NEW YORK (WBNG) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced $4.85 million in grants is being awarded to municipalities across the state to support the installation of electric vehicle chargers.
This is part of the State’s Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle, or ZEV, Infrastructure Grants program, which supports New York’s ongoing efforts to advance clean transportation, expand publicly available electric vehicle chargers and help reduce pollution, including greenhouse gas emissions, for a cleaner and greener environment.
“My Administration is committed to advancing the transition to a cleaner and healthier future for our environment benefitting all New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investments in electric vehicle infrastructure encourages more drivers to switch to electric, reducing pollution and emissions across the State and improving the health and well-being of our residents and communities.”
Officials said the ZEV Infrastructure Grant program, administered by the State Department of Environmental Conservation, prioritizes clean transportation investments in communities most affected by pollution and climate change.
The program includes a match requirement based on the municipality’s median household income and whether the ZEV infrastructure is located in a disadvantaged community, based on the criteria developed by the State’s Climate Justice Working Group for disadvantaged communities.
Based on the awards announced today, officials said that approximately $885,000 was granted to municipalities in disadvantaged communities.
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