Municipal Zero-emission Vehicle Program

The New York State (NYS) Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC or Department) is pleased to announce the Municipal Zero-emission Vehicle Program. Donor Name: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation State: New York County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/27/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Municipal ZEV Program was established in to provide rebates to cities, towns, villages, and counties of the State of New York to encourage and enable ZEV adoption by municipalities for fleet use as well as install electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fuel filling station components primarily for public use. Funding Information A total of $750,000 is available in round seven of the Municipal ZEV Rebate Program. The minimum rebate amount per vehicle is $2,500. The maximum rebate amount per vehicle is $7,500. Eligible Vehicles  Eligible vehicles include all-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles that adhere to all the following criteria: They have four wheels. They are manufactured for use primarily on public streets, roads, and highways. They contain a powertrain that has not been modified from the original manufacturer’s specifications. They are rated at not more than 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. They have a maximum speed capability of at least 55 miles per hour. They are propelled, at least in part, by an electric motor (and its associated power electronics) that provides acceleration torque to the drive wheels sometime during normal vehicle operation. They draw electricity from a hydrogen fuel cell or from a battery that has a capacity of not less than four kilowatt-hours. They are capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity. Eligibility Criteria All municipalities, defined as a county, city, town, or village residing within New York State are eligible to apply to the ZEV Rebate program. Political subdivisions such as municipal corporations, school districts, district corporations, boards of cooperative educational services, fire districts, public benefit corporations, industrial development authorities, and similar organizations are not eligible to apply. For more information, visit DEC.