The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $104,734,587 Project Grant to the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) established by the Inflation Reduction Act. The purpose of this award is to improve air quality and reduce pollution at the Port of Cleveland through the deployment of zero-emission equipment and infrastructure. Key activities include purchasing 10 new electric forklifts, 2 electric reach stackers, 7 vehicle chargers, 2 electric tugboats, and 1 mobile electric harbor crane. The Port Authority will also install crane charging equipment, vessel shore power infrastructure, a solar energy system, and a battery energy storage system. To enhance project effectiveness, the Port Authority will execute subaward agreements with Logistec and Great Lakes Towing to retain ownership and responsibility for operating and maintaining the new equipment and infrastructure. The anticipated outcomes include reduced emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and carbon dioxide, increased renewable power output, and improved air quality and community engagement in the surrounding areas.
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