A New York state initiative to reduce fossil fuel reliance and bolster alternative fuel advancements is getting a financial boost. Large-scale technical projects, like multi-megawatt fuel cells, and infrastructure development for fuel production, storage, and distribution are of particular interest to the agency. Audrey Gavagan / For WXXI News Trucks fuel up at Westen Truck Stop off I-90 in Henrietta, N.Y. on July 23, 2026. The state funding initiative aligns with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019, which requires the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. According to the agency, projects will be evaluated based on technical innovation, team capability, and benefits to New Yorkers, including disadvantaged communities.