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DERA Grant Applications OPEN!

Grants are an opportunity for propane market-
ers to partner with current and future customers to as-
sist them in replacing diesel fleets with clean propane
fueled fleets. The Environmental Protection Agency’s
(EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) pro-
vides funds to public and private organizations for the
replacement of diesel-fueled engines and equipment.
The deadline to apply is Friday, December 1, 2023. For
more information, please visit the DERA National Grant
website.
EPA’S DERA National Grant is a competitive
process awarding between four to ten awards per EPA Technical School Grant Program OPEN!
region, which is subject to the availability of the funds For the third year, PERC is offering up to
and quality of the applications received. Approximately $10,000 to educational institutions or career centers
one hundred fifteen million in grant funds are available in the United States that are willing and able to expand
to support projects focused on reducing emissions their HVAC or plumbing classroom lab and curriculum
from the existing fleet of older diesel engines. to include propane specific material and hands on
NPGA created a How-To Guide for DERA Na- resources. Applications for the Technical School Grant
tional Grants. For the how-to guide and more funding Program (TSGP) open Friday, September 1, 2023.
opportunities, please visit NPGA’s Funding Resources Each awarded school must appoint a Propane
tab on Member Dashboard. Advisor. The Advisor’s role is to not only make sure

For questions and to share new information the appliances and equipment are installed correctly,
contact Kate Gaziano, NPGA Director of Regulatory Af- but also to build a relationship with the school and the
fairs and Associate General Counsel. For more informa- next generation of propane professionals. They can of-
tion on DERA National Grants, click here. fer their unique perspectives to help educate students
about propane applications
and the career opportunities
that propane can offer.
Reach out to the local schools
in your area that you think
would benefit from imple-
Bobtails to Bulkplants menting a propane specific
program and encourage them
to apply! Become their Pro-
pane Advisor to ensure a suc-
cessful implementation and
continuation of the curriculum
New Bobtails Betts Vapor Proof Lights: New Installations and equipment.
Refurbished Bobtails complete stock of lights, lens Maintenance & Repairs
Hydrostatic Testing & accessories All Work Performed to NFPA 58 For more information on
Annual VK Inspections Truck Meter & Code Upgrades the requirements of being a
Annual DOT Inspections Dispenser Calibration Storage Plant Acquisition & Removal
Base Engineering Shutdown Propane Advisor, explore the
Participant Commitment tab
FREE ESTIMATES on the Technical School Grant

40 Industry Drive Jason Gamble, Owner (256) 593-2420 Program page. Please contact
Boaz, AL 35956 (205) 616-9084 (800) 757-6639 Elena Bennett at PERC with
Email: lptrucks256@aol.com Fax: (256) 593-2460
questions.

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