SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $15 MILLION FOR SUNY TO INSTALL UP TO 350 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS ON CAMPUSES ACROSS NEW YORK

Funding Comes From U.S. Department Of Transportation's Charging And Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, Created By Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Schumer Led To Passage In Senate

Schumer, Gillibrand: NY Is Getting Major Jolt To Build Brand-New EV Charging Stations On SUNY Campuses!

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $15 million in federal funding for SUNY to install up to 350 electric vehicle charging stations on campuses across NY. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program, which Schumer created in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. The senators said the project will support the growing demand for electric vehicle use, lower air pollution, and reduce the overall environmental footprint of New York by ensuring residents, students, faculty, have easy access to charge EVs during their daily routines and at popular destinations.

"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," said Senator Schumer. "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," said Senator Gillibrand. "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. We are grateful to Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer for championing the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grants Program, which will add more electric vehicle charging stations for our students, faculty, and the public we proudly serve."

The senators explained SUNY will install both fast chargers and Level 2 chargers, some paired with solar canopies and battery storage, and these 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 NYS communities and a hub for community activity. SUNY has said this 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.

Schumer has been a relentless champion for expanding electric vehicles, helping bring production back from overseas and expanding charging infrastructure for all communities. In the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, that Schumer led to passage, he successfully secured $7.5 billion to build out a national network of EV chargers, including an estimated $175 million over the next 5 years in funding for EV charging stations for New York State. New York's first federally funded rapid charging EV station was installed in December 2023. Last year, Schumer also announced $15 million for NYCDOT to build an EV charging depot in the Bronx, and $15 million for the installation new charging stations at over 200 locations across New York State from the same grant program funding was awarded today.

Established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Senator Schumer led to passage, the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI program) is administering $1.25 billion for a total of $2.5 billion over five years to strategically deploys 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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