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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
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SmartWay Finance Center
Looking for financing options to fund the purchase of idle
reduction equipment? Check out the SmartWay Finance Center.
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 call 1/877-767-8875.
You can also check out the SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program. In September 2008, EPA awarded $3.4 million in grants to provide financial
assistance for truckers under the SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program.
These innovative loans will help small trucking firms lower their fuel costs and
their carbon footprint by purchasing newer used trucks and idling and emissions
reduction technologies.
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Idle Reduction Manufacturers and Vendors Factsheet
The
factsheet provides a list of idle reduction vendors and manufactures.
The Department of Commerce does NOT endorse idle reduction
vendors, but provides the list as a resource for motor carriers.
Are
you a Manufacturer/Vendor interested in having your companies name on
the factsheet? If yes, please email Tom or Jean at their
addresses below.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Program
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Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative
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Argonne Laboratory (U.S. Department of Energy)
- Summary of State Idling Rules (information within the table is for reference purposes only and should not be relied upon for regulatory compliance).
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Wisconsin Diesel Exhaust Retrofit Grant
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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program
(administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation): CMAQ
encourages transportation alternatives that improve air quality.
Funding is available only in Eastern Wisconsin ozone
non-attainment and maintenance counties (Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha,
Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Door).
Applications for funding will be available in the beginning of 2009.
For more information visit the CMAQ webpage or contact John Duffe at (608) 264-8723.
Questions
For more
information on
the Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program, you can contact:
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