Diesel Idling Reduction Grant Program Resources

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

• 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 Jean at her address below.

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Program
  
  • New Green Big-Rigs Cut Greenhouse Gases, Save Truckers Up To $11,000 Yearly
    
    
• Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative 
  The Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative is a collaboration of federal, state and local agencies, along with communities, non-profit organizations and private companies working together to reduce emissions from diesel engines in the Midwest.

• Argonne Laboratory (U.S. Department of Energy)
  • National Idling Reduction Network Newsletter - Spring 2009
  • Past Issues
    
    
• Summary of State Idling Rules (information within the table is for reference purposes only and should not be relied upon for regulatory compliance).
  
  
• 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).
  
  For more information visit the CMAQ webpage or contact John Duffe at (608) 264-8723.
  
  
• California Air Resources Board Incentive Loan Program: Funding will soon be available to assist motor carriers with vehicle upgrades to comply with regulatory requirements (i.e., new trucks,  lower emitting used trucks, etc.).  To be eligible for the loan program, you must operate a small fleet (own 3 or less truck tractors) and operate at least 50% in California's trade corridors.
  

• US Bank Green Auto Loans
  When you identify a cleaner, more fuel efficient vehicle through the EPA Green Vehicle Guide, and choose to finance or refinance that new or used U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay® vehicle with U.S. Bank, you can get .50% off the interest rate on your U.S. Bank direct auto loan.
  
  For information call (888) 444-Bank or contact your local US Bank.
  
• Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Rebate-Loan Program: OOIDA members are eligible for up to a 40% grant for the purchase of an auxiliary power unit.
  
  There will be three selections for funding as follows:
  • 2008 - applications must be received by December 5, 2008 (approximately 50 awards)
  • 2009 - applications must be received by January 16, 2009
  • 2010 - application deadline to be announced in late 2009
  
  For more information visit the OOIDA website or contact the OOIDA Equipment Finance Department at 800-444-5791.
  

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