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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Research and Development Funding

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Transportation Program provides funding for projects that enhance mobility, improve efficiency, reduce congestion, and diversify transportation methods and fuels through research and development of advanced technologies. NYSERDA offers annual solicitations that support new product development and demonstration as well as research on new transportation policies and strategies. NYSERDA also supports projects that demonstrate the benefits of commercially available products that are underutilized in New York State. Once developed, NYSERDA provides incentives to accelerate the market introduction of emerging technologies through its ChargeNY program. For more information and funding opportunities, see the NYSERDA Clean Transportation Program website.

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate and ZEV Fueling Infrastructure Grant for Municipalities

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC) Municipal ZEV Program offers rebates to cities, towns, villages, counties, and New York City boroughs for the purchase or lease of eligible ZEVs and grants for purchase and installation of public ZEV fueling infrastructure. Rebates of up to $7,500 are available for ZEVs and up to $500,000 for ZEV fueling infrastructure. ZEV rebate amounts vary based on a vehicle’s all-electric range and gross vehicle weight rating. Municipalities may apply for multiple ZEV rebates, worth up to $375,000, and multiple ZEV infrastructure grants, worth up to $500,000. Additional rules and conditions apply. For more information, including eligible projects and application periods, see the NYSDEC Grant Funding for Municipalities website.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive Program - PSEG Long Island

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Long Island offers customers an incentive to own and operate direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Award amounts are dependent on eligibility year, DCFC power rating, and the configuration of the charging equipment. Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, see the PSEG Long Island DCFC Charging website.

New York's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) NEVI Formula Program requires the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to submit an annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) to the DOT and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) beginning August 1, 2022, describing how the state intends to distribute NEVI funds. The submitted plan must be established according to NEVI guidance.

For more information about New York’s NEVI planning process, see the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority NEVI website. To review New York’s NEVI plan, see the Joint Office State Plans for EV Charging website.