According to a news release from Schumer’s office, the funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, which Schumer created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.
“New York’s SUNY campuses are getting a major jolt to build hundreds of brand new EV charging stations thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. This will help supercharge SUNY’s clean energy initiatives by delivering $15 million in federal funding to install new electric vehicle charging stations in high demand locations across its 64 campuses,” Schumer said. “This is a win for our students, teachers, local residents and hundreds of visitors who visit SUNY campuses every day. Electric vehicles are booming in popularity, and for this industry to succeed we need to make charging your car as easy and convenient as filling up a gas tank. When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law to passage, it was investments like these — that help boost the state’s economy and improve air quality — that I had in mind. Now, SUNY will be leading the charge to help NY get on the road to a cleaner and greener future.”
“As more electric vehicles hit the road, it is paramount that we invest in expanding EV charging networks to make it easier for EV users to travel across the state,” Gillibrand said. “This $15 million federal investment will greatly expand EV charging infrastructure on SUNY campuses across New York, helping to reduce carbon emissions and put the brakes on climate change. I’m proud to have helped secure this funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will continue fighting to create a healthier, cleaner environment for all.”
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. said, “SUNY is the nation’s largest comprehensive public system of higher education and a leader in climate action, and making our campuses more sustainable is vital to achieving our state and national climate goals.”
According to the release, SUNY will install both fast chargers and Level 2 chargers, some paired with solar canopies and battery storage, and the installations “will support SUNY’s clean energy initiatives and expand charging options for the campus and surrounding communities.” SUNY campuses are optimal for EV charging stations because they are a major employer in many New York communities and a hub for community activity. the release stated. SUNY has said the funding will also help transition to EVs for campus operational vehicles. The grant provides funding for 350 EV dual-port charging stations, resulting in 700 chargers.
According to the release, the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program will administer $1.25 billion for a total of $2.5 billion over five years to “strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work, in both urban and rural areas, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities.”
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