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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NYEDC Funding for Electric Charging Stations for Trucks and other FreightNYC “Clean Trucks” Initiatives, Concepts and Projects
NYCEDC aims to identify opportunities to support companies, organizations, truck fleet owners and operators, and other entities that are looking to use, install, and/or maintain fast-charging electric truck charging stations and infrastructure, with a specific focus on electric vehicle support equipment (EVSE) that serves light and medium duty commercial trucks and vehicles (Class 3-6 market) and that could potentially be interchangeably used with passenger vehicles. Download the RFEI here.
Important dates:
Important dates:
- June 28, 2019 at 4:00 pm: Submission deadline
- September 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm: Submission deadline
- December 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm: Submission deadline
New York Truck-Voucher Incentive Program
To promote clean air and a sustainable future for New York’s transportation system, the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP) 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 NYT-VIP website to learn about the Program’s excellent incentive offerings, eligible vehicles and technologies, and important information on how to apply.
Eligibility:
Incentive cap by vehicle type:
Eligibility:
- Vehicles – The program is currently accepting Vehicle Eligibility applications for All-Electric, Hybrid, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. The full list is here.
- Vendors – There is a list of vendors that are approved to sell through the program. Fleet and Vehicle Owners must submit a Voucher Request through an Approved Vendor who are listed here.
Incentive cap by vehicle type:
- $40,000 Cap for Class 3 – 8 Hybrid Trucks and Buses
- $50,000 Cap for Class 3 – 8 Compressed Natural Gas Trucks and Buses
- $60,000 Cap for Class 2 – 8 All-Electric Trucks and Buses
- 80% Cost of Technology & Installation Costs for Diesel Emission Reduction Technologies
MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES
NYEDC Funding for Electric Charging Stations for Trucks and other FreightNYC “Clean Trucks” Initiatives, Concepts and Projects
NYCEDC aims to identify opportunities to support companies, organizations, truck fleet owners and operators, and other entities that are looking to use, install, and/or maintain fast-charging electric truck charging stations and infrastructure, with a specific focus on electric vehicle support equipment (EVSE) that serves light and medium duty commercial trucks and vehicles (Class 3-6 market) and that could potentially be interchangeably used with passenger vehicles. Download the RFEI here.
Important dates:
Important dates:
- June 28, 2019 at 4:00 pm: Submission deadline
- September 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm: Submission deadline
- December 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm: Submission deadline
New York Truck-Voucher Incentive Program
To promote clean air and a sustainable future for New York’s transportation system, the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP) 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 NYT-VIP website to learn about the Program’s excellent incentive offerings, eligible vehicles and technologies, and important information on how to apply.
Eligibility:
Incentive cap by vehicle type:
Eligibility:
- Vehicles – The program is currently accepting Vehicle Eligibility applications for All-Electric, Hybrid, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. The full list is here.
- Vendors – There is a list of vendors that are approved to sell through the program. Fleet and Vehicle Owners must submit a Voucher Request through an Approved Vendor who are listed here.
Incentive cap by vehicle type:
- $40,000 Cap for Class 3 – 8 Hybrid Trucks and Buses
- $50,000 Cap for Class 3 – 8 Compressed Natural Gas Trucks and Buses
- $60,000 Cap for Class 2 – 8 All-Electric Trucks and Buses
- 80% Cost of Technology & Installation Costs for Diesel Emission Reduction Technologies
LIGHT-DUTY & personal vehicles
Nissan North America Special Rebate on the 2019 Nissan Leaf- FLEETS ONLY
Nissan North America, Inc. is offering eligible members of Empire Clean Cities a special opportunity to purchase the 100% electric, Nissan LEAF. Take advantage of these special rebate of up to $5,000 and potential federal, state, and local benefits that may be available to you!
How to get this exclusive offer:
Simply bring to your participating Nissan dealership (i) a copy of this flyer, (ii) proof of eligible residency, and (iii) your current proof of membership with Empire Clean Cities. Offer expires September 30. Must be presented at the time of purchase.
How to get this exclusive offer:
Simply bring to your participating Nissan dealership (i) a copy of this flyer, (ii) proof of eligible residency, and (iii) your current proof of membership with Empire Clean Cities. Offer expires September 30. Must be presented at the time of purchase.
Con Edison SmartCharge New York
Join the community of electric-vehicle drivers who are earning rewards for charging at off-peak times. You’ll get a free C2 connected car device that unlocks valuable charging and driving data.
Eligibility:
How to join:
Eligibility:
- If you own or lease a plug-in electric vehicle and charge it in New York City or Westchester County, you’re eligible. (Select Queens & Westchester zip codes are not eligible.)
- You do not have to be a Con Edison customer or live in the Con Edison service territory to participate. You can earn rewards as long as you charge your vehicle within conEdison’s service territory.
How to join:
- Get $150 for installing and activating your C2. Then, earn more throughout the year when you charge within New York City and Westchester (exclusions apply).
- Keep the C2 installed, charge in the Con Edison service area (almost anywhere in NYC and Westchester), and we’ll grant you 5,000 points (or $5).
- Avoid charging entirely during peak summer hours (between 2 pm – 6 pm on weekdays June 1 – Sept 30) to earn 20,000 points (or $20) per month.
- Earn an additional 25,000 points (or $25) per friend once they enroll. (Your friend earns a $25 bonus too!)
Charge to Work NY
Charge to Work NY is a first-of-its-kind electric vehicle (EV) workplace charging initiative that offers attractive incentives to increase EV adoption in the greater New York City area. Charge to Work NY seeks to engage businesses in the metropolitan area to encourage employees to replace gasoline cars with clean and efficient EVs by installing convenient and reliable EV charging at their place of work.
Charge to Work NY reduces the cost for employers ($8,000 rebate per port) to purchase ChargePoint EV charging equipment for workplaces. Employer participation enables employees to gain valuable EV workplace charging access and to earn $500 vehicle rebates. Both employers and employees are encouraged to read on to learn more about how to get involved.
Charge to Work NY reduces the cost for employers ($8,000 rebate per port) to purchase ChargePoint EV charging equipment for workplaces. Employer participation enables employees to gain valuable EV workplace charging access and to earn $500 vehicle rebates. Both employers and employees are encouraged to read on to learn more about how to get involved.
Charge Ready NY
Charge Ready NY offers public and private organizations that install Level 2 EV charging stations at public parking facilities, workplaces, and multifamily apartment buildings rebates of $4,000 per charging port they install, a significant savings of 30% to 80%, depending on station and installation costs. Charging stations typically have one or two plugs, or charging ports, per station. Level 2 stations provide up to 25 miles of electric range to cars for each hour they are charging.
New York State Drive Clean Rebate
Partners: NYSERDA, Participating Dealers
Website: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Drive-Clean-Rebate/How-it-Works
*The NYS Drive Clean Rebate could be combined with the Federal Tax Credit*
How it works:
Website: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Drive-Clean-Rebate/How-it-Works
*The NYS Drive Clean Rebate could be combined with the Federal Tax Credit*
How it works:
- Eligibility: Open to all New York State residents
- Offers a point-of-sale rebate towards the purchase/lease of a new electric car.
- 1.) Find your favorite plug-in hybrid or battery-powered car.
- 2.) Go to the nearest participating dealer and try it out.
- 3.) Get up to $2,000 off your electric car purchase.
- $2,000 if 120+ mile
- $1,700 if 40-119 mile
- $1,100 if 20-39 mile
- $500 if less than 20 mile
- $500 if electric cars with MSRP greater than $60,000
Federal EV/PHEV Tax Credit
Partners: US Department of Energy, Qualifying Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Website:http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml
How it works:
Description: More detailed rebate information by make and model here.
Website:http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml
How it works:
- Requirements: Must be a new vehicle, acquired by use or lease by taxpayer and used mostly in the US. Full list here
- 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.
- Credit Amount: All-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.
Description: More detailed rebate information by make and model here.
Green Pass Discount Plan
The 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-ZPass rate.
other funding opportunities
Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Initiative
The DOT Federal Highway Administration is funding up to $60 million to provide grants to eligible entities to develop model deployment sites for large scale installation and operation of advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, efficiency, system performance, and infrastructure return on investment.