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Diesel Idling Reduction Grant Program Resources

Commerce staff will utilize this webpage to provide a listing of diesel program resources.

Wisconsin Clean Diesel Coalition (WCDC) is a collaborative of diesel fleets, engine manufacturers, government agencies, and other public and private diesel stakeholders; that have joined efforts to voluntarily explore, develop and implement mobile diesel emission reduction strategies in Wisconsin.

WCDC will focus on educational outreach and development of funding mechanisms to accelerate emission reductions from diesel fleets.

One of the first funding mechanisms that will be announced is through the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA). An announcement of available funding will be made this Fall by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Approximately $250,000 will be available. 50% of the funds will be directed to on-road vehicles (heavy-duty trucks, transit, etc.).

For more information about WCDC and potential funding resources you can visit the
WCDC website
.

Loan Program Announced

The Small Business Administration and the EPA SmartWay Program recently announced the National SmartWay Truck Loan Program. SmartWay is partnering with participating lenders to make loans available for small trucking companies to help pay for technologies that will save fuel and money, while reducing pollution. For more information, click on the link above or contact Annie Kee at 202-343-9218.

Have experience with idling reduction technology and want to share your thoughts? Send your thoughts to the
Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program staff.

Questions

For more information on the Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program, you can contact:

Tom Coogan Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Bureau of Entrepreneurship
Phone: (608) 267-9214
E-Mail: Thomas.Coogan@wisconsin.gov
Jean Beckwith
Wisconsin Department of Commerce
Bureau of Entrepreneurship
Phone: (608) 261-2517
E-Mail: Jean.Beckwith@wisconsin.gov