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
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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.
Beginning March 10, 2025, VW Trust funds will exclusively support battery-electric vehicle (BEV) purchases or leases. Scrappage of a pre-2009 vehicle is required to qualify for funding. |
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 $215,000 (up from $185,000) is available for the Class 4 to Class 8 trucks located in NYC IBZs. Scrappage of a pre-2009 vehicle is required. |
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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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.
Federal EV/PHEV Tax Credit
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: 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.
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.
Description: More detailed rebate information by make and model here.
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.
Vehicle Grid Integration Program
Electrification of transportation is central to achieving New York’s Climate Act goals, and two major barriers to electrifying transportation are potential capacity limitations for the existing grid to accommodate a diversity of EV types and charging patterns at scale and a lack of proven zero-emission technologies suitable for many medium- and heavy-duty and off-road vehicle segments. NYSERDA seeks to fund cutting-edge approaches to grid flexibility and zero-emission vehicles that support vehicle grid integration and address the lack of validation for advanced grid technologies; and hard-to-electrify vehicle types. A total of $12 million is available, with awards up to $3 million, to promote product development and demonstration solutions for projects within each focus area
New York State Drive Clean Rebate
The 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:
How it works:
- 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 vehicle purchase.
Rebate amounts categorized by all-electric range:
More detailed rebate information by make and model here.
- $2,000 for ranges 120 miles or more
- $1,700 for ranges of 40-119 miles
- $1,100 for ranges of 20-39 miles
- $500 for ranges of less than 20 miles
- $500 for cars with MSRP greater than $60,000
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-Z Pass rate.
Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Implementation Funding (PON 5896)
New York State’s $24 million award from the Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office has entered Step 2 of its two-step solicitation process. Administered by NYSERDA, the funding supports implementation projects aimed at enhancing grid resilience. Eligible applicants include municipal utilities (MUNIs), rural electric cooperatives (COOPs), and small grid operators in New York selling less than 4,000,000 MWh annually.
Projects must align with DOE-approved categories, including adaptive protection technologies, grid hardening, relocation or replacement of power lines, DER deployment (e.g., microgrids, battery storage), and weatherization technologies. A 1/3 cost match is required.
Projects must align with DOE-approved categories, including adaptive protection technologies, grid hardening, relocation or replacement of power lines, DER deployment (e.g., microgrids, battery storage), and weatherization technologies. A 1/3 cost match is required.
Identify Site Partners for NY/NJ Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Application (RFI 5868)
NYSERDA has issued RFI 5868 to identify potential site partners for installing medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along major corridors and ports in the NYC metro area, including New Jersey. This effort supports the transition to clean vehicles and achieving transportation decarbonization goals.
NYSERDA seeks responses from owners of warehouses, distribution centers, and similar sites interested in hosting public MHD charging stations. Your participation will inform a proposal for the Federal Highway Administration’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program and future incentive programs.
NYSERDA seeks responses from owners of warehouses, distribution centers, and similar sites interested in hosting public MHD charging stations. Your participation will inform a proposal for the Federal Highway Administration’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program and future incentive programs.
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.
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 Grant
The 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:
Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Program Wide fundingThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $88 million in funding for innovative transportation solutions under the FY 2025 Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) Program Wide funding opportunity (NOFO Number: DE-FOA-0003514).
This program seeks to advance affordable and reliable energy innovation in mobility, improve U.S. competitiveness, and catalyze domestic jobs. Key Details:
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:
Submission deadlines are TBD. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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