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New York State Adds $30 Million to Drive Clean Rebate Program for EVs

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24 Apr, 2025

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The state of New York is adding $30 million into its Drive Clean Rebate Program, an initiative that provides rebates for the purchase of 60 different electric vehicles. As part of the announcement, the state will also be expanding the existing Charge Ready NY 2.0 program, which provides incentives for installing EV chargers to making charging more accessible.

“Along with increased savings, we are building out the infrastructure needed to provide hard-working New Yorkers convenient access to charging, helping to reduce range anxiety and make it easier to drive electric,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “These investments are key to building a cleaner future, lowering emissions and creating good-paying jobs.”

New Yorkers, it’s more affordable to drive electric. @governor.ny.gov has announced an additional $30 million is now available to lease or purchase an electric vehicle in NYS. Learn more and find all the links you need to get your planning started: www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs…

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— New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (@nyserda.bsky.social) April 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM

As part of the Drive Clean Rebate Program, consumers can earn a point-of-sale rebate of $500 to $2,000 for EV purchases. EVs with an manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of higher than $42,000 or a range of less than 40 miles can earn a $500 rebate. EVs with a range of 40 to 199 miles qualify for a $1,000 rebate, and EVs with a range of more than 200 miles qualify for the highest rebate of $2,000.

The Charge Ready NY 2.0 program will see an increase from a $2,000 rebate per charging port installation to $3,000 per charging port. Charging infrastructure installed in disadvantaged communities are eligible for another $1,000 per charging port, and there may be additional incentives for other infrastructure and design choices that further promote the use of EVs.  Because the program is designed to make EV charging more accessible to the public, it limits rebates for chargers assigned to individual drivers or designated for fleet vehicles to $1,000 each.

According to New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the state is allocating another $3 million for locations that offer free EV charging, host “ride and drive” community events or purchase or lease electric vehicles.

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and Revel opened an EV charging station with 24 chargers at John F. Kennedy International Airport on March 19, 2025. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

“Converting to EVs reduces the total cost of vehicle ownership through lower fuel and vehicle maintenance costs and NYSERDA is proud to help provide New Yorkers with more purchasing power through these rebates,” Doreen Harris, president and CEO of NYSERDA, said in a statement. “And by supporting organizations seeking to install charging stations at their place of business, the State is ensuring that more new and existing drivers have a variety of options to power up their vehicle at easy-to-access locations for longer periods of time.”

So far, the Drive Clean Rebate Program has given consumers more than 190,000 rebates since 2017, and Charge Ready NY 2.0 has helped property owners install more than 1,000 Level 2 chargers in the past year.

In total, New York has more than 280,000 EVs on the roads and more than 17,000 public chargers. The state ranks No. 2 in the country for most public chargers, behind California.

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Circularity roadmap for construction industry announced

Circularity roadmap for construction industry announced

World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has launched the Asia Pacific Regional Network (APN) Resources and Circularity Readiness Framework, presented at the WorldGBC hosted accelerator session, ‘Retrofitting buildings: Lessons from a global network’, as part of the World Circular Economy Forum 2025 (WCEF2025), a global event dedicated to the circular economy.

Developed by WorldGBC’s APN of 17 Green Building Councils (GBCs) as well as knowledge partners, the framework is a practical roadmap aimed at policymakers and businesses across the region to assess their circularity readiness and identify strategic priorities for action to decarbonise their building stock on both a national and regional scale.

The framework can be used as a tool to quantify the business case for circular, sustainable principles in the built environment, and support businesses and governments to reduce waste, conserve resources and lower carbon emissions. It shows the industry the practical steps it can take now towards circularity, based on its current capabilities. It sets out clear assessment criteria, specific readiness indicators and actionable guidance based on five interconnected elements:

Government leadership: Policies and regulations driving circularity at all levels.
Technical solutions: Innovative approaches enabling resource efficiency and circular material flows.
Data: Measurement systems tracking resource use and circularity progress.
Finance: Funding mechanisms supporting circular business models and infrastructure.
Mindset: Cultural shifts prioritising resource conservation and sustainable consumption.
 

The Framework further supports WorldGBC’s 2025–2027 strategic plan, which outlines the vision for a sustainable built environment, guided by global 2030 decarbonisation goals.

Joy Gai, Head of Asia Pacific Network, WorldGBC said, “The framework has been developed by sustainability experts from the Asia–Pacific, one of the most diverse regions in the world, which is defined by remarkable complexities of culture, building stocks and environmental conditions. Our network recognises that harnessing diversity is fundamental to shaping a more resilient, resource-efficient future — but we need a guide to show us how to put our ambition into action. That is why we developed the APN Resources and Circularity Readiness Framework.

“WorldGBC is proud to join our Green Building Councils and partners in launching this timely resource. It creates a common language to guide businesses through collaboration, identifying their needs and applying circular methods which support our shared vision for a sustainable and regenerative future for Asia–Pacific and beyond.”

Jeff Oatman, chair of the Asia Pacific Regional network, Head of Collaboration and membership at Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), added, “The Resources and Circularity Readiness Framework is a timely and much-needed initiative to accelerate the transition to a more regenerative and resource-efficient built environment across our region. By offering a clear pathway for assessing readiness and driving action, it empowers governments, industry and communities to make smarter, more sustainable decisions around circularity. I’m proud to be part of this collaboration and to contribute to a tool that not only fosters innovation but also supports practical outcomes that matter for people and the planet.”

Takuji Kohama, Chief Representative, AGC Group for Asia Pacific, also commented, “A resilient built environment relies on understanding ecological interconnections and making a conscious shift from linear consumption to cyclical resource stewardship. Designing buildings and infrastructures with their lifecycle in mind maximises material efficiency and minimises waste through a holistic approach from resource sourcing to end-of-life. Prioritising design for disassembly, material recovery, reuse and repurpose transforms buildings into dynamic material banks, significantly reducing construction’s environmental impact and fostering economic and environmental sustainability.

“Participating in the formulation of Resources and Circularity Readiness Framework offers a practical path to sustainable growth in our resource-constrained and climate-challenged region. This framework empowers built environment stakeholders to adopt a regenerative, resilient mindset focused on long-term value creation, redefining design, construction and living beyond waste minimisation. We aim to catalyse greater collaboration, innovation and systemic change, positioning AGC as a regional leader in circular economy practices and a model for urban sustainability.”

GBCs will use the framework to assess their own readiness to accelerate the transition to a circular economy in the built environment, as well as supporting the Asia–Pacific market. To find out more, head to the Green Building Council of Australia website.

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