cities, Greater Washington Clean Cities Coalition, and Empire Clean Cities.
Location: Washington D.C., DC, USA
Join us at the 3rd ICWS Hybrid Workshop on U.S. Clean Mobility by 2035! This in-person event will take place in Washington, D.C., focusing on sustainable transportation and clean mobility solutions.
This workshop will build on the outcomes and suggestions from previous meetings, bringing together stakeholders from diverse industries working in sustainable transportation. The sessions will explore the role of various sectors in achieving MHDV by 2035, covering topics such as charging infrastructure, new technologies, grid reliability, and utility readiness. There will also be lunch roundtable discussions on smart regulation, MHDV and E.V. charging deployment, sustainable aviation fuels, and clean technology investment.
Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of the conversation and contribute to the clean mobility revolution!
Location: Washington D.C., DC, USA
Join us at the 3rd ICWS Hybrid Workshop on U.S. Clean Mobility by 2035! This in-person event will take place in Washington, D.C., focusing on sustainable transportation and clean mobility solutions.
This workshop will build on the outcomes and suggestions from previous meetings, bringing together stakeholders from diverse industries working in sustainable transportation. The sessions will explore the role of various sectors in achieving MHDV by 2035, covering topics such as charging infrastructure, new technologies, grid reliability, and utility readiness. There will also be lunch roundtable discussions on smart regulation, MHDV and E.V. charging deployment, sustainable aviation fuels, and clean technology investment.
Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of the conversation and contribute to the clean mobility revolution!
2024 Empire Clean vehicles festival
Our 2024 Empire Clean Vehicle Festival is scheduled for Thursday, October 17th from 9am to 2pm. 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.
Location: Union Square North Plaza, Manhattan Interested in partnering with us? If you are interested in showcasing a vehicle or clean transportation technology, contact Lara at [email protected] for more details. AIR WE SHAre TowN HAll
Contact: Ray Pultinas [email protected], 917 755 3559 Event Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:30 am to 2:00 p.m. Location: James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center (“JBOLC”) Garden Community Farmers Market, Sedgwick and Goulden Avenues and West Mosholu Parkway So, Bronx, NY 10468 (near Meg’s Garden and Edible Forest on the DeWitt Clinton High School Educational Campus, 100 West Mosholu Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10468). JBOLC has worked diligently with a coalition to replace the City’s bus fleet with zero-emission buses. To celebrate our coalition’s achievement for the Bronx, JBOLC is hosting the event to share news about hydrogen fuel-cell buses coming to the Bronx and other clean transportation projects. This Town Hall event is an opportunity to join the MTA and transportation experts from Krueger Transit Consulting (KTC), Empire Clean Cities and New Flyer to discuss the details of the project that will bring hydrogen fuel-cell buses to eight MTA bus routes in the Bronx (the Bx16, Bx24, Bx26, Bx28, Bx29, Bx30, Bx34, and Bx38) thanks to a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Attendees will learn about how these buses operate safely, the infrastructure that will support them at the MTA’s Gun Hill Road Bus Depot, and how hydrogen fits into the MTA's goal of ensuring all of its buses are zero-emission by 2040. Bronx and New York City Clean Air Organizations and Advocates are invited to table and there will be a variety of ongoing and related programming at the JBOLC Market during the event. THE HUNTS POINT SPRING MINGLE
What: Hunts Point Spring Mingle, the area’s premier business/govt/CBO networking event
When: Wednesday June 5, 2024 12 noon to 2 p.m. Where: The Point Campus for Arts & The Environment 1391 Lafayette Ave (@ Edgewater Road) (behind Rocking The Boat, next to Hunts Point Riverside Park and just north of the Produce Market) Why: Info on key local initiatives, elected officials and dignitaries, sumptuous food, refreshing drink, and stimulating fellowship in a beautiful outdoor spot right in the heart of Hunts Point The Mingle will feature an update on The Bronx Is Breathing Electric Truck Initiative & JOBS JOBS JOBS – Current Opportunities for the South Bronx Workforce. Empire Clean Cities Annual Stakeholder Meeting and 2024 NYC Equipment and Vehicle Show
The Empire Clean Cities 15th Annual Stakeholder Meeting brings together industry leaders for a morning of networking and discussion on the latest advances in clean transportation. Our Annual Stakeholder Meeting will feature a light breakfast networking hour, panel discussions, updates on local initiatives and funding opportunities, and more
Location: Under the Unisphere in Flushing-Meadows Park ( Agenda:
NYC Electric School Bus Teach-in Event
Join us to learn about available funding options, discover resources to help make the electrification process easier, and hear first hand accounts of what it takes to electrify a depot from districts who’ve done it.
When: April 10, 2024 from 9:00am-12:30pm Where: Civic Hall Union Square (124 East 14th St, NY) Coffee and pastries will be provided, as well as lunch. Let us know you’ll be joining and stay up-to-date for additional details, including the announcement of event speakers. Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Deployment Webinar
This one-hour webinar will highlight the findings from the U.S. Department of Energy funded MDHD EV Data Collection Study. Presentations will include 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 will also cover tools and resources available to assist fleets interested in transitioning to electric MDHD vehicles.
Date: Friday, March 22nd at 1:30pm ET Format: 1-hour Zoom presentation Please contact Lara Calkivik ([email protected]) with any questions How Things Work Conference
When: March 5 @9:45am-12:30pm
ECC and project partners will present NYSERDA funded project to introduce two New Flyer hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses to MTA service in the Bronx. We will discuss the specifications, safety equipment, energy efficiency, and air quality benefits of these buses that will be hitting NYC streets later in 2024. |
21st anniversary Alt Wheels Fleet Day 
The 21st anniversary AltWheels Fleet Day (www.altwheels.org) will take place on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood, MA. Fleet Day will include featured speakers, ride and drive opportunities, exhibitor booths, networking, a cocktail hour, and educational panels and presentations offering the latest alternative fuel and infrastructure options for Fleet.
The North Country Drive Electric ExpoJoin ECC and Clean Communities of Central New York with partner “Third Act Upstate NY” for a wonderful day in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains exploring all things electric. For additional information, please contact [email protected]
Drive Electric Rochester 
Join the Mission Electric Team to see and test drive the latest EV technologies. We have over 50 vehicles signed up so far, along with food and music. Hear from local officials and EV advocates on the latest models and incentives and how you can support Mission Electric, the Greater Rochester Clean Cities, and Drive Electric USA
Clean Trucks at Work in Hunts Point—a BiB Webinar
Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:30 am ET
The project team for “The Bronx is Breathing – Reimagining a Cleaner Hunts Point,” invites you to participate in a 1-hour webinar to learn about the landmark initiative bringing community revitalization, economic development, and clean transportation to the Hunts Point community in the Bronx. Join this webinar to:
Webinar presenters will include:
Idle No More: Solutions for Reducing Fleet Idling in NYC
New York City has taken the enforcement approach through the Citizens Air Complaint Program, which deputizes citizens to record trucks with a cash reward of 25% of the fine. This program incentivizes punitive action against trucking companies without providing them with meaningful alternatives to idling. Fleets do not need more tickets – they need real solutions that will instill best practices and tools to eliminate the need to idle in most cases.
On Thursday, April 25th at 11:00 a.m., representatives from sustainability organizations and the trucking industry will gather to discuss what these solutions could be during an online webinar. Panel participants include:
Open Streets: Car-Free Earth Day
Car-Free Earth Day is an annual car-free event hosted by NYC DOT. On Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10am to 4pm, join NYC DOT and others to celebrate Car-Free Earth Day. Programming is presented at signature and partner produced locations citywide, to promote activism and education surrounding climate change, sustainability, and other topics.
Empire Clean Cities will be at the 5th Avenue signature location in Brooklyn. Equitable Commute Project 100th trade inWHAT: Join leaders from ECP, Uber, DoorDash, and Los Delivery Boys, as well as city officials and community partners,for an afternoon of pizza and networking.
● Celebrate SAFE’s 100th e-bike exchange and learn what’s nextfor ECP ● Chat with more than 40 delivery workers, including members of Los Delivery Boys ● Testride UL-2849 e-bikes from our bike shop partners ● Learn aboutthe safe handling of hazardous batteries from MyBatteryRecyclers WHEN: Thursday, April 4th from 10 am-2 pm EST 10 am-2:00 pm — Trade-ins 12 pm-1:30 pm— Pizza and networking WHERE: GoGoGone Bike Shop (317 Grand St., Manhattan) RSVP: Please RSVP at equitablecommute.org/RSVP by April 3rd . Charging Ahead: Funding for Electric Trucks and Infrastructure in New YorK webinar
Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET | 11:00 a.m. PT
Participate in this one-hour webinar to learn about funding incentives available at the federal, state, and local levels to provide cost savings for New York fleets purchasing EVs. Fleets are navigating a time of unparalleled transformation as the push for vehicle electrification and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies increases. Experts in this session will provide guidance on how to navigate the incentive landscape to make the decisions best aligned for your fleet. Join this webinar to:
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Rockaway Transportation Community Listening Session
When: February 28 @6:00pm at Edgemere, NY
Join us to discuss the current transportation situation and brainstorm potential solutions. ECC is collaborating with local organizations in Rockaway and Springfield Gardens to understand the area’s transportation needs. This community meeting is the initial phase of a plan driven by community input, aiming to enhance access to eco-friendly transportation options |
Energy Independence Summit
When: February 11-14 at Washington D.C.
Registration is now open! The 18th annual Summit will bring together leaders of the nation’s Clean Cities Coalitions, the clean transportation industry and Congress to accelerate strategies for advancing markets for clean fuels and vehicles. |
2023 Events
REDUCING EMISSIONS THROUGH RENEWABLE DIESEL Webinar
On this webinar we explored the impactful role of renewable diesel in reducing your fleet's carbon footprint. As the transportation industry shifts towards sustainable practices, understanding the benefits, production processes, and applications of renewable fuels is crucial for fleet managers.
Discover how integrating renewable fuels can not only contribute to environmental conservation but also enhance your fleet's operational efficiency. 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 [email protected] for more details. Electric School bus webinar | June 20thJoin 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! 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 MeetingAt 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.
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2022 Events
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. |
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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Hunt's Point Spring Mingle: May 20th @ noon
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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, [email protected] 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. 
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. |
Empire Clean Cities' Program & Communications Manager, Lidia Henderson, hosted GreenHomeNYC's Green Careers panel series: nonprofits in sustainability. 
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.
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. |
women in clean energy career panel
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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 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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