Applicants_Conferences_Presentation_Slides.pdf

The requested file, titled "Applicants_Conferences_Presentation_Slides.pdf," is not accessible due to a 404 error and therefore cannot be reviewed. This file was associated with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation's 2026 Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Request for Applications. The opportunity seeks electric replacement or repower projects funded through Vermont's allocation of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, with applications accepted on a rolling basis through December 31, 2026. The project work must be completed by June 30, 2028, with time extensions considered on a case-by-case basis. The RFA was posted on June 25, 2026, and eligible applicants may propose projects for any qualifying mobile-source mitigation action designed to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from diesel-powered engines, vehicles, and equipment operating in Vermont.

Up to $5,909,575 is available for all awarded projects combined, with funding sourced from Vermont's allocation of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust under delegated authority from the Agency of Natural Resources. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation prioritizes proposals demonstrating cost-effective NOx reductions and feasibility of all-electric heavy-duty vehicle and equipment technologies to catalyze market transformation in the state. All funded projects must comply with the legal obligations established under the Trust agreement and achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. Four application attachments were referenced in the opportunity (Application Form, Fleet Description Worksheet, DCFC Justification, and Commitment and Support for Electrification) but were not accessible for detailed review; applicants should consult the full RFA document for complete eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria.