The MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released an RFP for a grant that reimburses 25% of the replacement cost (up to $40,000) per old diesel vehicle replaced with a new EPA-certified vehicle. The goal of this grant is to achieve significant reductions in emissions, fine particles, and greenhouse gases benefiting the entire state of Minnesota. It is also an effort by MPCA to reduce exposures to harmful air pollutants and maximize health benefits. There is a total of approximately $3.7 million available and forty percent of that will be dedicated to Greater Minnesota while the remaining funds will be dedicated to the seven-county Twin Cities area. Do you qualify?
Do you have a (1992-2009):
A member of the Business Development Team at Christianson PLLP can help you apply for and obtain this funding. It is available to you through the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to help you fund the replacement of your eligible assets.
What are the replacement vehicle requirements?
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The replacement must be 2019 or newer (grantees have 2 years to make the switch)
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All electric, EPA-certified diesel, or alternative fuel (electric-hybrid, propane, or compressed natural gas (CNG))
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure can be included as part of an all-electric truck replacement grant, and that cost will be included in evaluations
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Must be EPA-certified configurations and used in similar application as the vehicle it is replacing
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Application must include one written bid for the replacement vehicle
If you’re awarded these grants, you will get up to $40,000 (per vehicle) to replace your old diesel vehicle -- Awardees will be required to submit paid-in-full invoices and proof old diesel vehicle has been disabled in order to request grant funds from the state.
MPCA funding is limited, you must act now.
As mentioned before, MPCA funding is limited and the deadline is quickly approaching so you must act now!
