VW Committee Approves over $3 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions Across Indiana
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2023
VW Committee Approves over $3 Million to
Reduce Diesel Emissions Across Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Fund Committee (Committee) awarded a total of $3,361,120 to nine projects around the state that will reduce diesel emissions in local communities. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) received nine eligible applications totaling $3.4 million of the $3.5 million allocated in this latest round of funding. Here is a list of the recipients:
The awards will be used to replace diesel-powered fleet vehicles or equipment. Vehicles/equipment funded include seven all-electric, one clean-diesel, and one diesel-electric-hybrid-powered alternative. Four first-time applicants to the program, representing economic impact to four different counties, were awarded funding.
For more information about the Indiana Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Program, please visit idem.IN.gov/vwtrust.
About the Committee
The Indiana Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund Committee (Committee) was formed under an executive order issued by Gov. Eric Holcomb on Oct. 4, 2017. The Committee will play a vital role in the disbursement of Indiana’s share of funds from the Environmental Mitigation Trust created as part of Volkswagen's settlement of Clean Air Act violations regarding diesel emissions from its vehicles. Indiana will receive approximately $41 million under the terms of the consent decree.
About IDEM
IDEM (idem.IN.gov) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment.
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Barry Sneed
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