GRCC is considering expanding its service area beyond the current 9-county Greater Rochester / Finger Lakes region! We are hoping to add three new counties to our service area: Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler. These counties are currently not serviced by any Clean Cities and Communities coalitions, so this expansion will help connect the service areas of our NY Clean Cities and Communities coalitions in support of our statewide alliance goal of providing opportunities and support stakeholders in the transportation and energy sectors across the whole state.
In order to make this expansion a reality, we need your signature!
Do you support connecting stakeholders in 3 additional counties to resources and opportunities?
Longtime GRCC Board member Alan Blood has retired from his role on the GRCC Board but will still remain involved with coalition activities. Alan has been engaged in GRCC since the first gatherings in 1995 and recently served as Treasurer on the Board. We are grateful for Alan Blood’s invaluable contributions to GRCC over his 31 years of service, where his leadership and insight shaped GRCC into the organization it is today. Thank you, Alan, for your dedication and commitment to GRCC’s mission and for changing our communities for the better!
Floshare Partnership & Community Survey
GRCC received a federal grant in 2025 to support alocal EV carsharewithcommunity awareness and promotion, because clean mobility networks are good for both the community and the environment! Floshare provides a fleet of EVs across three convenient locations in Rochester at an affordable rate of $6/hour (plus a $20 sign-on fee).
We are looking for feedback from Rochester City residents that will help Floshare improve and expand. Participants who complete the survey and become a member will receive a $20 credit towards a ride!
Please share with your networks or take the community survey below:
New York State Thruway Authority looking for proposals to upgrade fueling facilities
The Authority is seeking proposals that feature innovative solutions to significantly improve the quality, amenities, and customer service experience at its 29 service area fueling facilities. Proposals must include a plan to design, install, operate, and maintain electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ie delivery trucks, buses, freight vehicles) at five fueling facilities along the Thruway. RFP submissions are available for download from the Thruway Authority’s website, with responses due by July 24, 2026.
Health Benefits of zero-emission transport through 2050 Report
Vehicle pollution is responsible for 41,800+ deaths and 23,100+ asthma cases in the U.S. every year. Of these, more than 3,200 premature deaths and 2,700 new pediatric asthma cases occur in New York State. Accelerating progress on electric cars and trucks could prevent more than 100,000 premature deaths by 2050.
Read more about this analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation HERE.
Federal Policy Update: The BUILD America 250 Act
The BUILD America 250 Act was introduced in the House in May 2026 and, if passed, would require the Federal Highway Administration to impose a new annual electric vehicle (EV) registration fee, starting at $130 for an EV and $35 for a plug-in hybrid. According to the Electrification Coalition, “This new tax would raise costs for consumers, slow EV adoption, and undermine U.S. automotive manufacturing”.
EV Market Insights with Electrification Coalition and Cox Automotive
🗓️ July 15
Learn how the new and used EV markets have been impacted by rising gas prices over the past quarter, with critical insights from experts and how they expect it to evolve over the next sales quarter.
This webinar will clarify external EV financing models for fleet managers, procurement officers, and finance directors, and break down how green banks work, what they fund, and how to structure funding that fits your budget. Learn about real financing models and examine how Pasadena, California successfully leveraged this approach to electrify its municipal fleet.
ACT News Talks Tech: Fleet Strategy in a Time of Change
Learn how fleets are balancing cost, emissions, technology, and near-term operational realities with a portfolio approach that includes diesel efficiency, renewable fuels, natural gas, electrification, and selective interest in hydrogen depending on duty cycle and application.
State of Sustainable Fleets: Drop-in Renewables for Diesel Vehicles
Learn how renewable fuels offer cost-effective benefits as a diesel replacement, the benefits and differences between renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD), how to use both year-round at low or no additional cost, and ways to access these fuels to replace nearly 100% of a fleet’s conventional diesel.
Electrifying the Future of Freight: Strategies to Accelerate Medium- and Heavy-Duty Charging Infrastructure Deployment
Learn about the Electrification Coalition’s new report examining the current state of public and semi-public charging for medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles, and hear perspectives from industry and government leaders working to deploy electric truck charging infrastructure.
Join TANY and CALSTART for the 6th annual Clean Trucks NY Conference in partnership with Empire Clean Cities and NYSERDA. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the ZEV showcase featuring the newest technologies in the industry and hear from speakers on topics including charging at freight hubs, alternative fuels, and community perspectives.
This event offers a platform to connect, learn, and lead in advanced transportation networks, whether your work centers on alternative fuel vehicles, smart infrastructure, freight logistics, or sustainable transit.
EP-ACT 16th Annual "The Only Smoke in The Air" (TOSITA) Event
🗓️ August 19, Philadelphia, PA Register for the TOSITA Event where the only smoke in the air will be coming from the networking BBQ, not from the tailpipes of vehicles. This event will feature an educational session and presentations from charging station vendors, OEM's, funding opportunities, EP-ACT projects and more, alongside a showcase of off-road, construction and medium/heavy duty EV's.
The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo brings together leading fleets and technology providers to showcase the latest transportation technologies, fuels, and trends, with a strong focus on data-driven decisions and tools.
Rebates are available for organizations installing Level 2 EV chargers at workplaces, multifamily homes, and other priority locations. $14 million in funding is still available as of February 2026.
$15 million is available to support carbon-neutral buildings with EV-ready design, microgrids, and clean transportation elements. Applications to this program will be accepted continuously through August 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m EST, and are submitted through the New York State Consolidated Funding Application.
For a more comprehensive list of NY State laws and incentives, visitAFDC state resources. Also refer togrcc.us/fundingfor a mix of funding opportunities for transportation and energy-related projects.
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