Attention Wisconsin Members!!  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has just announced the next round of grant availability under their 2010 DERA Wisconsin Clean Diesel Grant Program.  Applications must be postmarked by March 22, 2010.

Funding opportunities exist for the following technologies:

• Exhaust retrofits – grant covers 100% of the cost
• Idle reduction devices (APUs) – grant covers 50% of the cost
• Engine Emission Upgrades – grant covers 100% of the cost
• Engine Repower (Refrigeration unit engines) – grant covers 75% of cost
• Vehicle/Equipment Replacement – grant covers 25% of cost

OOIDA members in Wisconsin have been successful in being awarded over one million dollars in DERA related grants.  For further information and eligibility criteria go to: http://dnr.wi.gov/air/mobile/CleanDieselGP.htm

If you applied for a grant in 2009 and did not receive a grant, the WDNR will automatically include your previous application in this year’s grant process.