New York Power Authority (NYPA) Grants

New York Power Authority (NYPA)

The New York Power Authority (NYPA), in collaboration with Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), has been awarded a $105,000 grant from Electrify America for the "Charging Forward: New York State ZEV Train-the-Trainer Program for." This 2025-2026 initiative aims to: ? Cultivate a highly skilled workforce in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) technology across New York State by training 120 automotive technician instructors from high schools and community colleges over the next two years. ? Standardize EV education, provide necessary equipment and upgrades, and increase ZEV awareness and education. ? Support New York State in meeting its climate goals by facilitating the transition to electric vehicles and preparing the next generation of auto-tech workers.

New York Power Authority (NYPA)

The Northern New York Power Proceeds program is made possible through net earnings resulting from the sale of unused economic development hydropower generated at NYPA's St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project. The Northern New York Power Proceeds Act, passed in December 2014, allows NYPA to deposit the net earnings from the market sale of unallocated St. Lawrence County Economic Development Power into a fund, which can then be used to support economic development projects in the County. Eligible projects are considered under five funding tracks, including Training & Workforce Development: Training and related programs that will provide the necessary skills to meet industry needs. Ideally, projects should focus on concentrations of underemployed and underrepresented populations in the Region and provide programs for those populations.

New York Power Authority (NYPA)

The Western New York Power Proceeds program is made possible through net earnings resulting from the sale of unused economic development hydropower generated at NYPA's Niagara Power Project. The Western New York Power Proceeds Act, passed in December 2012, allows NYPA to deposit the net earnings from the market sale of unallocated Expansion and Replacement Economic Development Power into a fund, which can then be used to support economic development projects within a 30 mile radius of the NiagaraPoer Project. Eligible projects are considered under six funding tracks, including Workforce Development: Identifying high concentrations of underemployed and underrepresented populations in a Region and creating programs that will train those populations to match the needs of Industry in the Region.

New York Power Authority (NYPA)

The New York Power Authority's (NYPA), Future Energy Leaders scholarship program provides support to high-achieving students of color interested in four-year degrees that will prepare them for careers in the energy industry. In total, NYPA has awarded college scholarships to students statewide since the program began in 2021.