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GRADE+ A Local Solution to a Local Problem

GRADE+ A Local Solution to a Local Problem. Eric Moore, Environmental Specialist Mecklenburg County Air Quality June 22, 2010. G rants to R eplace A ging D iesel E ngines Plus. In 2007, Mecklenburg County Air Quality initiated GRADE to help fight the formation of ground level ozone

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GRADE+ A Local Solution to a Local Problem

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  1. GRADE+ A Local Solution to a Local Problem Eric Moore, Environmental Specialist Mecklenburg County Air Quality June 22, 2010

  2. Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines Plus In 2007, Mecklenburg County Air Quality initiated GRADE to help fight the formation of ground level ozone Locally administered, sub-grant reimbursement program for public or private diesel equipment owners Modeled after similar programs in Texas and California

  3. Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines Plus GRADE+ 13 North & South Carolina County’s All diesel sectors are eligible: Non-Road; Stationary; and On-Road 25 hp minimum size or 8,501 GVWR for On-Road GRADE • 7 North Carolina County’s • Non-Road Construction Type Equipment • 25 hp minimum size

  4. North & South Carolina Coverage Area GRADE + + + + + + + = County’s added for GRADE+ designation in mid-2009

  5. Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines Plus

  6. Ozone Non-Attainment Lower Ozone Standard wasproposed on January 7, 2010 by USEPA to between 0.060 – 0.070 ppm ozone

  7. GRADE + UPDATE Expected NOx Reductions (tons/year) Sources of Funding

  8. GRADE PROJECTS AWARDED 4 6 3 93 12 9 3 2 2 21 3 2 1 Total Projects: 165

  9. Keys to Success for an Incentive/Sub-grant Program • Promotional website • Telephone outreach • Simple application process • Pre-defined selection criteria • Manageable contract requirements • Knowledgeable staff that can relate to customer base

  10. Marketing & Outreach Lyerly Agency Strategic Marketing & Associates, Inc.

  11. Simple Application Process • 1-page application • No emissions calculations • Can be mailed, faxed, or emailed • We will come out and complete it for you, just sign! • No consultant needed

  12. Predefined Selection Criteria • Cost effectiveness is most important factor (Cost/ton of NOx reduced) • Geographical distribution also considered • Selection committee comprised of representatives from around the region • Staff recommendation

  13. Manageable Contract Requirements • Sign a funding agreement • Complete the project • Request reimbursement • Operate the equipment 75% of the time in the region for the next 5-10 years. • Report hours of operation every six months – we’ll ask for it, you don’t have to remember!

  14. Keys to Success for an Incentive/Sub-grant Program • Telephone outreach • Promotional website • Simple application process • Pre-defined selection criteria • Manageable contract requirements • Knowledgeable staff that can relate to customer base

  15. Questions? Eric Moore Eric.moore@mecklenburgcountync.gov Phone: 704-336-5420 Fax: 704-336-4391

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