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EPA to award up to $4M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from port fleets

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EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports.

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EPA to award up to $5M for projects to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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Verified Marine Shore Connection Systems: up to 25% of the cost of eligible shore connection systems. Clean Alternative Fuel Conversions: up to 40% of the cost (labor and equipment) of an eligible clean alternative fuel conversion.

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EPA to award up to $5M to reduce diesel emissions at ports

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EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-07 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports located in areas of poor air quality.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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Massachusetts, for instance, offers its MassEVIP Workplace and Fleet Charging program , which covers 60% of the costs of EV charging equipment and installation for up to $50,000 per business address. On top of that federal tax credit, there are myriad state and local options available through government entities and utility companies.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Selected projects, by size of award, are: State of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state. Clean Energy Coalition’s CEC Michigan Green Fleets Initiative.

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How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint — And Why It’s Smart Business

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You may also qualify for state and local incentives that can further reduce the cost of transitioning your fleet to EVs, which companies ranging from Amazon to Ikea are taking steps to do. Own the Means To Charge Your EV Fleet If you’re switching to EVs, it makes sense to install EV charging stations near your facility.

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