New York Laws and Incentives
Listed below are incentives, laws, and regulations related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles for New York. Your local Clean Cities coalition can provide you with information about grants and other opportunities. You can also access coalition and other agency contact information in the points of contact section.
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Laws and Incentives
Information in this list is updated throughout the year and comprehensively reviewed annually after New York's legislative session ends.
Last Comprehensive Review: November 2023
State Incentives
- New York's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate
- Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Purchase Vouchers
- Vehicle Emissions Reduction and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Project Funding
- Clean Truck Replacement Program
- Idle Reduction and Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Weight Exemption
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Research and Development Funding
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate and ZEV Fueling Infrastructure Grant for Municipalities
- Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption
- High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption
- Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure Funding added 11/29/2023
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Utility/Private Incentives
- Fleet Electrification Assessment – NYSEG
- Fleet Electrification Assessment – Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E)
- Fleet Electrification Assessment – National Grid
- Fleet Electrification Assessment – Orange & Rockland (O&R)
- Fleet Electrification Assessment – Central Hudson
- Non-Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program - Central Hudson
- Non-Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program - ConEdison
- Non-Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program - National Grid
- Non-Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program - NYSEG
- Non-Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program - Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R)
- Non-Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program - Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E)
- Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station Incentive - Central Hudson
- Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station Incentive - ConEdison
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station Incentive Program - PSEG Long Island
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate - Central Hudson
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Incentive for Businesses - Con Edison
- Smart Charging and Time-of-Use Incentives - Con Edison
- Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Time of Use (TOU) Rate - ConEdison
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate - National Grid
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-of-Use (TOU) Rate – Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R)
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support
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Laws and Regulations
- Zero Emission School Bus Acquisition Requirements
- Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Requirement
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Requirements
- Electric Vehicle (EV) and Charging Infrastructure Support
- Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charging Station Study
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility and Transportation Regulations
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support
- Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Policies for Homeowners' Associations
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Policies for Condominiums
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Signage and Parking Space Regulation
- Utility Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Programs Authorization
- School Bus Idle Reduction Policy
- Clean Truck Port Requirements
- Fuel Exclusivity Contract Regulation
- Public Utility Definition
- Electric Utility Commercial Tariff Requirements for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Sales Requirements and Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards
- Aftermarket Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Conversion Requirements
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Access to Tunnels
- Low-Speed Vehicle Definition
- Heavy-Duty Idle Reduction Requirement
- Alternative Fuel Quality Standards
- Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Procurement Requirements
- State Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Acquisition Plan Requirements updated 9/7/2023
- Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Make-Ready Requirements added 11/29/2023
- Utility Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Program Requirements added 11/29/2023
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Expired, Repealed, and Archived Laws and Incentives
View a list of expired, repealed, and archived laws and incentives in New York.
Points of Contact
Get contact information for Clean Cities coalitions or agencies that can help you with clean transportation laws, incentives, and funding opportunities in New York.
Clean Cities Coalitions
New York is home to the following Clean Cities coalitions:
- Capital District Clean Communities Coalition (Albany)
- Clean Communities of Central New York (Syracuse)
- Clean Communities of Western New York (Buffalo)
- Empire Clean Cities
- Greater Long Island Clean Cities
- Greater Rochester Clean Cities
Legislative Session Information
The New York Legislature is in continuous session with new sessions starting in early January. During the session, the governor must sign or veto legislation within 10 days of transmittal or it becomes law without signature. After session adjournment, the governor must act within 30 days after transmittal or the legislation is pocket vetoed.