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#ElectrifyZerega Community Action Challenge Kick-Off

  • Castle Hill YMCA 2 Castle Hill Avenue The Bronx New York United States 10473 (map)

The #ElectrifyZerega Task Force (#EZTF) aims to coordinate, convene and document community engagements to expedite Medium Duty/Heavy Duty (MD/HD) fleet electrification in the Zerega Avenue Industrial Business Zone (Z-IBZ).

Goals:

  • stimulate public/private investment

  • create workforce development opportunities

  • alleviate acute community health burdens

The Zerega Avenue Industrial Business Zone (Z-IBC) in the Bronx, New York, specifically in Castle Hill, ranks in the 87th national percentile for Particulate Matter, 90th for cancer risks, and 91st for hazardous waste proximity, with over 38% of residents classified as low income.

About this Task Force:

#EZTF is a multi-member volunteer team inspired by the AEG and Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC) Clean Transportation Summit held in Brooklyn on November 16, 2023 where 128 public and private leaders were challenged to align on a critical obstacle preventing the electrification of MD/HD fleets within cities to achieve climate, health and equity commitments.

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