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Publications
The publications below provide information regarding clean diesel programs, technologies, emissions reductions strategies, cost effectiveness and a broad array of other related information.
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- Low-Cost Ways to Cleaner Construction (PDF) (6 pp, 2.4MB, EPA420-F-08-008, March 2008)
Designed primarily for construction company owners, equipment rental companies sand equipment operators, this six page brochure conveys the most cost effective ways to reduce emissions from construction equipment. - Retrofit Technology Verification Brochure (EPA420-F-07-031, August 2007)
This free brochure, available from the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP), summarizes information about the National Clean Diesel Campaign's Verification Program. Call 800-490-9198, Monday through Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (EST) to order. - Progress Report: June 2006 The National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) Progress Report (PDF) (28 pp, 982K, EPA420-R-06-009, June 2006)
- Technical Report: Diesel Retrofit Technology: An Analysis of the Cost Effectiveness of Reducing Particulate Matter and Nitrogen Oxides Emissions from Heavy-Duty Nonroad Diesel Engines Through Retrofits (PDF) (22 pp, 411K, EPA420-R-07-005, May 2007)
- Report: The Cost-Effectiveness of Heavy-Duty Diesel Retrofits and Other Mobile Source Emission Reduction Projects and Programs (PDF) (17 pp, 956K, EPA-420-B-07-006, May 2007)
- 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) This fact sheet summarizes key points of the SIP and conformity retrofit guidance.
- Report: CMAQ Funded Diesel Retrofit Projects: A Guide to Understanding and Accessing the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program
published by the Diesel Technology Forum (26 pp, 253K, April 2007) - Report from the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) Recommendations for Reducing Emissions from the Legacy Diesel Fleet (PDF) (92 pp, 680K)
- CAAAC Discussion of the Report (PDF) (9 pp, 50K)
- Technical Report: Diesel Retrofit Technology: An Analysis of the Cost Effectiveness of Reducing Particulate Matter Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines Through Retrofits (PDF) (37 pp, 1.3M, EPA420-S-06-002, March 2006)
- Fact Sheet: National Clean Diesel Campaign (PDF) (6 pp, 300K, EPA420-F-05-012, November 2005)
- Fact sheet: Resource Information: EPA Diesel Milestones Since the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (also available as a PDF file, 2 pp, 24K, EPA420-F-04-034, May 2004)
- Fact sheet: Emission Facts: Clean Diesel Programs Facts and Figures (also available as a PDF file, 4 pp, 44K, EPA420-F-04-040, May 2004)
- Report: Heavy-Duty Diesel Emissions Reduction Project Retrofit/Rebuild Component (PDF) (97 pp, 678K, EPA420-R-99-014, June 1999) prepared by the NorthEast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) for EPA.
- Survey: Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA) Independent Cost Survey for Emission Control Retrofit Technologies (PDF) (5 pp, 13K, December 2000)
- Informational Update: Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (EPA420-F-07-068, November 2007) This documents provides an explanation of the operation of diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) used for retrofit purposes and addresses questions about emissions of NO2 and ultrafine particles.
- Diesel Retrofit Technology and Program Experience (PDF) (141 pp, 2200K), Executive Summary (PDF) (6 pp, 265K)
This report includes a review of publicly available documents collected from retrofit programs across the country. The purpose of this report was to document the lessons learned from the projects. This document will be used as a reference/guidance document for those interested in learning more about available technologies and programs.
- Appendix A Summary Retrofit Project Table (PDF) (12 pp, 710K)
- Appendix B Retrofit Project Summaries (PDF) (202 pp, 1.9M)