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!
Heavy- and MEDIUM-duty vehicleS
Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program) Notice of $130 Million Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program). The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $130 million of Fiscal Year 2020 funds for the purchase or lease of low or no emission vehicles as well as related equipment or facilities.
Summary: The main purpose of the Low-No Program is to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles. The Low-No Program provides funding to State and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities.
Eligible Applicants: An Eligible Applicant is a designated recipient of FTA grants, states, local governmental authorities and Indian Tribes.
Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2020-005-LowNo. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on March 17, 2020.
Summary: The main purpose of the Low-No Program is to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles. The Low-No Program provides funding to State and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities.
Eligible Applicants: An Eligible Applicant is a designated recipient of FTA grants, states, local governmental authorities and Indian Tribes.
Synopses and full announcement are posted on Grants.gov site as opportunity FTA-2020-005-LowNo. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on March 17, 2020.
New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP)
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:
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.
LIGHT-DUTY & Personal Vehicles
Nissan North America Special Rebate on the 2019 Nissan Leaf
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 rebates of up to $5,000 and potential federal, state, and local benefits that may be available to you! Offer available on the 2019 LEAF with a $5,000 Nissan rebate off MSRP and the 2019 LEAF Plus with a $2,500 Nissan rebate off MSRP. Available to eligible members of Empire Clean Cities
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 January 2020. 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 January 2020. Must be presented at the time of purchase.
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:
Website: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxevb.shtml
How it works:
- 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.
- 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.
New York State Drive Clean Rebate
The NYS Drive Clean Rebate can be combined with the Federal Tax Credit.
How it works:
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
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!)
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
Co-Optima Directed Funding Opportunity
The Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) Initiative focuses on developing new high-performance fuels that, when combined with advanced combustion approaches, can boost engine efficiency and cut emissions. Co-Optima is overseeing a Directed Funding Opportunity (DFO) to apply the unique, world-class capabilities of the consortium toward addressing specific challenges identified by applicants from industry and academia. Selected projects are anticipated to range from $200,000 up to $300,000 of Co-Optima National Laboratory assistance over the project duration of 12–18 months.
Deadline for applications is April 19, 2020. More information can be found on Co-Optima's February 18th announcement.
Deadline for applications is April 19, 2020. More information can be found on Co-Optima's February 18th announcement.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $133 million in new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research. Topic areas include: Batteries and Electrification ($40 million); Advanced Combustion Engines and Fuels ($27.5 million); Materials Technology ($15 million); Energy Efficient Mobility Systems ($13.5 million); Technology Integration ($36 million); and Transportation and Energy Analysis ($1.2 million).
There is $36 Million available for Technology Integration. This topic offers an opportunity to prepare a concept paper in partnership with Clean Cities Coalitions. Please fill out this survey if you would like to discuss possible project ideas.
Important dates:
There is $36 Million available for Technology Integration. This topic offers an opportunity to prepare a concept paper in partnership with Clean Cities Coalitions. Please fill out this survey if you would like to discuss possible project ideas.
Important dates:
- February 21, 2020: Deadline for concept papers
- April 14, 2020: Deadline for full applications
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.
FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE
USDA Announces Intent to Make Grants Available Under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will make $100 million in grant funds available under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). Its purpose is to increase significantly the sale and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel by expanding the infrastructure for renewable fuels derived from U.S. agricultural products.
Grants will be available to help transportation fueling and biodiesel distribution facilities convert to higher-ethanol and biodiesel blends by sharing the costs related to installing, retrofitting and/or upgrading fuel storage, dispenser pumps, related equipment and infrastructure. Find out more here.
Grants will be available to help transportation fueling and biodiesel distribution facilities convert to higher-ethanol and biodiesel blends by sharing the costs related to installing, retrofitting and/or upgrading fuel storage, dispenser pumps, related equipment and infrastructure. Find out more here.
Con Edison Request for Proposals
Con Edison is seeking proposals for electric vehicle project partners, including but not limited to electric-vehicle charging providers, equipment manufacturers, and fleet owners. Qualified partners will install, own, and operate electric vehicle supply equipment and necessary support equipment at a charging hub in Brooklyn, NY. Find out more here.
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.
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.
$3 Million Available in NY State Funds for Municipalities to
Purchase Zero-Emissions Vehicles & Infrastructure
New York State announced $3 million in state funds to help municipalities purchase zero-emission vehicles and install related infrastructure. The funding is administered by the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Read the press release here or visit the NYS Grants Gateway website.
Read the press release here or visit the NYS Grants Gateway website.