The North Carolina Division of Division of Air Quality has been granted funds by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to combat idling
in the state. The state has allocated $1.73 Million to reduce emissions from diesel engines and has set aside $517,500 to give out in the form of rebates on some new equipment.
For rebates on an APU, or auxiliary power unit, of up to $2500, it must be installed on a truck registered in North Carolina and purchased between January 1st, 2009 and September 30, 2010 or when the fund runs dry. The APU itself must also be purchased and installed in North Carolina. Limit 3 per company. APU application.
For those who are willing to purchase a new 2010 compliant tractor within the same time frame, you are eligible for a rebate of $5000 per truck. Limit 2 trucks per company. Tractor application.
To apply, fill out the application COMPLETELY and send to;
Heather Hildebrandt NCDENR, Division of Air QualityTechnical Services Section
Mobile Source Compliance Branch
1641 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1641
Email or call for more information to;
Heather Hildebrandt heather.hildebrandt@ncdenr.gov 919-733-1498Read the original press release HERE.
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How much is the rebate on a carrier 6000 APU.
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Oops, I suppose that information would have been good to put in the original post, huh? I'll fix it…
APU's are eligible for up to $2500.
As of October 1st, there was $417,500 remaining for APUs and $100,000 for new tractors.
DEVICES MUST BE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED IN NC!
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It says the truck must be registered in North Carolina. What if the owner-operator
lives in North Carolina, but leases his truck thru a Tennessee based company,
thus registering the truck in Tennessee. Will he qualify for the $2500 rebate
if the unit is installed in North Carolina?? -
Got a bit more info from Heather Hildebrandt;
Chris,
I just wanted to make you aware that there is an updated application up on the website. In brief, we have extended the rebate to all model years of trucks and to any resident of North Carolina (if not registered in NC, they need proof of residency). Also, all applicants will need to fill out a W-9. I was unaware of this last requirement until I submitted the first applications for reimbursement.
All updated forms are now available on the rebate website that can be accessed at http://www.daq.state.nc.us/motor/Rebates/
Thanks Heather!
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