Attachment_I_Application_Form.pdf

This is a Request for Applications issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) under the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) for electric vehicle and equipment replacement or repower projects funded through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (EMT). The initiative seeks proposals to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from mobile sources across Vermont through the implementation of all-electric technologies and heavy-duty vehicle conversions. DEC is accepting applications on a rolling basis through December 31, 2026, with project work required to be completed by June 30, 2028. Up to $5,909,575 is available for eligible mitigation actions, with time extensions available on a case-by-case basis.

The funding derives from Vermont's allocation of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, which was delegated to ANR in 2017 following the settlement of emissions violations. DEC has prioritized projects that achieve the most cost-effective reductions in diesel emissions while demonstrating the feasibility of all-electric technologies for heavy-duty applications. Eligible applicants may propose electric replacement or repower projects for any qualifying mitigation actions under the Volkswagen EMT framework. All funded projects must comply with the legal obligations established under the Trust agreement and contribute to Vermont's broader market transformation goals for clean transportation.