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Alternative Fuel Definition

Alternative fuels are defined as pure methanol, ethanol and other blends of at least 85% alcohol, natural gas, propane, coal-derived liquid fuels, hydrogen, electricity, pure biodiesel, renewable diesel, fuels other than alcohol that are derived from biological materials, and P-series fuels. Biodiesel is defined as mono-alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats that meets current ASTM biodiesel standards. (Reference Wyoming Statutes 39-17-301)

Diesel Emission Reduction Project Funding

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting grant applications for nitrogen oxide emissions reduction projects. Funding is for heavy-duty on-road new diesel or alternative fuel repowers and replacements, as well as off-road repowers and replacements. Both government and non-government entities are eligible for funding. Vehicles that qualify for replacement or repower include:

• Model Year (MY) 1992-2009 Class 8 local freight trucks and port drayage trucks;
• MY 1992-2009 Class 4-7 local freight trucks;
• MY 2009 or older Class 4-8 school buses, shuttle buses, and transit buses;
• Airport ground support equipment;
• Light-duty zero emission vehicle supply equipment; and
• Diesel Emission Reduction Act projects.