This $391,705,250 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) will fund the Virginia Port Authority's (VPA) efforts to transition its Norfolk International Terminals and Richmond Marine Terminal operations to zero-emissions equipment. The key components include:
- Retiring and scrapping 192 internal combustion engine units at Norfolk International Terminals and 23 units at Richmond Marine Terminal, replacing them with new battery-electric cargo handling equipment, electric vehicles, and associated charging infrastructure.
- Developing workforce training programs on electrical equipment and infrastructure through a subaward to Tidewater Community College, including scholarships for local and underserved communities.
- Conducting community engagement activities, such as a quarterly newsletter and local event participation, to strengthen ties with nearby communities.
The project aims to reduce air pollutant emissions, improve public health, and enable the Port of Virginia's transition to zero-emission operations, serving as a model for transformational change in port freight operations.
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