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Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP)

The TERP program provides financial incentives to eligible individuals, businesses or local governments to reduce emissions from polluting vehicles and equipment.
TERP, Texas Emissions Reduction Plan, a program of the TCEQ. Get money to upgrade or replace your truck or equipment and clear the air! logo for Texas Emissions Reduction Plan

New and upgraded equipment pollutes less, improving the air quality in Texas. Grant applications are accepted at different times throughout the year, depending on available funds.

We believe these to be taxable grants. Please consult with your tax advisor.


NEW ITEMS:

 

Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Meeting for TERP Guideline RevisionsNew Item


The TCEQ is offering an opportunity for written and oral public comments on proposed revisions on the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan-Guidelines for Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (TCEQ publication RG-388), in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code 386.053(d).

Comments must be submitted by March 19, 2012.


Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grants Program (TNGVGP)New Item


The TNGVGP program is currently accepting proposals from entities applying for eligibility as a Participating Dealer.  To apply for a grant under the TNGVGP, applicants must go through a Participating Dealer under contract with the TCEQ.

The TNGVGP is also requesting information from manufacturers of natural gas engines and vehicles to be included on a list of engines and vehicles eligible for funding under the TNGVGP. Please visit the TNGVGP Web page to learn more.


Clean Transportation Triangle (CTT) ProgramNew Item


The CTT program is currently accepting grant applications. Application forms must be submitted by April 17, 2012.  Please visit the CTT Web page to learn more.


Coming soon:

Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP)New Item

This program will provide grants for the construction, reconstruction, or acquisition of facilities to store, compress, or dispense alternative fuel.

 


TERP GRANT PROGRAMS:



Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grants Program (TNGVGP)New Item


The TNGVGP provides grants for the replacement and repower of heavy-duty and medium-duty diesel vehicles and engines with CNG and LNG heavy-duty and medium-duty vehicles and engines.



Clean Transportation Triangle (CTT)New Item


The CTT offers grants for the creation of natural gas fueling stations along interstate highways between the Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas/Fort Worth areas.

Applications must be submitted by April 17, 2012.



Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG)


The ERIG program offers grants to upgrade or replace on-road vehicles, non-road equipment, locomotives, marine vessels, stationary equipment, refueling infrastructure, on-site electrification and idle reduction infrastructure, on-vehicle electrification and idle reduction infrastructure, and rail relocation and improvement projects. 

The latest ERIG application period ended on August 13, 2010.  Applications may no longer be submitted for funding consideration.

A new ERIG grant round is expected to open in 2012.



Rebate Grants (including small business)

The Rebate Grants program is a simplified first-come, first-serve grant program to upgrade or replace diesel heavy-duty vehicles and/or non-road equipment.

Applications may not be submitted at this time. The funding allocated to the Rebate Grant Program under the latest grant round has been awarded.

A new Rebate Grant round is expected to open in 2012.



Texas Clean Fleet Program (TCFP)


The TCFP offers grants to replace heavy-duty and light-duty on-road diesel vehicles with alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles.

The latest application period ended on July 16, 2010. Applications may no longer be submitted for funding consideration.

A new TCFP grant round is expected to open in 2012.



ARRA Rebate Grants Program


The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Rebate Grants Program is a simplified first-come, first-serve grant program to upgrade or replace heavy-duty vehicles and/or non-road equipment. On-road replacement vehicles may be powered by diesel, natural gas, or propane. Non-road projects may only replace a diesel engine with a diesel engine.

The latest application period has ended.  Applications may no longer be submitted for funding consideration.



New Technology Implementation Grants (NTIG) Program


These grants provide incentives to assist in the implementation of new technologies to reduce emissions of pollutants from facilities and other stationary sources.

The latest NTIG grant application period ended on November 29, 2010. Applications may no longer be submitted for funding consideration.



New Technology Research and Development Grants


These grants provide financial incentives to encourage and support research, development, and commercialization of technologies that reduce pollution in Texas.

The final NTRD grant application period ended on November 22, 2010.   Applications may no longer be submitted for funding consideration.  As of September 1, 2011, the TCEQ will no longer be soliciting or awarding grants under the NTRD program.



TERP Summary Reports


(Information on Projects Funded to Date)

Last Updated: August 31, 2011

Documents are provided in Excel and/or Adobe Acrobat PDF. (Help with Downloading Files.)

Overall Summary Reports Grants Funded to Date Grants Funded by Emission Source Grants Funded by Area
Overall Summary Excel file PDF file
(262 pgs.)
Excel file PDF file Excel file PDF file

 

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800-919-TERP (8377)

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Map of TERP Eligible Counties (PDF)

Map of TERP Eligible Counties



Reimbursement and Disposition Forms



Monitoring and Usage Requirements for TERP Grant Funded Equipment





2011 ERIG/Rebate Grant Comparison Fact Sheet (PDF)

Grant Comparison Fact Sheet

 

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