Electric Vehicle Charging Station Developers and Operators
The goal of New York's Order Establishing Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Power Ready Program and Other Programs is to encourage the accelerated, forward-thinking development of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and promote the State's environmental and clean energy goals. Greater incentives may be available for sites located within one mile of Disadvantaged Community Areas.
This page contains information and resources for O&R's New York:
- Light-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Power Ready Program
- Electric Vehicle Fleet Assessment Services, and
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Medium- and Heavy-Duty Power Ready Pilot Program
Commercial fleet operators will play a big part in accelerating the transition to a clean future through electrification. Within 20 years, nearly 15 million EVs are expected to be part of corporate fleets in the United States.
Top reasons to consider electrifying your fleet:
- Low-Maintenance Save money and time with fewer moving parts and state-of-the-art motors that require less maintenance than internal combustion engines. Even brake pads last longer in electric vehicles because they use regenerative braking to slow down, converting the energy used to reduce the car’s speed into power that can be stored in the battery.
- Company Sustainability Goals Transportation accounts for 36% of New York State’s greenhouse gas emissions, and gasoline-fueled vehicles typically produce double the CO2 emissions compared to their electric counterparts. A green fleet can drastically shrink your business’s carbon footprint.
PowerReady Light-Duty EV Charging Infrastructure Incentives
We’re offering incentives that can offset the electric infrastructure costs associated with installing Level 2 and/or Direct Current (DC) fast chargers for electric cars, small trucks, and vans under 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
Applicants who meet certain program conditions can get incentives that cover up to 100% of the energy company and customer costs of installing level 2 or direct current fast-charging stations in designated “Disadvantaged Community” areas in New York.
| NY LDV EV Charging Infrastructure Power Ready Program | |
| Resources | Description |
| Participant Guide (PDF) | Important details of the EV Power Ready Program such as eligibility criteria, enrollment process, and post-enrollment requirements. |
| Implementation Plan (PDF) | A Power Ready Program overview including eligibility criteria as well as O&R's Implementation Plan inclding outreach and education, the fleet assessment service, implementation timelines, and program costs. |
| Application | NY Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Power Ready Program application |
| Approved Contractors | Entities wishing to install electric vehicle chargers under the EV Power Ready Program must do so using one of the Approved Contractors in their service territory listed on this site. If you are seeking to become an Approved Contractor, please fill out the application through this site. |
| Program Agreement (PDF) | A blank copy of O&R's Electric Vehicle Power Ready Program Agreement |
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Installation Incentives
For vans, trucks, and buses with a gross vehicle weight greater than 10,000 pounds, we offer incentives for DC fast charging fleet chargers that cover almost all of the utility-side costs associated with bringing power to the fleet property.
Reduce the Cost of Fueling your Fleet with Electricity
DC Fast Charging Per-Plug Incentive
You may be eligible for additional annual incentives for your publicly accessible DC fast chargers.
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DC Fast Charging Business Incentive Rate
If you’re a developer or business owner, you may qualify for reduced rates for DC fast charging stations.
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Stackable New York Incentives
Save even more with these New York incentives that can be stacked with light-, medium-, and heavy-duty savings:
- New York State Tax Credit for Public and Workplace Charging Get a tax credit of up to $5,000 for the purchase and installation of an electric vehicle charging station through the end of 2022.
- New York State Energy Research Development Authority Charge Ready NY Get a $4,000 rebate for each Level 2 charging port you install at your public parking facility, workplace, or multifamily apartment building.
- New York State's Truck Voucher Incentive is available for the replacement of older, diesel-fueled vehicles.
- New York State Municipal Zero-emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate and Infrastructure Grants provides grants to cities, towns, villages, and counties to purchase electric vehicle supply equipment for public use. The maximum award for any facility is $250,000.
Tools and Services
Electric Vehicle Fleet Assessment Services
If you are an owner or operator of a vehicle fleet registered in New York State and you are considering converting your fleet to plug-in electric vehicles, you are eligible to apply through this website for assistance from your utility service provider to help prepare your fleet for electric vehicle charging.
The resources below will help guide you through the Fleet Assessment Services. Check back regularly for updates to this table.
| EV Fleet Assessment Services | |
| Resources | Description |
| EV Power Ready Fleet Assessment Services | A landing page for this program containing background, this application and submission instructions. |
Everything you need to get started planning the electrification of your site or fleet with O&R.
- Energy Bill Analysis. Evaluate how your charging project will affect your Orange & Rockland bill.
- Rate Comparison. Identify the right Orange & Rockland rate for your project.
- Fuel Savings. Calculate the savings of electrification.
- Incentives. Save even more with rebates and incentives.
Fleet Electrification Calculator
Site Electrification Calculator
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