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. (more…)
The recovery act is working overtime against idling…now in North Carolina.
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Recovery act gets more money to Wisconsin businesses for idle reduction devices.
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Here is the press release from the state of Wisconsin dated 9/21…
Governor Doyle Announces $2 million to Reduce Diesel Truck Emissions, Save Fuel
For Immediate Release: September 21, 2009
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661
Carla Vigue, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
American Recovery and Reinvestment Funds Benefit Wisconsin
MADISON – Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Wisconsin will receive $2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding to reduce diesel emissions and save fuel. The Wisconsin Department of Commerce (Commerce) will administer the funds. The recipients of these grants will use the funding to purchase diesel truck idling devices, which will help to reduce fuel consumption and air pollution from heavy-duty diesel truck-tractor engines. (more…)