250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-50.10

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-120-05-50.10 - Project Categories and Eligible Costs

A. Projects that benefit human health and the environment while achieving the goals listed above will be scored favorably. The following categories of grants will be considered:

1. Vehicle Replacements - the following conditions shall be met:

a. The applicant shall replace an older vehicle with a newer vehicle certified to more stringent emissions standards than the engine or vehicle being replaced;

b. The vehicle being replaced is a model year at least ten (10) years old;

c. The vehicle being replaced has a gross vehicle weight rating of thirty-three thousand one pounds (33,001 pounds) or greater;

d. The replacement vehicle purchased by the applicant is a model year no more than three (3) years old;

e. The replacement vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating of thirty-three thousand one pounds (33,001 pounds) or greater;

f. The replacement vehicle must be operable with remaining useful life for at least five (5 years) following the grant award;

g. The engine of the vehicle being replaced must be scrapped or otherwise rendered permanently disabled within ninety (90) days of the replacement, or remanufactured to a certified cleaner emission standard utilizing the following methods:

(1) Cutting a three inch hole in the engine block is the preferred scrapping method.

(2) Remanufacturing shall be performed by the original engine manufacturer, or by a dealership/distributor that has a service program that is sponsored/backed by original engine manufacturer warranties.

(3) Disabling the chassis may be completed by cutting through the frame/frame rails on each side at a point located between the front and rear axles.

h. The amount of funding requested must contain the sale price of the vehicle, not including any interest or other finance charges; and

i. A vehicle purchased on a lease shall be operated for at least five (5) years following the reimbursement grant award.

j. The technology should be either EPA or California Air Resources Board certified. Models of tractors and trailers that qualify as "designated" under EPA's SmartWay Technology Program are given preference, and SmartWay "Elite" trailer models are further encouraged.

2. Replacement or upgrades of transport refrigeration units (TRU) or transport refrigeration unit generator sets shall meet the following conditions:

a. The TRU or transport refrigeration unit generator set being replaced or upgraded is powered by a diesel engine;

b. The TRU or transportation refrigeration unit generator set being replaced or upgraded is being used on a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of thirty-three thousand one pounds (33,001 pounds) or greater;

c. The replacement or upgraded TRU or transport refrigeration unit generator set produces fewer emissions than the equipment being replaced or upgraded;

d. The replacement or ungraded TRU or transport refrigeration unit generator set should be either EPA or CARB certified; and

e. Replacement TRUs that do not burn diesel fuel, and that are stand-by ready (capable of drawing electric "shore" power), shall be given preference.

3. Engine repowers;

a. All vehicle classes that meet eligibility requirements will be considered.

b. The technology should be either EPA or California Air Resources Board certified.

c. The engine being replaced must be scrapped or otherwise rendered permanently disabled within ninety (90) days of the repower, by cutting a three-inch hole in the engine block.

4. Diesel emission reduction solutions;

a. All vehicle classes that meet eligibility requirements will be considered.

b. The technology should be either EPA or California Air Resources Board verified.

5. Clean alternative fuel conversions;

a. All vehicle classes that meet eligibility requirements will be considered.

b. The technology should be either EPA or California Air Resources Board verified.

6. Idle reduction technologies;

a. All vehicle classes that meet eligibility requirements will be considered;

b. Owners of vehicles with existing idle reduction controls shall prove that replacement controls are verified to achieve higher emission reductions than existing controls.

c. The technology should be either EPA or California Air Resources Board verified.

7. Aerodynamic technologies;

a. All vehicle classes that meet eligibility requirements will be considered.

b. The technology should be either EPA or California Air Resources Board verified.

8. Low rolling resistance tires; and

a. All vehicle classes that meet eligibility requirements will be considered.

b. For tire replacement projects, the replaced tires should be properly disposed of in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-63 or tires can be salvaged for reuse or retreading.

c. The technology should be either EPA or California Air Resources Board verified.

9. Routine maintenance shown to improve fuel efficiency or decrease emissions including, but not limited to, oil changes and cleaning of diesel particulate filters.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-50.10