Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., has announced a nearly $4 million federal grant for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to reduce emissions at the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), in partnership with carrier JetBlue and the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (VALE) grant will be used for the installation of 38 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Terminal 5 at JFK. These stations will enable the electrification of 116 baggage tug and belt loader vehicles at Terminal 5, which is operated by JetBlue.
“This funding will help reduce emissions and support energy efficiency at JFK, bolstering our efforts to transform JFK into a true 21st-century gateway for this great state,” says Cuomo. “Across New York, we are making strategic investments to support green technology, fight climate change, and create a cleaner, greener and healthier future for all.”
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