The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) authorizes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allocate funds to states for the establishment of clean diesel projects that will reduce diesel emissions in areas of concern using cost-effective projects. The amount of funding available for allocation and the project requirements can change from year to year.
DERA Grants are now administered by the Iowa DOT
Their page is at https://www.iowadot.gov/dera.
2016 DERA AWARDS
Project Time Frame
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Awardee
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Project Description
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Project Payment
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February 21, 2017 - September 30, 2017
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Central City School District
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Purchase 2 propane school buses replacements
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$35,696
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February 21, 2017 - September 30, 2017
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College Community School District
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Purchase 1 diesel school bus replacement
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$22,791
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July 18, 2017 – February 28, 2018
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St. Ansgar Community School District
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Purchase 2 diesel school bus replacements
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$43,185
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July 18, 2017 – February 28, 2018
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Northwood-Kensett Community School District
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Purchase 1 propane school bus replacement
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$23,706
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December 15, 2017 - March 20, 2018
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Williamsburg Community School District
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Purchase 1 propane school bus replacement
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$23,979
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For questions on past DERA projects, please email:
Jim.McGraw@dnr.iowa.gov