Provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the northwest seaport alliance.#8239; specifically, the recipient will conduct emissions inventory and accounting exercises; analyze…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 awarded a $3,000,000 Project Grant to the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) established by the Inflation Reduction Act. The purpose of this grant is to fund activities that will reduce emissions and improve climate resilience at the NWSA's port facilities in Tacoma, Washington.

The key products and services to be delivered include: conducting emissions inventory and accounting exercises; analyzing emissions-reduction strategies; engaging with port stakeholders; developing a terminal master plan for transitioning 169 pieces of cargo handling equipment and light-duty vehicles to zero-emissions; identifying infrastructure needs to support zero-emission equipment charging; determining demand for shore power at the East Blair One Terminal; and developing an engineering design for shore power at the Washington United Terminal. Additionally, the grant will address workforce development and safety/resilience considerations in the port's transition to zero-emissions operations. The award period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.

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The purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the northwest seaport alliance.#8239; specifically, the recipient will conduct emissions inventory and accounting exercises; analyze emissions-reduction strategies; engage with port stakeholders; and conduct resilience planning.#8239;#8239;#8239; activities:the activities include conducting a baseline emissions inventory and a terminal-specific feasibility analysis of zero-emission technology, as well as addressing workforce development and climate resilience needs for the washington united terminal and their east blair one terminal. And an engineering design plan for shore power at the washington united terminal. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include developing an inventory of current terminal equipment and infrastructure, conducting an emissions inventory of current operations and future emission scenario forecasting, developing a terminal masterplan for the transition of 169 pieces of CHE and light-duty vehicles to zero-emissions, identify infrastructure needs to support charging infrastructure for zero emission equipment, determine demand for shore power at EB-1 terminal, and develop an engineering design for shore power at WUT terminal including workforce development and safety and resilience considerations in developing plans for zero-emissions transition. The expected outcomes include improved understanding of equipment and infrastructure conditions at the port; identification of opportunities for emissions reductions measures; increased support for fleet replacement activities; increased resiliency measures and workforce training; and improved understanding of the scope, budget, finalized shore power engineering design, and planning for the implementation of future projects. The intended beneficiaries include the northwest seaport alliance (grantee), their partners including the port of tacoma, wallenius wilhelmsen (WWL), ports america, hyundai merchant marine (HMM), tacoma power, and near-port community residents that are impacted by the port.#8239