national clean diesel campaign : cleaner engines for cleaner communities

Office of Transportation and Air Quality

National Clean Diesel CampaignNational Clean Diesel Campaign: : Cleaner Engines for Cleaner CommunitiesCleaner Engines for Cleaner Communities

MWMA 2005 Legislative and Regulatory UpdateMWMA 2005 Legislative and Regulatory UpdateApril 14, 2005April 14, 2005


Diesel Engines & Air Pollution• Diesel emissions contribute significantly to air pollutionDiesel emissions contribute significantly to air pollution

– 11 million diesel engines are in use today11 million diesel engines are in use today– Cause health and environmental problems Cause health and environmental problems


Health and Environmental Effects

• Diesel exhaust contains tiny particles known as “fine Diesel exhaust contains tiny particles known as “fine particulate matter” (soot)particulate matter” (soot)– Serious public health problemSerious public health problem– Can become lodged in the lungsCan become lodged in the lungs– Can cause lung damage, trigger respiratory problemsCan cause lung damage, trigger respiratory problems– Linked to premature mortalityLinked to premature mortality

• Fine particles contribute to haze which restricts visibilityFine particles contribute to haze which restricts visibility• Contributes to ozone formation, acid rain, global climate Contributes to ozone formation, acid rain, global climate

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EPA’s National Clean Diesel Campaign – Two Components

• RegulationsRegulations for new engines for new engines– Heavy-Duty Highway Engines (used in waste haulers) – 2004, 2007Heavy-Duty Highway Engines (used in waste haulers) – 2004, 2007– Nonroad Engines – 2004Nonroad Engines – 2004– Other Regulations for new enginesOther Regulations for new engines

• Light-duty Tier 2Light-duty Tier 2• Upcoming standards for Marine/LocomotivesUpcoming standards for Marine/Locomotives• Future Sulfur Emission Control Area & International Maritime Organization/ShipsFuture Sulfur Emission Control Area & International Maritime Organization/Ships

• Voluntary measuresVoluntary measures to address existing diesel fleet to address existing diesel fleet– Retrofit older vehicles and equipment with emissions reduction technologyRetrofit older vehicles and equipment with emissions reduction technology– Replacement of oldest vehicles and equipmentReplacement of oldest vehicles and equipment– Idling reduction, smart operations, etc. Idling reduction, smart operations, etc.


Retrofits

• A Retrofit can be: any change to an engine system above and beyond what is required by

EPA regulations that improves the engine’s emission performance: • Catalyst or filter• Engine upgrade• Early engine replacement• Use of alternative fuels or additives• Idling control equipment• Combination of above

• EPA’s web site maintains a list of manufacturers and verified retrofit technology (http://www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofit/retroverifiedlist.htm)


Replacement Options

• New Cleaner Diesel or Alternative Fuels Engines Offer Very Low Emissions– Heavy duty engines are subject to tough new emission standards taking

effect in 2004, 2007– New vehicles can take advantage of 2007 technology now

• Diesel– Need PM filter and ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD or 15 ppm sulfur) for

lowest emissions– Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel available nationwide starting in June 2006

• CNG– Fueling infrastructure can be expensive but CNG may be practical where

infrastructure already exists or funding available


• EPA’s programs are in place to help communities clean up diesel enginesEPA’s programs are in place to help communities clean up diesel engines– Through these programs the Agency has gained expertise and is working with Through these programs the Agency has gained expertise and is working with

states to implement these strategiesstates to implement these strategies

• Now is an opportune time to target the existing fleetNow is an opportune time to target the existing fleet– Cost effective strategies exist todayCost effective strategies exist today– Cleaner fuels are being deployed throughout the countryCleaner fuels are being deployed throughout the country– Broad stakeholder supportBroad stakeholder support– States putting plans in place to achieve PM/Ozone attainment goalsStates putting plans in place to achieve PM/Ozone attainment goals– Funding opportunities exist at state and federal levelFunding opportunities exist at state and federal level

Opportunity is Knocking…


EPA-Funded Retrofit ProjectsEPA-Funded Retrofit Projects


Summary of EPA-Funded ProjectsSummary of EPA-Funded Projects (Non- Clean School Bus) (Non- Clean School Bus)

$2,621,200 Total Funds:

41Total Number of Grants:

Technologies: CatalystsFiltersFuel Additives/EmulsionsAlternative Clean Fuels

CNGBiodieselULSD


EPA 2004 Clean Diesel GrantsEPA 2004 Clean Diesel Grants

• $5M for Clean School Bus grants• $1.6 for National Clean Diesel grants• Funded 40 projects

– 22 School Bus fleets– 6 Waste and/or Refuse Haulers/Collectors– 3 Marine Ports– 2 Construction Projects– Others including Buses, Fire Trucks, Agriculture,

Utility, & Locomotives


EPA-Funded Waste Hauler EPA-Funded Waste Hauler Clean Diesel ProjectsClean Diesel Projects


Waste Hauler Clean Diesel ProjectsWaste Hauler Clean Diesel Projects

• Refuse/Waste Hauler Fleet Projects– Replaced Diesel engines w/ CNG engines– DOC/DPFs/Crankcase filters/Biodiesel– DOCs/Crankcase filters/ ULSD– DOCs on Transfer/Refuse Trucks w/ ULSD– DOCs on Waste Haulers– DOCs/Crankcase filters on Refuse Trucks


Three 2004 Waste Hauler Projects

• NYC Department of Sanitation Grant– $136,000– 68 garbage collection trucks in South Bronx

• Catalysts, ULSD and closed crankcase systems– High rate of asthma in area– Partnered with NESCAUM

• City of Trumball, CT – $60,000– 3 waste collection vehicles (leaf collection, bulk pick-up activities)

• Replace diesel engines with compressed natural gas engines– City is contributing significant matching funds to the project – Used CMAQ funds for fueling station


Three 2004 Waste Hauler Projects (cont.)

• City of St. Louis – $125,000– 44 refuse haulers in St. Louis

• Catalysts and closed crankcase systems– Covers 50% of fleet used in city– Partnered with the American Lung Association


Future Funding AssistanceFuture Funding Assistance

• 2005 National Clean Diesel Grants– Anticipate 8-12 grants of approx. $50 – $100K– Emphasis this year on ports and construction equipment– RFP opens in late April for 60 days– State/local government, non-profits eligible– Check web site for updates and application information

• 2006 Grants– President Bush’s budget request

• $15 Million for clean diesel grants• $10 Million for clean school bus grants


For more information….For more information….

National Clean Diesel Campaign WebsiteNational Clean Diesel Campaign Websitewww.epa.gov/cleandieselwww.epa.gov/cleandiesel

Additional Information:Additional Information:

www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofitwww.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus

www.epa.gov/smartwaywww.cleanfleetsusa.net

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofit

http://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus/

http://www.epa.gov/smartway

http://www.cleanfleetsusa.net/

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