$600K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Funds replacement of high-emitting diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner alternatives in Texas non-attainment areas, with a focus on heavy-duty trucks, school buses, and off-road construction equipment.
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1.Equipment must primarily operate in a Texas non-attainment or near-non-attainment area
2.Must replace a diesel vehicle or piece of equipment meeting age and emission criteria
3.Eligible replacements: electric, hydrogen, CNG, propane, or Tier 4 diesel equipment
4.Grant covers up to 80% of incremental cost above conventional diesel equivalent
5.Must submit application through TCEQ's TERP Online System
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