What’s The Buzz: An AMPED Blog
Going (snow) deep on Ford’s New EV pickup
Ford-150 Lightening electric pickup challenges assumptions about EV performance in cold weather and range.
ZERO School Buses in Our Region Run on Electric.
Electric school buses help protect kids from the dangers of pollution. Yet across all school districts in our region, the diesel school bus continues to reign.
4 Myths Around Electric Vehicles
As EV’s gain popularity, myths around them also seem to grow. Here we bust 4 popular myths about EV’s.
Pizza Delivery that Runs on Electric?
Salvatore’s Pizza has a new fleet of Chevvy Bolts. Learn how electric vehicles are not just smart investments, they are fun to drive, and get consumer’s talking.
4 Ways to Break Up with Gas this Valentine’s Day
It’s 2022, and you’ve been dreaming of kicking fossil fuels to the curb for years. This Valentine’s Day, pick one of these 4 activities to set your breakup with gas in motion.
8 Predictions for the EV Market in 2022
2021 saw automakers introduce groundbreaking electric vehicles and governments make bold commitments in support of the EV market. See what four experts predict will come to fruition in 2022.
7 Climate Initiatives to Get AMPED About from the State of the State Address
Governor Hochul’s State of the State address proposes unprecedented commitments to green infrastructure. Here are 7 highlights from the plan and thoughts on how they can impact our region.
A Growth Year for Building Electrification and Equity Considerations
Cities from Denver to Ithaca get applause for decarbonization progress, but a focus on equity is needed to decrease emissions without worsening housing affordability.
Federal Executive Order Leverages Significant Buying Power to Fuel Beneficial Electrification
President Joe Biden’s executive order puts a timeline against federal net-zero carbon emissions targets. The plan includes milestones such as the use of 100 percent clean energy by 2030.
Connections: An update on the state of electric vehicles in the U.S.
Guests examine the state of electric vehicles with Evan Dawson on Connections
Decarbonizing Every Single Building: Ithaca Is Leading the Way
In November, 2021 the city of Ithaca, N.Y., took a bold step forward in their climate action plan by voting to electrify and decarbonize its buildings, a first of its kind in the nation.
Transitioning to an Electric Fleet Just Got Easier
It’s clear that EVs are here to stay and the majority of fleets will be made up of EVs in the near future. New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG), Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) and CLEAResult have launched a pilot program that supports fleet electrification.
RG&E Offers Financial Support for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations
The EV Charger Make-Ready Program offers rebates to business and municipal customers who install EV chargers to offset construction costs associated with L2 and DCFC chargers. You may be eligible for up to 100% of your make-ready costs.
Downtown Batavia Adds EV Charging Stations
The City of Batavia recently commemorated the installation of four new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The effort was made possible by National Grid’s Make-Ready Electric Vehicle program.
Get AMPED Forum: Getting Started Electrifying Your Building - Energy Studies, Incentives, and Financing
The October 2021 Get AMPED Webinar focused on learning how to take steps to electrify your building and help pay for it. You can watch the recording to continue the learning any time.
Connections: Discussing the launch of the AMPED climate initiative
AMPED Steering Committee members talk about the campaign and field questions about how we can move our region’s buildings and vehicles to clean energy use.
Get AMPED Forum: Road to Electrification
The September 2021 Get AMPED Webinar focused on learning how to take steps towards beneficial electrification to leverage our region’s clean energy grid. You can watch the recording to continue the learning any time.
NYS Phasing Out Gas-Powered Vehicles
Electric vehicles are destined to becoming the primary source of light duty transportation for our region's businesses and organizations. Governor Hochul has signed legislation that phases out the sale of most combustion-engine vehicles by 2035.
Our region is ready.
Our region is leading the way with electric vehicles! We already have e-buses at RTS - Regional Transit Service & RTS Transit Center and EV fleet vehicles at both the City of Rochester Water Bureau and Monroe County Department of Transportation.