Current Grant-Funded Programs
Empire Clean Cities is a project partner for EV WATTS (Electric Vehicle Widescale Analysis for Tomorrow's Transportation Solutions), a program addressing a growing need for practical information about vehicle electrification. The EV WATTS project team is collecting real-world use data from plug-in electric vehicles and charging stations. Researchers then validate, analyze, and summarize the data, which can be used to inform future research, development, and deployment.
Empire Clean Cities is partnering with New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association (NYCSGA) to bring attention to the relationship with upstate New York corn and soybean growers and downstate biofuel and biodiesel fuel users. Through this campaign, we aim to highlight to special connection between stakeholders and share useful information about the viability of biobased fuels to reduce harmful vehicle emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Empire Clean Cities is working with CALSTART to collect and analyze data from a diverse set of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles across different applications, geographies, terrains, and climatic conditions. Data from electric school buses, transit buses, trucks and off-road equipment is of particular interest to support the anticipated growth of electrified transportation nationally.
In partnership with NYSERDA, Convoy Solutions is launching a pilot project to deploy four solar- and battery-powered refrigerated truck trailers at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx. Through this pilot, Convoy Solutions and Empire Clean Cities hope to establish the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of cleaner and more efficient alternatives to diesel-powered refrigerated trailers.
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mission electric
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Mission Electric is Empire Clean Cities' electric vehicle campaign and one-stop shop for all information regarding resources, events, and funding incentives to help you transition to electric vehicles.
Mission Electric provides comprehensive guides to electric vehicles, charging basics and an opportunity to be part of an electric vehicle community in New York. Additionally, Mission Electric is a resource for finding cost savings programs and ways to save on the purchase and long-term ownership of an electric vehicle. Visit us online or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! |
Empire Green Fleets
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The Empire Green Fleets (EGF) program provides guidance and reliable verification for public and private fleets or farms who are either currently reducing or planning to reduce their environmental impact through the adoption of clean alternative fuels, fuel efficiency measures, and other sustainability policies in their operations.
Empire Clean Cities helps EGF applicants collect vehicle information, measure emissions of five key pollutants, and benchmark your fleet against conventional fleets of the same size and make-up. |
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Clean Air NY Community PartnerEmpire Clean Cities participates in Clean Air NY's Community Partner program, helping commuters make changes to everyday travel choices that help improve air quality and our quality of life. Empire Clean Cities and Clean Air NY are excited to work together toward the shared goal of improved air quality through more sustainable transportation.
Nearly one-third of all air pollution in the New York metropolitan region is caused by vehicle travel. Reducing miles traveled in single occupancy, conventionally powered vehicles can make a big difference. Everyone has the power to help make New York’s air healthier and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. You can be among the first to know when an update has been issued by signing up for our Air Quality Action Day Updates. We’ll email you air quality updates and information on how to avoid air pollution effects and protect your health. |
Outreach & Education
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Education is key to electric and alternative fuels adoption. ECC works hard to stay up-to-date with all the latest fuel and technology advances and we want to share that information as often as we can. Whether you are an individual interested in purchasing an EV, a business or fleet, or simply curious about alternative fuels, we have an event for you!
Examples of outreach events include:
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Other Alternative Fuel Activities
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Empire Clean Cities collects regional data on pricing, availability and trends related to the advance fuel market that help the U.S. Department of Energy maintain a national database of information that tracks trends, improves systems, and helps citizens and businesses make smart, informed transportation decisions. Data collection includes:
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