S 5942 establishes a 5-year pilot program to support electric school bus infrastructure. It awards competitive grants to two school districts per economic development region annually, covering costs for planning and building clean energy micro-grids (charging infrastructure) needed for electric buses. The state appropriates $20 million from general funds and NYERDA contributes $20 million from clean energy ratepayer funds to cover these expenses. The program expires April 1, 2030, and aims to reduce long-term operating costs while advancing state clean energy goals.
Establishes a comprehensive electric vehicle fast charging station implementation plan; requires the New York state energy and research development authority to further establish a "Fast Charge NY working group" to develop such plan; makes related provisions.
S 2175 exempts EPA-certified low-emission and energy-efficient vehicles from New York's retail sales tax and compensating use tax. This directly affects buyers of qualifying electric, hybrid, or other ultra-low-emission vehicles (defined by EPA certification or a 9+ score on pollution and greenhouse gas ratings). The exemption is funded by offsetting tax revenue losses with proceeds from emissions allowance auctions, capped at $27 million annually. The law takes effect in the first sales tax quarter after enactment and expires December 31, 2028.
Provides an exemption for the sale of the first $35,000 for a battery, electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle from state sales and compensating use taxes; authorizes local governments to elect such incentives; repeals the hybrid exemption after ten years.
Requires at least one electric level three fast charging station available to the public for every five thousand New York state residents on a county level by December 31, 2027; provides for the siting of such charging stations; requires construction and development of such stations to comply with article 8 of the labor law including payment of the prevailing wage.
This bill exempts new electric, hydrogen-powered, and other qualifying clean vehicles from their first-year vehicle registration fees. It specifically covers vehicles meeting two definitions: (1) those with electric/hydrogen propulsion meeting technical specs (like 4kWh battery capacity), and (2) vehicles certified under California's clean air standards with high fuel efficiency. The exemption applies only to the first registration year and expires on January 1, 2030. The policy directly affects new vehicle buyers purchasing eligible clean fuel vehicles.
Authorizes the New York state energy research and development authority in cooperation with the department of transportation to establish the New York state hydrogen vehicle task force to provide the governor and the legislature with information on the potential effects of expanding the fleet of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the state.
Establishes environmental standards for public authorities; establishes targets and timetables to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water for certain buildings, facilities, vehicles and vehicle fleets owned or leased by certain public authorities.
Establishes the zero-emission industrial trucks grant program to be administered by NYSERDA, to encourage the purchase and lease of zero-emission industrial trucks, class I to III.
Directs the New York State Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the New York Power Authority, to promulgate rules and regulations for the standardization of public charging stations for electric vehicles.
