Friday, July 23, 2021

DEP Now Accepting Applications For Driving PA Forward Truck & Bus Fleet Grants, Onroad Rebates To Reduce Diesel Emissions

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for two Driving PA Forward funding programs-- the Truck and Bus Fleet Grants and Onroad Rebates to reduce diesel emissions.

Truck & Bus Fleet Grants

DEP is now accepting applications for Driving PA Forward Truck and Bus Fleet Grants to reduce diesel emissions.  The deadline for applications is October 9.  (formal notice)

The Department is seeking applications for projects that will replace or repower eligible diesel-powered Class 4—8 trucks, school buses, shuttle buses or transit buses. The majority of the fleet's annual operation time must occur within this Commonwealth. 

Public and private entities that operate eligible diesel-powered vehicles throughout the State should apply. 

These entities may 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.

More information is available on the Driving PA Forward’s Grant & Rebate Programs webpage.  Questions should be directed to ra-epvwmitigation@pa.gov or 717-787-9495. 

Onroad Rebate Program

DEP is now accepting applications for $6 million in rebates to support diesel vehicle replacement or repower projects that improve air quality.  The deadline for applications is November 12.  (formal notice)

The Department is seeking applications for 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 clean diesel, electric, natural gas, propane or other alternative fuels. 

Eligible applicants include school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, other 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.

More information is available on the Driving PA Forward’s Grant & Rebate Programs webpage.  Questions should be directed to ra-epvwmitigation@pa.gov or 717-787-9495. 

Other Funding

These other cleaner fuels funding opportunities are also open--

December 31-- DEP Alternative Fueled Vehicle Rebates (apply anytime)

December 31-- DEP Energy Efficiency Loan Fund (apply anytime)

December 31-- DEP Fast Charging Hydrogen Fueling Grants (first-come, first-served)

December 31-- DEP Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebates (apply anytime)
[Posted: July 23, 2021] 
PA Environment Digest

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