New York Policy Data

Summary

With more than 8,000 NGVs and over 100 stations, New York has a robust NGV environment established.

New York offers several incentive programs for AFV technology and vehicles.

New York has exempted most alternative fuels from taxes including natural gas. The State requires that all light-duty vehicles purchased for most state agencies use be AFVs. Certain AFVs that run on natural gas can use specific tunnels if they meet requirements.

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Vehicles

Current Estimated Fleet-based NGVs in New York

~2,891

Vehicles by Fuel Type

Stations

Current Public NGV Fueling Stations - 39 CNG

Private NGV Fueling Stations - 75 CNG

Fuel Taxes

New York Motor Fuel Taxation Website

CNG - None - Reference

LNG - None

Gasoline - 17.8 ¢ / Gallon - Reference

Diesel - 16.5 ¢ / Gallon

As of January 1, 2015, rates will change - Gasoline - 17.8 ¢ / Gallon, Diesel 16.5 ¢ / GallonIFTA - IFTA taxes are applied to vehicles of 3+ axles, or weighing more than 26,000 pounds. IFTA tax tables can be found here.

Incentives

Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Purchase Vouchers

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides incentives for alternative fuel trucks and buses and diesel emission controls. Incentives are released on a staggered schedule and include:

Vouchers of up to $20,000 for the purchase or lease of all-electric Class 3 through 8 trucks operating and domiciling in any non-attainment or maintenance area of New York State;

Vouchers of up to $40,000 for the purchase of compressed natural gas, hybrid electric and all-electric Class 3 through 8 trucks operating in New York City; and,

Vouchers that cover up to 80% of the cost of purchasing and installing emission reduction equipment for medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles that are primarily operated in New York City.

As of November 2012, voucher funding is not available. However, commercial vehicle dealers may submit requests to be pre-qualified and participate in the program. For information about voucher availability and vehicle eligibility, see the NYSERDA New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program website.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Research and Development Funding

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides funding for projects that enhance mobility, improve efficiency, reduce congestion, and diversity transportation methods and fuels through research and development of advanced technologies. NYSERDA offers annual solicitations that support new product development and demonstration as well as research on new transportation policies and strategies. NYSERDA also supports projects that demonstrate the benefits of commercially available products that are underutilized in New York State. Once developed, NYSERDA provides incentives to accelerate the market introduction of emerging technologies through its Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program. For more information, see the NYSERDA Transportation Research and Development website.

Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption and Rate Reduction

E85, compressed natural gas, and hydrogen fuel that is used exclusively to operate a motor vehicle engine is exempt from state sales and use taxes. Additionally, cities and counties may reduce the sales and use tax imposed on 20% biodiesel blends (B20) to 80% of the diesel fuel tax rate. The exemption and rate reduction are in effect until September 1, 2014. (Reference New York Tax Law 1111 and 1115)

Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Tax Credit

An income tax credit is available for 50% of the cost alternative fueling infrastructure, up to $5,000. Qualifying infrastructure includes electric vehicle supply equipment and equipment to dispense fuel that is 85% or more natural gas, propane, or hydrogen. Unused credits may be carried over into future tax years. The credit expires December 31, 2017. For additional information, including information on how to claim the credit, please see the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance page. (Reference - AB3009 Bill History; Senate Bill 02609, 2013; and New York Tax Law 187-b)

Laws & Regs

Legislative Session Dates:	January 8 - No End Date Specified
Legislature Website:	http://assembly.state.ny.us/

Clean Truck Port Requirement

Port drayage trucks with Model Year (MY) 1993 and older engines are not authorized to access the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) marine terminals. Beginning January 1, 2017, only trucks equipped with engines that meet or exceed MY 2007 engine federal emissions standards will be allowed to access the terminals. Drayage trucks operating on liquefied or compressed natural gas, electricity, or hybrid electric technology are exempt from these requirements. For purposes of this rule, drayage trucks are defined as on-road vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 33,000 pounds or greater and intended to load, unload, or transport cargo from PANYNJ terminals. Additional rules apply. For more information, see the PANYNJ website

LNG Facility and Transportation Requirements

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is responsible for LNG fueling facility siting, construction, and operation. Facility permit application fees range from $100 to $1,000 depending on the facility capacity. Trucks transporting LNG must meet state and federal hazardous material transportation requirements and use routes the New York State Department of Transportation has certified. These regulations, effective February 26, 2015, do not affect New York City's moratorium on new LNG facilities. For more information, including regulations, permit application, and supporting documentation, see the DEC LNG regulation website. (Reference New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Regulations Chapter V, Part 570)

Fuel Exclusivity Contract Regulation

Motor fuel franchise dealers may obtain alternative fuels from a supplier other than a franchise distributor. Any franchise provision that prohibits or discourages a dealer from purchasing or selling E85, biodiesel blends of at least 2% (B2), hydrogen, or compressed natural gas from a firm or individual other than the distributor is null and void as it pertains to that particular alternative fuel if the distributor does not supply or offer to supply the dealer with the alternative fuel. Distributors who violate the law by entering into exclusivity contracts will be subject to a $1000 fine. If the distributor does offer renewable fuels, they may require the station to use their brands. (Reference New York General Business Law 199-j)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements

All new light-duty vehicles that state agencies and other affected entities procure must be AFVs, with the exception of designated specialty, police, or emergency vehicles. Hybrid electric vehicles qualify under these requirements. State agencies and other affected entities that operate medium- and heavy-duty vehicles must implement strategies to reduce petroleum consumption and emissions by using alternative fuels and improving vehicle fleet fuel efficiency. State agencies and other affected entities may substitute the use of 450 gallons of 100% biodiesl (B100) for the acquisition of one AFV. Alternatively, using 2,250 gallons of biodiesel blends of 20% (B20) or 9,000 gallons of biodiesel blends of 5% (B5) may also be substituted in place of purchasing one AFV. No more than 50% of a given state agency fleet's AFV purchase requirement may be met by substituting B100, B20, or B5. (Reference Executive Orders 111, 2001, and 42, 2005, and Executive Order 9,2008) (NOTE: The text of this Executive Order was not found in extensive search)

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Access to Tunnels

An AFV powered by propane or natural gas may only use Port Authority of New York and New Jersey tunnels and the lower level of the George Washington Bridge if the vehicle conforms to applicable federal regulations and industry standards, displays required markings to identify its alternative fuel system, and has a fuel capacity that does not exceed 150 pounds. For more information, see the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Trucker's Resources website.

Proposed Bills

2016 Session - Proposed Legislation

AB-533

Requires use of biodiesel in state operated diesel vehicles. Reference - AB533 Bill History, Reference - AB533 Bill TextStatus: amended by Governmental Operations Committee 1/20/2016

SB-934

Companion to AB 364. Exempt low emission and fuel efficient vehicles from the sales and use tax. Vehicles must be certified as qualifying for the HOV exemption under 23 USC 166 or received EPA score of 9 or better for criteria pollutants and GHG emissions in the Green Vehicle Guide. Action: to Cmte on Energy and Telecommunications 1/6/16. Reference - SB934 Bill History, Reference - SB934 Bill Text

SB-1411

Requires alternative fuel stations along the state thruways at specific distances on both sides. Reference - SB1411 Bill History, Reference - SB1411 Bill Text Status: amended 1/14/16 by Energy and Telecommunications Committee.

SB-2506

Incentivizes biomethane production and use in vehicles. Includes NYSERDA grant program to help aid in development of biomethane production facilities, fueling stations, and vehicle purchases by municipal authorities. Tax credits worth 30% of the cost of establishing biomethane fueling facilities also are included. Amended by Sen. Finance Cmte 1/12/2016 - portion of the tax credit is now refundable. Reference - SB2506 Bill History, Reference - SB2506 Bill Text

SB-3837

Provides 30% tax credit for investments in Green Economic Zones. Manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles qualifies. Reference - SB3837 Bill History, Reference - SB3837 Bill Text Status: amended 1/15/2016

2015 Session - Proposed Legislation

AB-364

Exempt low emission and fuel efficient vehicles from the sales and use tax. Reference - AB364 Bill History, Reference - AB364 Bill Text Status: Pending Assembly Ways and Means Committee

AB-1863

Requires starting January 1, 2016 that all newly purchased motor vehicles must be alternatively fueled except for police or emergency vehicles. Also imposes requirement that medium duty vehicles meet the cleanest available standards but makes exceptions in case where vehicles cost more than 50% of the lowest cost bid. Provides that biodiesel use can count in place of AFV purchases. Reference - AB1863 Bill History, Reference - AB1863 Bill Text Status: Pending: Assembly Governmental Operations Committee

AB-3009

Very long bill. Modifies the alternative fuel infrastructure credit so that tax credit value is reduced by the amount of any grant awarded for same property. Reference - AB3009 Bill History, Reference - AB3009 Bill Text Amended 3/28/2015; to Governor 4/1/2015; 2015-04-13 - signed chap.59

AB-3562

Creates alternative fuel incentive fund. Revenue generated by sale tax imposed on the price of motor fuel and diesel fuel between $1 and $2. Funds used to offset NYSERDA programs generally, tax credits for AFVs and hybrid vehicles, fueling infrastructure credit and fueling stations at NY's 27 thruway facilities. The tax credits for vehicles are worth $500. The fueling infrastructure credits are worth 30% of the cost (no dollar limit is specified). 50 percent of portion of credits that are not used by a taxpayer can be taken in following year as refundable credit. Credits are available until end of 2016. Reference - AB3562 Bill History, Reference - AB3562 Bill Text Status: Pending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee

AB-4687

Amends the Vehicle & Traffic Law; requires applicants for registration of hybrid vehicles to submit proof of the make, model and model year of the motor vehicle for which registration is being applied, to the commissioner; establishes that after such proof is submitted, certificates of registration shall display the markings "qualified hybrid vehicle" and such vehicle's us EPA highway fuel economy rating of 45 mpg or more. Reference - AB4687 Bill History, Reference - AB4687 Bill Text Status: Pending: Assembly Transportation Committee

AB-6459

Exempts electric, hybrid and high fuel efficient vehicles from the sales and use tax for new and used vehicles; authorizes local jurisdictions to also provide exemption. Reference - AB6459 Bill History, Reference - AB6459 Bill Text Status: Pending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee

AB-6592

Exempts new electric vehicles, clean fuel vehicles and vehicles that meet the clean vehicle standards from the first year of registration fees. Includes CFV certified to SULEV standard. Reference - AB6592 Bill History, Reference - AB6592 Bill Text Status: Pending: Assembly Transportation Committee

AB-6647

Appears to be companion to SB 2794. Creates incentive program for electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. Electric and ZEVs would qualify for 25% reduction in toll lane fees. HOV privileges would be extended to alternative fuel vehicles including NGVs. Extends the current motor fuel tax exemption until Sept. 1, 2017 (currently expires Sept. 1, 2016). Reference - AB6647 Bill History, Reference - AB6647 Bill Text Status: Pending: Assembly Transportation Committee

SB-2292

Amends the Vehicle & Traffic Law; exempts new electric vehicles, clean fuel vehicles and vehicles that meet the clean vehicle standards from the first year of registration fees. Reference - SB2292 Bill History, Reference - SB2292 Bill Text Status: Pending: Senate Transportation Committee

SB-2506

Incentivizes biomethane production and use in vehicles. Includes NYSERDA grant program to help aid in development of biomethane production facilities, fueling stations, and vehicle purchases by municipal authorities. Tax credits worth 30% of the cost of establishing biomethane fueling facilities also are included. Reference - SB2506 Bill History, Reference - SB2506 Bill Text Status: Pending: Senate Finance Committee

SB-2794

Creates incentive program for electric vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. Electric and ZEVs would qualify for 25% reduction in toll lane fees. HOV privileges would be extended to alternative fuel vehicles including NGVs. Extends the current motor fuel tax exemption until Sept. 1, 2017 (currently expires Sept. 1, 2016). Reference - SB2794 Bill History, Reference - SB2794 Bill Text Status: Pending: Senate Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee

2014 Session - Proposed Legislation

AB-128

Provides 30% tax credit for investments in Green Economic Zones. Manufacturers of alternative fuel vehicles qualifies. Reference - AB128 Bill History, Reference - AB128 Bill TextPending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee

AB-1677

Relates to the purchase of cleaner vehicles for use by state agencies; defines terms; provides that on and after January 1, 2014, one hundred percent of all new light-duty vehicles purchased by state agencies shall be alternative fuel motor vehicles with the exception of specialty, police or emergency vehicles as designated by the division of the budget. Light duty AFVs must be dedicated vehicles. Also covered medium duty vehicles but such vehicles do not have to be alternative fuel but rather cleaner vehicles; biodiesel also earns credits under this bill similar to the way biodiesel earns credit under the EPAct fleet rules. Reference - AB1677 Bill History, Reference - AB1677 Bill Text Pending: Assembly Governmental Operations Committee

AB-2379

Establishes the 2013 alternative fuel and electric vehicle incentive program. Includes 25% discount on EZ-Pass tolls for two years for Eves or zero-emission vehicles; waives registration fee in first year; HOV exemption provided for Evs and CNG and LNG vehicles as well as other AFVs; adds the net price of an plug-in electric vehicles to the sales and use tax exemption that already applies to the incremental cost of AFVs or cost of installing alternative fuel stations (NY Tax Code, 1115) Reference - AB2379 Bill History, Reference - AB2379 Bill Text Pending: Assembly Transportation Committee

AB-2465

Exempts new electric vehicles, clean fuel vehicles and vehicles that meet the clean vehicle standards from the first year of registration fees. Reference - AB2465 Bill History, Reference - AB2465 Bill Text Pending: Assembly Transportation Committee

AB-3846

Exempts low-emission and energy efficient vehicles from retail sales and compensating use taxes; provides for web site a list of low-emission and energy efficient vehicles by make and model year and such other specifications as may be necessary to identify a low-emission and energy efficient vehicle. Reference - AB3846 Bill History, Reference - AB3846 Bill Text Pending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee

AB-5805

Amends the Tax Law; makes the retail sale of new and used hybrid and certain high-efficiency vehicles exempt from state sales and compensating use taxes; grants counties and cities the option to provide such exemption; provides that such exemption shall not apply to the special tax on passenger car rentals. Reference - AB5805 Bill History, Reference - AB5805 Bill Text Pending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee

AB-7463

Exempts fuel efficient, flexible fueled and alternative fuel vehicles from the sales and use tax. Authorizes certain local jurisdictions to also provide this exemption from their taxes. Provides a $1,000 tax credit for such vehicles. The sales and use exemption for alternative fuel vehicles, dedicated and dual-fuel appears to already be law in NY. Reference - AB7463 Bill History, Reference - AB7463 Bill Text Pending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee

AB-8206

NY Electric Super Highway Act. Provision includes other alternative fuels and requires location of alternative fuel infrastructure at fueling stations along the state thruway. Reference - AB8206 Bill History, Reference - AB8206 Bill Text Pending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee

AB-8559

Extends the current exemption on alternative fuel taxes until Sept. 2016; currently expires Sept. 2014. Also includes the 50% or $5,000 AF infrastructure credit but not sure whether it changes duration of this credit which currently is available until end of 2017. Reference - AB8559 Bill History, Reference - AB8559 Bill Text Action: 2014-03-31 - substituted by s6359d

SB-869

Provides electronic toll reduced charges for certain fuel efficient vehicles Reference - SB869 Bill History, Reference - SB869 Bill Text Pending: Senate Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee

SB-1618

Requires alternative fuels to be available for public use along the New York state thruway after November 1, 2014 and to provide each recommended alternative fuel at least every one hundred twenty miles on both sides of the thruway; defines "alternative fuel". Reference - SB1618 Bill History, Reference - SB1618 Bill Text Pending: Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee

SB-1637

Amends the Tax Law; exempts low-emission and energy efficient vehicles from retail sales and compensating use taxes. Reference - SB1637 Bill History, Reference - SB1637 Bill Text Pending: Senate Finance Committee

SB-3565

Registration fee exemption for clean fuel vehicles and electric vehicles. However, CFVs must be certified to SULEV standard and have a fuel economy at least 1.5 times greater than average for its weight class. Reference - SB3565 Bill History, Reference - SB3565 Bill Text Pending: Senate Transportation Committee

SB-4474

Establishes the 2013 alternative fuel and electric vehicle incentive program. Includes 25% discount on EZ-Pass tolls for two years for Eves or zero-emission vehicles; waives registration fee in first year; HOV exemption provided for Evs and CNG and LNG vehicles as well as other AFVs; adds the net price of an plug-in electric vehicles to the sales and use tax exemption that already applies to the incremental cost of AFVs or cost of installing alternative fuel stations (NY Tax Code, 1115) Also appears to extend the current excise tax exemption for alternative fuels Sept. 2015.Reference - SB4474 Bill History, Reference - SB4474 Bill Text Pending: Senate Transportation Committee

SB-6359

Companion to AB 8559. Extends the current exemption on alternative fuel taxes until Sept. 2016; currently expires Sept. 2014. Also includes the 50% or $5,000 AF infrastructure credit but not sure whether it changes duration of this credit which currently is available until end of 2017. Reference - SB6359 Bill History, Reference - SB6359 Bill Text Action: Enacted 2014-03-31 - SIGNED CHAP.59

2013 Session - Proposed Legislation

AB-128

AB-216

This bill would extend the current moratorium on permitting of LNG facilities and transportation. The current moratorium is set to expire April 1, 2013 but this bill would extend it through Aril 1, 2015. This portion of the moratorium specifically applies to cities with a population of 1 million or more persons. Reference - AB216 Bill History, Reference - AB216 Bill TextAction: 2013-04-22 - substituted by s3846

AB-1364

Amends the permitting authority for LNG and LPG facilities, terminals, or related pipelines. The changes appear mostly related to determining whether import terminals are necessary and don't appear to relate to LNG fueling stations. Set conditions for approval of such permits. Reference - AB1364 Bill History, Reference - AB1364 Bill TextPending: Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee

AB-1677

Relates to the purchase of cleaner vehicles for use by state agencies; defines terms; provides that on and after January 1, 2014, one hundred percent of all new light-duty vehicles purchased by state agencies shall be alternative fuel motor vehicles with the exception of specialty, police or emergency vehicles as designated by the division of the budget. Light duty AFVs must be dedicated vehicles. Also covered medium duty vehicles but such vehicles do not have to be alternative fuel but rather cleaner vehicles; biodiesel also earns credits under this bill similar to the way biodiesel earns credit under the EPAct fleet rules. Reference - AB1677 Bill History, Reference - AB1677 Bill TextPending: Assembly Governmental Operations Committee

AB-2379

Establishes the 2013 alternative fuel and electric vehicle incentive program. Includes 25% discount on EZ-Pass tolls for two years for Eves or zero-emission vehicles; waives registration fee in first year; HOV exemption provided for Evs and CNG and LNG vehicles as well as other AFVs; adds the net price of an plug-in electric vehicles to the sales and use tax exemption that already applies to the incremental cost of AFVs or cost of installing alternative fuel stations (NY Tax Code, 1115)Reference - AB2379 Bill History, Reference - AB2379 Bill TextPending: Assembly Transportation Committee

SB-4474

Companion to AB 2379. Reference - SB4474 Bill History, Reference - SB4474 Bill TextPending: Senate Transportation Committee

AB-2465

AB-3009

Amends the sales and use tax exemption found in section 1115 by clarifying that it no only extends to CNG but also to the "NATURAL GAS PURCHASED AND CONVERTED INTO CNG, FOR USE OR FOR SALE FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION DIRECTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY IN THE ENGINE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE" . This bill also revises the now expired tax credit for alternative fuel property but only for electric vehicle property; credit previously expired after 2010. The electric vehicle refueling credits would be available until end of 2017. Also includes provision disallowing tax credit to extent a grant has been provided. Reference - AB3009 Bill History, Reference - AB3009 Bill TextAction: 2013-03-28 - substituted by s2609d

AB-5805

AB-6211

Proposes a tax credit worth $500 for alternative fuel vehicles and 30% tax credit for fueling infrastructure. The credit would be paid for by dedicating a portion of the sales tax on motor fuels to an Alternative Fuel Incentive Fund. The credits would only be available for 2013 - 2014. Utilities do NOT qualify for the vehicle tax credits. It also includes provision requiring that the states thruway system and its facilities that provide gas stations also include facilities that provide alternative fuel. Reference - AB6211 Bill History, Reference - AB6211 Bill TextPending: Assembly Ways and Means Committee

SB-869

Provides electronic toll reduced charges for certain fuel efficient vehicles Reference - SB869 Bill History, Reference - SB869 Bill TextPending: Senate Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee

SB-1119

Amends current environmental conservation law in relation to the moratorium on LNG storage and transportation. It would proved exemption for facilities that have a combined storage capacity of 40,000 gallons or less and that are located outside of any city having a population of one million or more. Facility and transportation activities must comply with NFPA codes and standards. Apparently current moratorium runs through April 2013 for large urban areas, and essentially the whole state is effectively under extended moratorium because no new regulations for permitting such facilities have been adopted since the 1970's. Reference - SB1119 Bill History, Reference - SB1119 Bill TextPending: Senate Environmental Conservation Committee

SB-1618

Requires alternative fuels to be available for public use along the New York state thruway after November 1, 2014 and to provide each recommended alternative fuel at least every one hundred twenty miles on both sides of the thruway; defines "alternative fuel". Reference - SB1618 Bill History, Reference - SB1618 Bill TextPending: Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee

SB-1637

SB-2471

Creates NY State Green Economic Development Zones. Provides 30% tax credit associated with number of activities including producing clean fueled vehicles that are powered by natural gas. Reference - SB2471 Bill History, Reference - SB2471 Bill TextPending: Senate Local Government Committee

SB-2609

Companion to AB 3009 Reference - SB2609 Bill History, Reference - SB2609 Bill Text Enacted 3/28/2013; Chapter No. 59

SB-4029

Creates Climate Change Solutions Program Act. Establishes state assistance program for local governments and non-profits that pursue projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Among other things, assistance is available for clean fuel vehicle projects (includes natural gas) and also diesel retrofit or repower projects. Assistance may not exceed 75 percent of the cost of projects. Reference - SB4029 Bill History, Reference - SB4029 Bill TextPending: Senate Environmental Conservation Committee

This state was last examined and updated in July, 2016.