Advocacy News – June 24, 2021
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) announced yesterday it is offering a second round of funding for electric, hydrogen fuel cell or diesel-electric hybrid commercial and mass transit vehicles to replace older, diesel-fueled models. A total of $16 million through EGLE’s Fuel Transformation Program (FTP) has been allocated to replace medium and heavy-duty diesel trucks, shuttle and transit buses (Classes 4-8) and port drayage vehicles. Individual grants range from $50,000 to $3 million.
Grants can also be used to buy charging stations for electric vehicles.
Specifics about the various vehicle classes and replacement requirements can be found in Michigan’s Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. The application window opens today and runs through Aug. 20, 2021. A webinar has been scheduled for 1 p.m. July 13 to explain the funding opportunity and to answer questions from potential applicants.
The primary goal of the FTP is to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions and improve air quality, particularly in population-dense areas.
For more information contact Mike Alaimo at malaimo@michamber.com or for more information about the RFPs, contact Debbie Swartz at swartzd@michigan.gov.