Diesel Emission Reduction
The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program gives the US EPA grant and loan authority for promoting diesel emission reductions. The goals of his program are to reduce harmful emissions by providing funding assistance to projects that modify, replace, or repower diesel powered vehicles or equipment. SEMO RPC acts as a regional applicant for EPA DERA funds on behalf of public and/or private owners and operators of diesel vehicles or equipment stationed in the region as sub-grantees.
Funding Opportunities and Projects
EPA awards competitive grant funding under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. This program solicits applications nationally for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions and exposure, particularly from fleets operating in areas designated by the Adminstrator as poor air quailty areas.
There are no current open calls for applications, but more information can be found at https://www.epa.gov/dera“
SEMO RPC was awarded an EPA DERA grant for Madison County as the sub-grantee in the amount of $28,750 towards the replacement of an on-road dump truck utilized by the County Road and Bridge Department. This represents 25% of the estimated total cost of $115,000.