Wisconsin Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program

News: Commerce recently received EPA Region 5's Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Award for Leadership.  The department has assisted Wisconsin motor carriers in the purchase of more than 1,100 idle reduction devices.    

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program 2009 Funding Announced Applications were due October 23, 2009.  If you are interested in applying, but missed the deadline, you can contact Jean Beckwith to be placed on a waiting list.  If future funds become available you will be contacted by the Department of Commerce. Update (1/13/10): Commerce anticipates notifying grant recipients by the end of January, 2010. The Wisconsin Department of Commerce (Commerce) administers a grant program to reduce diesel truck idling.  Funding for the program was made available by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).  The program is designed to assist common, contract and private motor carriers in the purchase and installation of idling reduction technologies.  Motor carriers are eligible for up to 50% reimbursement for the purchase and installation of idling reduction equipment.  The program’s primary goals are to help Wisconsin motor carriers reduce air pollution emissions and fuel consumption, as well as creating jobs. The following table identifies how many truck tractors could be funded:  Applicant’s number of Eligible (1999 or newer engine)     Truck Tractors Total Number of Eligible Idle Reduction Units Funded 1 1 2-10 2 11 to 50 2, or 10% of the applicant’s number of eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater 51 to 250 6, or 7% of the applicant’s number of eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater 251 to 500 18, or 6% of the applicant’s number of eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater 501 to 2,500 30, or 5% of the applicant’s number of eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater Over 2,500 125 or 3% of the applicant’s number of eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater      Note: No one applicant can receive more than 20% of the available funds Eligible idle reduction technologies must be U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) or California Air Resources Board (CARB) verified.  For more information regarding eligible idle reduction units, please visit: U.S. EPA CARB Motor carriers should review the program factsheet and frequently asked questions document before applying.   Factsheet Frequently Asked Questions Additional Resources: W-9 Instructions  Page 3 of Application (Section 3 - Truck information: motor carriers applying for more than four idle reduction units can download this file to enter more truck information) Questions? Please contact Jean Beckwith at 608-261-2517

The program was created by the Governor's budget bill, 2005 Wisconsin Act 25. Under the program, Commerce provides grants to freight motor carriers (common, contract and private motor carriers) headquartered in Wisconsin to purchase and install idling reduction units for newer truck tractors. Idling reduction units provide an alternative source of power used to heat, cool, or provide electricity to the cab or other parts of a truck in lieu of operating the truck's main drive engine to power these services. The use of idling reduction units on heavy-duty diesel trucks saves fuel and lowers air pollution emissions. It is anticipated that the program will award grants through June 2011.

• Extends the life of the grant program until June 30, 2015.
• Directs Commerce to spend any funds it receives under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 before it spends any state funds.
• Eliminates the cumulative maximum (i.e. lifetime cap) number of truck tractors that can be funded per applicant based on the number of eligible trucks in their fleet.  Eligible applicants in 2009 through 2015 could apply for a grant for any eligible diesel truck engine that has not previously received a grant.

1. Do you own and operate your diesel truck tractor? The person applying for a grant must own and operate the truck.  American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funding allows leased trucks (2009-2010 funding cycle only) with owners approval.
2. Is your diesel truck(s) engine 1999 or newer? The engine model year must be 1999 or newer to be eligible for grant coverage.
3. Is your fleet headquartered in the state of Wisconsin? The motor carrier applying for grant coverage must be headquartered in the state of Wisconsin.
4. If you are an owner/operator is your residence in Wisconsin? The owner operator applying for grant coverage must reside in Wisconsin.
5. Have you reviewed the Statute, Rule, Factsheet and FAQs to make sure you are eligible to apply for funding?

 
• 2006 Grant Recipients

• 2007 Grant Recipients
  Governor's announcement of the 2007 Grant recipients

 
 

Jean Beckwith Grant's Specialists Wisconsin Department of Commerce Bureau of Entrepreneurship and Technology Development Phone: (608) 261-2517 E-Mail: Jean.Beckwith@Wisconsin.gov

Tom Coogan Program Manager Wisconsin Department of Commerce Bureau of Entrepreneurship and Technology Development Phone: (608) 267-9214 Thomas.Coogan@Wisconsin.gov