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Pennsylvania DEP Seeks Applications for Innovative Clean Diesel/Alternative Fuels Grants

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection is offering nearly $500,000 in financial assistance to Pennsylvania airports and airlines wishing to undertake innovative, advanced fuel and vehicle technology projects for cleaner ground service equipment.

"The Pennsylvania Clean Diesel/Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program works to improve Pennsylvania's air quality and reduce consumption of imported oil through the use of homegrown alternative fuels," said DEP Secretary John Hanger.

Airports and airlines may use the funding to replace or repower engines on dedicated ground service equipment such as baggage handlers and tow vehicles, apply the funds toward the purchase cost of alternative fuel or electric vehicles, or to install fleet refueling or recharging equipment. Projects may take as long as 12 months but must be completed no later than Sept. 30, 2010.

"We are investing not only in the use of alternative fuels, but the deployment of fuel saving vehicles, fleets and technologies," said Hanger. "We are looking for proposals that are market-driven, create jobs, and produce economic development opportunities in Pennsylvania."

Applications are available electronically at http://www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword, "Alternative Fuels." Completed applications must be mailed to Kelley Matty, Division of Air Resource Management, Bureau of Air Quality, Department of Environmental Protection, 12th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P.O. Box 8468, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468. Applications must be postmarked or received by 4 p.m. on Aug. 14.

    CONTACT: John Repetz

    (717) 787-1323

SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection