H-GAC accepting TERP funding applications

Regionally-focused program

Wendy Natt, May 28, 09.

From a Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Regional Focus newsletter:

H-GAC is announcing a new funding opportunity that can help improve the region’s air quality. H-GAC now has available $5 million in Texas Emission Reduction Plan (TERP) funding for a regional pass-through grant program. This program allows local governments - counties, cities, school districts, ports, public transit providers, and other public entities - to reduce Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy duty diesel engines powering vehicles or equipment.

H-GAC TERP applications will be evaluated using state guidelines. However, H-GAC local governments will compete only with other local government applicants within our region, instead of statewide. H-GAC also has a flexible funding schedule and applications will be processed on a first come, first serve basis. Furthermore, approval in H-GAC’s regional TERP program does not hinder your participation in the statewide program.

H-GAC TERP funds will be allocated to projects based upon an emission reduction/cost ratio. H-GAC application forms may be found at
www.houston-cleancities.org/terp_overview.htm. Though Regional TERP will remain open until all funds are allocated, H-GAC intends to allocate all funds as quickly as possible. Therefore, submitting applications as soon as possible increases your chances of funding.
For more information contact H-GAC’s TERP coordinator, Ben Finley, by phone at 713-993-4556 or by e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).