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EPA launches first $500M funding opportunity for $5B Clean School Bus Program

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2022

EPA’s new Clean School Bus Program will provide $5 billion over the next five years (FY 2022-2026) to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. The Agency will also launch a grant competition later this year. Further Clean School Bus competitions will be run every year over the next five years.

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Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 25, 2024

EPA announces new grant program to fund zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice DENVER — Yesterday, April 24, the U.S.

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U.S. EPA Paves the Way for Clean Buses at Fairfax County Public Schools

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 17, 2024

Clean School Bus grant brings green future to school transportation. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and U.S. EPA Paves the Way for Clean Buses at Fairfax County Public Schools appeared first on CleanTechnica. Today, the U.S. continued] The post U.S.

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EPA grants waivers for California’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards. CARB has asked EPA for additional time before the Agency acts on the waiver request for this regulation.

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EPA nearly doubling Clean School Bus Rebates awards to $965M

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will nearly double the funding awarded for clean school buses this year following increased demand, with school districts from all 50 states applying for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates during this first round of funding. EPA expects to issue a slate of awards next month.

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EPA awarding $965M to 389 school districts for clean school buses

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency, through its Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, is awarding nearly $1 billion to 389 school districts spanning 50 states, Washington, DC, and several Tribes and US territories. In May, EPA announced the availability of $500 million for its Clean School Bus Program.

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EPA grants 31 small refinery exemptions for RFS

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2019

EPA is granting 31 small refinery RFS exemptions for the 2018 compliance year, as well as 6 denials. The Clean Air Act (CAA) exempted small refineries from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program through compliance year 2010; the CAA also authorized EPA to extend the exemption for two years.

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EPA announces $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses

Electrek

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses across the US – enough for more than 2,700 clean buses. more… The post EPA announces $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses appeared first on Electrek.

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EPA issues fuel waiver for four states impacted by bp Whiting Refinery shutdown

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2022

As part of the Federal Government’s response to a fire and shutdown at the bp Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan issued an emergency fuel waiver to help alleviate fuel shortages in four states the supply of gasoline of which has been impacted by the refinery shutdown.

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EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate.

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EPA adds 1-bromopropane to list of hazardous air pollutants; first addition since 1990

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted petitions to add 1-bromopropane (1-BP) to the list of hazardous air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA). This is the first time since 1990 that EPA has granted a petition to add a hazardous air pollutant to the CAA.

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Supreme Court curbs EPA authority to regulate CO2 from power plants

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

EPA that the EPA lacks the authority to set emission standards for power plants so strict as to force a shift of power generation from fossil fuels. The opinion holds that Congress did not grant EPA in Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act the authority to devise emissions caps based on generation shifting—i.e.,

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$13.5M in EPA clean diesel grant funding available

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $13.5 million in grant funding to help governments and nonprofit organizations switch to cleaner diesel engines. Local governments, tribal agencies and nonprofits can win grants up to $2.14 million each.

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EPA proposes higher RFS biofuel volumes for 2022

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a package of actions setting biofuel volumes for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for years 2020, 2021, and 2022, and introducing regulatory changes intended to enhance the program’s objectives. This decision, issued in 2020, narrowed the situations in which EPA can grant SREs.

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EPA grants waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Car Program

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally granted a California Air Resources Board (CARB) request for a waiver of preemption for its Advanced Clean Car (ACC) regulations. EPA also determined that the waiver includes the new “deemed to comply” regulation. Earlier post.) Background.

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EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty vehicles

Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

Photo: Highland Fleets Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) announced nearly $1 billion in grants to replace gas heavy-duty vehicles and school buses with electric vehicles. The grant program is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act under President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. “In

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To Apply, Or Not? EPA’s New Clean School Bus Grant Program, Deciphered

CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 30, 2023

Last year’s rebate program definitely had that spirit; the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean School Bus Program awarded almost one billion to 389 schools and Tribes in year […]

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EPA awards $5M in Clean Diesel Grants to 4 port projects

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $5 million in grant funding for 4 clean diesel projects at ports in California, Oregon, New Jersey and Texas. The grants are funded through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) and are located in areas where communities need the most help with local air quality.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Under this competition, EPA anticipates awarding between 40 and 70 assistance agreements. Applicants may apply until 16 March 2021.

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EPA issues emergency fuel waiver for E15 sales

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline to be sold during the summer driving season. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the use of low-volatility gasoline during the summer months in order to limit the formation of ozone pollution. EPA provides a 1.0 Earlier post.).

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EPA announces $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses

Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric school bus Source: Daimler Truck North America The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced nearly $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses across the US – enough for more than 2,700 clean buses. Get started here. –ad* ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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EPA awarding $4.2M for clean diesel projects in six ports

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award $4.2 million in grant funding for clean diesel projects at six US ports. EPA is also hosting the “Advancing Sustainable Ports” summit to mark the kickoff of a new initiative to recognize ports that take action to improve environmental performance.

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EPA denying petitions for small refinery RFS exemptions for past compliance years

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is denying petitions for small refinery exemptions for past compliance years, the so-called “gap-filling” petitions for the 2011-18 compliance years. Congress granted all small refineries a blanket exemption from the RFS program until 2011.

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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

Green Car Congress

MARCH 20, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. EPA estimates that every $1 in DERA funding generates up to $13 in health care savings.

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EPA to award up to $9M for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $9-million funding opportunity ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-13-02 ) for the 2013 National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program. EPA estimates that clean diesel funding generates up to $13 of public health benefit for every $1 spent on diesel projects.

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Here’s why EPA’s $400M in electric school bus grants matter and how they’ll be allocated

Electrek

APRIL 25, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just announced the availability of $400 million for clean school buses – the first round of funding available as grants. more… The post Here’s why EPA’s $400M in electric school bus grants matter and how they’ll be allocated appeared first on Electrek.

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EPA report: diesel engine grant program has delivered major air, public health benefits

Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2016

Clean diesel grants aimed at cleaning up old diesel engines have greatly improved public health by cutting harmful pollution that causes premature deaths, asthma attacks, and missed school and workdays, according to a new report by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). over the lifetime of the affected engines.

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$4M from EPA available for clean diesel projects at ports

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

EPA is announcing the availability of $4 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from marine and inland water ports. DERA funds are used to clean up the legacy fleet of diesel engines that were produced before more recent environmental standards.

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EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

For its part, EPA is withdrawing the Clean Air Act preemption waiver it granted to the State of California in January 2013 as it relates to California’s GHG and ZEV programs. California’s ability to enforce its Low Emission Vehicle program and other clean air standards to address harmful smog-forming vehicle emissions—i.e.,

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US EPA awards $50M for clean diesel projects

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $50 million for clean diesel projects. From 2008 to 2010, EPA has awarded nearly $470 million to more than 350 grantees across the nation under the diesel emissions reduction program (also known as DERA). Emerging Technologies grants. Diesel engines emit 7.3

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EPA Puerto Rico Clean Cleaning

EPA awarding $30M for clean diesel projects

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $30 million for clean diesel projects as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce harmful diesel exhaust. DERA was enacted in 2005 and since it was first funded in FY 2008, EPA has awarded more than 500 grants nationwide.

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EPA making $20M available for clean diesel projects

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05 ) with up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the existing fleet of diesel engines. EPA will fund up to 100% of the cost of verified.

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EPA Diesel Clean Cleaning

EPA Launches $400M Clean School Bus Grant Program

Green Fleet Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

The application deadline for this grant opportunity is on Aug. 22, 2023.

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EPA proposes renewable fuel volume obligations for 2020

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2019

US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler issued a proposed rule under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program that would set the minimum amount of renewable fuels that must be supplied to the market in calendar year 2020, as well as the biomass-based diesel volume standard for calendar year 2021.

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EPA reconsiders withdrawal of California’s waiver to enforce greenhouse gas standards for cars and light trucks

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2021

The purpose of this Notice of Reconsideration is to seek comment on a number of issues in the 2019 SAFE-1 action including: Whether it was proper for EPA to reconsider a previously issued CAA waiver. Whether EPA’s action to withdraw California’s waiver in consideration of EPCA preemption was appropriate. Earlier post.). Background.

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California’s proposed 2035 EV sales mandate faces scrutiny at EPA hearing

Teslarati

JANUARY 8, 2024

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to hold a public hearing to discuss whether it would approve California’s plan to require all vehicles sold in the state to be zero-emissions by 2035. CARB then requested a Clean Air Act waiver from the EPA in May 2023.

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Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2011

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) awarded $516,637 in clean diesel grants to four organizations. Recent monitoring indicates these counties’ particulate matter levels are meeting the standards, but continuous compliance must occur before EPA will grant an attainment designation.

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EPA Awards $5.6M to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5.6 million for emerging technologies projects as part of a summer-long roll-out of $120 million in clean diesel grants. Most clean diesel grants involve widely used strategies such as retrofits or replacements. Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for nearly $1.2

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EPA opens 2017 Request for Proposals for $11M in diesel emissions reduction funding DERA

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

EPA is announcing $11 million in competitive grant funding for the Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA) Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects including: EPA-verified technologies or certified engine configurations.

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EPA Diesel Emissions 2017

EPA to spend another $1 billion on electric buses

Teslarati

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The EPA’s “Clean Bus Program” will be spending $1 billion in the 2023 fiscal year to help schools buy electric buses and other cleaner alternatives. The EPA is one of numerous agencies working on upgrading American public vehicle fleets. Schools have responded positively to the EPA program.

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EPA finalizes RFS volumes for 2019 and biomass-based diesel volumes for 2020

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that establishes the required renewable fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program for 2019, and biomass-based diesel for 2020. EPA is using the tools provided by Congress to adjust the standards below the statutory targets based on current market realities.

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$400 Million Grant Program to Fund Clean School Buses to Protect Children’s Health

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 25, 2023

The latest funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda follows nearly $1 billion for thousands of electric and low-emission school buses across the USA.

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EPA awards $6M in research funding to improve air quality models

Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $5,959,842 million in research funding to nine institutions to improve air quality models used to simulate ozone, particulate matter (PM), regional haze, air toxics, and emerging pollutants.

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EPA Grants California Electric Heavy Trucks Waiver

CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 3, 2023

Heavy trucks poison the air we breathe. California proposes to address that issue with new rules that take effect next year.

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EPA launches first $500M funding opportunity for $5B Clean School Bus Program

Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition

U.S. EPA Paves the Way for Clean Buses at Fairfax County Public Schools

EPA grants waivers for California’s on-highway heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards

EPA nearly doubling Clean School Bus Rebates awards to $965M

EPA awarding $965M to 389 school districts for clean school buses

EPA grants 31 small refinery exemptions for RFS

EPA announces $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses

EPA issues fuel waiver for four states impacted by bp Whiting Refinery shutdown

EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

EPA adds 1-bromopropane to list of hazardous air pollutants; first addition since 1990

Supreme Court curbs EPA authority to regulate CO2 from power plants

$13.5M in EPA clean diesel grant funding available

EPA proposes higher RFS biofuel volumes for 2022

EPA grants waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Car Program

EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty vehicles

To Apply, Or Not? EPA’s New Clean School Bus Grant Program, Deciphered

EPA awards $5M in Clean Diesel Grants to 4 port projects

EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

EPA issues emergency fuel waiver for E15 sales

EPA announces $1 billion in grant funding for electric school buses

EPA awarding $4.2M for clean diesel projects in six ports

EPA denying petitions for small refinery RFS exemptions for past compliance years

EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

EPA to award up to $9M for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants

Here’s why EPA’s $400M in electric school bus grants matter and how they’ll be allocated

EPA report: diesel engine grant program has delivered major air, public health benefits

$4M from EPA available for clean diesel projects at ports

EPA, NHTSA issue One National Program Rule; EPA withdraws CA waiver for GHG and fuel economy

US EPA awards $50M for clean diesel projects

EPA awarding $30M for clean diesel projects

EPA making $20M available for clean diesel projects

EPA Launches $400M Clean School Bus Grant Program

EPA proposes renewable fuel volume obligations for 2020

EPA reconsiders withdrawal of California’s waiver to enforce greenhouse gas standards for cars and light trucks

California’s proposed 2035 EV sales mandate faces scrutiny at EPA hearing

Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

EPA Awards $5.6M to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies

EPA opens 2017 Request for Proposals for $11M in diesel emissions reduction funding DERA

EPA to spend another $1 billion on electric buses

EPA finalizes RFS volumes for 2019 and biomass-based diesel volumes for 2020

$400 Million Grant Program to Fund Clean School Buses to Protect Children’s Health

EPA awards $6M in research funding to improve air quality models

EPA Grants California Electric Heavy Trucks Waiver

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