The main transit agency that serves New York's Capital Region will receive more than $25 million in federal aid to expand its fleet of electric buses as the state seeks to transition to more renewable and cleaner forms of energy. 

The money was announced on Monday at the main garage of the Capital District Transportation Authority, touted by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and President Joe Biden's main infrastructure advisor, former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. 

Federal aid is also being used to develop vehicle charging infrastructure in the area.

Democratic lawmakers are pointing to the billions of dollars heading to communities around the country and in New York as control of Congress remains up in the air this election season. 

“I fought hard in Congress to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and invest in innovative green transit projects like the one we’re here to talk about today in Albany,” Gillibrand said. “These federal dollars will provide the millions of riders who rely on CDTA to get around with a cleaner commute and reduce pollution in our Capital Region communities. I look forward to seeing CDTA’s new electric buses in action and I’ll keep fighting to upgrade our state’s infrastructure and make sure New York remains a leader in sustainable development and the fight against climate change.”

New York in the coming years is expected to sharply reduce its use of carbon-based fuels and transition to more renewable energies. As part of the change, gas-powered cars, buses and trucks are expected to be phased in favor of electrified vehicles. 

The change will require a major infrastructure upgrade as well as changes to the state's electric grid in order to make the transition.