Utility Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Programs Authorization

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) authorized the Make-Ready Program to provide incentives for the installation of light-duty Level 2 and direct current fast chargers (DCFC) by electric utilities. Additionally, the PSC directs utilities to establish a medium-and heavy-duty make-ready pilot program and a fleet assessment service. The PSC also directs select utilities to establish a transit authority make-ready program. Lastly, the PSC directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to establish an environmental justice community clean vehicles transformation prize, a clean personal mobility prize, and a clean medium-duty and heavy-duty innovation prize.

For more information, including program details, see the Order Establishing EV Infrastructure Make-Ready Program and Other Programs filing.

(Reference PSC Case 18-E-0138)

Jurisdiction: New York

Type: Laws and Regulations

Enacted: Jul 16, 2020

Technologies: EVs, PHEVs

See all New York Laws and Incentives.