Clean Energy Communities Program
Clean Fleets
This page details the steps your community needs to take to get Clean Energy Communities certification for this Action Item by NYSERDA and how Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council (G/FLRPC) can assist you. As the Finger Lakes Region Clean Energy Coordinator, we are available to help you through any step in this process. Please email David Zorn at dave.zorn@gflrpc.org, or if you have been in touch with other Finger Lakes Region Clean Energy Communities Coordinators, email them directly for help completing this action item.
Step 1: Pick one of two options
You can complete this Action Item through one of two options. You only need to do 1.
The finer details of the above options:
For #1, you have 2 options if you decide to install an EV charging station. Option 1, you can install 2 level 2 charging stations OR 1 DC Fast charging station. If you choose the Level 2 charging station, you can install 1 station with 2 charging ports, or 2 separate charging stations with 1 charging port each. The CNG fueling station has only one option. Fueling/EV charging stations can be purchased or leased. Your station does NOT need to be publicly accessible.
For #2, you must purchase/lease an on-road highway capable vehicle to meet the requirements of this action item. Qualifying alternative fuel vehicles include plug-in electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, CNG vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This includes light duty or heavy duty vehicles. The vehicle can be new or used.
Step 2: Complete your chosen option
Once you have decided on your chosen option, purchase/lease and install the fueling station, or purchase/lease the vehicle to qualify for this action item. Fill out the Clean Fleets Certification Form.
Step 3: Submit the form to NYSERDA
Submit the completed Certification Form to NYSERDA at this link: https://nyserda-site.secure.force.com/CEC_HighImpact_Action_Item_Document_Page
You will receive confirmation within a week of submission.
You can view G/FLRPC's recent Clean Fleets webinar here: http://www.gflrpc.org/cecwebinars.html.
Step 1: Pick one of two options
You can complete this Action Item through one of two options. You only need to do 1.
- Provide at least one electric vehicle charging station or compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station, OR
- Deploy at least one alternative fuel vehicle in the municipal fleet.
The finer details of the above options:
For #1, you have 2 options if you decide to install an EV charging station. Option 1, you can install 2 level 2 charging stations OR 1 DC Fast charging station. If you choose the Level 2 charging station, you can install 1 station with 2 charging ports, or 2 separate charging stations with 1 charging port each. The CNG fueling station has only one option. Fueling/EV charging stations can be purchased or leased. Your station does NOT need to be publicly accessible.
For #2, you must purchase/lease an on-road highway capable vehicle to meet the requirements of this action item. Qualifying alternative fuel vehicles include plug-in electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, CNG vehicles, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. This includes light duty or heavy duty vehicles. The vehicle can be new or used.
Step 2: Complete your chosen option
Once you have decided on your chosen option, purchase/lease and install the fueling station, or purchase/lease the vehicle to qualify for this action item. Fill out the Clean Fleets Certification Form.
Step 3: Submit the form to NYSERDA
Submit the completed Certification Form to NYSERDA at this link: https://nyserda-site.secure.force.com/CEC_HighImpact_Action_Item_Document_Page
You will receive confirmation within a week of submission.
You can view G/FLRPC's recent Clean Fleets webinar here: http://www.gflrpc.org/cecwebinars.html.