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
Electric Charging Stations for Trucks at NYCEDC Sites and for other FreightNYC “Clean Trucks” Initiatives, Concepts and Projects RFEI
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:
- Optional Info Session: Please find date, time and location listed below. Those who wish to attend should RSVP by email to CleanTrucksRFEI@edc.nyc by 4pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
- Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11am
- Location: NYCEDC - One Liberty Plaza, 165 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10006
- Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 11am
- December 5, 2019 at 5:00pm: Deadline to submit questions and/or request clarifications from NYCEDC. Questions regarding the subject matter of this RFEI should be directed to CleanTrucksRFEI@edc.nyc.
- December 12, 2019: Answers posted by NYCEDC.
- December 27, 2019 at 4:00pm: Deadline for Responses.
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:
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 rebatse 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:
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.
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
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.
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
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 electric vehicle 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 electric vehicle 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.
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.
Request For Proposals for Fast-Fill Public CNG Stations in Kansas & Missouri
Kansas City Regional Clean Cities Coalition and Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) seek proposals for public CNG fueling stations along the I-70 corridor west of Hayes and east of the Colorado state line, US Highway 400 corridor within 5 miles of Dodge City, or I-49 or US400 corridor within 10 miles of Joplin, MO. MEC has allocated a maximum $1,133,000 in federal funding to support a minimum total project cost of $2,518,000.
DEC and New York Sea Grant Award for Marine and Coastal District Conservation, Education and Research Projects
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) announced more than $74,000 in funding for recreational fishing projects.
The funding comes from the sale of New York State's Marine and Coastal District license plates and will support six initiatives to help educate students, enhance fishing access for people of all abilities, and improve fisheries data collection to enable more New Yorkers to enjoy the state's diverse marine resources.
The funding comes from the sale of New York State's Marine and Coastal District license plates and will support six initiatives to help educate students, enhance fishing access for people of all abilities, and improve fisheries data collection to enable more New Yorkers to enjoy the state's diverse marine resources.
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.