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    • Solar & Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant for Municipalities

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      Federal credits to local governments for solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging projects   

      The federal Inflation Reduction Act makes federal tax credits of 30-40% available to municipalities for the first time through a reimbursement mechanism known as Direct Pay. See this guidance for tax-exempt organizations for claiming clean energy tax credits. 

      Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program  

      The Inflation Reduction Act invests $1 billion to replace existing non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and to train and develop workers.

      FHWA Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program 

      Under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program was created to deploy publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in both urban and rural areas. Local governments are eligible to apply, with minimum grant awards of $500,000. The application deadline for Round 2 awards is August 28, 2024.  Application Link.

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      Climate Smart Communities Grant Program  

      The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant program was established in 2016 to provide grants to cities, towns, villages, and counties of the State of New York for eligible climate change mitigation, adaptation, and planning and assessment projects, including solar projects. Application Link.

      Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program 

      The Municipal ZEV Program provides rebates to municipalities for the purchase of municipal electric vehicles. The application deadline for the next round of rebate funding is September 27, 2024 (3 pm). Rebates range from $2,500-$7,500. Application Link. 

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      Utility

      New York utilities offer Make-Ready programs that provide financial assistance for electrical service and grid upgrades to support electric vehicle infrastructure, if needed. 

      NYSEG—EV Charging Station Make-Ready Program 

      NYSEG reimburses up to 50%, 90%, or 100% of the costs of make-ready work for eligible EV charging sites. More information can be found here about eligibility and incentive levels available.

      Central Hudson—EV Infrastructure Make-Ready Program 

      Central Hudson reimburses up to 50%, 90%, or 100% of the costs of make-ready work for eligible EV charging sites. More information can be found here about eligibility and incentive levels available. 

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