1688 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program electric vehicle infrastructure solicitation; program opportunity

Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Solicitation; Program Opportunity

[40 Pa.B. 5248]
[Saturday, September 11, 2010]

 The Department of Environmental Protection (Department), Office of Energy and Technology Deployment announces an opportunity to apply for grants under a special electric vehicle infrastructure solicitation of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG). The purpose of AFIG is to improve this Commonwealth's air quality and reduce consumption of imported oil through the use of homegrown alternative fuels that will help this Commonwealth's economy and environment. The Department is seeking applications for the installation and operation of eligible electric vehicle charging stations in densely populated areas of this Commonwealth.

 Funding is available for school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, incorporated nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships incorporated or registered in this Commonwealth for the installation of eligible electric vehicle charging stations in targeted areas of high population density.

 Project costs cannot be incurred before July 1, 2010.

 The program guidelines and application instructions are available for download on the Department's web site at http://www.depweb.state.pa.us (click on ''DEP Programs'' and then ''Alternative Fuels'').

 The application period will open on September 13, 2010. Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on November 12, 2010. Faxes and e-mails will not be accepted. Use staples only, no binding or cover pages.

JOHN HANGER, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 10-1688. Filed for public inspection September 10, 2010, 9:00 a.m.]