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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EPA Clean School Bus Program Funding
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 authorizes EPA to offer rebates to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission models.The program guidance and application process differ from prior EPA school bus rebate programs in many ways, so please review the summary of program requirements here before proceeding. Applications are due on August 19th, 2022.
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.
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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)
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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.
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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Update: Funding has been exhausted for Class 8 PHEV, HEV, CNG, and Propane Vehicles. |
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. |
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.
Currently, there are no credits available for Tesla or General Motors vehicle models. 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. Description: 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. |
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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Municipal Zero-emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Funding (NYSDEC)
A total of $750,000 is available for the 2022 round of the Municipal ZEV Rebate Program. 40% of total funding will be prioritized for rebates to municipal applicants that intersect with at least one Disadvantaged Community, as identified by the Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) draft criteria. Applications are due on September 30th, 2022.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
University Transportation Centers ProgramAs part of its University Transportation Centers (UTC) program, the USDOT is seeking applications from universities for up to 35 UTC awards, with total funding of $450 million from 2022 through 2026. Only U.S. non-profit institutions of higher education are eligible to apply or to be members of a proposed UTC consortium. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is open now through August 25th, 2022.
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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-ZPass rate.
RFEI for Micro-Distribution Centers in NYCNYC DOT has released a Request for Expressions of Interest to collect feedback from partners such as freight operators, vehicle or technology providers, and community partners interested in facilitating, operating, or using micro-distribution centers (or microhubs for short) to support deliveries. A microhub is defined as a public or private accessible space where goods are unloaded from a larger freight vehicle to smaller greener vehicles for final delivery. NYC DOT is looking for feedback to help facilitate the shared use of microhubs across NYC to inform a report in preparation for establishing a pilot program to support microhubs across NYC in 2023. Proposals must be uploaded to PASSport by September 6, 2022, on or before 5:00 PM. |