The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Pasadena a $4,615,000 Project Grant under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) established by the Inflation Reduction Act. The funding will enable the city to replace 17 existing diesel- and gasoline-powered municipal vehicles, including bucket trucks, step vans, and refuse haulers, with new zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs). The grant will also cover the purchase and installation of 17 EV chargers, as well as support workforce development initiatives to train city staff on EV maintenance and operations. Additionally, the project includes community engagement activities to raise public awareness about the benefits of electric vehicles. The anticipated outcomes include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, criteria air pollutants, and noise pollution across the city's work zones, along with new job opportunities in EV technology and increased public knowledge about electrification efforts. The performance period for this award is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026.
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