Description
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering up to $35 million in grant funding to public‑sector entities to install large portfolios of Level 2 electric‑vehicle (EV) charging stations on publicly owned, publicly accessible property throughout New York State. Funding ranges from a minimum of $1 million to a maximum of $15 million per award, with NYSERDA covering up to 80 % of eligible costs (the applicant must provide at least a 20 % cost‑share). Projects must include new L2 EVSE (or eligible replacements) that meet NYSERDA’s RFQL 5312 equipment qualifications, be installed on‑street or off‑street (minimum 2 or 4 ports respectively), include at least one ADA‑accessible port for off‑street sites, and remain operational for a 60‑month service period with a 24‑hour repair response. Proposers must submit a narrative (Attachment A), a detailed budget (Attachment B), and meet reporting, data‑collection, and mapping requirements.
• Eligible applicants: state, county, city, town, public‑college/university, and other government entities that will own/oversee the chargers.
• Funding: up to $15 million per award, 80 % reimbursement, $20,000 cap per new port, $5,000 cap per replacement port, 20 % cost‑share required (cannot be from federal sources).
• Scope: site identification, permitting, procurement of RFQL‑approved equipment, installation, commissioning, 5‑year operation/maintenance, data reporting, and compliance with ADA, Energy‑Star, and mapping standards.