The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Port of Houston Authority, Port Freeport and City of Wilmer have been selected to receive a total of $7,470,106 and the Port of Corpus Christi has been selected to receive a total of $105,000,000 through EPA’s Clean Ports Program for the deployment of zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, and climate and air quality planning. The grants are funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Port of Houston Authority has been selected to receive a Climate and Air Quality Planning Grant for an anticipated $2,983,457 for the Port Houston’s PORT SHIFT (Ports Optimizing Resilient Transportation through Sustainable, Human, Innovative, and Forward-looking Technology). The project includes nine tasks:
- greenhouse gas emissions inventory
- truck route analysis
- infrastructure cost assessment
- climate action plan
- performance measurement framework
- advisory council and community engagement forum
- trucking industry collaborative
- workforce planning and engagement
- resiliency planning.
Port Freeport has been selected to receive a Climate and Air Quality Planning Grant for an anticipated $1,487,000 for planning activities at the Port Freeport. Expected activities include:
- developing an emissions and equipment inventory
- developing a port resiliency and implementation plan
- conducting an electrical feasibility analysis
- developing a comprehensive near-port community benefits and workforce plan
The City of Wilmer has been selected to receive a Climate and Air Quality Planning Grant for an anticipated $2,999,649 for planning activities at two intermodal terminals in Dallas and Wilmer. Expected activities include:
- developing an inventory of mobile source emissions
- developing an emission reduction strategy specific to heavy-duty vehicles
- conducting community engagement to provide updates and receive input
The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) and its partners in the rail and service vessel sectors have been selected to receive an anticipated $105,000,000 to begin the transition towards de-carbonized cargo handling and shipping operations. The port and collaborating partners intend to purchase:
- battery electric zero-emission forklifts
- a sweeper truck
- locomotives
- tugboats
- the associated charging infrastructure
The project also includes the purchase and installation of high-voltage shore power equipment for liquid bulk tankers.
Find more information about the Clean Ports Program selected applications here.
