The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to north central texas council of government (NCTCOG)to replace in-use, non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new…

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 project aims to reduce nitrogen oxide, particulate matter, and greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality and public health in the region. The award period spans from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2028.

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to north central texas council of government (NCTCOG)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 6. The recipient will replace 234 eligible vehicles with comparable, eligible zero-emission vehicles under the vocational vehicles sub-program, resulting in cleaner air and improved health for the communities in texas. Activities:the activities include replacing eligible internal combustion engine class 6 and class 7 vehicles with eligible zero-emission vehicles (ZEV); 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 existing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with zevs -development of region-specific ZEV workforce development plan and -an estimated 234 replaced ICE vehicles across an estimated 40 fleets -installation of supporting infrastructure as needed, including up to 208 evse and 6 hydrogen refueling stations -reduced idling through electrification -creation of a workforce development plan -12 first responder trainings -3 informational webinars on ZEV for fleets the expected outcomes include approximately 38 tons of nitrogen oxide (NOX), 2 tons of particulate matter with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less (PM)10, 2 tons of PM 2.5, and 10,000 tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduced annually, and improved ambient air quality in communities the vehicles operate -reduced exposure to ICE exhaust for ~234 vehicle drivers and other supporting personnel -improved public health due to reduced criteria pollutants/noise pollution, improved water and soil quality from reductions in gasoline or diesel fuel spills -increased ZEV workforce programs for operating and maintaining ZEV/infrastructure -increased public awareness of the environmental and economic effectiveness of zevs -development of the heavy-duty ZEV market in north texas the intended beneficiaries include people in non-containment areas in 16 counties in texas.