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ECC's Stakeholder Spotlight series features different clean transportation stakeholders in our region of New York City and the Hudson Valley, showcasing their roles in clean energy advocacy, acceleration and adoption.
Meet Alex Cherepakhov, Chief Executive Officer of First Priority Group, Electrified!
FPG Electrified (FPGe) is a division of First Priority Group that focuses on electrification of light- and medium-duty emergency and specialty vehicles. FPGe assists fleets with grant research, fleet configuration, charging infrastructure, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration, fleet data visibility, project management and energy storage.
FPGe's role in clean transportation advocacy in the region is:
"By focusing on specialty and emergency electric vehicles, FPGe allows law enforcement and first responder agencies to promote the advancement of fleet electrification and advanced vehicle technologies throughout New York."
Learn more about FPGe by clicking below:
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Pass the Electric School Bus Law Now!
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Empire Clean Cities and 350 BK are collecting petition signatures to support Intro 455 and commit the transition to a fully electric school bus fleet into law.
Support electric school buses and sign our petition!
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! "I Love My EV" Video Contest
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Calling all Long Island EV driver to enter the "I Love My EV" video contest by Wednesday, June 30th!
EV drivers (who are PSEG Long Island customers) can submit a photo and video testimonial letting us know why you love your electric vehicle. All entries have the chance to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card.
Visit the contest page to learn more, view eligibility rules, Terms & Conditions, and submit your testimonials.
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Webinar: Household Vehicle Fuel Use: Share of Income at the Census Tract Level
When: Monday, June 28, 2021, 1:00-2:00 PM EDT
Join National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for an upcoming webinar as part of the "Equity, Energy, & Environmental Justice" Series. The webinar is focused on equity tools and resources regarding household vehicle fuel consumption. To learn more and register, click here.
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What: New York International Auto Show
When: August 20- August 29, 2021
It's on! After a year-long postponement, the New York International Auto Show is back in August 2021 at the Javits Center. The New York International Auto Show showcases more than four floors of displays from the world’s automakers feature the newest vehicles and latest futuristic concept cars-- with the newest and most exciting EV models to date. Learn more here about this year's event.
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What: NYC Parks 32nd Annual Equipment & Vehicle Show
DATE CHANGE: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
NYC Fleet will be hosting the 32nd Annual Equipment and Vehicle Show on Wednesday, September 22nd in Flushing Meadows Park.
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It is a free event and all are welcome. Save the date and stay tuned for more information about our Empire Clean Cities Annual Stakeholder meeting held in conjunction with the day’s activities. Learn more here.
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Do you have an upcoming event that you would like us to know about?
Empire Clean Cities is here to spread the word about alternative fuels and clean air. Contact us with any event inquiries or opportunities!
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For a full list of funding opportunities and incentives, visit the 'Incentives' page on our website.
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U.S. DOT Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for $1 billion in discretionary grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants. Deadline to apply: July 12th, 2021.
NYSERDA Clean Transportation Prize funding will support electrifying transportation, reducing air pollution, and enhancing clean mobility in disadvantaged communities across New York. Deadline to register as a team: July 22nd, 2021.
Provides 50/50 matching grants to New York cities, towns, villages, and counties for eligible climate change mitigation, adaptation, and planning and assessment projects. Deadline to apply: July 30th, 2021.
Supports projects that strengthen and modernize port infrastructure and shore-side wind energy projects. Deadline to apply: July 30th, 2021.
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New York State Volkswagen Settlement Funds: Current Programs
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Rebate incentive funding is now available for fleets and businesses in NYC Industrial Business Zones (IBZs) for the replacement of older, diesel-fueled trucks with alternative fuel or electric vehicle technologies. Funding available from $12,000 to $185,000 per truck replacement, depending on fuel type and truck class size.
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NYTVIP provides vouchers to fleets across New York State for the replacement of older diesel vehicles with the purchase or lease of electric, conventional hybrid electric, compressed natural gas, or propane medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Voucher amounts are based on a percentage of the incremental cost of the vehicle.
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Deadline 6/19: Testimony for NYC TLC Public Hearing
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On Tuesday, June 22nd, New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is holding a public hearing for the proposed changes to an exemption of Local Law 147. The law paused the issuance of new FHV licenses by TLC, with an exemption for wheelchair accessible vehicles and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The hearing will determine whether the exemption is changed to no longer allow new licenses to BEVs. Learn more about the proposed rules here. Deadline to submit public testimony is Saturday, June 19th. Contact us for more information or for how to submit testimony.
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Our list of COVID-19 Resources has moved to our website.
Please visit empirecleancities.org/covid19 for updated COVID-19 resources for fleets and nonprofits.
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