Energy Department Announces $4M for Natural Gas Engine Research
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $4 million for research projects on medium- and heavy-duty natural gas engine technologies. As the department explains, its Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) funds early-stage, high-risk research to generate knowledge upon which industry can develop and deploy innovative transportation energy technologies that improve efficiency, lower costs for families […]
Federal Funding Aims to Spur Faster Electric Vehicle Charging
Source: NGT News Not long after announcing funding for natural gas engine research, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $15 million for research projects on batteries and vehicle electrification technologies to enable extreme fast charging. As the DOE explains, its Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) funds early-stage, high-risk research to generate knowledge upon which industry […]
TCEQ Announces New Round of Grants for Alternative Fuel and/or Natural Gas Fueling Stations
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced today that up to $6 million dollars in grants is being made available to eligible individuals, businesses, and governmental entities to continue the development of a network of natural gas and/or other alternative fuel fueling stations to serve as a foundation for a self-sustaining market for alternative fuel […]
Drayage Loan Program for Harris and Surrounding Counties
Drayage Grant Call for Projects Now Open Grants are now available to be combined with Drayage Loans. According to the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), the more than 3,000 diesel-powered port (drayage) trucks that move shipping containers at the Port of Houston account for 35% of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions at the Port. NOx is a primary […]
Two TERP Grant Programs Reopened with $17.7 Million Available
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has opened the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program ($7.9 million) and the Clean Transportation Triangle Program ($9.8 million) to build out alternative fuels infrastructure in Texas. If you are interested in applying for either program, visit TXNG for an overview of program requirements..
Grant Funds Still Available under the Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program (TNGVGP)
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is still accepting applications for funding consideration under the Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program. Individuals, businesses, and governmental entities that own and operate a heavy-duty or medium-duty vehicle may qualify to replace the vehicle with a natural gas vehicle or repower the vehicle with a natural gas […]