Funding Opportunities for Funding Opportunities for Clean VehiclesClean Vehicles

Green Fleets ConferenceGreen Fleets Conference

October 4, 2011October 4, 2011

Lori Pampell Clark, Senior Transportation PlannerAir Quality Policy & Program DevelopmentTransportation DepartmentNorth Central Texas Council of Governments

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GrantsGrants• Often Funded as Reimbursement Often Funded as Reimbursement

• Not Intended to Fund “Normal Fleet Attrition”Not Intended to Fund “Normal Fleet Attrition”

• Often Come with “Strings”Often Come with “Strings”

Tax Credits/IncentivesTax Credits/Incentives

Financing ProgramsFinancing Programs

Innovative/Non-Traditional ApproachesInnovative/Non-Traditional Approaches

Need to Evaluate Long-Term Return on InvestmentNeed to Evaluate Long-Term Return on Investment

TYPES OF ASSISTANCETYPES OF ASSISTANCEUse Them AllUse Them All

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USING MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCESUSING MULTIPLE FUNDING SOURCESHow Do They All Fit Together?How Do They All Fit Together?

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Establish Fleet PrioritiesEstablish Fleet Priorities

Determine Typical Fleet Turnover CycleDetermine Typical Fleet Turnover Cycle

Develop and Maintain a Detailed Fleet InventoryDevelop and Maintain a Detailed Fleet Inventory

• Vehicle Model YearVehicle Model Year

• Gross Vehicle Weight RatingGross Vehicle Weight Rating

• Fuel TypeFuel Type

• Annual MileageAnnual Mileage

• Engine Year, Make, ModelEngine Year, Make, Model

• Emissions StandardEmissions Standard

• DOCUMENTATIONDOCUMENTATION

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLYWHAT YOU NEED TO APPLYKnow What You HaveKnow What You Have

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ResourcesResources• Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles DataAlternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data

Center Fleet GuideCenter Fleet Guide

www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/fleets/index.htmlwww.eere.energy.gov/afdc/fleets/index.html

• EPA Green Vehicle GuideEPA Green Vehicle Guide

www.epa.gov/greenvehiclewww.epa.gov/greenvehicle

• EPA SmartWay Transport ProgramEPA SmartWay Transport Programwww.epa.gov/smartway www.epa.gov/smartway

• EPA National Clean Diesel CampaignEPA National Clean Diesel Campaignwww.epa.gov/dieselwww.epa.gov/diesel

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLYWHAT YOU NEED TO APPLYDetermine What You WantDetermine What You Want

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Responsiveness to Grant SolicitationResponsiveness to Grant Solicitation

• Follow Instructions and Do Your HomeworkFollow Instructions and Do Your Homework

• Respond to Selection Criteria/Emphasis AreasRespond to Selection Criteria/Emphasis Areas

• Be Specific and CompleteBe Specific and Complete

Project JustificationProject Justification

• Demonstrate Needs/OpportunitiesDemonstrate Needs/Opportunities

• Provide Technical DocumentationProvide Technical Documentation

• Quantify Expected ResultsQuantify Expected Results

Entity QualificationsEntity Qualifications

• Demonstrate Partnerships and AbilitiesDemonstrate Partnerships and Abilities

• Demonstrate Previous Experience/CapabilityDemonstrate Previous Experience/Capability

• Highlight SuccessesHighlight Successes

Ask Questions (Early)Ask Questions (Early)

TIPS FOR SUCCESSTIPS FOR SUCCESSDeveloping an Application/ProposalDeveloping an Application/Proposal

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ImplementationImplementation

• Communicate!!!Communicate!!!

• Establish Clear MilestonesEstablish Clear Milestones

• Enforce Requirements Enforce Requirements

• Maintain FlexibilityMaintain Flexibility

• Establish a Contingency PlanEstablish a Contingency Plan

• Leverage Partnerships for AssistanceLeverage Partnerships for Assistance

• Ask QuestionsAsk Questions

• Publicize SuccessesPublicize Successes

Envision Future FundingEnvision Future Funding

TIPS FOR SUCCESSTIPS FOR SUCCESSImplementationImplementation

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Administered by Federal Administered by Federal Highway AdministrationHighway Administration

Limited to Nonattainment and Limited to Nonattainment and Maintenance AreasMaintenance Areas• Ozone, CO, PM OnlyOzone, CO, PM Only

Projects Must Address Projects Must Address Pollutant(s) of ConcernPollutant(s) of Concern• Diesel Retrofits Specifically Diesel Retrofits Specifically

MentionedMentioned

Allocated Through MPOsAllocated Through MPOs• Process VariesProcess Varies

FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESFEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESCMAQ FundingCMAQ Funding

8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment AreasSource: EPA AirData Website

PM 2.5 Nonattainment AreasSource: EPA AirData Website

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Focus on Reducing Heavy-Duty Diesel EmissionsFocus on Reducing Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions

NOT Restricted to Nonattainment AreasNOT Restricted to Nonattainment Areas

Public Sector Applicants Only (May Sponsor)Public Sector Applicants Only (May Sponsor)

First Appropriated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 with $49.2MFirst Appropriated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 with $49.2M

• National Clean Diesel Program (70%)National Clean Diesel Program (70%)

• National Funding Assistance Program National Funding Assistance Program

• Administered Through EPA Regions and/or Administered Through EPA Regions and/or Diesel CollaborativesDiesel Collaboratives

• Emerging Technologies Program Emerging Technologies Program

• SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program

• State Clean Diesel Grant and Loan Program (30%)State Clean Diesel Grant and Loan Program (30%)

For For More Information: www.epa.gov/cleandieselMore Information: www.epa.gov/cleandiesel

FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESFEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESDiesel Emissions Reduction ActDiesel Emissions Reduction Act

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Eligible ApplicantsEligible Applicants• National Park Service UnitsNational Park Service Units

• Battlefields, Cemeteries, Historic Sites, Battlefields, Cemeteries, Historic Sites, Monuments, etc.Monuments, etc.

Eligible Projects:Eligible Projects:• Alternative Fuel/Advanced Technology VehiclesAlternative Fuel/Advanced Technology Vehicles

• Idle ReductionIdle Reduction• Refueling/Recharging InfrastructureRefueling/Recharging Infrastructure• Public Education and TrainingPublic Education and Training

For More Information: For More Information: www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/national_parks_applicawww1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/national_parks_application.html tion.html

FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESFEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESDepartment of Energy Department of Energy

Clean Cities National Parks InitiativeClean Cities National Parks Initiative

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US Department of Agriculture Rural DevelopmentUS Department of Agriculture Rural Development• Rural Energy for America ProgramRural Energy for America Program

• Ethanol Infrastructure Grants and Loan GuaranteesEthanol Infrastructure Grants and Loan Guarantees• Advanced Biofuel Payment ProgramAdvanced Biofuel Payment Program• www.rurdev.usda.gov/Energy.htmlwww.rurdev.usda.gov/Energy.html

Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program (VALE)Voluntary Airport Low Emission Program (VALE)• Reduce Ground Emissions at Airports in Nonattainment andReduce Ground Emissions at Airports in Nonattainment and

Maintenance AreasMaintenance Areas• Low Emission Vehicle ProgramsLow Emission Vehicle Programs• Refueling/Recharging StationsRefueling/Recharging Stations

• www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/vale/www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/vale/

FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESFEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESAdditional Federal ProgramsAdditional Federal Programs

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Fuel Cell Motor Vehicle Tax CreditFuel Cell Motor Vehicle Tax Credit• $4,000 Through 12/31/2014$4,000 Through 12/31/2014• IRS Form 8910IRS Form 8910

Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Tax CreditQualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Tax Credit• Ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 Depending Upon Battery Ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 Depending Upon Battery

Capacity and GVWRCapacity and GVWR• www.irs.gov/businesses/article/0,,id=219867,00.htmlwww.irs.gov/businesses/article/0,,id=219867,00.html

• Phase-Out Based on Volume Sales (200,000)Phase-Out Based on Volume Sales (200,000)• Up to 10%, Max of $4,000, for Qualified ConversionsUp to 10%, Max of $4,000, for Qualified Conversions

Idle Reduction Equipment Excise Tax ExemptionIdle Reduction Equipment Excise Tax Exemption• SmartWay – Verified Idle Reduction TechnologiesSmartWay – Verified Idle Reduction Technologies• IRS Publication 510; Form 720IRS Publication 510; Form 720

IRS TAX CREDITS/INCENTIVESIRS TAX CREDITS/INCENTIVESAdvanced/Alternative Fuel VehiclesAdvanced/Alternative Fuel Vehicles

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Alternative Fuel Excise Tax CreditAlternative Fuel Excise Tax Credit• $0.50/Gallon or Gasoline Gallon Equivalent for Natural Gas $0.50/Gallon or Gasoline Gallon Equivalent for Natural Gas

(CNG or LNG), Propane (LPG), Biomass-Based Fuels(CNG or LNG), Propane (LPG), Biomass-Based Fuels• Tax-Exempt Entities May Claim if On-Site RefuelingTax-Exempt Entities May Claim if On-Site Refueling• IRS Publication 510; Form 637, 720, 4136, and/or 8849IRS Publication 510; Form 637, 720, 4136, and/or 8849

Biodiesel Income Tax CreditBiodiesel Income Tax Credit• $1.00/Gallon of Pure 100% Biodiesel Used as On-Road Fuel$1.00/Gallon of Pure 100% Biodiesel Used as On-Road Fuel• Certain Documentation RequiredCertain Documentation Required• Fuel Must Meet ASTM Specification D6751Fuel Must Meet ASTM Specification D6751• IRS Publication 510; Form 637 and/or 8864IRS Publication 510; Form 637 and/or 8864

Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC)Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC)• $0.45/Gallon Pure Ethanol Blended$0.45/Gallon Pure Ethanol Blended• IRS Publication 510; Form 637, 720, 4136, 6478, and/or 8849IRS Publication 510; Form 637, 720, 4136, 6478, and/or 8849

Other Credits/Incentives for Fuel Blenders and/or ProducersOther Credits/Incentives for Fuel Blenders and/or Producers

IRS TAX CREDITS/INCENTIVESIRS TAX CREDITS/INCENTIVESAlternative FuelsAlternative Fuels

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Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax CreditAlternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit• Eligible Fuels: Biodiesel Blends Eligible Fuels: Biodiesel Blends

(Minimum 20% Biodiesel), Electricity, E-85 Ethanol, (Minimum 20% Biodiesel), Electricity, E-85 Ethanol, Hydrogen, Natural Gas, Propane Hydrogen, Natural Gas, Propane

• Incentive AmountsIncentive Amounts

• 50%, Up to $50,000, of Installation Costs 50%, Up to $50,000, of Installation Costs

• Property Placed in Service in Calendar Years Property Placed in Service in Calendar Years 2009 or 20102009 or 2010

• 30%, Up to $30,000, of Installation Costs30%, Up to $30,000, of Installation Costs

• Property Placed in Service in Calendar Year Property Placed in Service in Calendar Year 20112011

• Up to $200,000 for Hydrogen through 12/312014Up to $200,000 for Hydrogen through 12/312014

• Up to $1,000 for Residential Refueling EquipmentUp to $1,000 for Residential Refueling Equipment

IRS TAX CREDITS/INCENTIVESIRS TAX CREDITS/INCENTIVESAlternative Fueling InfrastructureAlternative Fueling Infrastructure

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Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) ProgramTexas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Program

• Emission Reduction Incentive Grant (ERIG) ProgramEmission Reduction Incentive Grant (ERIG) Program

• Rebate GrantsRebate Grants

• Texas Clean Fleet ProgramTexas Clean Fleet Program

• New Technology Research and Development GrantsNew Technology Research and Development Grants

• NEW PROGRAMSNEW PROGRAMS

• Alternative Fueling Facilities ProgramAlternative Fueling Facilities Program

• Clean Transportation TriangleClean Transportation Triangle

• Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant ProgramTexas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program

• www.terpgrants.orgwww.terpgrants.org

STATE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESSTATE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESTexas ProgramsTexas Programs

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Texas Clean School Bus ProgramTexas Clean School Bus Program

• www.tceq.texas.gov/p2/clean-vehicles/school-www.tceq.texas.gov/p2/clean-vehicles/school-buses.htmlbuses.html

Texas General Land Office Texas General Land Office

• Natural Gas VehiclesNatural Gas Vehicles

• www.glo.state.tx.us/altfuels/NGIPG.htmlwww.glo.state.tx.us/altfuels/NGIPG.html

Texas Railroad CommissionTexas Railroad Commission

• Propane Vehicles or EquipmentPropane Vehicles or Equipment

• www.propane.tx.gov/rebate_program/index.htmlwww.propane.tx.gov/rebate_program/index.html

Supplemental Environmental ProjectsSupplemental Environmental Projects

• www.tceq.state.tx.us/legal/sep/find_sep.htmlwww.tceq.state.tx.us/legal/sep/find_sep.html

STATE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESSTATE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESTexas ProgramsTexas Programs

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Clean Construction Equipment ProgramClean Construction Equipment Program

Clean Fleets North Texas ProgramClean Fleets North Texas Program

Diesel Idling Reduction ProgramDiesel Idling Reduction Program

Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment Grant ProgramHeavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment Grant Program

North Central Texas Clean School Bus ProgramNorth Central Texas Clean School Bus Program

LOCAL OPPORTUNITIESLOCAL OPPORTUNITIESNCTCOG ProgramsNCTCOG Programs

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Lori PampellLori Pampell Clark, Senior Transportation Planner Clark, Senior Transportation Planner

817-695-9232817-695-9232

lclark@nctcog.orglclark@nctcog.org

NCTCOG Funding WebsiteNCTCOG Funding Website

www.nctcog.org/aqfundingwww.nctcog.org/aqfunding

NCTCOG Clean Vehicle WebsiteNCTCOG Clean Vehicle Website

www.nctcog.org/cleanvehicleswww.nctcog.org/cleanvehicles

CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION