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Schuylkill Businesses Get $175K for Clean Fuel
1 Jun
Summary
- Two Schuylkill County businesses received $175,000 in state grants.
- Funds will purchase electric vehicles to improve fuel efficiency.
- The grants aim to reduce air pollution and save businesses money.
Pennsylvania is investing $1.44 million to promote cleaner transportation, with $175,000 allocated to two businesses in Schuylkill County. This funding, distributed through the Department of Environmental Protection's Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant (AFIG) program, supports businesses in reducing fuel expenditures and improving air quality.
Masser Logistics Service will receive $100,000 for a class 8 electric vehicle truck, while Wegmans Food Markets is awarded $75,000 for an electric terminal tractor. These investments are part of a broader initiative across seven counties to replace older gasoline and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives.
The AFIG program is projected to save approximately 774,000 gallons of gasoline annually and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. This aligns with Pennsylvania's efforts to combat air pollution, as transportation accounts for a significant portion of the state's emissions.
