New Mexico Environment Department announces funding opportunity and workshop for diesel emission reduction projects

January 3, 2023

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) announced an opportunity for grant funding through the New Mexico Clean Diesel Program, funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA). NMED invites universities, private organizations, non-profit organizations, businesses, and any county, city, local or tribal government in New Mexico to submit applications for this program. Approximately $1,306,463 in funding is available through this grant opportunity.

(…) As part of the effort undertaken by the Governor and the State of New Mexico to develop a portfolio of clean energy solutions including solar, wind, geothermal and hydrogen, NMED is encouraging applications for hydrogen fuel cell projects. Preference will be given to projects utilizing hydrogen fuel cell technology. The two options for hydrogen projects under DERA include:

  • Certified engine replacements – Hydrogen fuel cells are an option for engine replacements for eligible urban transit buses and drayage trucks; and,
  • Certified/Verified vehicle and equipment replacements – hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and equipment are eligible as replacements for eligible transit buses, shuttle buses, drayage trucks, terminal tractors/yard hostler, stationary generators and forklifts.

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