Estimated $53 Million in Funding Available for Two Texas Emissions Reduction Plan Grants

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting a second round of applications under the Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants Program (ERIG) and Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP).

The ERIG Program will provide an estimated $40 million in grants to help replace or repower older locomotives, marine vessels, stationary equipment, and select non-road equipment in nonattainment areas and affected counties in Texas. ERIG projects are awarded competitively with priority given to those with the lowest cost per ton (CPT) of nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions reduced and highest reduction in NOX emissions.

Applicants under the ERIG Program may be eligible for up to 80% of the cost to replace or repower eligible equipment. Detailed eligibility requirements, application forms, and instructions for how to apply can be found on the ERIG program webpage.

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