named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Engagement Program
Builds relationships with community stakeholders to promote equitable infrastructure and advance electric vehicle adoption among New Yorkers
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MDHD) Program
Focuses on advancing zero-emission trucks and clean trucking policies through technical assistance, research, and stakeholder engagement in New York
Mission Electric
Initiative to accelerate the adoption of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles in fleets, including electric school buses, led by board member Tevin Grant
Policy and Partnerships Initiative
Advances clean transportation and environmental justice by connecting government, industry, and community stakeholders to shape impactful policy
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Clean Transportation Adoption & Infrastructure 16 activities
- Accelerating workplace EV charging adoptionImplements a nationwide, equity-focused initiative to expand workplace electric vehicle charging, providing guidance to employers, distributing free educational materials, and recognizing participating organizations for their efforts.
- Advancing clean trucking policies and electrification advocacyLeads research, analysis, and advocacy efforts to promote zero-emission truck deployment and clean trucking policies at state and local levels, including advocating for mandatory electric school bus adoption and supporting anti-idling legislation.
- Community engagement on clean transportation initiativesEngages local communities through events such as the "Air We Share Festival" and town halls to educate the public on clean transportation options, including hydrogen fuel-cell buses and zero-emission transit policies.
- Conducting research on EV car-sharing and food truck fuel useConducted stakeholder-informed research including a NYSERDA-funded report on residential electric vehicle car-sharing in the NYC metro area and a survey of NYC food truck owners on fuel use, emission reduction interest, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Deploying hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses in the BronxDeployed two hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses into MTA service in the Bronx, serving eight routes and refueled at a new hydrogen station at Gun Hill Road Depot, supported by community engagement and town halls.
- Developing zero-emission freight infrastructureDeveloping a public, multi-user freight charging hub on a former brownfield site in Hunts Point to support zero-emission freight operations, including charging for refrigerated electric vehicles used by food delivery services like City Harvest.
- Implementing freight electrification programs in disadvantaged communitiesDeploys electric trucks, reduces emissions (2.5 tons of NOx and 450 tons of CO₂ annually), trains over 200 workers, and creates green jobs through freight electrification initiatives focused on disadvantaged communities.
- Installing EV charging infrastructure in underserved communitiesInstalling 20 ultra-fast DC fast chargers and an electric moped hub in Red Hook, Brooklyn, providing equitable access to electric transportation infrastructure for over 6,500 NYCHA residents and integrating community amenities.
- Operating Mission Electric campaign for EV adoptionRuns Mission Electric, a one-stop shop providing resources, events, funding incentives, and comprehensive guides on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure to support cost-effective EV purchase and ownership in New York.
- Operating the SAFE Program for e-bike access and safetyRuns the Sustainable, Affordable, Fire-Safe E-Bike (SAFE) Program, launched in August 2023, which includes a trade-in program for NYC delivery workers to exchange non-compliant e-bikes for UL-2849 certified models and facilitates access to low-cost, credit-score-blind 12-month loans through coalition partners.
- Participating in national clean transportation coalitionsParticipates in the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities and Communities coalition to advance regional and national goals for reducing petroleum consumption in the transportation sector.
- Promoting clean transportation technologies and practices to reduce petroleum consumptionAdvances the adoption of zero-emission and sustainable mobility solutions in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley by promoting technologies and practices that reduce petroleum use and greenhouse gas emissions across transportation sectors.
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through stakeholder partnershipsHas helped displace 230 million gallons of petroleum and reduce over 1.2 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions in the New York Metro region through collaborative initiatives, equivalent to removing over 40,000 combustion vehicles from roads annually.
- Replacing diesel ground support equipment with zero-emission alternatives at JFK AirportImplementing a program to replace 30 diesel-powered ground support vehicles with zero-emission electric belt loaders at John F. Kennedy International Airport to reduce emissions and improve health outcomes in nearby disadvantaged communities.
- Supporting fleet transitions to cleaner fuels and electric vehiclesProvides direct technical assistance and hands-on support to member organizations transitioning from diesel to cleaner fuels and electric vehicles, including help with grant applications, EV infrastructure planning, and electrification strategies for municipal and commercial fleets.
- Testing electric cargo bike delivery pilotsConducts pilot projects using electric cargo bikes for urban freight delivery, including a winter 2024 test-run transporting 800 lbs of cargo in the Bronx and a spring 2024 delivery simulation to Governors Island, with a broader initiative launching between Brooklyn and Governors Island.
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Building workforce capacity in EV infrastructure maintenanceEngages community-based organizations, higher education institutions, and employers to deploy the GUMBO curriculum in North Texas, offering financial assistance to community colleges and CBOs to host training classes on EVSE maintenance and build a skilled workforce.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Conducting community-based transportation needs assessmentsConducting a transportation needs assessment in South Queens, particularly Rockaway and Springfield Gardens, to develop a community-informed report with proposed transportation projects based on stakeholder feedback.
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Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
- Developing solar-powered DC microgrid with V2G technologyDeveloping a DC microgrid in Red Hook that integrates solar energy, battery storage, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to enhance community energy resilience and support clean transportation infrastructure.
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Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 1 activity
- Promoting bio-based and soy-based fuels through public outreachLeads the "Soy in the State" educational campaign and conducts community outreach, public events, and digital engagement to promote biodiesel and soy-based fuels as sustainable, locally sourced alternatives that reduce emissions and support New York agriculture.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.50M
Contributions & grants$1.35M90%
Program service revenue$146K10%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.59M
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$482K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$112K
Cash$79K
Investments$0
Liabilities$169K
Net assets$-57K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +114.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Gardner | Executive Dir. | 40 | $110K |
board members · 13
- AARON CHOO — Secretary
- JOHN GILLIE — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MARKOWITZ — ASST. SECRETARY
- KATHY HARRIS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK SIMON — Treasurer
- MELINDA HANSON — BOARD MEMBER
- PAUL LIPSON — BOARD MEMBER
- RAGHU SUDHAKARA — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT O GURMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN LEVY — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN MCSHERRY — BOARD PRESIDENT
- TEVIN GRANT — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS LUBAS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- Baton Rouge Community College Partner — Partner in the GUMBO initiative; developed the EVSE technician training curriculum.
- Bronx is Breathing Partner — Collaborated with Bronx is Breathing during a town hall on clean transportation and air quality.
- CALSTART Partner — Board member Robert Gurman has consulted for CALSTART and co-authored a publication on fleet electrification financing.
- CALSTART Partner — Collaborated on the Medium and Heavy Duty Electric Vehicle Data Collection project and the Charge to Work NY program.
- ChargerHelp! Partner — Partner in the GUMBO initiative; contributed to the development of the EVSE technician training curriculum.
- City Harvest Partner — Receiving charging infrastructure for refrigerated electric vehicles as part of the zero-emission freight initiative in Hunts Point.
- City of New York Partner — Partnered on the EV Shared Mobility project to promote electric vehicles to ride-hailing drivers.
- Delta Air Lines Partner — Collaborates on the deployment of zero-emission ground support equipment at JFK Airport.
- Drive Electric Orlando Partner — Partnered to promote electric vehicle rentals and charging access in Orlando, Florida.
- EVgo Partner — Partnered with Empire Clean Cities on the EV Shared Mobility project to promote EV use in ride-hailing.
- Empire Clean Cities Network — NEW YORK CITY AND LOWER HUDSON VALLEY CLEAN COMMUNITIES INC is a member of the Empire Clean Cities network.
- Freight Electrification as a Service for Transformation (FEaST) Partner — Engaged with FEaST in a panel discussion on clean transportation solutions for the Bronx.
- Fulpra Partner — Supplies Fulpra Quatro electric cargo bikes for last-mile delivery in the pilot project.
- Gravity Technologies Partner — Former member organization affiliated with Empire Clean Cities
- Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition Partner — Partner in the GUMBO workforce development initiative.
- Highland Partner — Former member organization affiliated with Empire Clean Cities
- Krueger Transit Consulting (KTC) Partner — Collaborating on the deployment of hydrogen fuel-cell buses in the Bronx.
- Louisiana Clean Fuels Partner — Partner in the GUMBO workforce development initiative to deploy EVSE technician training curriculum.
- MTA Partner — Partnering to deploy hydrogen fuel-cell buses on MTA routes in the Bronx.
- Montefiore Einstein Partner — Collaborated with Montefiore Einstein on clean transportation and air quality initiatives in the Bronx.
- NYC Department of Environmental Protection Partner — Board member Tevin Grant is an attorney at NYCDEP and co-chair of the Mission Electric initiative.
- NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera Partner — Partnered with NYS Senator Gustavo Rivera to participate in the "Air We Share Festival" in the Bronx.
- NYSERDA Government — Supported the FEaST project and funded the Residential Carshare Study and Green Food Trucks initiative.
- Natural Resources Defense Council Partner — Board member Kathy Harris is Director of Clean Vehicles at NRDC, contributing expertise in clean vehicle policy.
- Net Zero Logistics Partner — Partnering to offer waterborne freight and electric cargo bike delivery services in traffic-restricted areas of New York City.
- New Flyer Partner — Partnering with transportation experts from New Flyer on the hydrogen fuel-cell bus project.
- New York City Department of Transportation Partner — Collaborates on clean fuels and advanced technology vehicle programs, including Green Fleet initiatives, curbside EV charging, and clean truck deployment.
- New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission Partner — Collaborated on the EV Shared Mobility project to support electric vehicle adoption among for-hire vehicle drivers.
- New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association Partner — Partner in the "Soy in the State" campaign to promote bio-based fuels and connect farmers with fuel users.
- New York Corn and Soybean Growers Associations (NYCSGA) Partner — Partnered on the Soybeans in Motion initiative to promote biodiesel and soy-based products in transportation.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equitable Electrification in Environmental Justice Communitiesmethodology: equitable-electrificationBy targeting clean transportation investments in historically burdened communities, the organization improves respiratory health and creates green job opportunities, because placing community health and equity at the center of infrastructure planning ensures that benefits reach those most impacted by pollution and systemic exclusion.
- Financial and Structural Inclusion in E-Bike Adoptionmethodology: credit_score_inclusive_financingBy removing financial and credit-based barriers through trade-in subsidies and credit-score-blind financing, the organization increases access to safe e-bikes for low-income and immigrant delivery workers, because inclusive financing models directly address systemic inequities that limit technology access.
- Public-Private Partnership for Clean Transportation Adoptionmethodology: public-private_partnershipBy building partnerships between public and private sectors, the organization accelerates the adoption of zero-emission technologies and sustainable mobility solutions, because collaborative governance reduces financial and operational barriers and leverages complementary resources.
- Workforce Development as a Pathway to Equitable Clean Energy Transitionmethodology: green-jobs-workforce-developmentBy linking clean transportation infrastructure projects with job training and employment pathways for residents of Environmental Justice communities, the organization ensures local economic benefit, because integrating workforce development into technology deployment creates ownership, access, and long-term sustainability.
- Zero-Emission Freight and Last-Mile Delivery Transformationmethodology: zero-emission-freight-ecosystemBy creating integrated zero-emission freight ecosystems—using electric cargo bikes, maritime transport, and infrastructure support—the organization reduces urban pollution and climate impacts, because reimagining last-mile logistics in high-traffic zones enables scalable, low-emission alternatives to diesel-dependent supply chains.