The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for grants under two Driving PA Forward Initiative programs-- Electric Cargo Handling and Marine and Rail Freight Movers.  Applications are due March 5 and March 19, respectively.

Electric Cargo Handling

DEP has approximately $2.5 million available for eligible diesel emission reduction projects that will improve air quality and protect public health and the environment by reducing emissions from large forklifts, airport ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment. (formal notice)

The Department is seeking applications for projects that will replace or repower eligible large forklifts, airport ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment with electric versions of the equipment. Other restrictions may apply.

Public and private entities that own or operate eligible vehicles, engines or equipment throughout the State should apply.

These entities may include airports and port authorities, 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.

Applications are due March 5.

Read the PA Bulletin notice for more information.

Marine & Rail Freight Movers

DEP has approximately $8.7 million available for eligible diesel emission reduction projects that will improve air quality and protect public health and the environment by reducing emissions from switcher locomotives, ferries and tugboats.  (formal notice)

The Department is seeking applications for projects that will: repower or replace diesel-powered, pre-Tier 4 freight switcher locomotives, that operate 1,000 hours or more per year, with any new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or California Air Resources Board-certified (if required) diesel, alternative fuel or all-electric engine; or repower or upgrade unregulated, Tier 1 or Tier 2, diesel-powered marine engines in ferries or tugboats with an EPA certified remanufactured system or an EPA verified engine upgrade.  Other restrictions may apply.

Public and private entities that own or operate eligible freight switcher locomotives, ferries or tugboats (towboats) throughout this Commonwealth 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.

Applications are due March 19.

Read the PA Bulletin notice for more information.

For more information on these and other programs, visit the Driving PA Forward webpage.

Other Cleaner Fuel Grants

DEP is now accepting applications for these other cleaner fuels grant programs--

-- November 13-- DEP Driving PA Forward Truck & Bus Fleet Grant Program

-- 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)

-- December 31-- DEP Driving PA Forward Replace Diesel Rebates

-- February 26-- DEP Fast Charging Hydrogen Fueling Grants

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[Posted: November 6, 2020]

11/9/2020