Provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the detroit wayne county port authority

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Project Grant under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) to the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority. The purpose of this grant is to fund planning and development activities to reduce emissions at the Port of Detroit. Key project activities include:

Developing plans for a zero-emissions power barge to provide at least 6 MW of clean electricity for cargo ships while unloading, instead of using diesel fuel. Additionally, the grant will fund plans for deploying clean hydrogen port equipment and trucks, as well as planning for clean energy jobs for Detroit residents. The grant also supports sub-awards to Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision, Michigan Clean Cities, American Bureau of Shipping, and the University of Michigan to contribute specialized expertise on the power barge feasibility, hydrogen fuel planning, and community engagement. The anticipated outcomes include understanding the feasibility and costs of the power barge concept, increased knowledge of green hydrogen for port operations, and creation of an equity-centered advisory committee and clean jobs plan for the Detroit ports region.

Description

The purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the detroit wayne county port authority. Specifically, the recipient will create a port-wide emission reductions study, inventory vehicles, equipment, vessels, and industrial activity located within and serving the port of detroit, and collaborate and communicate with stakeholders.activities:the activities include develop plans for a zero-emissions power barge to provide at least 6 megawatts of clean electricity for cargo ships while unloading instead of using diesel fuel; develop plans for deployment of clean hydrogen port equipment and trucks; and plan for clean energy jobs for detroit residents.subrecipient:southwest detroit environmental vision and michigan clean cities will develop an innovative plan for zero emission hydrogen fueling for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment at port related facilities supporting key freight corridors. The american bureau of shipping will develop plans, estimate costs and report on the feasibility of utilizing a zero- emissions barge to provide between 6 to 15 MW of clean electricity (from hydrogen or green methanol) for cargo ships unloading within the port of detroit. The university of michigan's marine architecture school will provide additional technical expertise regarding this portion of the project. Outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include creating publicly available reports summarizing results of planning activities, forming an equity centered advisory committee, and finalizing clean jobs for detroit ports region plan. The expected outcomes include an understanding of the feasibility and cost of pursuing the power barge concept for addressing carbon dioxide emissions from cargo ships while docked and unloading in the port of detroit, increased knowledge and understanding of the potential for green hydrogen fuel to replace diesel in port operations, increased community outreach and engagement, increased stakeholder participation in port planning and decision-making impacting environmental justice, and ports employees having input and understanding of how their roles may evolve with changing priorities. The intended beneficiaries include detroit wayne county port authority michigan clean cities, southwest detroit environmental vision, american bureau of shipping, the city of detroit, wayne county, and the communities in michigan surrounding the port.