In 2018, pursuant to the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (“PADEP”) created several environmental grant programs aimed at reducing NOx emissions made by large on-road fleets. These programs range from Class 8 trucks and transit buses to ferries, tugboats and freight switchers. There are several opportunities for diesel fleets looking to convert to electric vehicles and/or install an electric vehicle infrastructure, as well.
On August 1, PADEP provided an update on the funds left for allocation and revised application deadlines. Following is the most current listing of programs, due dates and funds remaining for allocation.
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Grant Program |
Application Deadline |
Total 2019 Funding Available
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Class 8 Truck and Transit Bus Grant Program |
September 23, 2019* |
$ 2,400,000 |
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Ocean Going Vessel Shore Power Grant Program |
October 30, 2019 |
$ 3,000,000 |
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Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program |
November 15, 2019 |
$ 3,000,000 |
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DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program |
October 11, 2019* |
$ 1,750,000 |
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Level 2 EV Charging Rebate Program |
December 31, 2019 or until all funds committed |
$ 1,000,000 |
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Ferries, Tugs & Freight Switchers |
Application unavailable at this time** |
Amount for allocation unavailable at this time |
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On-road Rebate Program – Class 4-7 Trucks, Port Drayage Trucks, School Buses, and Shuttle Buses |
Program Closed for 2019 |
All funds have been allocated for current year |
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PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program |
Program Closed for 2019 |
All funds have been allocated for current year |
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*This is the final 2019 deadline. Any applications not submitted by this date will not be eligible until the next calendar year application cycle. **Application has not yet been released for this program. |
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