Vehicle Emissions Reduction and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Project Funding
Archived: 09/14/2021
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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Volkswagen Eligible Mitigation Action Project program provides up to 80% of the cost of new diesel or alternative fuel replacements and repowers for eligible government entities. For eligible non-government entities, the Program provides up to 40% of the cost of a new diesel or alternative fuel repower, up to 25% of the cost of a new diesel or alternative fuel vehicle, and up to 75% of the cost of an all-electric repower or replacement, with associated charging infrastructure. Qualifying alternative fuels include, but are not limited to, natural gas and propane. Vehicles that qualify for replacement or repower include:
| Model Year | Vehicle Type |
|---|---|
| 1992-2009 | Class 8 Local Freight Trucks and Port Drayage Trucks |
| 1992-2009 | Class 4-7 Local Freight Trucks |
| 2009 or older | Class 4-8 School Buses, Shuttle Buses, and Transit Buses |
Eligible government and non-government entities may also receive funding for the all-electric repower or replacement of airport ground support equipment, forklifts, and port cargo handling equipment, as well as for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of light-duty EVSE.
The program is funded by Louisiana’s portion of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust. For more information, including application guidelines, see the DEQ Louisiana Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust website.