Provide funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to philadelphia regional port authority

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $86,278,850 project grant under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) to the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (Philaport) to improve air quality and reduce pollution in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area. The grant will fund the purchase of 10 electric forklifts, 25 electric terminal tractors, 1 electric rail switcher, and 2 new electric ship-to-shore cranes, as well as the installation of 36 fast chargers, including one dedicated to the rail switcher. The project also includes community engagement activities and workforce development initiatives to train workers on the new zero-emission equipment. The anticipated outcomes include annual reductions in NOx, PM2.5, and CO2 emissions, as well as decreased port diesel consumption. The award period is from January 15, 2025 to January 31, 2028.

Description

The purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to philadelphia regional port authority. Specifically, the recipient will improve air quality and reduce pollution in philadelphia county, pennsylvania, and in the surrounding area through the deployment of zero-emission equipment and infrastructure at the port.#8239; activities:the activities include purchasing of electric mobile port equipment and chargers, purchasing of electric cranes, and community engagement.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include: deployment of 10 forklifts, 25 terminal tractors, 1 rail switcher, and 2 new STS cranes; installation of 36 fast chargers including one dedicated rail switcher charger; local comment from residents; hiring of local workers; training for workers on the new equipment and resulting long-term job stability; reduced emissions. The expected outcomes include annual local emissions reduction of NOX, PM2.5, and CO2, and port diesel consumption reduction. Additional expected outcomes include public feedback and engaged communities, public understanding of port project, number of jobs created, air quality improvements in nonattainment area. The intended beneficiaries include the philadelphia regional port authority (grantee) and local community residents that are impacted by the port.