New York State Allocates $27 Million for Alternative Fuel Solutions, Awards $10 Million to Hydrogen and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $27 million is now available through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to advance innovative alternative fuel solutions across New York State. Concurrently, NYSERDA has already awarded approximately $10 million to five projects focused on sustainable aviation fuel and clean hydrogen. These projects are specifically designed to decarbonize hard-to-electrify sectors such as aviation, heavy-duty freight, maritime, and rail, and to provide backup power. The funding is administered through NYSERDA’s Advanced Fuels & Thermal Energy Research program. The awarded projects include initiatives like developing hydrogen safety training modules for first responders, building a prototype emission-free hydrogen fuel cell-electric cargo watercraft, and establishing a pilot plant to convert waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel. NYSERDA is accepting rolling submissions for proposals until December 31, 2029, or until all funds are committed, wit...