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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HEAVY- & MEDIUM-DUTY
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LIGHT-DUTY & PERSONAL
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FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE
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OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP)
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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.
Manufacturers are encouraged to apply for Vehicle and Equipment Eligibility in the NYSERDA Salesforce Portal .
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New York City Clean Trucks Program
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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.
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. |
Incentive funding between $12,000 and up to $340,000 is available for the Class 4 to Class 8 trucks located in NYC IBZs. Scrappage of of an older diesel Class 4 to Class 8 truck with engine model years from 1992 to 2009 is required for funding.
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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.
As of July 22, 2025, an additional $200 million is available for zero-emission school buses through the third installment of funding from the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.
The funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered electric school bus. This helps offset some or all of the difference in purchase price between zero-emission buses and comparable diesel or gasoline buses. All school bus fleet operators in New York State can also qualify for funding for fleet electrification plans, which provide a customized roadmap for electric bus adoption.
As of July 22, 2025, an additional $200 million is available for zero-emission school buses through the third installment of funding from the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.
The funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis with incentive amounts covering up to 100 percent of the incremental cost of a new or repowered electric school bus. This helps offset some or all of the difference in purchase price between zero-emission buses and comparable diesel or gasoline buses. All school bus fleet operators in New York State can also qualify for funding for fleet electrification plans, which provide a customized roadmap for electric bus adoption.
Con Edison SmartCharge New York
If 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.
Click here to learn more and see how much you can earn.
Charge Ready NY 2.0 Equipment and Network Qualification Process RFQL
NYSERDA is issuing this RFQL solicitation to establish a list of Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and networks that will be eligible for incentives under the upcoming Charge Ready NY 2.0 Program. Under the Program, interested applicants will be able to receive incentives for the installation of eligible charging equipment. Charging station vendors will submit applications to determine eligibility of one or more models of charging equipment. Charging network operators will submit applications to have information about their network, and which eligible charging equipment it is compatible with, listed as part of program materials. Information about eligible equipment models and network solutions will be listed on the NYSERDA webpage for prospective charging station owners to view.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
The $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program will provide dedicated funding to States to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability. Initially, funding under this program is directed to designated Alternative Fuel Corridors for electric vehicles to build out this national network, particularly along the Interstate Highway System. When the national network is fully built out, funding may be used on any public road or in other publicly accessible locations.
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.
NYS 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.
New York State Resiliency GrantThe funding will be distributed through three new grant programs, each focused on investing in adaptation and improvements that will protect lives and minimize the financial burden of recovering from future extreme weather events. The projects represent a proactive approach to emergency preparedness, prioritizing investments that mitigate the effects of extreme weather driven by climate change.
The three resiliency related grant programs are:
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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.
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.
Waste to Low-Carbon Fuels Pilot and Demonstration (PON 6031)The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announces the availability of up to $7.8 million to support pilot and demo-scale projects that convert in-state waste streams into low-carbon fuels. This solicitation aims to identify the most viable waste-to-fuel pathways to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors such as aviation, maritime, heavy-duty transportation, industry, and low-capacity factor firm resources.
Due Date: 01/22/2026 |
