New York: New York State Clean Cities Challenge

Administering Entity

New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA) and New York City Clean Cities

Program Goals

To encourage projects that accelerate the introduction of alternative fuel vehicles and renewable fuels in fleets in New York State.

Eligibility

Open to fleets of 10 or more light-, medium-, or heavy-duty vehicles owned or operated by municipalities, universities, school districts, hospitals, and not-for-profit organizations. The vehicles must be fueled by natural gas, propane, methanol, hydrogen, and ethanol or use electricity stored or generated on board. The vehicles must be owned, leased, or operated by municipal agencies, school districts, businesses and corporations, and non-profits.

Funds available

Up to 75% of the incremental cost of purchasing an alternative fuel vehicle can be covered. The program has $123 million available, from the Department of Energy's state energy program funds and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Determining Factors

Funds are awarded on a competitive basis to fleets that:

• Offset the greatest amount of petroleum
• Result in greatest emissions reduction
• Affect Clean Air non-attainment areas or areas targeted by EPAct
• Benefit more than one fleet
• Provide a high level of visibility and innovation
• Comprise unique public/private partnerships

Application Process

Fleets submit applications in response to a Program Opportunity Notice (PON), which are issued yearly. Applications must include test data demonstrating fuel economy gains, emissions reductions and incremental cost compared to a standard truck.

Upcoming funding rounds, pending remaining funding:

• Round 1- August 24, 2009, 5pm EST
• Round 2- October 26, 2009, 5pm EST
• Round 3- December 21, 2009, 5pm EST
• Round 4- February 16, 2010, 5pm EST

Testing Requirements

Fleets are responsible for including test results showing emissions reductions either through manufacturer or outside testing laboratory. 

Reporting Requirements

For a period of three years, fleets awarded funds must report biannually (January and July) on the fuel efficiency gains and emissions reductions of vehicles purchased through this program.

Duration of program

Pending remaining funds, funding will be available through February, 2010.

Contact

Patrick Bolton (518) 862-1090 x3322 ppb@nyserda.org

Website

www.nyserda.org/programs/transportation/AFV/CCchallenge.asp
2009 ARRA RFP: http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/1613rfp.asp

Posted: 03-Sep-2008; Updated: 11-Aug-2009