Charge Ready NY - Large Public Sector Project Program

The NYSERDA Charge Ready NY – Large Public Sector Project Program (PON 6141) provides up to $35 million in state funding to public‑sector entities for the design, installation, and five‑year operation of Level 2 electric‑vehicle (EV) charging stations on publicly owned, publicly accessible sites across New York State. Funding ranges from a minimum of $1 million to a maximum of $15 million per award, covering up to 80 % of eligible costs (with a required 20 % cost‑share from the applicant). Eligible equipment must be approved under NYSERDA’s RFQL 5312 qualification process, and projects must adhere to ADA, Energy‑Star, and network‑service requirements. Proposals are due 20 Oct 2026, with an optional pre‑proposal webinar on 15 Sept 2026, and award notification expected within 6–8 weeks thereafter. The contract includes a 12–36 month installation window and a mandatory 60‑month (5‑year) service period with ongoing data‑reporting and maintenance obligations. • Funding: $1‑15 M per award (up to $35 M total), 80 % reimbursement, 20 % cost‑share required. • Scope: Design, permitting, procurement of RFQL‑approved Level 2 chargers, installation, commissioning, 5‑year operation, maintenance, data reporting, and mapping. • Eligibility: Public‑sector entities (state, county, city, town, public agency, public college/university) owning/overseeing the sites; sites must be publicly owned property. • Technical Requirements: New UL‑50E outdoor‑rated Level 2 EVSE, OCPP 2.0.1+, ISO 15118‑3, Energy‑Star, ≥ 3‑year warranty, at least one ADA‑accessible port per off‑street site. • Timeline: Optional webinar 15 Sept 2026 → Proposal due 20 Oct 2026 → Award notice ≈ Dec 2026/Jan 2027 → Installation 12‑36 months → 5‑year service period. • Reporting: Monthly progress reports, quarterly maintenance reports, continuous data‑access, final report 120 days before service period ends.