by jbs082809 i3 — August 31, 2009—U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu recently announced the selection of 25 cost-share projects under the Clean Cities program that will be funded with nearly $300 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
These projects will speed the transformation of the nation’s vehicle fleet, putting more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy efficient vehicles on the road, and establishing 542 refueling locations across the country. DOE also estimates they will help displace approximately 38 million gallons of petroleum per year.
Under the Recovery Act, the Clean Cities program will fund a range of energy efficient and advanced vehicle technologies. The projects just announced will support a combined total of more than 9,000 light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The vehicles and infrastructure being funded include the use of natural and renewable gas, propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hybrid technologies. Every federal dollar spent will be matched by nearly two dollars from the project partners.
The Department of Energy also announced the previous week that it had selected 23 projects for up to $15 million in annual appropriations funding. Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education.
