RFA_2026_Volkswagen_EMT_EMA.pdf

This is a Request for Applications (RFA) issued by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), acting under delegated authority from the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR), for the administration of Vermont's allocation of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (EMT). The RFA seeks proposals for electric replacement or repower projects designed to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from mobile sources across the state. DEC is accepting applications on a rolling basis through December 31, 2026, for eligible mitigation actions including electric vehicle and equipment replacement or repower initiatives. Project work must be completed by June 30, 2028, with time extensions available on a case-by-case basis. Up to $5,909,575 is available in total funding for all awarded projects.

The funding is derived from Vermont's allocation of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, established as part of the 2017 settlement regarding diesel emissions from Volkswagen engines. Projects must demonstrate cost-effective NOx emission reductions and showcase the feasibility of all-electric heavy-duty vehicle and equipment technologies to support market transformation in Vermont. DEC prioritizes proposals that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions from diesel-powered engines, vehicles, and equipment operating within the state while advancing the adoption of electric alternatives in the heavy-duty sector.