Program Overview

Medium- and heavy-duty (> 10,000 lbs) and non-road vehicle operators in New York State looking to install charging stations to electrify their fleets may be eligible for charging infrastructure funding from their utility through the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Make Ready Pilot (MHD Pilot). Under the MHD Pilot, Participants can earn incentives of up to 90% of utility-side infrastructure costs and up to 90% of customer-side costs for qualifying projects to mitigate the cost of developing EV charging capacity. The Pilot focuses on reducing diesel emissions within disadvantaged communities (DACs) - sites located in DACs are eligible for the highest incentive tiers. Funds for incentives are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Funds for incentives are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Midpoint Review Order of November 2023 authorized the Pilot to continue beyond December 31, 2025. Each participating utility will accept applications until available incentive funding has been fully allocated, or until a full-scale program is authorized to replace the Pilot, whichever comes first. The New York Public Service Commission's Order Modifying Medium- and Heavy-Duty Make-Ready Pilot Program of January, 2026 approved expansion of the participation eligibility in the MHD Pilot to include shared hub models, as well as allowing Participants without a voucher incentive to qualify for customer-side cost coverage. 

Incentive Availability Based on Geography and Accessibility

Disadvantaged Communities (DAC)

Customer-side incentives are determined based on a tiered, radius-based structure. Tier 1, for participants located in a DAC, provides customer-side cost incentives of up to 90%. Tier 2 incentives, for participants outside of but within 2 miles of a DAC, provides customer-side cost incentives of up to 50%. Publicly accessible sites, including shared charging hubs, outside the 2-mile boundary of DACs, are also eligible for up to 50% customer-side cost incentives. Private sites, (accessible only to vehicles belonging to a single fleet and blocked from access by any other vehicles) are not eligible for customer-side cost incentives. Use the table below and the search bar in this map to see which tier a site is in and the associated incentives.

Incentives Available by Location

Tier 2 Funding Status

The Pilot has a $15 million cap for Tier 2 incentives. The tracker below denotes how much Tier 2 funding has been spent and how much remains available. 

Last update: April 24, 2026

Incentive Amounts

Customer-side incentives are subject to dollar per kW caps, which vary by utility territory. See the table below for the incentive baselines for each utility. Projects that are eligible for customer-side make-ready incentives are eligible to receive up to 50% or 90% of these baselines.

MHD Pilot Program Customer-Side Incentive Baselines

How to Participate

1. Contact your utility to discuss charging infrastructure needs and requirements, assess eligibility for the Make-Ready Pilot, and apply for fleet assessment services.
2. Utilize the contractor list to find a contractor and apply for make-ready funding through your utility's Make-Ready portal.
3. Your utility will review your application and notify you of your eligibility based on the program rules and project characteristics. They may arrange a consultation and site visit to assess the site's electric capacity.
4. The utility will provide an initial incentive determination and a program agreement detailing any utility-side work and customer-side work, the associated incentives, and timeline for the project. 
5. Once the program agreement has been signed, secure the necessary permits and complete the customer-side construction. 
6. Keep in regular communication with your vehicle dealer, electrical contractor, and utility regarding status of vehicle production and infrastructure work.
7. After construction, submit required documentation and participate in utility verification processes. If receiving customer-side incentives, submit invoices for the costs incurred so the utility can calculate the final incentive payment.
8. Remember to complete a utility survey and any applicable reporting.

Stacking Incentives

Fleets participating in the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Pilot Program may also be eligible to participate in other incentive programs. The following programs offered in New York may be applicable to medium- and heavy-duty fleets interested in electrification. Review the program rules before applying, as each program has its own requirements. 

• New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP)
• NYSERDA NY School Bus Incentive Program (NYSBIP)
• NYC Clean Truck Program (NYCCTP)

Utility Resources

The Implementation Plan for the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Pilot Program is available here. Customers can find more information and resources to apply for the Make-Ready Program on each company’s EV Make-Ready Program landing pages. If you have questions or need assistance with the Make-Ready Program, please email your utility at the corresponding address below.