Albany is dedicated to building the infrastructure we need to transition away from fossil fueled cars. The City has secured funding for almost 40 public EV charging stations, (including 15 in municipal parking garages) and more are being planned. Combined with the growing number of private charging stations, Albany is well positioned for our electric future.

The City of Albany is embarking on a collaborative effort to develop a comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CAP). This plan will encompass the City's internal operations as well as the wider community. The City will utilize an equity-based approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for the impact of climate change.

In 2019, Albany purchased all 10,500 streetlights from National Grid and converted every light to high-efficiency LEDs. This conversion saves thousands of kWh worth of electricity and over a thousand tons of CO2 emissions each year - all while saving the City hundreds of thousands of dollars in energy and maintenance costs. The Office of Sustainability continues to manage and improve our new streetlight system.

Albany has invested heavily in electrifying our municipal fleet, dedicating more than $11 million over the next five years to convert our light-duty vehicles to an all-electric fleet by 2030. The City has begun the process of a ‘fleet electrification study’ to develop a roadmap for electrical system upgrades, charging infrastructure needs, and vehicle purchase priorities.