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Participants in the Medium-Duty/Heavy-Duty (MD/HD) EV Make-Ready Pilot Program are eligible to receive one-time incentives up to 90% of the utility-side make-ready infrastructure costs and 50% of the customer side make-ready infrastructure costs associated with EVSE installations. In this program, eligible customers can choose to install Level 2 or Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC). Customers may be eligible for the Medium-Duty Make-Ready Program if they meet the following criteria:

  • Are a medium- or heavy-duty vehicle operator
  • Chargers are located in a disadvantaged community (DAC)
  • Site requires capacity upgrade or new service for EVSE
  • Fleets are eligible if they participate in one of the following voucher programs: EPA transportation electrification programs, NYTVIP, NYC Clean Trucks Program, NYSERDA School Bus Incentive Program.
  • For publicly accessible charging, voucher program participation is not required.

To determine if your site is located within or near a disadvantaged community, please visit our EJ/LMI zone service map. To determine if your site is located in an area with sufficient feeder capacity for EV charging, please visit our EV capacity map. Additional eligibility criteria apply, please see Participant Manual  for more information.

Costs Covered

Project Eligibility Requirements

See Participant Manual for additional project-eligibility details related to:

  • Application Materials
  • Station Maturity
  • Location Capacity
  • Station Accessibility
  • Plug Type and Capacity
  • Future-Proofing Costs

Medium- and heavy-duty projects can be combined with light-duty projects. Eligibility is assessed for mixed-vehicle fleets project needs. Applicants will receive a free fleet assessment before applying to the program.

 

How to Apply

Incentive Availability Status

Incentive Funds Remaining

$2,000,000
  • Enter project information in the online application portal.
  • You’ll need to have this information ready for submission:
    • Site plan with location of chargers
    • Satellite image of site and location of chargers
    • Charger Specification Sheet

See Participant Manual for details related to application materials and supporting documentation.

 

Apply Today

Application Portal Download Printable Application

 

How To Green Your Fleet

Step 1. Select your vehicle: Choose an eligible vehicle for purchase or lease and identify a qualifying diesel vehicle from your fleet for scrappage. For more information, refer to NYSERDA NYTVIP page.

Step 2. Find your vehicle dealer: Contact a dealer authorized to sell the vehicle you've selected in Step 1 (listed on the Eligible Vehicles List); the dealer will be able to submit a voucher application and reserve vehicle funding. 

Step 3. Contact Central Hudson: Contact Central Hudson at to discuss charging infrastructure needs and requirements, assess eligibility for the Make-Ready Pilot, or apply for a fleet assessment service. 

Step 4. Voucher approval and make-ready application: Once your vehicle voucher application has been approved, find a contractor and apply for make-ready funding through the Central Hudson make-ready portal. 

Step 5. Prepare for vehicle delivery: Find a participating vehicle dismantler to complete scrappage of your old diesel truck or bus; keep in regular communication with your vehicle dealer, electrical contractor, and utility regarding status of vehicle production and infrastructure work. 

Step 6. Share your experience: Once chargers are commissioned and vehicle is delivered, remember to complete a utility survey and semi-annual vehicle usage reporting. 

To find an Approved Contractor or to apply to become an Approved Contractor, visit Joint Utilities.

 

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