Dive Brief:
New York lawmakers are considering four different legislative proposals to help grow the state s electric vehicle (EV) market, including green jobs (S3405/A2083) and transportation (S3535/A3090) packages that would require all transit agencies in the state to transition their fleets to electric and incentivize manufacturing jobs in the sector.
The third measure would require utilities to propose commercial tariffs for fast charging in an effort to help fleet operators go electric. The proposal, S3929/A3876, is opposed by New York s largest utility, however. Consolidated Edison calls it too prescriptive and warns it would unfairly shift costs.
The fourth measure, S1763/A4614, would allow EV manufacturers to sell cars directly to customers at New York retail locations rather than through franchise dealerships. According to Tesla East Coast Lead of Public Policy and Business Development Albert Gore, the law would lift a statewide cap certifying only five retail loc