Clean Diesel Initiative in Michigan

Contact: Environmental Assistance Center (800) 662-9278

Agency: Environmental Quality

The MiCDI is a group of government, industry, and nonprofit organizations working together to address diesel engine pollution in Michigan.  The objectives of the MiCDI are to help the state of Michigan achieve improvements in the federal air quality standards for particulate matter and ozone by:   

• Working with specific geographic areas and industry sectors of Michigan to identify where environmental improvements can be made through diesel emission reductions, including reasons for the emission reductions and major sources in the affected areas. 

• Encouraging the development and expansion of innovative technologies that can be used by these industry sectors as well as ways to implement diesel emission reductions at the local level. 

• Acting as a conduit to help identify funding opportunities and resources that can be used to implement diesel reduction technologies and strategies, and to provide resources for the application process. 

Funding for Clean Diesel Projects

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is issuing a competitive Request for Proposals for projects that qualify for funding under the Michigan Clean Diesel Initiative.

Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) - State Clean Diesel Grant

• Request for Projects (RFP) - Applications accepted from November 1, 2012, through December 3, 2012.
  • Application (word)
  • Budget Form (xls)
  • Fleet Description Spreadsheet (xls)

Questions

If you need additional information please contact the Environmental Assistance Center at1-800-662-9278.  

The DEQ will also host an informational webinar on November 20, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EST.  Click on the link below to register:  https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/992698841

Eligible Partners 

The DEQ defines eligible partners as cities, townships, and villages; county government agencies; port authorities; public school districts; private schools; other non-profit organizations or institutions that promote transportation or air quality as their focus; metropolitan planning organizations and private business industry.

Types of Projects Eligible for Grant Awards 

Grant projects must include the application of a diesel emissions reduction solution that is an emission control technology that has been verified by either the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) or California Air Resources Board (CARB). Examples of USEPA or CARB-verified emission control technologies include:

• Retrofit Technologies (i.e. oxidation catalysts, aerodynamic hoods and particulate matter filters)
• Idle Reduction Technologies (i.e. auxillary power units and generator sets).
• Engine Repowers (i.e. replacement with new or cleaner engine and scrappage of old engine).
• Vehicle and Equipment Replacements (covering between 25-50% of cost).
• Aerodynamic technologies (i.e. long haul truck side skirts, hoods, etc).

Eligible Vehicles and Equipment 

• Medium to heavy duty diesel vehicles, engines and ground installations used for either on-road or non-road applications (i.e. trucks, buses and other diesel equipment used for construction, handling cargo, farming, mining and energy production).
• Marine engines (i.e. tugboats and pushboats, ferries, excursion vessels, dredging equipment, container ships, tanker ships, bulk carrier ships and cruise ships).
• On-road or non-road applications that provide heat, air conditioning or electricity service to vehicles and equipment that is stationary or temporarily parked (i.e. generator sets).