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

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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. Puerto Rico. Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana.

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First round of $700M in funding from $2.5B Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program opens

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billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program has opened. The CFI Discretionary Grant Program builds on the $5-billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, for which the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published finalized minimum standards in February. Earlier post.)

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

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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. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds.

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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A second, competitive grant program designed to further increase EV charging access in locations throughout the country, including in rural and underserved communities, will be announced later this year. Puerto Rico. These corridors will be the backbone of the new national EV charging network. New Mexico. 25,971,644. 16,137,196.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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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. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants.

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Biden Administration opens applications for $2.5B program funding the growth of EV charging infrastructure

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Department of Transportation is the “Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. The CFI Discretionary Grant Program will fund the installation of electric vehicle chargers and alternative fuel infrastructure in communities, highways, interstates, and major roadways in the U.S. It will provide $2.5

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US EPA awards $50M for clean diesel projects

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While EPA’s standards significantly reduce emissions from newly manufactured engines, clean diesel projects funded through these grants will work to address the more than 11 million older diesel engines that continue to emit higher levels of harmful pollution. Emerging Technologies grants. SmartWay Finance Program grants.

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