Clean Transportation

Ulster County's Green Fleet Policy provides overall goals and strategies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the Ulster County fleet. We are also working to expand public EV charging infrastructure and participating in New York State’s SEVI program to support the transition to electric vehicles.

Green Fleet

Ulster County's Sustainable Green Fleet Policy provides overall goals and strategies to improve vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the Ulster County fleet.

Solar & Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grant for Municipalities

Ulster County has launched the Solar & Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (SEVI) grant program, which commits $2.5 million of the County's American Rescue Plan Act funds to support clean energy investments by local governments that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and help mitigate climate change.

Updates

Metzger Announces that Ulster County Surpassed 2025 Green Fleet Target

Published on March 14, 2025

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has released the 2024 Green Fleet Annual Report, which found that the County met and exceeded its target of 20% green vehicles by 2025, reaching 22% of the County’s 472 light-duty vehicles (a total of 104 green vehicles) in 2024.

Metzger Unveils New Off-the-Grid EV Charger for Climate Solutions Week

Published on September 24, 2024

In celebration of Hudson Valley Climate Solutions Week (September 13 - 29), Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today unveiled the County's EV ARC™ vehicle charging station, an innovative charging facility that is entirely off the grid, powered by solar and equipped with battery storage.

Ulster County Launches Solar & EV Infrastructure Grant Program

Published on July 08, 2024

The Ulster County government has launched the Solar & Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (SEVI) program, which commits $2.5 million of the County's American Rescue Plan Act funds to support clean energy investments by local governments that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and help mitigate climate change.

Metzger Advances New County Climate Initiatives for Earth Day

Published on April 21, 2023

On the eve of Earth Day, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced actions aligned with key directives of her Climate Executive Order issued in January.

Metzger Issues Executive Order Creating Bold Climate Agenda

Published on February 01, 2023

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger signed an Executive Order today creating the boldest Climate Agenda for any County Government in New York State.

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