The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Targeted Airshed Grant Program (CFDA #66.956), awarded a $5,000,000 project grant to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to demonstrate the deployment of six (6) Daimler (Freightliner) Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) trucks. SCAQMD will implement this demonstration project through a subaward, leasing the zero-emission HFC trucks to various fleet operators in Southern California. The project aims to accelerate the...
This $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) aims to advance the deployment of sustainable hydrogen infrastructure in New York State. The key products and services to be delivered include: Streamlining the permitting process for hydrogen fueling stations through collaborative engagement with stakeholders, compilation of best...
The Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 awarded the South Coast Air Quality Management District a $4.17 million Project Grant under the Targeted Airshed Grant Program (CFDA 66.956) to replace an older locomotive with a zero-emission locomotive. The grant period runs from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2027. Through this funding, the South Coast Air Quality Management District will implement a project to replace a diesel-powered locomotive operating in communities located in the South Coast...
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $24,985,117 Cooperative Agreement to Linde Inc. on January 1, 2025 under the Renewable Energy Research and Development (CFDA 81.087) program. The project aims to demonstrate a heavy-duty hydrogen refueling station connected to existing and future commercial-scale hydrogen pipelines in the Gulf Coast region. The key objectives are to provide competitive-cost hydrogen fuel for heavy-duty truck fleets using...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) provides $1,000,000 in funding to streamline siting and permitting for hydrogen fueling stations and support the clean hydrogen economy. The project objectives are to develop a model policy, programmatic, and regulatory framework that includes community engagement tools and safety/emergency response...
This $24,842,632 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) provides funding to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to replace up to 74 in-use, non-zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles, such as school buses, with new zero-emission electric vehicles. The grant covers the full costs of vehicle replacement, associated charging infrastructure, workforce development, and...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement (Federal Grant ID DEEE0011530) to Southern Company Gas on January 1, 2025. The objective of this 1-year project is to develop permitting guidelines for hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) in the state of Georgia. These guidelines can be used by stakeholders to facilitate the future development of HRS infrastructure. The project is funded under the DOE's Renewable Energy...
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $19,550,000 Cooperative Agreement to Firstelement Fuel Inc. under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087). The goal of this project is to design, develop, build, install, and demonstrate an advanced next generation multi-use (GH2 H70/H70HF and SLH2) direct fill (MUDF) hydrogen refueling station. This will enable the commercial viability of medium- and heavy-duty fuel cell trucks...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (CFDA 81.086 - Conservation Research and Development) provides $9,495,087 to Cummins Inc. to research, develop, and validate a 100% hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine that achieves peak brake thermal efficiency, as well as demonstrate an engine and aftertreatment system that meets EPA's 2027 heavy-duty emissions regulations. The project period runs from August 1, 2024...
This $9,776,480 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) will enable the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) to construct hydrogen fueling stations at its Riverside and Hemet facilities. The grant will also fund workforce development training for RTA's coach operators and mechanics on the new zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell...