The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is currently accepting grant applications for emission reduction projects located throughout the Bay Area, including Richmond! This is a great opportunity for those local businesses who own or operate commercial vehicles or equipment.
Currently, $5 million dollars are available on a first-come, first-served basis to owners and operators of heavy/medium duty diesel commercial vehicles and equipment that include: diesel trucks, emergency vehicles and equipment, marine vessels, locomotives, agricultural and off-road equipment, and for shore power projects.
Apply online today at www.baaqmd.gov/moyer
Funding is available to:
- install verified emission control devices
- replace older engines with newer and cleaner engines
- replace older equipment with newer and cleaner equipment
- purchase new diesel equipment that is cleaner than the law requires
For more information about the available funds and equipment eligible for funding:
1.) Review the fact sheet for your specific project type online:
- Marine: www.baaqmd.gov/marine
- Off-Road and Agricultural: www.baaqmd.gov/ERP
- On-Road: www.baaqmd.gov/VIP
- Locomotive: www.baaqmd.gov/trains
2.) Contact the Air District with additional questions that you may have. Equipment category contacts are listed below
- Marine: Adam Shapiro 419-749-8441 ashapiro@baaqmd.gov
- Off-Road and Agriculture: Judy Williams 415-749-4738 jwilliams@baaqmd.gov
- On-Road / Emergency Vehicles: Adam Shapiro 419-749-8441 ashapiro@baaqmd.gov
- Locomotives: Anthony Fournier 415-749-4961 afournier@baaqmd.gov
3.) Applications are online. To start an application visit www.baaqmd.gov/moyer
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For more information, download the flyer here.
