The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded 16 projects in 11 states and Puerto Rico $148 million in Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program grants.
The program invests in port electrification and efficiency improvements with the goal of reducing pollution from idling trucks.
“The projects funded under this program will improve the quality of life for workers and families impacted by pollution from idling trucks while building a clean-energy economy that combats climate change and makes our communities more resilient,” Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt said. “Port-related trade is good for the economy — which is why we are pleased to announce this investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will make a real difference for people who live and work near ports.”
Awardees include:
California was awarded $49.7 million to replace diesel- and gas-powered trucks and shuttle buses with zero-emission technologies and electric trucks at the Ports of Long Beach, Oakland and Los Angeles and to purchase chargers.
The Port of Houston was awarded $26.9 million for the purchase of 30 zero-emission, short-haul trucks and portable electric chargers for battery electric vehicle trucks.
The Port of Savannah was awarded $15.3 million for a large-scale charging project near the port, the replacement of diesel-powered trucks, and low-emission and zero-emission equipment.