The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) provides incentives for alternative fuel trucks and buses. Incentives are released on a staggered schedule and are distributed based on the following criteria:

Class 3-8 Battery Electric School, Shuttle, and Transit Buses: 80% of the incremental cost, up to $150,000 per vehicle

Class 4-8 Battery Electric Trucks: 95% of the incremental cost, up to $185,000 per vehicle

Class 4-8 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Trucks: 90% of the incremental cost, up to $120,000 per vehicle

Class 4-8 Compressed Natural Gas Trucks: 90% of the incremental cost, up to $60,000 per vehicle

Class 4-8 Hybrid Electric Trucks: 90% of the incremental cost, up to $55,000 per vehicle

Class 4-8 Propane Trucks: 90% of the incremental cost, up to $60,000 per vehicle

Eligible vehicles must be in operation 70% of the time and be garaged in the program area. Funding for this program is not currently available (verified November 2018). For information about voucher availability and vehicle eligibility, see the NYSERDA New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program website.