The US Government will allocate up to $3 billion to fund the development of hydrogen and battery-powered infrastructure and technologies at ports.
The grant will support 55 selectees across 27 states, with the Port of Baltimore’s Maryland Port Administration set to reportedly receive $147m.
H2 View understands that the funding will be sourced from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports fund and financed by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
It’s expected that the $3bn will pay for battery-electric and hydrogen-powered port equipment, 1,000 drayage trucks, 10 locomotives and 20 vessels, in addition to shore power systems for vessels, battery-electric and hydrogen vehicle charging and fuelling infrastructure, and solar power generation.
Michael Regan, Administrator of the US EPA, previously expressed the need to support communities near ports that often face significant air quality issues from diesel pollution.
“Our ports are the backbone of our economy,” he said. “Critical hubs that support our supply chain, drive commerce, create jobs and connect us all.
“But we cannot overlook the challenges faced by the communities that live and work near these ports. Too often, these communities face serious air quality challenges due to diesel pollution from trucks, ships and other port machinery.”
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