Vermont Department of Economic Development #73893

Vermont Seeks Proposals for All-Electric Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Equipment NOx Reduction Projects

The State of Vermont's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Air Quality & Climate Division is seeking proposals for projects that reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions using approximately $5.9 million from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (EMT). - Government Buyer: - State of Vermont, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Air Quality & Climate Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified applicants - Products/Services Requested: - Projects that reduce diesel emissions, particularly through the adoption and demonstration of all-electric heavy-duty vehicles and equipment - Projects must demonstrate cost-effective NOx reductions and practical feasibility of all-electric technologies - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided, as this is a programmatic funding opportunity - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on electrification and market transformation for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment - Projects must be completed within the specified timeframe (by June 30, 2028) - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are allocated - Attachments include application forms and justification documents for electrification initiatives

Description

The State of Vermont's DEC - Air Quality & Climate Division is soliciting proposals to allocate funds from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust to projects that reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. The focus is on assessing the feasibility of all-electric heavy-duty vehicles and equipment and catalyzing market transformation in Vermont. Projects should be cost-effective in reducing diesel emissions and demonstrate the feasibility of all-electric technologies. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through December 31, 2026, with projects to be completed by June 30, 2028. Time extensions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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