Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded close to $1.44 million through the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant program to help eight businesses and utility companies cut costs and improve air quality through the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and build out of alternative fuel infrastructure in seven counties across Pennsylvania.
DEP awarded grants to eight recipients. The selected projects will result in the deployment of 25 alternative fuel vehicles, including four new fueling stations. Five projects are also located in or serve Environmental Justice (EJ) areas.
“With fuel prices well over $4 for gasoline and nearly $6 for diesel, Pennsylvania businesses and local governments need every option available to save on gas. These grants will help reduce costs for these companies with alternative fuel solutions that will help save them money and also reduce air pollution,” said DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley. “AFIG projects like these lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality for many Pennsylvania communities with the use of electric school buses, renewable natural gas (RNG) trucks, electric charging stations, and other clean transportation alternatives.”
The DEP Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program offers grant funding for projects to replace older gasoline or diesel fueled vehicles with cleaner alternative fuel vehicles – like electric and natural gas – and install infrastructure to improve air quality in Pennsylvania. This program builds on Governor Shapiro's agenda to create a bold, comprehensive climate and energy plan that will grow the Commonwealth's economy, protect and create jobs, and address the changing climate.
In Pennsylvania, 47 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions come from gasoline and diesel vehicles, and transportation contributes up to 22 percent of Pennsylvania's overall greenhouse gas emissions. The awards will save approximately 774,000 gallons of gasoline per year.
AFIG priorities for 2026 funding include: businesses whose headquarters or principal place of business are located in Pennsylvania, zero emission vehicle projects; medium-duty and light-duty fleet refueling infrastructure projects; renewable natural gas vehicle and infrastructure projects; projects located in or predominantly serving Environmental Justice areas; and minority, veteran, or woman-owned businesses.
The AFIG Program is currently accepting grant applications until 12:00 PM on October 7, 2026. More information is available on the AFIG Program webpage.
The latest round of 2026 AFIG projects include:
Allegheny County
- Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority - $63,992 for the purchase and installation of eight dual-port Level 2 chargers.
Allegheny/Beaver Counties
- Duquesne Light Company - $300,000 for the purchase and installation of 65 Level 2 charger ports and eight DC Fast Charger ports.
Berks County
- Romark Logistics of PA, Inc. - $150,000 for the purchase of two EV terminal tractors.
Butler County
- Vogel Disposal Service Inc. - $300,000 for the purchase of 15 Class 8 CNG waste vehicles.
Luzerne County
- Romark Logistics of PA, Inc. - $225,000 for the purchase of three EV terminal tractors.
Schuylkill County
- Masser Logistics Service - $100,000 for the purchase of one class 8 EV truck.
- Wegmans Food Markets - $75,000 for the purchase of one EV terminal tractor.
York County
- CT TAAS 1 LLC - $225,000 for the purchase of three Class 8 EV trucks.
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