The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act to the forest preserve district of cook county to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $2,200,000 Project Grant under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) to the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in Illinois. The funding will be used to replace four in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission electric waste haulers. This will reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in EPA Region 5. The grant also provides for workforce development and training to support the maintenance, charging, fueling, and operation of the new zero-emission vehicles. The anticipated outcomes include improved air quality, an enhanced workforce knowledgeable about zero-emission vehicle operations, and increased public awareness about the benefits of zero-emission vehicles.

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act to the forest preserve district of cook county to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in EPA region 5. The recipient will replace four eligible vehicles with comparable, eligible zero-emission vehicles under the vocational vehicles sub-program, resulting in cleaner air and improved health for communities in cook county, illinois. Activities:the activities include replacing eligible internal combustion engine class 7 vehicles with eligible zero-emission vehicles and providing workforce development and training to support the maintenance, charging, fueling, and operation of the new zero-emission vehicles. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include replacing four internal combustion engine heavy-duty vehicle waste haulers with four zero-emission electric waste haulers; training staff members on the operation and maintenance of the zero-emission waste haulers, including drivers, electricians, and mechanics; and conducting community outreach activities. The expected outcomes include reduced emissions and improved air quality within the forest preserves and the neighboring communities served by the vehicles; an enhanced workforce that is knowledgeable about the operation and maintenance of zero-emission vehicles; and increased public awareness about zero-emission vehicles and the role they play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving air quality. The intended beneficiaries include the forest preserve district of cook county and disadvantaged community residents who will benefit from improved ambient air quality in communities in which the vehicles operate.