On September 5, 2018, New York State released its Beneficiary Mitigation Plan to outline the use of their $127.7 million in VW settlement funds. A breakdown of the funds by action item is below.
New York plans to devote at least 60% of its funds toward the electrification of both on- and off-road equipment. “The plan seeks to prioritize the replacement of diesel vehicles and equipment with all-electric replacements.”
The state will continue to accept comments as they move forward with the plan. The comments may be submitted to VWsettlement@dec.ny.gov.
| Funding Category | Eligible Mitigation Action(s) | Allocation % |
|---|---|---|
|
Class 8 Local Freight & Port Drayage Trucks |
1 |
Up to 9% |
|
Class 4-8 School Bus, Shuttle us or Transit Bus |
2 | At least 40.5% |
| Freight Switchers | 3 | Up to 6% |
| Ferries/Tugs | 4 | 2.5% |
| Class 4-7 Local Freight Trucks | 6 | 7% |
| Airport Ground Support Equipment | 7 | 2.5% |
| Forklifts and Port Handling Equipment | 8 | 1% |
| Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment | 9 |
15% |
| Federal Diesel Emission Reduction Act | 10 |
8% |
| Administrative Costs (excluding Light Duty EVSE) | N/A | 8.5% |
(hat tip to Luke Tonachel)
