Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched a rebate initiative providing $5 million for installing electric vehicle charging stations in public and private locations, such as apartment buildings, workplaces, and malls, according to a Sept. 18 announcement by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. The initiative offers a $4,000 rebate per Level 2 charging port, which provide up to 25 miles of electric range for each hour of charging. The agency said that installers can save up to 80 percent of the total cost depending on installation costs and the model or make of the charging station. The program supports the state’s Charge NY 2.0 initiative, which aims to have at least 10,000 charging stations across the state by 2021. The state has a goal of having 30,000-40,000 electric cars on the road by the end of 2018. Electric vehicles play a vital role in reaching the state’s goal of reducing emissions 40 percent by 2030 as the transportation sector is the largest source of emissions.