The agreement provides funding to chicago department of transportation

This $8,500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039) will enable the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) to replace 10 diesel bucket trucks with 10 battery-electric bucket trucks and install the necessary charging infrastructure. The goal of this project is to reduce diesel particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and exposure to diesel air toxics in the city of Chicago. The anticipated deliverables include community engagement, workforce development, and staff training on the operation and maintenance of the new electric vehicles. The expected outcomes are reduced greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption, improved air quality, increased public awareness, and greater demand for zero-emission vehicles. This grant has an award date of July 1, 2024 and a completion date of June 30, 2026.

Specifically, the recipient will replace diesel bucket trucks with electric bucket trucks which will reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter, NOX and exposure to diesel air toxics in chicago, IL.activities:the activities include replacing 10 diesel bucket trucks with 10 battery-electric bucket trucks and respective charging infrastructure to reduce emissions.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include community engagement, workforce development, and staff training on operation and maintenance of the new electric vehicles. The expected outcomes include reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption which will ultimately improve air quality, increased understanding of the environmental and economic effectiveness of the implemented technology, increased public awareness, and an increased demand and conversion of fleets to zero emission vehicles. The intended beneficiaries include residents of chicago, and those who live, work, or play near where the affected bucket trucks operate.