HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is investing more than $1.47 million to help communities replace gasoline-powered vehicles, install electric charging infrastructure, and reduce fuel costs through a new round of Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants.
What This Means for You
- Lower Fuel Costs: Projects are expected to cut gasoline use by more than 382,000 gallons annually, saving about $1.5 million per year.
- Cleaner Air: Expanding electric and alternative fuel vehicles aims to reduce emissions linked to respiratory and environmental impacts.
- More Charging Access: New electric vehicle charging stations will support broader EV adoption across communities.
The funding, distributed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, will support 12 projects statewide that include deploying 47 alternative fuel vehicles and installing three new electric vehicle charging stations.
Alternative fuel vehicles include electric and compressed natural gas-powered models, which produce fewer emissions than traditional gasoline or diesel vehicles. The program also funds infrastructure such as charging stations and refueling systems needed to support those vehicles.
Statewide Push to Reduce Emissions
State officials said the program is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on gasoline and address rising fuel costs.
“At a time when the price of gasoline is rising quickly, one of the easiest ways to save on gasoline is to use less of it, and these grants offer critical support for local governments, businesses, school districts, and nonprofit organizations to build and use reliable and efficient alternative fuel options,” said DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley.
The projects are expected to reduce emissions tied to transportation, which accounts for up to 22 percent of Pennsylvania’s greenhouse gas output. Gasoline and diesel vehicles alone produce about 47 percent of the state’s nitrogen oxide emissions, a major contributor to air pollution.
Focus on Environmental Justice and Infrastructure
Eleven of the funded projects are located in or serve Environmental Justice areas, which are communities historically burdened by higher levels of pollution or limited access to environmental resources.
The Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant program prioritizes projects that deploy zero-emission vehicles, expand refueling infrastructure, and support minority-, veteran-, and woman-owned businesses.
Where the Funding Is Going
Projects span multiple counties and sectors, including municipal fleets, private companies, and nonprofit organizations.
In Allegheny County, several awards will support electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure, including funding for electric buses, passenger vehicles, and Level 2 charging stations.
Waste Management of Pennsylvania received funding in Beaver and Washington counties to purchase compressed natural gas waste and tractor vehicles.
In Franklin County, ADUSA Transportation LLC will receive funding for electric terminal tractors, while in Philadelphia County, projects include compressed natural gas tractors for ThyssenKrupp and electric vans for the University of Pennsylvania.
One project led by Performance Transportation LLC spans both Allegheny and Northumberland counties and will fund electric terminal tractors.
Application Deadlines and Next Steps
The 2026 Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant program is currently accepting applications for its first funding round through April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM. A second application period will close October 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
More information about eligibility and how to apply is available on the state’s AFIG program webpage.
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