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EPA’s 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program

by | Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized

Program Description: The EPA’s 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program is open until January 31, 2024. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 authorizes EPA to offer rebates to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission (ZE) models, including propane, compressed natural gas (CNG), and battery electric (ZE). Rebate funding for zero emission models includes the replacement bus and charging infrastructure.Eligible applicants include public school districts, tribal applicants, and eligible third party for-profit, not-for-profit, or nonprofit service providers, including school bus dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), school bus service providers, and private school bus fleets.For complete details, please review the Clean School Bus Rebate Program Overview.NOTE: The program guidance and application process differ from prior EPA school bus rebate programs, so please review the summary of program requirements and the detailed program guide before proceeding. The Rebate Process: The 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebates process includes:SAM.gov account registration,Rebate application submission,Review and selection by EPA,Selectees submit purchase orders to request paymentSelectees then receive paymentNew bus delivery,Existing bus replacement, andProject close out. Information Sessions: EPA is hosting a series of public webinars regarding the 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program from now through January to provide potential applicants with an overview of the program, relevant information and available resources.The schedule of planned webinars includes:12/05/23 at 1pm ET: Overview of IRS Tax Credits with Dept. of Treasury12/13/23 at 1pm ET: EPA Office of Inspector General Fraud Prevention and Best Practices with Q&A1/09/24 at 1pm ET: Popular 2023 Rebate Program Q&A with an Extended Audience Q&A Session1/24/24 at 1pm ET: CSB Program Outreach (Topic TBD)2/07/24 at 1pm ET: 2023 Rebate Program Feedback and Next...

2023 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants(AFIG)

by | Nov 26, 2023 | Uncategorized

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program is now accepting applications for the 2023 program year. AFIG has approximately $3 million in funding available to school districts, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in Pennsylvania that want to transition to cleaner fuel transportation.    Supported alternative fuels include electricity, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, propane, hydrogen, hythane, biodiesel, ethanol, methanol, and other advanced biofuels.    Grant funding covers: Incremental costs related to retrofitting vehicles to operate on alternative fuels; Incremental costs to purchase alternative fuel vehicles; Cost to purchase and install the necessary fleet-refueling or home-refueling equipment for alternative fuel vehicles; Cost to perform research, training, development, and demonstration of new applications or next-phase technology related to alternative fuel vehicles.   Priorities for this year’s funding include: Projects that are located in or predominantly serve environmental justice areas;   Minority-, veteran-, or woman-owned businesses; Zero emission vehicle projects;Renewable natural gas vehicle and infrastructure projects;Medium- and light-duty fleet refueling infrastructure projects.  Application Deadlines: There will be two application periods, with deadlines as follows:  First Application Period Deadline: 8/25/2023 at 11:59 PM ET Second Application Period Deadline: 12/15/2023 at 11:59 PM ET Additional Information: For additional details and instructions for how to apply, please visit:   http://www.dep.pa.gov/AFIG   Other questions? Please contact:   PA-DEP Energy Program Specialist, Josh Dziubek: jdziubek@pa.gov PRCC Executive Director, Rick Price:...
Odyssey Day 2023

Odyssey Day 2023

by | Sep 2, 2023 | Uncategorized

DOE’s Clean Cities Program Celebrates 30 Years of Alternative Fuel Solutions! PRCC’s Odyssey Day Convenes Alternative Fuel Vehicles (pghtech.org) Event Description: Our biggest day of the year is just around the corner! The Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities (PRCC) Coalition warmly invites you to save the date for our annual Odyssey Day Celebration! This year we will be honoring the 30th Anniversary of the Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program. Please join us! Odyssey Day provides a full day of interactive and experiential educational activities dedicated to promoting the use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles. The annual gathering was first coordinated by the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) headquartered at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in 2002. PRCC hosts Odyssey Day every Fall at the Community College of Allegheny County’s (CCAC’s) West Hills Center. The day features presentations and unique activities designed to educate the public about cleaner transportation technologies while highlighting the unique features of CCAC’s facilities. Participants explore sustainable, climate-friendly transportation solutions while learning about the many collaborative opportunities available throughout the Western PA region.Example activities include:• workshops• demonstrations• clean, alternative fuel vehicle displays• ride-and-drives and more! This year we look forward to sharing some history about the Clean Cities Program, facilitating efforts towards a Regional Strategic Plan, providing resources to foster municipality involvement, and launching new initiatives like our Workplace Charging Pledge program. A full agenda will be shared closer to the event date. Watch for more details to come in the weeks ahead! Event Details: Friday, October 6, 20239:00 a.m. – 2:30...