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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Cleaner Technologies for Cleaner Air
Reducing emissions from diesel engines is one of the most significant air quality challenges facing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
To help Pennsylvania meet its diesel emissions reduction goals, the Wolf Administration has developed new grant and rebate programs to improve air quality in Pennsylvania and drive transformation from older, polluting diesel engines to clean technologies.
New engine technologies like electric, compressed natural gas, propane, and clean diesel can significantly reduce pollutants from freight and delivery trucks, transit and school buses, cargo handling equipment, ocean going vessels in port, forklifts, tugboats, and freight switchers that rely on older diesel technology.
“Clean air is the cornerstone of a clean, healthy environment,” said Governor Tom Wolf as he announced the roll out of the new programs. “When Volkswagen cheated on its emissions equipment, it undermined that cornerstone. Through our new Driving PA Forward initiative, we will begin to remedy that by driving the transition towards advanced zero-emission and low-emission vehicles and accelerating the build-out of infrastructure necessary to support the next generation of transportation options.”
Driving PA Forward Goals
According to the Environment Protection Agency's (EPA) 2014 National Emissions Inventory, mobile sources (transportation) account for most of the NOx (oxides of nitrogen) emissions in Pennsylvania (47%). NOx is a precursor in the formation of ground level ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). At elevated levels, ground level ozone and PM2.5 can adversely affect the environment and human health.
Health effects include premature death in people with heart or lung disease, nonfatal heart attacks, aggravated asthma, and increased respiratory symptoms, such as irritation of the airways, coughing or difficulty breathing. At elevated levels, these pollutants damage vegetation, the diversity of ecosystems and building facades and monuments.
The goal of the Governor’s initiative is to permanently reduce NOx emissions by as much as 27,700 tons. Of the mobile source NOx emissions, diesel sources, including aviation, marine, and rail sources, account for approximately 61% of the emissions.
The transportation sector accounts for over 55% of total oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions in the United States. When NOx and volatile organic compounds combine in the presence of sunlight, ground level ozone is formed. Emissions of NOx can also act as precursors to the formation of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Both ozone and PM2.5 pose significant risk to the health of the public and the welfare of the environment.
Breathing ozone can create a variety of health problems, especially for children, the elderly, and others with lung diseases such as asthma. Air containing ozone also affects people who are active outdoors, particularly those that work outside. Breathing ozone can cause chest pain, coughing, throat irritation, shortness of breath, and can reduce lung function and harm lung tissue. It can worsen bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema, and make the lungs more susceptible to infection. This leads to increased medical care, missed work and school, and the need for medication. For more information, see: EPA’s Health Effects of Ozone Pollution. For information on ozone nonattainment or maintenance areas in Pennsylvania, see EPA's Nonattainment for Criteria Pollutants (Green Book).
Exposure to PM2.5 can also create health problems, particularly for people with heart or lung disease, children, and older adults. Some impacts of PM2.5 exposure include premature death in people with heart or lung disease, nonfatal heart attacks, irregular heartbeat, aggravated asthma, decreased lung function, and increased respiratory symptoms such as irritation of airways, coughing, or difficulty breathing. For more information, see EPA's Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM). For information on PM2.5 nonattainment or maintenance areas in or maintenance areas in Pennsylvania, see EPA's Nonattainment for Criteria Pollutants (Green Book).
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s 2015 Asthma Prevalence Report, in their lifetime, one out of every nine adult Pennsylvanians has been diagnosed with asthma. In 2010, the total costs of asthma were estimated to be $181 million, and are projected to be $2.6 billion by 2020 across the state.
For more information, see Pennsylvania Department of Health Asthma Fact Sheet 2015 or Pennsylvania Department of Health Asthma Prevalence Report
Over $118 million from the Volkswagen mitigation trust has been set aside for certain transportation related projects that reduce NOx emissions from diesel engines.
This Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Commonwealth or Pennsylvania) summarizes how Pennsylvania plans to use the funds allocated to it under the Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement for State Beneficiaries (State Trust Agreement), in the case, In Re: Volkswagen "Clean Diesel" Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation.
For additional information on the litigation, the Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement and State Mitigation Trust Fund, or the Volkswagen Zero Emission Vehicle Fund, visit DEP’s Volkswagen homepage or click on the links below.
Truck and Bus Fleet Grant Program
(formerly Class 8 Truck and Transit Bus Grant Program)
Approximately $16 million is being allocated over a 5-year period to fund a competitive grant program to replace or repower fleets of 6 or more Clas 4-8 trucks, port drayage trucks, school buses, shuttle buses, and/or transit buses. Replacing or repowering vehicles containing older diesel engines with new technology can reduce emissions by up to 90%.
Model Years 1992 - 2009 Class 4-8 Local Freight Trucks (incl. drayage), and
Model Year 2009 and older School Buses, Shuttle Buses, and Transit Buses will be eligible for:
Projects will be scored and prioritized on the following criteria:
Vehicles or engines being replaced or repowered must be scrapped in accordance with program guidelines. Maximum reimbursement rates will be defined in program guidelines.
This program opens for applications on October 2, 2020. Application deadline in November 13, 2020.
Click here to view an overview presentation for the CY2020 program.
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Government Owned |
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| Project Category | Max DEP Fund % | Min Applicant Match % | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle for Act 47 Municipalities (or 100%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4-5 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 70% | 30% | $70,000.00 | $100,000.00 |
| Class 4-5 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 70% | 30% | $56,000.00 | $80,000.00 |
| Class 6-7 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 70% | 30% | $105,000.00 | $150,000.00 |
| Class 6-7 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 70% | 30% | $70,000.00 | $100,000.00 |
| Class 8 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 70% | 30% | $157,500.00 | $225,000.00 |
| Class 8 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 70% | 30% | $122,500.00 | $175,000.00 |
| Drayage Truck Alt Fuel or Diesel Repower | 40% | 60% | $70,000.00 | $175,000.00 |
| Drayage Truck Alt Fuel or Diesel Replacement | 50% | 50% | $112,500.00 | $225,000.00 |
| School Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 30% | 70% | $33,000.00 | $110,000.00 |
| School Bus Diesel Repower or Replacement | 30% | 70% | $27,000.00 | $90,000.00 |
| Shuttle Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 50% | 50% | $75,000.00 | $150,000.00 |
| Shuttle Bus Diesel Repower or Replacement | 50% | 50% | $65,000.00 | $130,000.00 |
| Transit Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 100% | 0% | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 |
Non-Government Owned |
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| Project Category | Max DEP Fund % | Min Applicant Match % | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle for Act 47 Municipalities (or 100%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4-5 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $25,000.00 | - |
| Class 4-5 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $20,000.00 | - |
| Class 6-7 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $37,500.00 | - |
| Class 6-7 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $25,000.00 | - |
| Class 8 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $56,250.00 | - |
| Class 8 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $43,750.00 | - |
| Drayage Truck Alt Fuel Repower | 40% | 60% | $70,000.00 | - |
| Drayage Truck Alt Fuel Replacement | 50% | 50% | $112,500.00 | - |
| Drayage Truck Diesel Repower | 40% | 60% | $60,000.00 | - |
| Drayage Truck Diesel Replacement | 50% | 50% | $125,000.00 | - |
| School Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $27,500.00 | - |
| School Bus Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $22,500.00 | - |
| Shuttle Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $37,500.00 | - |
| Shuttle Bus Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $32,500.00 | - |
| Transit Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | 75% | $25,000.00 | - |
Government and Non-Government Owned |
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| Project Category | Max DEP Fund % | Min Applicant Match % | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle for Act 47 Municipalities (or 100%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4-5 Truck Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $108,000.00 | $180,000.00 |
| Class 6-7 Truck Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $126,000.00 | $210,000.00 |
| Class 8 Truck Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $180,000.00 | $300,000.00 |
| Drayage Truck Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $180,000.00 | $300,000.00 |
| School Bus Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $150,000.00 | $250,000.00 |
| Shuttle Bus Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $121,200.00 | $202,000.00 |
| Short Range Transit Bus Electric Repower or Replacement | 100% | 0% | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 |
| Long Range Transit Bus Electric Repower or Replacement | 50% | 50% | $250,000.00 | $500,000.00 |
Government and Non-Government Owned |
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| Project Category | Max DEP Fund % | Min Applicant Match % | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle for Act 47 Municipalities (or 100%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4-5 Truck Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $114,000.00 | $190,000.00 |
| Class 6-7 Truck Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $132,000.00 | $220,000.00 |
| Class 8 Truck Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $186,000.00 | $310,000.00 |
| Drayage Truck Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $186,000.00 | $310,000.00 |
| School Bus Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $156,000.00 | $260,000.00 |
| Shuttle Bus Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | 40% | $127,200.00 | $212,000.00 |
| Short Range Transit Bus Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 100% | 0% | $150,000.00 | $150,000.00 |
| Long Range Transit Bus Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 50% | 50% | $250,000.00 | $500,000.00 |
Onroad Rebate Program - Trucks and Buses
Approximately $30 million is being allocated over a 5-year period to fund rebates for projects that replace or repower fleets of 5 or fewer class 4-8 trucks, port drayage trucks, school buses, shuttle buses, and/or transit buses. Replacing or repowering vehicles containing older diesel engines with new technology can reduce emissions by up to 90%.
Trucks
Model Years 1992 - 2009 Class 4-8 trucks and Port Drayage trucks
are eligible for rebates for:
Buses
Model Years 2009 or older Class 4-8 School Buses, Shuttle Buses and Transit Buses
are eligible for rebates for:
Vehicles or engines being replaced or repowered must be scrapped in accordance with program guidelines. All rebate-funded projects must be approved in advance by DEP. Complete applications that meet eligibility criteria will receive approval to proceed with their project on a first come, first served basis. Maximum rebates amounts will be defined in program guidelines.
This program opened for applications on October 2, 2020. As of December 4, 2020 all funds have been committed and applications are no longer being accepted for this program. Additional funds will be available in 2021.
Click here to view an overview presentation for the CY2020 program.
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Government Owned |
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| Project Category | Max Percentages | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle for Act 47 Municipalities (or 100%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4-5 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 70% | $70,000.00 | $100,000.00 | |
| Class 4-5 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 70% | $56,000.00 | $80,000.00 | |
| Class 6-7 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 70% | $105,000.00 | $150,000.00 | |
| Class 6-7 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 70% | $70,000.00 | $100,000.00 | |
| Class 8 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 70% | $157,500.00 | $225,000.00 | |
| Class 8 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 70% | $122,500.00 | $175,000.00 | |
| Drayage Truck Alt Fuel or Diesel Repower | 40% | $70,000.00 | $175,000.00 | |
| Drayage Truck Alt Fuel or Diesel Replacement | 50% | $112,500.00 | $225,000.00 | |
| School Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 30% | $33,000.00 | $110,000.00 | |
| School Bus Diesel Repower or Replacement | 30% | $27,000.00 | $90,000.00 | |
| Shuttle Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 50% | $75,000.00 | $150,000.00 | |
| Shuttle Bus Diesel Repower or Replacement | 50% | $65,000.00 | $130,000.00 | |
| Transit Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 100% | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | |
Non-Government Owned |
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| Project Category | Max Percentages | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle for Act 47 Municipalities (or 100%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4-5 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $25,000.00 | - | |
| Class 4-5 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $20,000.00 | - | |
| Class 6-7 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $37,500.00 | - | |
| Class 6-7 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $25,000.00 | - | |
| Class 8 Truck Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $56,250.00 | - | |
| Class 8 Truck Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $43,750.00 | - | |
| Drayage Truck Alt Fuel Repower | 40% | $70,000.00 | - | |
| Drayage Truck Alt Fuel Replacement | 50% | $112,500.00 | - | |
| Drayage Truck Diesel Repower | 40% | $60,000.00 | - | |
| Drayage Truck Diesel Replacement | 50% | $125,000.00 | - | |
| School Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $27,500.00 | - | |
| School Bus Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $22,500.00 | - | |
| Shuttle Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $37,500.00 | - | |
| Shuttle Bus Diesel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $32,500.00 | - | |
| Transit Bus Alt Fuel Repower or Replacement | 25% | $25,000.00 | - | |
Government and Non-Government Owned |
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| Project Category | Max Percentages | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle for Act 47 Municipalities (or 100%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4-5 Truck Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | $108,000.00 | $180,000.00 | |
| Class 6-7 Truck Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | $126,000.00 | $210,000.00 | |
| Class 8 Truck Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | $180,000.00 | $300,000.00 | |
| Drayage Truck Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | $180,000.00 | $300,000.00 | |
| School Bus Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | $150,000.00 | $250,000.00 | |
| Shuttle Bus Electric Repower or Replacement | 60% | $121,200.00 | $202,000.00 | |
| Short Range Transit Bus Electric Repower or Replacement | 100% | $100,000.00 | $100,000.00 | |
| Long Range Transit Bus Electric Repower or Replacement | 50% | $250,000.00 | $500,000.00 | |
Government and Non-Government Owned |
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| Project Category | Max Percentages | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle | Max Reimbursement per Vehicle for Act 47 Municipalities (or 100%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 4-5 Truck Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | $114,000.00 | $190,000.00 | |
| Class 6-7 Truck Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | $132,000.00 | $220,000.00 | |
| Class 8 Truck Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | $186,000.00 | $310,000.00 | |
| Drayage Truck Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | $186,000.00 | $310,000.00 | |
| School Bus Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | $156,000.00 | $260,000.00 | |
| Shuttle Bus Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 60% | $127,200.00 | $212,000.00 | |
| Short Range Transit Bus Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 100% | $150,000.00 | $150,000.00 | |
| Long Range Transit Bus Electric w/ Infrastructure Repower or Replacement | 50% | $250,000.00 | $500,000.00 | |
OCEAN-GOING VESSEL SHOREPOWER GRANT PROGRAM
Approximately $6 million is being allocated over a 5-year period to fund a competitive grant program to supply ocean going vessels with electric shore power. Keeping vessel main and auxiliary engines off while in port significantly reduces emissions.
Systems eligible for reimbursement include:
Projects will be scored and prioritized on the following criteria:
The Ocean-Going Vessel Shorepower Grant Program is a competitive grant program that provides funding for the purchase and installation of eligible dock-mounted, containerized, or barge-mounted marine shore power systems at eligible ports in Pennsylvania. Grant funding is available for up to 75% of project costs for government applicants and up to 25% for non-government applicants. The application deadline is 4:00 PM on October 30, 2019. See Program Guidelines for more information.
This program opens for applications on June 12, 2019.
Click here to view the recorded July 1, 2019 webinar.
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| Project Type | Government Applicant* Cost Share | Non-Government Applicant* Cost Share |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Shorepower Purchase and Installation | Up to 75% reimbursement / minimum 25% from applicant | Up to 25% reimbursement / minimum 75% from applicant |
Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program
Forklifts, Airport Ground Support Equipment, and Port Cargo Handling Equipment
Approximately $6 million is being allocated over a 5-year period to fund a competitive grant program for forklifts, airport ground support equipment (GSE) and port cargo handling equipment. Transitioning to electric equipment can reduce maintenance costs as well as improve air quality.
The following are eligible for repowers or replacements with full-electric only.
Projects will be scored and prioritized on the following criteria:
Eligible vehicles, engines, or equipment that are replaced:
CY2019-2020 Round 2 of this program opens for applications on November 6, 2020. The application deadline is 4:00PM on March 5, 2021
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| Project Type | Fuel/Technology | Government Applicant* Cost Share | Non-Government Applicant* Cost Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift Repower or Replacement | All-Electric | Up to 60% reimbursement / minimum 40% from applicant | Up to 40% reimbursement / minimum 60% from applicant |
| Airport GSE Repower or Replacement | All-Electric | Up to 60% reimbursement / minimum 40% from applicant | Up to 40% reimbursement / minimum 60% from applicant |
| Port Cargo Handling Equipment Repower or Replacement | All-Electric | Up to 60% reimbursement / minimum 40% from applicant | Up to 40% reimbursement / minimum 60% from applicant |
Marine and Rail Freight Movers Grant Program
Approximately $34 million is being allocated over a 5-year period to fund a competitive grant program for ferries, tugboats, and freight switchers. Large reductions in NOx emissions will occur in this category by repowering or replacing older diesel engines with new technology.
Ferries and Tugboats
Freight Switchers
Projects will be scored and prioritized on the following criteria:
Equipment or engines being replaced or repowered must be scrapped in accordance with program guidelines. For engine upgrades, scrappage is not required for the full engine but funding recipients should ensure proper disposal of any components that are upgraded.
CY2020-2021 Round 2 of this program opens for applications on November 6, 2020. The application deadline is 4:00PM on March 19, 2021.
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| Project Type | Fuel / Technology | Government Owned Cost Share | Non-Government Owned Cost Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repower | Diesel, alternative fuel, or Gen Set | Up to 60% reimbursement / minimum 40% from applicant | Up to 40% reimbursement / minimum 60% from applicant |
| Replacement | Diesel, alternative fuel, or Gen Set | Up to 60% reimbursement / minimum 40% from applicant | Up to 25% reimbursement / minimum 75% from applicant |
| Repower | All-electric | Up to 80% reimbursement / minimum 20% from applicant | Up to 75% reimbursement / minimum 25% from applicant |
| Replacement | All-electric | Up to 80% reimbursement / minimum 20% from applicant | Up to 75% reimbursement / minimum 25% from applicant |
| Project Type | Fuel / Technology | Government Owned Cost Share | Non-Government Owned Cost Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repower | Diesel or alternative fuel | Up to 60% reimbursement / minimum 40% from applicant | Up to 40% reimbursement / minimum 60% from applicant |
| Replacement | Diesel or alternative fuel | Up to 60% reimbursement / minimum 40% from applicant | Up to 40% reimbursement / minimum 60% from applicant |
| Repower | All-electric | Up to 80% reimbursement / minimum 20% from applicant | Up to 75% reimbursement / minimum 25% from applicant |
PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program
The Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grant Program is a competitive grant program for a wide variety of diesel emission reduction projects. This program is primarily funded through an allocation from the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) disbursed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Approximately $9 million is being allocated to be used as match funding for the program, making Pennsylvania eligible for additional federal DERA funds.
Emission Reduction Technologies include, but are not limited to:
Vehicles or engines being replaced or repowered must be scrapped in accordance with program guidelines.
This program opens for applications on January 31, 2020. The application deadline is 4:00 PM on March 6, 2020.
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| PSCDG FY 2019 Eligible Project Types | Maximum DEP Funding Percentage | Minimum Mandatory Applicant Match Funding Percentage | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust Control Retrofit | 100% | 0% | |
| Engine Upgrades / Remanufacture | 40% | 60% | Nonroad, Locomotive, and Marine only |
| Highway Idle Reduction Bundled with Exhaust Control Retrofit2 | 100% | 0% | Class 8 long-haul trucks and school buses only |
| Stand-alone Highway Idle Reduction3 | 25% | 75% | Class 8 long-haul trucks and school buses only |
| Locomotive Idle Reduction | 40% | 60% | |
| Marine Shorepower | 25% | 75% | |
| Electrified Parking Space / Truck Stop Electrification | 30% | 70% | |
| Aerodynamic Technologies and Verified Low Rolling Resistance Tires4 | 100% | 0% | Only if combined on same Class 8 long-haul truck with new installation of one or more engine retrofit technologies. |
| Highway, Locomotive, Marine, or Nonroad Engine Replacement - Diesel or Alternative Fuel | 40% | 60% | |
| Highway Engine Replacement - Low NOx | 50% | 50% | |
| Highway, Locomotive, Marine, or Nonroad Engine Replacement - Zero Emission | 60% | 40% | |
| Highway, Locomotive, Marine, or Nonroad Engine Replacement - Diesel or Alternative Fuel | 25% | 75% | |
| Highway Vehicle/Equipment Replacement - Low NOx | 35% | 65% | |
| Highway, Locomotive, Marine, or Nonroad Vehicle/Equipment Replacement - Zero Emission | 45% | 55% | |
| Vehicle Replacement - Drayage | 50% | 50% |
DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program
Approximately $10 million is being allocated over a 5-year period to fund a competitive grant program for acquisition, installation, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging equipment and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle supply equipment.
This grant program is designed to assist with the installation or expansion of strategically significant zero emission vehicle (ZEV) fueling projects.
EV Fast chargers must be installed in:
Hydrogen Fuel Cell must be installed in a place available to the public.
Projects will be scored and prioritized on the following criteria:
Additional consideration may be given to projects that complement an on-road or non-road vehicle project implemented under the other VW Settlement Programs. Grant reimbursement amounts will be defined in the program guidelines.
This program opens for applications on July 2, 2020. Application deadlines are September 4, 2020 and February 26, 2021.
Click here to view an overview presentation for the CY2020 program.
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| Project Type | Maximum Reimbursement | Maximum per Award |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Charging | Up to 70% reimbursement | $250,000 |
| Hydrogen Fueling - at least 250 kg/day | Up to 33% reimbursement | $500,000 |
| Hydrogen Fueling - at least 100 kg/day | Up to 25% reimbursement | $500,000 |
Level 2 EV Charging Rebate Program
Approximately $7.7 million is being allocated over a 5-year period to fund a rebate program for the installation of level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment.
Rebates will be provided for Level 2 EV charging equipment for:
PA organizations that submit complete and eligible applications will be provided rebate vouchers on a first come, first served basis. All projects for which a rebate is requested must be approved in advance by DEP. Complete applications that meet eligibility criteria will receive a voucher to hold their rebate funding for their project on a first come, first served basis.
Version 3 of this program opened on May 6, 2021 and is currently accepting applications.
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| Project Type | Maximum Rebate Per Plug | Or (Whichever is Less) | Maximum Rebate as Percent of Project Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Access, Networked, Government-Owned Property | $4,000 | Or | 80% |
| Public Access, Networked, Non-Government-Owned Property | $4,000 | Or | 70% |
| Multi-Unit Dwellings | $3,500 | Or | 50% |
| All Other Eligible Projects | $3,000 | Or | 50% |