National Clean Diesel Campaign

2008

October 10, 2008

IMO Sets Sail for Global Action on Pollution from Large Ships. Press Release

October 8, 2008

Arkansas clean diesel projects get $295,000 from EPA . Press Release

Louisiana clean diesel projects get $295,000 from EPA . Press Release

New Mexico clean diesel projects get nearly $200,000 from EPA . Press Release

Oklahoma clean diesel projects get $295,000 from EPA. Press Release

Texas clean diesel projects get $295,000 from EPA. Press Release

October 6, 2008

EPA and New York Slate One Million for Clean Diesel Projects. Press Release

October 2, 2008

EPA awards $295,320 Clean-Diesel grant to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Press Release

September 30, 2008

EPA Awards Maine $492,200 for Clean Diesel Projects Press Release

September 25, 2008

EPA Awards Massachusetts $492,200 for Clean Diesel Projects -- Part of Nearly $2.4 Million State and Federal Grants Funded Across New England. Press Release

EPA Awards Connecticut $492,200 for Clean Diesel Projects -- Part of Nearly $2.4 Million State and Federal Grants Funded Across New England. Press Release

EPA Awards New Hampshire $492,200 for Clean Diesel Projects -- Part of Nearly $2.4 Million State and Federal Grants Funded Across New England. Press Release

EPA Awards Rhode Island $196,880 for Clean Diesel Projects -- Part of Nearly $2.4 Million State and Federal Grants Funded Across New England. Press Release

EPA Awards Vermont $196,880 for Clean Diesel Projects -- Part of Nearly $2.4 Million State and Federal Grants Funded Across New England. Press Release

September 24, 2008

U.S. EPA Awards $1.13 Million Grant to West Coast Non-profit to Help Truckers Save Fuel, Improve Air Quality. Press Release

September 24, 2008

Agencies Selected to Receive Almost $5 Million in Diesel Emission Reduction Grants. Press Release

September 24, 2008

EPA begins rolling out nearly $50 million in funding for clean diesel projects across the country, starting with $3.4 million in grants to help small trucking firms lower their fuel costs and carbon footprints through the use of innovative loans to purchase idling and emissions reduction technologies. Press Release

September 11, 2008

EPA Grant Will Help Waller ISD Reduce School Bus Emissions. Press Release

August 19, 2008

Bus Funds Reduce Iowa Children's Exposure to Diesel Exhaust. Press Release

August 19, 2008

Bus Funds Reduce Ozarks Children's Exposure to Diesel Exhaust. Press Release

August 12, 2008

New Port Sediment Cleanup Project Easier on Atmosphere. Press Release

July 21, 2008:

Clean Diesel Emerging Technology Grant Funding Now Available. Press Release

July 18, 2008:

Emerging Technology's Request for Proposals (PDF) (23 pp, 174K) - The original closing date was September 21, 2008. The closing date has been extended to September 22, 2008.

July 16, 2008:

EPA Funding Helps 'Green' Virginia Port Authority. Press Release

July 9, 2008:

U.S. EPA, CARB, South Coast and SJV air districts, CalEPA sign joint agreement to reduce pollution, greenhouse gas emissions. Press Release

June 24, 2008:

EPA, partners announce diesel vehicle retrofit program: City and County of Honolulu, Grace Pacific "cleaner" vehicles to be demonstrated. Press Release

June 10, 2008: State and Local Toolkit

This toolkit is a compilation of examples and procedures designed to help state, regional, and local governments develop programs to reduce diesel emissions.

June 6, 2008:

EPA and Anheuser-Busch Brew Clean Diesel Partnership. Press Release

June 5, 2008:

Eastmont School District Celebrates "Greener" Cleaner School Buses. Press Release

June 4, 2008:

EPA Funding Helps Baltimore City Schools Reduce Air Pollution. Press Release

June 3, 2008: Green Scene: Ports Strategy

Alan Steinberg, Regional Administrator for EPA's NY, NJ, PR and U.S. Virgin Islands region, discusses the environmental challenges of our nation's vital seaport industry and how EPA is addressing issues of air, water and local public health quality in the communities where ports are located. You will find the vision, mission and strategy for sustainable ports at EPA strategy for Sustainable Ports.

May 28, 2008:

Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles honored in EPA's Eighth Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards. Press Release

May 8, 2008:

EPA awards $37,271 grant to Manitowoc Public School District for clean school bus project. Press Release

April 29, 2008:

EPA grant for DC public school buses to reduce diesel exhaust pollution. Press Release

April 25, 2008:

EPA funding will make Pittsburgh trash trucks cleaner. Press Release

April 21, 2008:

EPA recognizes Fort Wayne Community Schools for reducing diesel emissions from its school buses. Press Release

April 15, 2008: Funding Is Now Available for Clean Diesel Innovative Financing (PDF) (24 pp, 141K)

EPA releases SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program Request For Proposals for $3.4 million. The SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program Request for Proposals is open until June 9, 2008. The total amount of available funding is $3.4 million. The Agency is accepting proposals from eligible entities for innovative financing assistance agreement projects.

April 11, 2008:

EPA grant helps Virginia Middle Peninsula schools reduce diesel exhaust pollution. Press Release

April 10, 2008:

EPA awards $76,455 grant to Minnesota Environmental Initiative for clean-diesel project. Press Release

April 2, 2008:

EPA Makes $50 Million Available to Clean Up Diesel Engines Nationwide. Press Release

March 14, 2008:

EPA Clears the Air: New Standards Drastically Cut Locomotive and Marine Diesel Pollution. Press Release

February 7, 2008: Funding Is Now Available for Clean Diesel Projects

For fiscal year 2008, Congress appropriated funds for the first time for the Diesel Emission Reduction Program under the Energy Policy Act (2005) to help reduce harmful emissions from heavy duty diesel engines. Through the National Clean Diesel Campaign, the Environmental Protection Agency will award grants to assist its eligible partners in building diesel emission reduction programs across the country that improve air quality and protect public health. For fiscal year 2008, $49.2 million is available.

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2007

December 13, 2007: Diesel Retrofit Technology Verification Workshop

EPA held a Retrofit Technology Verification Workshop on December 13, 2007 in Washington, DC. This workshop helped technology vendors, original equipment manufacturers, fuel and fuel additive makers, and other diesel engine technology organizations learn more about verifying retrofit technologies and gain an understanding of the available opportunities for verified technologies.

November 29, 2007:

EPA Seeks to Cut International Ship Emissions. Press Release

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Control of Emissions from New Marine Compression-Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder (published December 7, 2007)

Change in Regulatory Deadline for Rulemaking to Address the Control of Emissions from New Marine Compression-Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder (published December 5, 2007)

October 18, 2007:

Yes, Kids, There Really is a Magic School Bus. Press Release

October 11, 2007:

EPA Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative Leadership Group presents awards for diesel-emission reduction efforts. Press Release

October 3, 2007:

New Partners Named to Blue Skyways Collaborative Press Release

September 5, 2007:

Hydraulic Hybrids for Yard Hostlers. EPA Takes Innovative Approach to Clear the Air at the Nation's Ports. Press Release

June 28, 2007:

U.S. Proposal to Cut International Ship Emissions Finds Key Support. Press Release

May 25, 2007: Nonroad Diesel Retrofit Cost Effectiveness Report (PDF) (22 pp, 268K, EPA420-R-07-005, May 2007)

EPA released a technical report that evaluates the cost effectiveness of nonroad diesel retrofits. This report demonstrates how nonroad diesel retrofits can be a cost effective strategy for reducing air pollutants.

March 14, 2007:

EPA awards over $170,000 in CARE funds to the Pacific Institute. Press Release

March 14, 2007:

EPA awards $100,000 grant to Honolulu Clean Cities for biodiesel project. Press Release

March 9, 2007:

U.S. EPA awards $200,000 to City College of San Francisco to promote biodiesel. Press Release

March 7, 2007:

Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Diesel Working Group honored for Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects. Press Release

March 2, 2007: EPA Proposes New Program to Reduce Emissions from Locomotives and Marine Diesel Engines.

February 21, 2007:

Blue Skyways bringing cleaner Arkansas air through cleaner school buses. Press Release

February 21, 2007:

Blue Skyways bringing cleaner Louisiana air through cleaner school buses. Press Release

February 21, 2007:

Blue Skyways bringing cleaner Oklahoma air through cleaner school buses. Press Release

February 21, 2007:

Blue Skyways bringing cleaner Texas air through cleaner school buses. Press Release

February 21, 2007:

Wal-Mart hosts Blue Skyways Collaborative biannual meeting. Press Release

February 16, 2007:

Nearly $4 Million Pumped into Projects That Will Cut Diesel Pollution in the Northeast. Press Release

February 16, 2007:

Northeast Diesel Collaborative announces $3.8 million in new clean diesel projects. Press Release

February 15, 2007:

EPA awards $50,000 grant to Wisconsin Department of Commerce for Clean-Diesel project. Press Release

February 15, 2007:

EPA awards $94,876 grant to American Lung Association for Chicago Clean School Bus project. Press Release

January 31, 2007:

EPA awards $50,000 grant to University of Illinois to cut diesel emissions from Champaign-Urbana buses. Press Release

January 24, 2007:

EPA kicks off midwest clean diesel leadership program. Press Release

January 19, 2007:

EPA awards $50,000 grant to Wisconsin to cut diesel emissions from waste haulers. Press Release

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2006

December 22, 2006:

EPA awards $50,000 to Tuscola Intermediate School District for clean school bus project. Press Release

December 21, 2006:

EPA awards over $170,000 in CARE funds to the Pacific Institute. Press Release

December 20, 2006:

EPA awards $50,000 to Fort Wayne, IN, Community Schools for Clean School Bus project. Press Release

December 20, 2006:

EPA awards $95,000 grant to Next Energy Center for Clean School Bus project. Press Release

December 19, 2006:

Emission Solutions, Inc. joins Blue Skyways Collaborative. Press Release

December 12, 2006:

EPA awards $200,000 grant to Indiana to cut diesel emissions at Jeffersonville port. Press Release

November 15, 2006:

Grant Helps King County and NW Partners Purchase Newest, Cleanest Hybrid Diesel-Electric Utility Trucks. Press Release

November 14, 2006:

Loans To Help Truckers Save Money, Reduce Emissions. Press Release

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is joining the Small Business Administration to make loans available to small trucking companies to purchase SmartWay Upgrade Kits, which will reduce pollution and improve fuel economy.
Information on EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership program and the loan initiative.

October 30, 2006:

Cleaner Air in Middle Georgia Anticipated as Clean Diesel Fuel Becomes Widely Available. Press Release

October 26, 2006:

EPA Funds Make All Buses Cleaner in Katonah-Lewisboro School District. Press Release

October 26, 2006:

EPA OpEd: Guarding Children's Health, Investing in the Future. Press Release

October 13, 2006:

Cleaner Air in Boston Anticipated as Clean Diesel Fuel Becomes Widely Available. Press Release

October 12, 2006:

Five Counties, City, State and Federal Governments Unite to Clear New York Metro Area Air--Take Major Steps to Reduce Harmful Diesel Pollution. Press Release

October 10, 2006:

Pumps are Primed, Clean Diesel will Deliver Cleaner Air. Press Release

October 2006: Diesel Emissions Quantifier (Quantifier)

The Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) has developed an interactive tool for estimating emission reductions resulting from clean diesel projects. This tool can be used by state/local governments, fleet owner/operators, nonprofit organizations, and others interested in reducing emissions from their diesel fleet. Contact: Jennifer Went (went.jennifer@epa.gov), phone: 202-343-9302.

September 15, 2006:

State-of-the-Art Maryland Manufacturing Facility to Create Clean Engines, New Jobs. Press Release

September 6, 2006:

EPA Provides $300,000 for Hybrid Yard Tractors. Press Release

August 24, 2006:

Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative Sponsors Emissions Reduction Workshop. Press Release

August 22, 2006:

EPA, CARB, WSPA announce introduction of cleaner burning diesel. Press Release

July 26, 2006:

EPA Recognizes Indmar Marine Engines for Low-emission Technology - New Engines Can Cut Carbon Monoxide in Half. Press Release

July 11, 2006:

Wheels on the Bus “Go Round and Round” for Cleaner Air; EPA Funds Retrofit of Four Hundred Diesel School Buses. Press Release

June 22, 2006:

West Coast Truckers To Get Fuel Savings Help. Press Release

June 13, 2006:

EPA Retrofit Guidance Will Help States Calculate Air Quality Benefits. Press Release

EPA has released new guidance and a fact sheet for quantifying and using emission reductions from retrofit of diesel vehicles, engines, and equipment. This guidance applies to both highway vehicles (such as buses and trucks) and nonroad vehicles, engines, and equipment (for example, construction equipment).

Guidance: Diesel Retrofits: Quantifying and Using Their Benefits in SIPs and Conformity - Guidance for State and Local Air and Transportation Agencies (PDF) (69 pp, 531K, EPA420-B-06-005, June 2006).

Fact Sheet: EPA's Diesel Retrofit SIP and Conformity Guidance (PDF) (7 pp, 195K, EPA420-F-06-034, June 2006)

June 1, 2006:

June 1 Marks Historic Milestone in Clean Diesel. Press Release

June 2006: Release of National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) Progress Report (PDF) (982K, 28 pp, EPA420-R-06-009, June 2006)

Established to promote diesel emission reductions, the campaign includes regulatory programs to address new diesel engines as well as non-regulatory programs that will address the millions of diesel engines that are already in use. The report showcases the positive impact the program has had on the reduction of particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC) and air toxics.

May 31, 2006:

U.S. EPA Offers $100,000 in Grants for Innovative Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects. Press Release

May 22, 2006:

Six Oregon School Districts graduate to cleaner buses thanks to a $150,000 EPA grant. Press Release

May 9, 2006:

$1.5 Million Available for Clean Diesel Projects in Northeast; EPA Solicits Applications for Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program and Clean School Bus USA. Press Release

May 8, 2006:

EPA Chief Hails Clean Diesel Progress at 2007 Trucks and Buses Showcase. Press Release

May 2, 2006: Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Releases Report on Recommendations for Reducing Diesel Emissions

April 20, 2006:

EPA Smooths Transition to Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel. Press Release

April 20, 2006:

Southeast Diesel Collaborative Conference to be Held in Atlanta. Press Release

April 19, 2006:

EPA offers more than $1 million in grants for emission reductions from diesel-powered engines. Press Release

April 18, 2006:

Partnership Geared Toward New Technologies to Reduce Fuel Consumption. Press Release

April 18, 2006:

EPA Report Highlights Pollution Reduction Control Technologies with the Clean Air Interstate Rule. Press Release

April 13, 2006:

Media Advisory: EPA to co-sponsor clean-diesel technology conference in Naperville. Press Release

April 10, 2006:

EPA awards $244,262 grant to Indiana for air toxics study in southwest Indianapolis. Press Release

April 7, 2006:

U.S. and China to Partner for a Better Global Environment. Press Release

April 6, 2006:

On a Mission to Make the Air Cleaner. Press Release

April 4, 2006: Diesel Engine Retrofit Cost Effectiveness

This report shows that diesel retrofits may be a very cost-effective means for reducing air pollution.

March 14, 2006:

U.S.-Mexico Border Environment Report Cites Damage to Sacred Tribal Sites, Addresses Air Pollution at Congested Border Crossings. Press Release

February 20, 2006: $7.5 million 2005 Clean School Bus USA Grants awarded to 35 school districts

February 16, 2006:

EPA Offers Communities $2.7 Million to Reduce Risks of Toxic Exposure. Press Release

February 9, 2006:

Fight Against Asthma Gets $123,000 Boost from EPA. Press Release

January 25, 2006:

EPA Awards $8 Million Grant to Johns Hopkins to Study Health Effects of Air Pollution. Press Release

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2005

December 21, 2005:

Stronger Standards for Particles Proposed. Press Release

December 21, 2005:

U.S. Announces $94 Million Clean Air Act Settlement with Chrysler Over Emission Control Defects on 1.5 Million Jeep and Dodge Vehicles. Press Release

December 15, 2005:

Renewed EPA Funding for Harvard School of Public Health Research Focuses on Major Component of Air Pollution. Press Release

December 7-8, 2005: National Clean Diesel Campaign Policy Leaders Summit

The event, Accelerating the Path to Cleaner Air, in Washington, DC was hosted by EPA and co-chaired by the Diesel Technology Forum and the Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association.

November 28, 2005:

Media Advisory: EPA to co-sponsor Clean-Diesel workshop in Columbus, Ohio. Press Release

November 16, 2005:

Detroit Diesel Corporation Recalls Turbochargers and Diesel Particulate Filters on Urban Buses. Press Release

November 9, 2005:

Rule Eases Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Transition. Press Release

November 7, 2005:

EPA Awards More Than $1 Million in Clean Diesel Grants. Press Release

October 27, 2005:

EPA reaches agreement with Mercury Marine on clean-air violations. Press Release

October 21, 2005:

Media Advisory: EPA Deputy Administrator to speak at Caterpillar Diesel Retrofit event at Port of Cleveland. Press Release

October 20, 2005:

EPA reaches agreement with Indianapolis Casting. Press Release

October 13, 2005:

U.S., Illinois reach agreement with ExxonMobil for violations at Joliet refinery. Press Release

October 11, 2005:

Media advisory: EPA to co-sponsor air pollution emission-reduction workshop in Valparaiso, Indiana. Press Release

September 13, 2005:

Media Advisory: EPA and Canada to form cross-border partnership to save fuel, cut greenhouse gases from freight transportation. Press Release

July 23, 2005: Port of Seattle Cruise Lines to Plug In 

New equipment that allows two of the nine cruise ships calling at the Port of Seattle this season to plug into shore power means the vessels can turn their engines off while docked, reducing cruise ship air emissions by about 30 percent.

July 19, 2005:

Media advisory: EPA regional air official to speak at Milwaukee-area clean diesel workshop. Press Release

July 7, 2005:

Incentives for Early Fuel Distribution Will Ease Clean Diesel Transition. Press Release

June 28, 2005:

Media Advisory-- EPA Acting Regional Administrator to speak at Minnesota clean fleets workshop. Press Release

June 03, 2005:

Supporting Tougher Clean Diesel Standards, Advanced Technology Will Test Real-World Truck and Bus Emissions. Press Release

June 1, 2005:

EPA awards the Port of Long Beach its prestigious 2005 Environmental Achievement Award in recognition of the Port's ongoing efforts to help achieve cleaner air and water. Press Release

May 27, 2005:

Major Freight Railroads to Save Fuel and Cut Emissions. Press Release

May 27, 2005:

$7.5 Million Available in Clean School Bus Grants. Press Release

March 7, 2005:

U.S. Announces Settlement of Illinois Power Case - Company will spend $500 million to reduce air pollution by over 54,000 tons per year. Press Release

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2004

June 14, 2004:

EPA Administrator Leavitt awards Clean School Bus Grants to two Michigan School Districts. Press Release

June 2, 2004:

Administrator Leavitt Joins Caterpillar, Inc. in Clean School Bus partnership and grant announcement. Press Release

January 30, 2004:

Bush Administration Proposes Major New Funding to Reduce School Bus Emissions. Press Release