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AUGUST 26, 2014

A recently released total fuel cycle analysis for maritime case studies shows that natural gas fuels reduce some air quality pollutants substantially, and reduce major greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions slightly, when compared to conventional petroleum-based marine fuels (low-sulfur and high-sulfur). This is an important consideration.

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Mariner Pollution Gas Emissions 291

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.

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EPA Diesel Puerto Rico Emissions 170

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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. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.

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EPA Diesel Puerto Rico Emissions 207

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 27 projects for more than $37 million in funding to accelerate the technological and commercial readiness of emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies, which seek to generate renewable electricity from oceans and free-flowing rivers and streams. Resolute Marine Energy, Inc.

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Mariner Energy Alaska New Jersey 210

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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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Puerto Rico EPA Clean Cleaning 150

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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. These vessels operate between Atlantic Highlands in New Jersey and terminal locations in New York City.

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Grant EPA Clean Cleaning 150

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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EPA Diesel Fleet Puerto Rico 150