Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

Empire Clean Cities, Inc. (doing business as New York City and Lower Hudson Valley Clean Communities, Inc.) received a $215,000 Cooperative Agreement from the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086). The award, effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, supports Empire Clean Cities' participation in the Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) Coalitions initiative, a collaborative effort between the DOE Transportation Technologies Office and local coalitions to enhance energy security, economic prosperity, and air quality.

Under this award, Empire Clean Cities will deliver stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, and outreach services within its New York City and Lower Hudson Valley territory. Key deliverables include providing strategic support to coalition members, facilitating partnerships between public and private stakeholders, and tracking performance metrics and program outcomes. These services aim to promote locally driven transportation energy choices that leverage domestic energy resources and innovative mobility technologies, aligning with the broader DOE objective of transitioning the transportation sector toward clean and sustainable solutions.