The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to colorado department of corrections to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles to…

This $1,071,100 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 on January 17, 2025 under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) will support the Colorado Department of Corrections in replacing 3 eligible Class 7 internal combustion engine vehicles with 3 battery electric vehicle trucks. The grant will also fund the installation of 1 Level 3 DC fast charger and provide workforce development training to department staff on the maintenance, charging, and operation of the new zero-emission vehicles. The anticipated outcomes include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved fleet management and efficiency, enhanced technical skills related to electric vehicle technology, and reduced operational costs. There are no sub-awards associated with this assistance agreement.

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to colorado department of corrections 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 8. The recipient will replace 3 eligible vehicles with comparable, eligible zero-emission vehicles under the vocational vehicles sub-program, resulting in cleaner air and improved health for communities in fremont county, colorado. Activities:the activities include replacing eligible internal combustion engine class 7 vehicles with eligible zero-emission vehicles; purchasing, installing, operating, and maintaining charging and fueling equipment to maintain the new 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 replacement of 1 class 7 box truck, 1 class 7 tow truck, and 1 class 7 day CAB with 3 battery electric vehicle trucks and the installation of 1 level 3 DC fast charger. #8203; training will be provided to staff on the proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, and the colorado department of correction's staff and leadership will be educated on the economic benefits of the vehicle transition. The expected outcomes include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved fleet management and efficiency by reducing charging times and integrating charging schedules into daily operations, improved staff technical skills related to electric vehicle technology and charging infrastructure, and reduced operational costs. The intended beneficiaries include the colorado department of corrections (grantee) and the colorado office of sustainability (partner). Other beneficiaries include the disadvantaged community residents who will benefit from improved ambient air quality in communities in which the vehicles operate.