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Recovery act gets more money to Wisconsin businesses for idle reduction devices.

14 October 2009 in APU | No comments

WIoutlineHere 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. Read the rest of this entry »

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Wisconsin’s extends it’s diesel truck idling reduction program application deadline.

25 September 2008 in APU | No comments

The Wisconsin Department of Commerce has extended the deadline for it’s idling reduction program until December 1st 2008.

The slowdown in the economy, high fuel prices, and a high initial cost of idling reduction units may be the reasons that the grant money has not been utilized as early as in years past. While the program does reimburse companies and owner-operators from Wisconsin up to 50% of the cost of idling reduction units and idling alternatives, the owner operator or company must pay for the units up front and report on their idling habits before checks are sent.

Wisconsin Diesel Idling Reduction Program

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