Wisconsin grants boost anti-idling

The Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce has earmarked $1 million in grants annually to reimburse eligible WI-based motor carriers for 70% of the cost of idle reduction equipment for newer truck tractors

June 29, 2006

The Wisconsin Dept. of Commerce has earmarked $1 million in grants annually to reimburse eligible WI-based motor carriers for 70% of the cost of idle reduction equipment for newer truck tractors.

Grants will not be awarded for idle-reduction equipment that is purchased or installed before July 1.

The Wisconsin program will run through 2011.

The Department will begin accepting applications on July 1, 2006.

For more information or to download an application, go to http://commerce.wi.gov/BD/BD-CA-Diesel-Grant-Program.html