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[email protected] http://epa.ohio.gov/oee/ derg.aspx Updated 10/26/11 Carolyn Watkins, Office of Environmental Education Carolina Prado, Division of Air Pollution
[email protected]://epa.ohio.gov/oee/derg.aspx
Updated 10/26/11
Carolyn Watkins, Office of Environmental Education
Carolina Prado, Division of Air Pollution Control
Why clean diesel?Why clean diesel?
Reduce our exposure to the harmful pollutants in diesel exhaust.
Reduce the amount of air pollution created by diesel engines.
Improve air quality in Ohio counties that do not currently meet national Clean Air standards
Diesel Exhaust and HealthDiesel Exhaust and Health
Diesel exhaust contains small soot particles known as fine particulate matter
Fine particles can lodge in the lungs and aggravate conditions such as asthma and bronchitis
US EPA has determined that diesel exhaust is a likely human carcinogen
The 6 R’s of Diesel CleanupThe 6 R’s of Diesel Cleanup
REDUCE fuel use and engine idlingREFUEL with cleaner fuels like propane and CNGRETROFIT existing vehicles with pollution controlsREBUILD older diesel engines to reduce emissionsREPOWER older diesel engines, to remove or
replace with a newer, cleaner engineREPLACE older diesel vehicles and non-road
equipment with newer, cleaner vehicles and equipment that meet more stringent emission standards
DERG Grant ProgramDERG Grant Program
Moved from the Ohio Department of Development to Ohio EPA July 1, 2011.
ODOD and ODOT will continue to administer grants already awarded in the first two rounds
Federal highway congestion mitigation and air quality (CMAQ) funds, $20 million over two years
Ohio EPA will also apply for additional US EPA funds when available
DERG Eligible FleetsDERG Eligible Fleets
All transportation sectors allowed in CMAQ, including highway construction
Public sector diesel fleet (e.g., transit buses, municipal snowplows, school buses, refuse collection trucks)
Private sector (including non-profit) diesel fleets, e.g., long and short haul trucks, locomotives, highway construction equipment (working on a surface transportation construction project within an Ohio non-attainment area) that apply through a public sector partner such as a metropolitan planning organization
Emission reduction calculation (HC and NOx in g/day) must accompany application.
Applications may be submitted from fleets in Ohio nonattainment counties: those not meeting federal air quality standards for fine particulates (PM 2.5) or ozone (green counties on map)
Eligible FleetsEligible Fleets
DERG Eligible Expenses DERG Eligible Expenses
All types of projects, subject to CMAQ restrictions: Rebuilding a diesel engine, with resulting emission reductions Full cost of replacement of traditional public transit vehicles, or partial
cost of replacement of other diesel-powered vehicles & equipment. Purchase and installation of verified retrofit technologies with resulting
emission reductions Upgrades to long-haul trucks for idle reduction, aerodynamic fixtures,
and efficient tire technologies Repowers (destruction of old engine must be certified) Truck stop electrification (idle reduction) capital expenses Labor costs if performed by an outside contractor/vendor to install
approved DERG Program replacement engines or retrofit applications.
DERG Eligible ProjectsDERG Eligible Projects
CMAQ-invested projects or programs must reduce CO, ozone precursor (NOx and VOCs), PM, or PM precursor (e.g., NOx) emissions from transportation.
All projects shall be advertised and awarded through competitive bid standards
Equipment must be operated in a nonattainment or maintenance area for a minimum 65% of the time
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) must be documented and executed
FHWA must issue formal eligibility determination
Technology OptionsTechnology Options
U.S. EPA Verified Technologies http://epa.gov/cleandiesel/verification/verif-list.htm
California Air Resources Board (CARB) Verified Technologies www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/verdev/verdev.htm
Ineligible ExpensesIneligible Expenses
Operating expenses and fuel costs, including incremental costs of fuel. The use of cleaner fuels such as ULSD and biodiesel blends is encouraged, but is not reimbursable.
Any project required by any law or other agreement Work done on purchases made prior to official notice of
project funding approval, or for costs incurred for work or purchases not included in the approved project costs.
Labor expenses for replacement or retrofits performed by the project sponsor rather than an outside contractor/vendor
Administrative costs.
DERG Grant AdministrationDERG Grant Administration
Ohio EPA issues request for proposals in November, 2011, with application deadline in January, 2012
Ohio EPA and ODOT choose best mix of projects that meet Federal Highway requirements
ODOT administers grants to public sector fleetsOhio EPA administers grants to private sector fleetsUp to 80% of eligible project costs are reimbursed20% non-federal match required on all projectsCalculation of emission reductions required with each
application
Factors Considered in Awarding GrantsFactors Considered in Awarding Grants
Anticipated level of PM 2.5 or ozone precursor emission reductions
Cost effectivenessAnti-idling program in placeAnticipated level of reduction of other pollutantsAbility to maintain the equipmentStrength of match provided by the applicantNumber of miles traveled by the affected vehiclesGeographic balance of grants awarded across
eligible counties within Ohio
Timeline (approximate)Timeline (approximate)
October 2011: Website and application under development (http://epa.ohio.gov/oee/derg.aspx), seeking comments and suggestions
October - November 2011: information sessions in several cities, Request for Proposals (RFP) released
January 2012: proposals dueMarch 2012: DERG grant awards announcedApril 2012: projects under contractSeptember 2012: Next round of applications due
Another funding source : Ohio Clean Diesel School Bus Another funding source : Ohio Clean Diesel School Bus Fund www.epa.ohio.gov/oeef/schoolbus.aspx Fund www.epa.ohio.gov/oeef/schoolbus.aspx
Retrofits and Idle Reduction Equipment (no repowers or replacements)
Grants up to $300,000Maximum $600,000
available to award each year from state civil penalties
Applications due March 1 and September 1, 2012 and March 1, 2013
School Buses Cleaned Up So FarSchool Buses Cleaned Up So Far
Since the program began in 2006, Ohio’s Clean Diesel School Bus Fund provided $7 million to retrofit 2,337 school buses with pollution controls, installed idle reduction equipment onto another 544 buses, and removed more than 145 tons of pollutants from the air.
Questions? [email protected] Questions? [email protected]
Funding questions: Carolyn Watkins
Office of Environmental Education
(614) 644-3768
Technology questions: Carolina Prado
Division of Air Pollution Control
(614) 644-2310
