Gov. Jack Markell joined DNREC Secretary David Small to announce the recipients of the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Grants, which will fund seven projects to help grow alternative fuel infrastructure across the state.
The grants are part of Delaware’s Clean Transportation Incentive Program, funded through Delaware’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative cap-and-trade program.
Totaling more than $1 million, the grants announced today range from $8,000 to $500,000. The grant recipients are:
- Chesapeake Utilities – $500,000, for a public CNG fast-fill refueling station at its new headquarters in Dover.
- The Delaware Division of Parks & Recreation – $$55,962, to install two D.C. Fast Charging Stations at Blue Ball Barn in Wilmington and Indian River Marina.
- Royal Farms – $349,902, to install 10 D.C. Fast Charging Stations at five Delaware stores in Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Georgetown and Laurel.
- The University of Delaware – $8,846, to install three Level 3 Charging Stations on the University of Delaware Campus, including one public charging station.
- Sharp Energy – $86,375, to install propane fueling stations at three Delaware school yards in Red Clay, Sutton Bus and School Mule.
“Delaware has been a leader in reducing emissions while remaining dedicated to economic growth as well as promoting the health of our residents and our environment,” said Markell. “Through our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and the Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Program, we’ve been able to secure funding that helps us reduce our environmental footprint and combat climate change by promoting the use of alternative fuels and supporting alternative fuel infrastructure throughout the state.”
