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NJ state Senate approves bill requiring New Jersey DEP to develop and implement electric school bus program

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The full New Jersey state Senate approved legislation Monday that would require the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to develop and implement an electric school bus program. According to the bill, $45 million is to be made available for grants provided under the program. Diegnan Jr.,

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New Jersey launches Large Scale CHP/Fuel Cell Program

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The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) launched the Large Scale Combined Heat and Power (CHP)/Fuel Cell Program. The amount available for grant funding under the initial. The amount available for grant funding under the initial.

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EPA approves emergency diesel fuel waiver for New Jersey

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act temporarily to waive federal clean diesel fuel requirements in New Jersey to allow the use of home heating oil in most generators and pumps in emergency service in New Jersey. EPA Administrator Lisa P.

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Power Up Your Garden State Business With New Jersey EV Incentives

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Thanks to extended federal tax credits and robust New Jersey state EV charging incentives, this is the best time to invest in EV charging. Stacking these federal credits add up to serious dollars saved and will help businesses fully transform their properties while providing valuable, sustainable fueling options for their communities.

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Camden to received NJ’s first electric buses; Proterra purchase supported by Low-No grant

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ChargEVC, a non-profit coalition supporting the adoption of electric vehicles in New Jersey, announced that Camden, NJ will see the state’s first electric buses. These transit vehicles will also provide marked savings.

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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia. g/m 3 ), followed by the MTA New York at 251 ?g/m

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. The City of Nashua will receive funds to purchase new hybrid electric vans to replace aging vehicles and related charging infrastructure. New Jersey Transit Corporation. Description. 1,501,444.

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