In 2018, pursuant to the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection ("PADEP") created several environmental grant programs aimed at reducing NOx emissions made by large on-road fleets. These programs range from Class 8 trucks and transit buses to ferries, tugboats and freight switchers. There are several opportunities for diesel fleets looking to convert to electric vehicles and/or install an electric vehicle infrastructure, as well.
On August 1, PADEP provided an update on the funds left for allocation and revised application deadlines. Following is the most current listing of programs, due dates and funds remaining for allocation.
Grant Program
Application Deadline
Total 2019 Funding Available
Class 8 Truck and Transit Bus Grant Program
September 23, 2019*
$ 2,400,000
Ocean Going Vessel Shore Power Grant Program
October 30, 2019
$ 3,000,000
Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program
November 15, 2019
$ 3,000,000
DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program
October 11, 2019*
$ 1,750,000
Level 2 EV Charging Rebate Program
December 31, 2019 or until all funds committed
$ 1,000,000
Ferries, Tugs & Freight Switchers
Application unavailable at this time**
Amount for allocation unavailable at this time
On-road Rebate Program - Class 4-7 Trucks, Port Drayage Trucks, School Buses, and Shuttle Buses
Program Closed for 2019
All funds have been allocated for current year
PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program
Program Closed for 2019
All funds have been allocated for current year
*This is the final 2019 deadline. Any applications not submitted by this date will not be eligible until the next calendar year application cycle.
**Application has not yet been released for this program.
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