Specifications include, but are not limited to: Projects selected for funding must: Identify readily quantifiable metrics that track how the project contributes to advancing PEVs in New York State Emphasize the ultimate broad-based deployment of technical solutions rather than conducting basic research Document energy, environmental, and economic benefits in New York State Provide the required amount of cost-sharing by the proposer or third parties in the form of cash (preferable) or in-kind labor, materials, equipment, facilities, and other resources, subject to verifiable valuation. Co-funding may befrom the proposer or other private or government sources. Letters from all co-funders confirming cost share arerequired to be submitted with the proposal. New York State funds cannot be used to reimburse or replace normalexpenses of other government organizations