Provide funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA), clean ports program (CPP) zero-emission technology deployment (ZE tech) to the city of LOS angeles harbor department

This $644,212,160 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) will fund the deployment of zero-emission cargo handling equipment, vehicles, and supporting infrastructure at the Port of Los Angeles. Specifically, the grant will support the acquisition of 337 battery electric yard tractors, 250 zero-emission trucks, 56 battery electric top handlers, and 32 battery electric heavy lifts, as well as the installation of a vessel shore power system and related electrical infrastructure, including 143 MWh of battery capacity, 307 chargers, and 10 battery energy solar systems. The project also includes workforce development and community engagement initiatives. Sub-awards will be made to five port terminals (YTI, APMT, Everport, Fenix, and TraPac) as well as the Harbor Community Benefit Foundation to ensure the successful implementation of the zero-emission technology deployment and community-focused activities. The project is intended to reduce air pollution, increase renewable power and distributed energy storage, and create high-quality job opportunities for near-port communities.

Description

The purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA), clean ports program (CPP) zero-emission technology deployment (ZE tech) to the city of LOS angeles harbor department. Specifically, the recipient will improve air quality and reduce pollution at the port of LOS angeles and in the surrounding area through the deployment of zero-emission equipment and infrastructure at the port. This assistance agreement provides federal funding in the amount of $411,688,296. Activities:the activities include the deployment of zero emission cargo handling equipment and vehicles, technologies, and related infrastructure, as well as community engagement and workforce development. Subrecipient:there will be subawards to the 5 terminals (YTI, apmt, everport, fenix and trapac), as well as the port of LOS angeles, to ensure all new ZE tech equipment purchased with EPA funding can be powered throughout the project period. The short-haul battery electric drayage trucks subaward will provide incentives through a subaward for licensed motor carriers operating short-haul trips to deploy ZE trucks into drayage service and develop the program. The harbor community benefit foundation (hcbf) subaward, proposes a multifaceted approach to reduce air pollution in a severe non-attainment area and advance the port toward 100% ZE ttech operations while fostering high-quality jobs and community-centered engagement. Outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include estimated deployment of 337 battery electric yard tractors, 250 zero-emission trucks, 56 battery electric top handlers, and 32 battery electric heavy lifts, as well as the installation of a vessel shore power system. Electrical infrastructure will be deployed, including estimated 143 MWH of battery capacity, 307 chargers, and 10 battery energy solar systems. Other deliverables include workforce development and capacity building training programs and the creation high-quality jobs. The expected outcomes include reduced CO2, PM2.5 and NOX emissions; increased renewable power output and distributed energy storage capacity; the delivery of new skills and workforce capabilities; and increased access to high-quality job opportunities for near-port communities. The intended beneficiaries include the port of LOS angeles (grantee), terminals apmt, everport, fenix, trapac, and YTI (partners), which will support project development and implementation. The harbor community benefit foundation (partner) will support community outreach and workforce development projects. The LOS angeles department of water and power (utility partner) will consult on energy capacity and infrastructure and support renewable energy integration. Indirect beneficiaries include near-port communities which will experience improved ambient air quality.