New York’s EV charging infrastructure to receive $21 million in federal funding

New York is receiving 21 million dollars to install electric vehicle chargers along major roadways in the state.

Funding comes from the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant – established to improve consumer access to electric vehicle charging.

The initial round of financing focuses on key upstate travel corridors north of I-84 to the Canadian border and west to Buffalo.

Areas that are interested in receiving funding must submit a proposal by December 4. A webinar on how to apply will be September 19th.

Information is available on the State Energy Resource Department website.