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MPCA DERA Off-road Grant - Webinar/Meeting October 10, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Central Either online (see Join Webinar info below) Or attend at MPCA Lower Level Conference Room 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN AGENDA • Welcome and Introductions • Program Basics • Website and RFP o The RFP is your guide • Eligible and Ineligible projects • Application Forms o Information we need and why o Accuracy is a must • Questions and Answers To access online webinar and teleconference: For those participating remotely PLEASE be sure to mute your phone line as soon as the webinar begins to help keep things running as smoothly as possible! We’ll have time for questions and input throughout the meeting. Join WebEx meeting https://mpca.webex.com/mpca/j.php?MTID=m0b235482a74f67b6050bbb7e059166c5 Meeting number (access code): 594 507 164 Meeting password: jCaderK8 aq-mvp2-30ae
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MPCA DERA Off-road Grant - Webinar/Meeting October 10, 2019 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Central Either online (see Join Webinar info below) Or attend at MPCA Lower Level Conference Room 520 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN
AGENDA • Welcome and Introductions• Program Basics• Website and RFP
o The RFP is your guide• Eligible and Ineligible projects• Application Forms
o Information we need and whyo Accuracy is a must
• Questions and Answers
To access online webinar and teleconference: For those participating remotely PLEASE be sure to mute your phone line as soon as the webinar begins to help keep things running as smoothly as possible! We’ll have time for questions and input throughout the meeting.
Join WebEx meeting https://mpca.webex.com/mpca/j.php?MTID=m0b235482a74f67b6050bbb7e059166c5
Meeting number (access code): 594 507 164 Meeting password: jCaderK8
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MN Off-Road Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) RFPVW Settlement: Phase 1
Grant Application Training 10/10/19Eric David
State Program Administrator
651-757-2218
Overview
1) Welcome
2) Today’s Q & A Process
3) Program and Funding
4) Website
5) RFP
6) Application tips
7) Review
8) Final Q & A
2) Questions & Answers Process
3) Program and Funding Overview
Opportunity to reduce vehicle pollution
Volkswagen cheated on federal emissions standards.
They were caught.
Now they have to pay to help us clean up the mess.
Upgrading to new technology
Volkswagen settlement: $47 million for Minnesota over 10 years
We can do two things with the funds:
1. Replace old heavy-duty diesel vehicles
2. Install electric vehicle charging stations
Three funding phases
2018 2027
25% 50% 25%2020 2024
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
We are here.
$11.75 million $23.5 million $11.75 million
Plan Overview
October 28, 2019 10
Grant program(2018-2019) Settlement category Eligible fuels
2018-2019 grants (Phase 1)
Targeted percent*
Targeted dollar amount
Approx. number purchased**
Estimated emissions reductions (tons)***
School bus replacement program
School buses All (diesel, propane, natural gas, electric)
20% $2,350,000 127 NOX: 23-28PM2.5: 1.0-1.7GHGs: 292-585
Clean heavy-duty on-road vehicles program
Transit buses, class 4-8 trucks
All (diesel, propane, natural gas, electric)
35% $4,112,500 137 NOX: 494-564PM2.5: 17-34GHGs: 12,543-23,160
Clean heavy-duty off-road equipment program
Switcher locomotives, ferries, tugs, port cargo handling equipment, ocean-going vessel shore power, Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA)
All (diesel, propane, natural gas, electric)
15% $1,762,500 12 NOX: 619PM2.5: 23GHGs: 1,866
Heavy-duty electric vehicle program
School buses, transit buses, trucks, airport ground support equipment, forklifts
Electric 15% $1,762,500 14 NOX: 15-16PM2.5: 0.5-1.0GHGs: 1,855-4,508
Electric vehicle charging station program
Zero-emission vehicle infrastructure
Not applicable 15% $1,762,500 Fast chargers: 20Level-2 chargers: 45
NOX: 1.1PM2.5: 0.05GHGs: 4,632
Total: $11,750,000 NOX: 1,152-1,228PM2.5: 41-60GHGs: 21,188-34,751
Diesel Emission Reduction Act
DERA Appropriation
30% State Program(Formula Grants)
70% National Program(Competitive Grants and Rebates)
National RFA
Tribal RFA
Rebate Programs
Appx $1.2 million
4) Exploring Our Website
Website Overview
Questions: [email protected]
5) Request for Proposal (RFP)
Questions: [email protected]
Questions: [email protected]
Questions: [email protected]
Questions: [email protected]
Questions: [email protected]
Eligible and Ineligible Applicants
For profit, nonprofit, and public entities - including state, local, and tribal governments that own or operate diesel fleets and equipment in Minnesota are eligible applicants.
Eligible and Ineligible Applicants
•Up to 10% for administrative costs above the grant amount requested
•Included in the total cost to determine cost effectiveness
•Administrative costs will be included on a per vehicle/equipment awarded basis.
Contractors
Eligible and Ineligible Applicants
Contractors
To qualify: • All projects must be on the same application
(one application per contractor)• Contractor must represent at least three different entities • Contractor is responsible for all grant contract oversight responsibilities as stated in grant agreement, federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act documents, and Code of Federal Regulations.
Eligible and Ineligible Applicants
•Federal government agencies, individuals, State of Minnesota and federal government employees.
• Entities that are currently suspended or debarred by the State of Minnesota and/or the federal government are ineligible applicants.
Questions: [email protected]
Application Instructions
Questions: [email protected]
Application Submission Instructions
•December 6, 2019 at 4:30 pm
• [email protected] with subject “2020 DERA Grant Application”
Questions: [email protected]
Application Review Process
Questions: [email protected]
Grant Q & A
Questions: [email protected]
Ineligible Projects
•Engines running <500 hrs/year
•Fueling Infrastructure (besides electric charging)
•Mandated Changes
•Fleet Expansion
•Emissions Testing
•Formerly Verified Tech
•Gas Equipment
Disabling
Cost Share Requirements
Eligible technology
1) Retrofit Technologies- 100%• https://www.epa.gov/verified-diesel-tech/verified-technologies-list-
clean-diesel
2) Idle Reduction• Locomotive- 40%
• https://www.epa.gov/verified-diesel-tech/learn-about-idling-reduction-locomotives
• Marine shore power- 25%
Eligible technology
3) Engine Replacement•40% Locomotive, marine, and off-road diesel vehicles and equipment
•60% replacing a diesel engine with a zero tailpipe emissions• www.epa.gov/emission-standards-reference-guide/epaemission-standards-Off-road-engines-and-vehicles
Non-Road
4) Vehicle and Equipment Replacements
•25% diesel, alternative fuel
•45% new, zero tailpipe emissions•50% Drayage Vehicles
Marine Engine Funding Restrictions
Locomotive Engine Funding Restrictions
Cost Share Requirements
Application Instructions
Application Instructions
Application Instructions
Application Instructions
Application Instructions
Application Instructions
6) Application Tips
•Make sure to fill out your application (Parts 1 and 2) accurately and completely- if info is incorrect it cannot be moved forward
•Ensure your cost-share matches your technology•Make sure your current equipment is eligible- year/HP/etc•If you are applying for an electric engine/vehicle replacement, apply to both this RFP and the HD Electric if you are eligible (but you can’t get funded in both)
Questions: [email protected]
7) Review
Overview
1) Welcome
2) Today’s Q & A Process
3) Program and Funding
4) Website
5) RFP
6) Application tips
7) Review
8) Final Q & A
Questions?
Thank you!
Questions: [email protected]
MN VW Website: www.pca.state.mn.us/vw
National VW settlement clearinghouse: http://vwclearinghouse.org/
