Making changes to improve New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley's air quality is not always easy. Empire Clean Cities compiled a list of various grants, incentives and laws that will help and support your transition to clean fuels and technologies.
If you have any questions, or need more information in pursuing a specific incentive, do not hesitate to contact us!
If you have any questions, or need more information in pursuing a specific incentive, do not hesitate to contact us!
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New York City Clean Trucks Program
The NYC Clean Trucks Program (NYCCTP) is a rebate incentive funding program to replace older, heavy polluting diesel trucks with new battery electric, or EPA emission compliant alternative fuel (compressed natural gas, diesel-electric hybrid, and plug-in hybrid electric) and diesel trucks. The Program is offered by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) to promote sustainable transportation and a cleaner environment in New York City.
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Eligibility update: Subject to NYC Clean Trucks Program approval, applicants applying for battery electric vehicle (BEV) replacement trucks may now purchase an older diesel truck from a third party owner to meet the qualifying (old) truck eligibility requirements. The purchaser must meet all applicable NYS requirements. To learn more, read the release from NYCCTP here.
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New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP)
The New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) aims to accelerate the integration of advanced vehicle technologies in the commercial truck and bus sectors. Fleet owners, leased vehicle operators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and vehicle technology vendors are invited to explore the NYTVIP website to learn about the Program’s excellent incentive offerings, eligible vehicles and technologies, and important information on how to apply.
Eligibility update: As of May 27th, NYSERDA will only accept applications for Class 4-8 trucks, transit buses, school buses, and non-road port cargo handling equipment accompanied by the scrappage of a qualifying pre-2009 vehicle. |
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2023 Clean School Bus Rebates
EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality is announcing the availability of funds and soliciting applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the replacement of existing school buses with clean and Zero Emissions (ZE) school buses. Eligible activities include the replacement of existing internal-combustion engine (ICE) school buses with electric, propane, or compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses, as well as the purchase of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure and EVSE installations.
Applications will be accepted from state and local governmental entities that provide bus service, including public school districts; eligible contractors[1]; nonprofit school transportation associations; Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Tribally-controlled schools responsible for the purchase, lease, license, or contract for service of school buses or for providing school bus service for a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funded school.
The 2023 CSB Program is now open for submission of rebate applications.
Applications will be accepted from state and local governmental entities that provide bus service, including public school districts; eligible contractors[1]; nonprofit school transportation associations; Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Tribally-controlled schools responsible for the purchase, lease, license, or contract for service of school buses or for providing school bus service for a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funded school.
The 2023 CSB Program is now open for submission of rebate applications.
NY School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP)
NYSBIP is a voucher incentive program which will accelerate the deployment of zero-emission school buses and charging infrastructures throughout New York State. Zero-emission school buses include both electric school buses (also referred to as ESBs) and hydrogen fuel cell school buses.
An initial total of $100M is available to fund the acquisition of new ESBs and charging infrastructure costs. School Bus Voucher Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning November 29, 2023 - however, there are caps on the number of buses for which any one fleet can receive funding and funds will not be immediately exhausted. Charging Voucher rules and documents are available now for review and preparation prior to applications being accepted.
An initial total of $100M is available to fund the acquisition of new ESBs and charging infrastructure costs. School Bus Voucher Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning November 29, 2023 - however, there are caps on the number of buses for which any one fleet can receive funding and funds will not be immediately exhausted. Charging Voucher rules and documents are available now for review and preparation prior to applications being accepted.
New York State Drive Clean RebateThe NYS Drive Clean Rebate can be combined with the Federal Tax Credit. Open to all New York State residents and offers a point-of-sale rebate towards the purchase/lease of a new electric car.
How it works:
Rebate amounts categorized by all-electric range:
More detailed rebate information by make and model here. Con Edison SmartCharge New YorkIf you own or lease an electric vehicle and charge it within the Con Edison service territory, you are eligible for a $150 reward for signing up to SmartCharge New York and installing a FREE connected car device in your vehicle’s onboard diagnostics port or connector. This device unlocks valuable charging and driving data, all available to you on an online dashboard!
SmartCharge New York pays drivers cash rewards to charge their EVs at off-peak times of day when demand for electricity is at its lowest. Charging off-peak helps reduce stress on the energy grid, making service more reliable for everyone. With SmartCharge New York, EV drivers can earn up to $1,000 annually! Click here to learn more and see how much you can earn. |
Federal EV/PHEV Tax CreditAll-electric and plug-in hybrid cars purchased in or after 2010 may be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The credit amount will vary based on the capacity of the battery used to power the vehicle.
Requirements: Beginning January 1, 2023, the Clean Vehicle Credit provisions remove manufacturer sales caps, expand the scope of eligible vehicles to include both EVs and FCEVs, require a traction battery that has at least seven kilowatt-hours (kWh), and establish criteria for a vehicle to be considered eligible that involve sourcing requirements for critical mineral extraction, processing, and recycling and battery component manufacturing and assembly. Vehicles that meet critical mineral requirements are eligible for $3,750 tax credit, and vehicles that meet battery component requirements are eligible for a $3,750 tax credit. Vehicles meeting both the critical mineral and the battery component requirements are eligible for a total tax credit of up to $7,500. Claiming credit: For vehicles acquired for personal use, report the credit from Form 8936 on the appropriate line of your Form 1040. For vehicles purchased in 2010 or later, this credit can be used toward the alternative minimum tax (AMT). If the qualifying vehicle is purchased for business use, the credit for the business use of an electric vehicle is reported on Form 3800, General Business Credit.
Description: More detailed rebate information by make and model here. Green Pass Discount PlanThe Green Pass Discount Plan offers a special 10% discount to hybrid vehicles getting at least 45 miles to the gallon and meeting certain emissions standards. Proof of vehicle registration is required to receive the special 10% discount off of the E-Z Pass rate.
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CHarge Ready NY 2.0: $15m in Funding for publicly accessible ev charging infrastructure
Charge Ready NY 2.0 offers incentives to public, private and not-for-profit organizations that install Level 2 EV charging stations at workplaces, multi-unit dwellings (MUD’s), or public facilities that are owned and operated by municipal or state government entities. NYSERDA provides incentives on a per-port basis at varying amounts, based on location type and whether or not is it located within a Disadvantaged Community (DAC):
An additional incentive of $500 per port may be awarded for eligible charging equipment installed at a workplace or MUD location if located within a DAC. A searchable map of disadvantaged communities in New York State can be found on NYSERDA’s website. Charging stations installed in assigned parking spaces reserved for the exclusive use of an individual driver or reserved for fleet vehicles will only be eligible for $1,000 per port.
Bonus Incentive Program: The Charge Ready NY 2.0 program will also offer bonus incentives to equipment owners at workplace and MUD locations who complete additional actions to promote EV adoption in their own fleets or with their employees/tenants. Workplace and MUD locations are eligible for bonus incentives of varying amounts depending on workplace/MUD size.
- $4,000 per charging port installed at a public facility (must be located within a DAC)
- $2,000 per charging port installed at a workplace or multi-unit dwelling location
An additional incentive of $500 per port may be awarded for eligible charging equipment installed at a workplace or MUD location if located within a DAC. A searchable map of disadvantaged communities in New York State can be found on NYSERDA’s website. Charging stations installed in assigned parking spaces reserved for the exclusive use of an individual driver or reserved for fleet vehicles will only be eligible for $1,000 per port.
Bonus Incentive Program: The Charge Ready NY 2.0 program will also offer bonus incentives to equipment owners at workplace and MUD locations who complete additional actions to promote EV adoption in their own fleets or with their employees/tenants. Workplace and MUD locations are eligible for bonus incentives of varying amounts depending on workplace/MUD size.
con edison electric vehicle powerready program
Con Edison's PowerReady Program (formerly known as “Make-Ready”) provides incentives that will offset the electric infrastructure costs associated with installing chargers for electric vehicles.
You may be eligible for incentives when you install level 2 and/or direct current fast charging chargers for light-duty vehicles. These incentives can lower infrastructure costs associated with preparing your site for electric vehicle chargers and receiving electric service from our grid. Public fast-charging sites and multi-family level 2 sites in certain areas are eligible for a higher incentive level.
You may be eligible for incentives when you install level 2 and/or direct current fast charging chargers for light-duty vehicles. These incentives can lower infrastructure costs associated with preparing your site for electric vehicle chargers and receiving electric service from our grid. Public fast-charging sites and multi-family level 2 sites in certain areas are eligible for a higher incentive level.
New York State Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicle Recharging Property Credit
You or your business is entitled to this nonrefundable credit for investments in new alternative fuels vehicle refueling property or electric vehicle recharging property. The credit for each installation of property is equal to the lesser of $5,000 or 50% of the cost of property less any cost paid. Find out more below.
2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant ProgramThis initiative aims to fund the replacement of non-zero-emission Class 6 and Class 7 heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, contributing to cleaner air and healthier communities nationwide.
Key Details:
All application materials must be submitted by July 25, 2024. Multisite Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Shared Charging RFPThe New York City Economic Development Corporation, acting on behalf of the City of New York , is pleased to release this request for proposal seeking proposals from qualified parties for the development of the sites listed below in New York City. The Sites are owned by the City.
Vehicle Technologies Office Fiscal Year 2024 Research & Development Funding OpportunityThe funding will drive innovation in equitable clean transportation and is aligned with strategies detailed in the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization.
Topic areas in the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 R&D funding opportunity include:
Clean Hydrogen ProgramApplicants for both solicitations may be comprised of single entities or teams and must address one of the five technical challenges ranging from industrial applications for clean hydrogen to hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
Proposals will be accepted in the following categories:
This is the second round of funding being offered for research, development and demonstration projects and applications will be accepted through 3:00 p.m. on July 15, 2024. Proposals that were received in Round One are being evaluated and awards are anticipated in the third quarter of 2024. Applications for the cost share funding opportunity will be accepted on a first come, first served basis through 3:00 p.m. on June 26, 2025. For additional information and associated documents, visit NYSERDA’s website. Clean Ports Program: Climate and Air Quality Planning CompetitionThe EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is issuing this NOFO to announce the availability of funds and solicit applications from eligible entities to conduct climate and air quality planning activities under the EPA’s Clean Ports Program. The EPA’s Clean Ports Program will fund climate and air quality planning activities at United States ports – including emissions inventories, strategy analysis, community engagement, and resiliency measure identification – that will build the capacity of port stakeholders to continue to reduce pollution and transition to zero-emissions (ZE) operations over time. The Clean Ports Program will also fund ZE port equipment and infrastructure as part of a separate NOFO to reduce mobile source emissions (criteria pollutants, air toxics, and/or greenhouse gases) at United States ports, delivering cleaner air for communities across the country.
Applications are due May 6, 2024. Fiscal Year 2024 Technology Integration Funding OpportunityThe DOE announced $15 million in funding for projects advancing net-zero emissions in transportation, aligning with the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. Administered by the VTO within DOE’s EERE, funding targets clean transportation initiatives such as outreach, training for emergency response workers on zero-emission vehicles and demonstrations. Emphasis is placed on diversity and inclusion, encouraging participation from underserved communities.
Applicants must submit a concept paper by March 12, 2024, and full applications are due April 30, 2024. Please reach out to ECC at joy@empirecleancities.org about partnering for projects in NYC and Lower Hudson Valley. Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office FOAThis opportunity will advance platform technologies upon which battery manufacturing capabilities can be built. This research and development will improve manufacturability and scalability of sodium-ion batteries, flow batteries, and nanolayered films for energy storage. The funding opportunity will also integrate smart manufacturing technologies to increase productivity and lower the cost for domestic battery production.
DOE Notice Of Intent To Issue FY24 VTO R&D FOA DE-FOA-0003248This FOA will advance research, development, demonstration and deployment (RDD&D) in several areas critical to achieving net-zero greenhouse (GHG) emission by 2050 including:
Development of innovative battery chemistries, reducing GHG emissions in off-road vehicles, improving transportation efficiency via connected vehicles, domestic production of electric steels and improved cybersecurity for electric vehicle charging. The anticipated FOA targets technology integration projects potentially including:
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Zero-Emission Technology Deployment NOFoZero-Emission Technology Deployment Competition will fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure to reduce mobile source emissions at US ports, delivering cleaner air for communities across the country. Applications are due May 28
usdot ferry grant programThree Ferry Grant Programs are included in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): the Passenger Ferry Program the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program and the Electric or Low Emitting Ferry Program.
Notice of Intent to Fund Mixed Algae and Wet Waste Feedstocks R&D for Biofuels and BioproductsThe planned funding opportunity will meet BETO’s strategic goals for SAF, other low -carbon products, and decarbonizing communities, as well as FECM’s efforts to use CO2 emissions to convert macroalgae and microalgae into low-carbon agricultural products such as animal feed. The potential funding is expected to be released in March 2024 and could include up to $18.8 million for the following topic areas:
Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants for electrified vehicles programWith $2 billion in funding from the IRA, the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants for electrified vehicles program will provide cost-shared grants for domestic production of efficient hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, plug-in electric drive, and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. This program will prioritize projects that refurbish or retool manufacturing facilities that have recently ceased operation or are expected to cease operating in the near future, with a goal of preserving existing jobs, including union jobs and wages, and maintaining and improving production plants and work opportunities in communities that have been powering our automotive economy for decades. Read the notice of intent below.
Clean energy to communities program: Expert MatchThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program is now accepting applications for a new round of peer-learning cohorts!
C2C’s peer-learning cohorts convene communities from across the country to spend 6 months learning from energy experts—and each other—about best practices, strategies, and tools for approaching a specific energy topic. The three cohort topics in this round are: - Energy efficiency programs for residential buildings - Electrifying municipal fleet vehicles - Implementing agrivoltaics projects The application period is open until April 30, 2024, and the peer-learning cohorts will start in July 2024. Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program (ATVM)The Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) as $17.7 billion in loan authority to support the manufacture of eligible light-duty vehicles and qualifying components under the ATVM, authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Read DOE's two-page fact sheet for an overview of how LPO can finance auto manufacturing projects below.
DOE Announces $61 Million for Biofuels Research to Reduce Transportation EmissionsThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $61 million for technologies and processes that produce low-cost, low-carbon biofuels. Biofuels are made up of renewable resources and can power heavy-duty vehicles that are difficult to electrify with current technologies to help accelerate America’s path to a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. Learn more here.
NYSDEC CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAMThe Climate Smart Communities Grant Program provides competitive, 50/50 matching grants to municipalities to conduct climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, including actions that are part of a strategy to achieve Climate Smart Communities certification. Up to $7 million is available for grants of between $50,000 and $2,000,000 for implementation projects related reducing vehicle miles traveled, renewable energy projects, and other topics. In addition, up to $1 million is available for grants of between $10,000 and $200,000 for planning, inventory, and assessment projects that are aligned with certain Climate Smart Communities Certification actions in the areas of greenhouse gas mitigation, transportation, climate adaptation, and land use.
Global NY Grant Program (Empire State Development)The $35 million Global NY Fund provides grants and loans to help NYS’s small- and medium-sized businesses go global and create new jobs. Grants of up to $25,000 to help companies start exporting or increase their global exports. Grants of up to $100,000 are available to non-profit organizations that provide export assistance and trade education to NYS companies.
EPA Announces $115 Million in grants to cut harmful diesel engine emissionsEPA announced the availability of $115 million in grant funding for projects that cut harmful pollution from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding competition, EPA anticipates making 4-10 awards in each of EPA’s ten regions to eligible applicants. EPA is soliciting applications nationwide for projects that significantly reduce diesel emissions and exposure, especially from fleets operating at goods movements facilities in areas designated as having poor air quality.
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