The Clean Vehicles Replacement Assistance Program is designed to offset the added cost of replacing older, high-emission, diesel and gasoline engines with cleaner, low emission engines as well as the construction of alternative fuel facilities. The primary goal of the program is to reduce nitrogen oxides (NO_x), a critical component in the formation of ground-level ozone and to ensure that alternative fuel vehicles have access to specific technology for their use.  These alternative facilities are building the foundation for a self-sustaining market for alternative fuels in Texas.

Award amounts are based on the projected emissions that could be reduced by the project, factoring in usage patterns, engine specifications, and the fuel/technology types.

Staff recommendations shown in the attached table are based on each project’s maximum potential emissions reduction. Actual awards are subject to available state and federal funding and will be revised to reflect the specific costs.

H-GAC has two proposals that meet emission and cost-effectiveness criteria. H-GAC staff recommends contracting with these entities to purchase two electric vehicle chargers for a total amount not to exceed $140,000 as shown in the attached table.