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Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Program
NYSERDA provides financial assistance and technical information to encourage fleets to purchase alternative-fuel vehicles (AFVs) and install fueling facilities or charging stations. Vehicles powered by natural gas, propane, and electricity, including certain hybrid-electric vehicles, are eligible under many of the programs NYSERDA offers. Incentives are available to encourage the use of bio-fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. NYSERDA also has programs to encourage the use of emission reduction technologies and anti-idling technologies for diesel vehicles. [Alternative Fuel Types] [Alternative Fuel Vehicles]
OVERVIEW
Transportation accounts for 67% of the oil consumed in the United States, with this number projected to reach 72% by 2020. Petroleum's inherently finite and frequently unstable nature makes this reliance a threat to our energy security, bringing with it far-reaching economic and political implications. In cities or other areas of heavy traffic, localized vehicular air pollution can increase health problems including cancer, heart disease, asthma, and emphysema.
To address these issues, NYSERDA's AFV program uses federal and state funding for the implementation of AFV projects and their associated infrastructure within New York State. The use of domestically-produced alternative fuels such as natural gas, propane, electricity and bio-fuels can curb harmful emissions and help reduce our dependence on imported petroleum. Past projects have introduced hundreds of light, medium and heavy duty AFVs and hybrid electric vehicles to public and private fleets that will collectively displace millions of gallons of petroleum. More Information
AFV PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
NYSERDA focuses on emission reductions, petroleum displacement, training and new AFV technology deployment. Project participants include state, municipal, school and private fleets all across the state. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis through a Program Opportunity Notice (PON). Check the funding opportunities page for the current status of these programs including available funds and deadlines for proposals.
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- The New York State Clean-Fueled Bus Program provides funds to state and local transit agencies, municipalities, and schools for up to 100% of the incremental cost of new alternative-fuel buses and associated infrastructure.
- The New York State Clean Air School Bus Program provides funds to school districts for 100% of the cost to purchase and install emission reducing technology such as diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate filters.
- Special Projects grants from the Department of Energy are used to provide support for niche applications of AFVs such as airport shuttles, municipal trucks, and private delivery vehicles, as well as natural gas and ethanol fueling operations.
- The New York State Clean Cities Challenge awards funds on a competitive basis to fleets for the incremental costs of alternative-fuel vehicles, the cost of installing fueling and recharging equipment, and the incremental costs associated with bulk alternative fuel purchases or contracts to purchase alternative fuels such as E-85 or biodiesel.
- The New York City Private Fleet Program provides funding to private companies operating within the 5 boroughs of New York City for up to 50% of incremental cost of new light-duty natural gas or electric vehicles and related infrastructure, and up to 80% of incremental cost for new or converted medium and heavy-duty natural gas, electric, dual fuel or hybrid-electric vehicles.
- The Biofuel Initiative: Driving Energy Independence for the Empire State provides funding to retail fueling facility owners to dispense E85 ethanol and blended biodiesel (biofuels), and to petroleum terminal operators to store, blend, and dispense biofuels at their rack.
- The Diesel Idling Reduction Program that is currently being developed will fund anti-idling technologies like: electrified parking spaces for trucks, coolant heaters for buses, and auxiliary power units for refrigeration. Watch this website for Program Opportunity Notices (PON’s) related to idle reduction.
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Through NYSERDA's Flexible Technical (Flex-Tech) Assistance Program, fleet managers can evaluate the feasibility and cost of adding AFVs and fueling facilities to their operations. Low-cost training for vehicle mechanics is available through certified institutions.
RESOURCES AND RELATED INFORMATION
- Guide to retail E85 Ethanol and B20 Biodiesel (Biofuel) Fueling Facilities in New York State: Find the nearest biofuel facilities in your location or along your destination routeincluding directions, hours of operation, and contact information.
- Guide to compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations in New York State:
Find nearest CNG stations in your location or along your destination route including directions, hours of operation, payment methods, and contact information.
- New York State Tax Incentives Updates
- Tax credits are currently available in New York State for 50% of the cost of installation of clean-fuel vehicle refueling property. Eligible clean fuels include natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, electricity, and any other fuel which is a least eighty-five percent, singly or in combination, methanol, ethanol, any other alcohol, or ether. The credits are available for installation of property through 2010.
- Federal Tax Incentives
Certain federal tax incentives are currently available for the purchase of qualified alternative-fuel vehicles and hybrid-electric vehicles, as well as the installation of fueling facilities. In addition, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 puts in place several new tax incentive programs that will take effect in 2006.
- Clean Cities Program:
- Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the mission of the Clean Cities Program is to advance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to reduced petroleum consumption in the transportation sector.
- Clean Cities Coalitions in New York State - Contact information.
- Clean Fueled Vehicles Program for State Fleet:
Under Governor David A. Paterson's leadership, NYSERDA is working with other agencies to introduce AFV's into the state fleet.
- Fuel Saving Tips from NYSERDA
- AFV Related Sites
- 2007 Biofuel Forums - NYSERDA held biofuel forums in Syracuse and Mt. Kisco in July of 2007 to discuss the incentives available to retail station owners (PON 1093) and petroleum terminal operators (PON 1091) through the New York State Biofuel Program: Driving Energy Independence for the Empire State. [2007 Biofuel Forum Presentations].
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