The Department of Environmental Protection published notice on April 24 it has re-opened the application period for $106,022 in funding under the Clean Diesel Program.  (formal notice)

Applications will be accepted between April 25 and May 1.

Eligible projects include those that replace, repower or retrofit fleet diesel-powered highway and nonroad vehicles. Funding is available for public and private entities that operate diesel-powered fleets throughout this Commonwealth.

These entities may include school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, other State agencies, nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies, or partnerships incorporated or registered in this Commonwealth.

Projects must use technologies certified or verified by the EPA or the California Air Resources Board to lower diesel emissions. The technology may be a single technology or a combination of available technologies. The majority of the fleet's annual operation time must occur within this Commonwealth.

More information will be posted on DEP’s Bureau of Air Quality webpage.

4/27/2015