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Wisconsin Diesel
Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program
News:
Due to changes in
the state
budget the
Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program will now be housed in
the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) (formerly
the
Department of Regulation and Licensing), Division of Environmental and
Regulatory Services, Petroleum Environmental Clean-up Fund (PECFA)
Bureau. Staff will remain at the current location of 201 W. Washington
Ave. Madison, WI 53707 until otherwise notified. The Department of
Commerce has been dismantled and services have been transitioned to
other agencies.
The
grant funding for the 2011-2012 funding cycle is now closed.
News: On September 17, 2009
The Dept of Safety and
Professional Services (formerly the Dept of Commerce) received EPA
Region 5's Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Award
for Leadership. The department has assisted Wisconsin motor
carriers in the purchase of 1,594 idle reduction devices since
2006
The
program was created by the
Governor's budget
bill, 2005
Wisconsin Act
25.
Under the program, DSPS provides grants to freight motor carriers
(common, contract and private motor carriers) headquartered
in
Wisconsin
to purchase and install idling reduction units for newer truck
tractors. Idling reduction units provide an alternative source of power
used
to heat, cool, or provide electricity to the cab or other parts of a
truck in lieu of operating the truck's main drive engine to power
these services. The use of idling reduction units on heavy-duty diesel
trucks saves fuel and lowers air pollution emissions.
Awards are
chosen randomly using
a computer
generated lottery system.
Eligible applicants will receive a
reimbursement of up
to
50% for the costs of idling reduction equipment and
installation. Before applying in the future,
applicants should review the rule and changes.
Summary of Changes made in
the 2011-2013 biennial budget:
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Formerly
award reimbursements were disbursed at 80% of the
award amount when the paid invoice
and preinstallation report were received. The remaining 20% of
the award amount was disbursed after the twelve month report
was received. Budget changes will allow disbursments at
100% of the eligible award amount upon receipt of the paid
invoice and preinstallation report.
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Eliminates the requirement to
purchase more than
one type of idling reduction unit
from more than one manufacturer.
- Eliminates the cumulative maximum (i.e. lifetime cap)
number of truck tractors that can be funded per applicant based on the
number of eligible trucks in their fleet. Eligible applicants in
2011 through 2015 could apply for a grant for any eligible diesel
truck engine that has not previously received a grant.
- Extends
the life of the grant program until June 30, 2015.
Questions to consider before applying
for grant coverage:
- Do you own and operate your diesel
truck
tractor?
The person applying for a grant must own and operate
the truck.
- Do you lease your truck
tractor? Lease
vehicles will NOT
be eligible to apply due
to state statutory language
which requires motor carriers
to
own (possess
truck title) and
operate their trucks to
be eligible.
- Is
your diesel truck(s) engine 1999 or newer?
The engine model year must be 1999 or newer to be eligible for grant
coverage.
- Is your fleet headquartered in the
state of
Wisconsin? The motor carrier applying for grant coverage
must be headquartered in the
state of Wisconsin.
- If you are an
owner/operator, is your residence in
Wisconsin? The owner operator applying for grant coverage must
reside in Wisconsin.
- Have you reviewed the
Statute,Rule, Factsheet and FAQs to make
sure you
are eligible to apply for funding?
RULE
Special Notes:
Purchases already made. Please keep in mind,
funding is not available for purchases made
retroactively (e.g., idle reduction unit(s) purchased before
July 1, 2011 would not be eligible for funding.
Grant
Recipients
Reporting Forms
All of the 2009-2010 required reports
(pre-installation and twelve months) are available electronically (you can also find them by clicking on the
"reports"
tab on the left-hand side of this page).
Idling
Reduction Technology Information
Interested in how much
savings and what
the potential payback is for purchasing idling reduction
equipment? The Department of Energy's Argonne Laboratory has
developed a worksheet
that enables truck owners to estimate their savings and potential
payback when using idling reduction equipment. If you have
any
comments on the worksheet please email Dr.
Linda Gaines at the Argonne Laboratory.
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:
Jean
Beckwith
Program Manager
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Environmental and Regulatory Services; PECFA Bureau
Phone: (608) 261-2517
E-Mail: Jean.Beckwith@Wisconsin.gov
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Diesel
Truck Idling Reduction Grant Program
2011-2012
The
Wisconsin Department of Safety and
Professional Services administers a grant program to reduce diesel
truck idling. State funding through the 2011-2013 state budget has
allocated
$1 million for the 2011-2012 funding cycle and $1 million allocated for
the 2012-2013 funding cycle. The grant was formerly
administered
by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Commerce), Bureau of
Entrepreneurship and Technology Development, however due to changes in
the
state budget the grant program will now be
housed at the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional
Services (DSPS) formerly known as the Department of Regulation and
Licensing (DRL). Staff will remain at the current
physical location in the Petroleum
Environmental Clean-up Fund (PECFA) Bureau at 201 W. Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53707 until otherwise notified.
The program is designed to assist
common,
contract and private motor
carriers in the purchase and installation of idling reduction
technologies. Motor carriers are eligible for up to 50%
reimbursement for the purchase and installation of idling reduction
equipment. The program’s primary goals are to help Wisconsin
motor carriers reduce air pollution emissions and fuel consumption.
The
following table identifies how many truck
tractors
could be funded:
Applicant’s
number of Eligible
(1999 or newer engine)
Truck Tractors |
Total
Number of Eligible Idle Reduction Units
Funded |
| 1 |
1 |
| 2-10 |
2 |
| 11 to 50 |
2, or 10% of the applicant’s
number of
eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
| 51 to 250 |
6, or 7% of the
applicant’s number
of
eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
| 251 to 500 |
18, or 6% of the
applicant’s number
of
eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
| 501 to 2,500 |
30, or 5% of
the applicant’s number
of
eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
| Over 2,500 |
125 or 3% of the
applicant’s number
of eligible truck tractors, whichever is greater |
Note: No
one applicant can receive more than 20% of the available funds.
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Eligible
idle reduction
technologies may be U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) or California Air Resources
Board (CARB) verified. For more information regarding eligible
idle reduction units, please visit:
Motor carriers should
review the program factsheet and frequently asked questions document
before applying.
Questions?
Please contact Jean
Beckwith
at 608-261-2517
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