The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for the Driving PA Forward Cleaner Truck and Bus Fleet [formal notice] and replace diesel rebates [formal notice] Programs.
Truck & Bus Fleets
$3 million in grants is being offered through the Truck and Bus Fleet Grant Program (Program) (formerly Class 8 Truck and Transit Bus Grant Program), one of the programs under the Driving PA Forward Initiative. The deadline for applications is November 13.
This funding is available for eligible diesel emission reduction projects that will improve air quality and protect public health and the environment by reducing emissions from diesel-powered vehicles and engines.
Eligible projects include projects that will replace or repower eligible diesel-powered Class 4—8 trucks, school buses, shuttle buses or transit buses.
Eligible applicants include school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, State agencies, nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships incorporated or registered in this Commonwealth, air quality or transportation organizations, and metropolitan or rural planning organizations.
Questions should be directed to epvwmitigation@pa.gov or 717-787-9495.
Replace Diesel Rebates
$6.4 million in rebates is being offered through the Onroad Rebate Program. Rebates will be offered until the funds runout. The Program will be reevaluated by December 31.
Eligible projects include projects that will replace or repower eligible diesel-powered Class 4—8 trucks, school buses, shuttle buses or transit buses. The new vehicles or engines may be powered by natural gas, clean diesel, full electric or other alternative fuels.
Questions should be directed to epvwmitigation@pa.gov or 717-787-9495.
More information is available on the Driving PA Forward Grant and Rebate Programs webpage.
Other Grants & Rebates
Other cleaner vehicle grants and rebates are available from these programs--
-- December 11-- DEP Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants
-- December 31-- DEP Alternative Fueled Vehicle Rebates (apply anytime)
-- December 31-- DEP Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebates (apply anytime)
-- February 26-- DEP Fast Charging Hydrogen Fueling Grants (first-come, first-served)
-- March 31-- USDA Rural Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Grants/Loans
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