Project Grant 01F88701
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $7,208,219 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program (CFDA 66.039) project grant to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to implement vehicle replacements in priority areas of 10 counties in Texas. The project will replace two diesel class 7 short-haul trucks, four diesel class 8 refuse haulers with new CARB low-NOx certified units, and one diesel class 8 refuse hauler with an all-electric powered...
- This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039) will provide $6,570,000 to Fort Bend County, Texas to replace 22 class 7 and 8 diesel transport tractors with new, fully battery-electric Tesla semi-trucks. The project activities include training mechanics and drivers on the operation and maintenance of the electric vehicles, as well as holding community engagement sessions. The...
- This $6,627,866 project grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (CFDA 66.039) will enable the American Lung Association (ALA), a non-profit organization, to reduce diesel emissions from 20 engines across 4 fleets primarily operating in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The key products/services to be delivered include: Replacement of 1 diesel terminal tractor with 1 zero-emission electric terminal tractor for Evonik...
- This Project Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 provides $343,468 to the Leonardo Academy Inc. under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act National Grants program (CFDA 66.039) to replace four high-emitting diesel short haul trucks with newer, cleaner vehicles. The award will fund the replacement of the diesel trucks with four Tier 4 Final selective catalytic reduction trucks, resulting in reduced emissions of pollutants from diesel engines. By upgrading its fleet of short...
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039), will fund the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to replace six heavy-duty on-road diesel short haul dump trucks with 2023/2024 model year California Air Resources Board (CARB)-compliant vehicles. The $1,531,000 award, with a period of performance from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, aims to reduce emissions...
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $98.3M Project Grant under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to replace 234 eligible Class 6 and 7 internal combustion engine vehicles with zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in Texas. The grant will fund the purchase and installation of supporting charging/fueling infrastructure, as well as workforce development and training to maintain and operate the new ZEVs. The...
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the Clean School Bus Program (CFDA 66.045), awarded a $5,925,000 Project Grant to the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) to replace fifteen diesel-powered school buses with fifteen zero-emission electric school buses and install nine DC fast vehicle charging stations. The project aims to improve air quality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and asthma-related illnesses in the SAISD and Bexar County, Texas, communities. The new...
- This federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039), provides $4,500,000 in funding to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to replace up to 22 heavy-duty class 8 diesel trucks with new zero-emission drayage trucks. The goal is to reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and exposure to diesel air toxics in the South Coast Air...
- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 awarded a $615,553 project grant to Leonardo Academy Inc. under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program (CFDA 66.039). The grant will fund the early replacement of four diesel terminal tractors with fully electric terminal tractors in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. This replacement is expected to reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter and other pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons from the...
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $2,422,782 Formula Grant under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) State Grants program (CFDA 66.040) to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The grant will assist TxDOT in replacing 13 aging diesel-powered heavy-duty highway dump trucks in its fleet with new, low-emissions diesel vehicles that meet the latest emissions standards. The project aims to reduce nitric oxide (NOx) emissions and improve air quality in ozone...
The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) received a $740,641 project grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act National Grants program (CFDA 66.039) to reduce diesel emissions in Bexar County, Texas. The grant will fund the replacement of two diesel-powered terminal tractors with all-electric models, including the proper disposal of the old vehicles and procurement of the new vehicles. Additionally, the project includes the purchase of associated fast charging infrastructure. This project aims to reduce emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrocarbons and other pollutants by transitioning to electric terminal tractors. The period of performance for this award is from March 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $328.1k | 9/23/20 |