Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

dispensing of alternative fuels are eligible for an Incentive Grant. Research projects
related to alternative fuel projects must be able to demonstrate commercial applicability
and the potential to initiate Pennsylvania-based product development and
manufacturing. Projects that result in product commercialization and the expansion of
Pennsylvania companies are favored in the selection process.
Hydrogen and fuel cell project awards have included a $100,000 grant to Pittsburgh
Electric Engines Inc. to develop a solid oxide fuel cell for use in a turbo fuel cell engine
targeted for the heavy-duty truck market, a $550,556 grant to Penn State University/PTI
to continue a demonstration of hydrogen and CNG blends in Centre Area Transit buses
and Penn State vans and about $650,000 to Penn State's Pennsylvania Transportation
Institute for the partial fuel conversion of seven Centre Area Transportation Authority
buses to hydrogen and aid for a student competition.
Contact:
Cleo Arp
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Energy, Innovations, and Technology Deployment
PO Box 8772
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8772
Phone: (717) 772-8912
E-mail: epafiginfo@state.pa.us
Web: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/pollprev/AFIG/afvafig1.htm
Hybrid Electric/Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program
www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/pollprev/AFIG/HybridAFV_Rebate.htm
The Department of Environmental Protection offers an opportunity to Commonwealth
residents to apply for a rebate to assist with the incremental cost for the purchase of a
new hybrid, bi-fuel, dual-fuel or dedicated AFV. The rebate is offered throughout the
calendar year as long as funds are available, on a “first come, first served” basis.
Rebate requests must submitted no later than six months after the purchase. A new bifuel,
dual-fuel, dedicated or hybrid vehicle that is purchased with a rebate must be
registered in Pennsylvania at the time of purchase and operated primarily within the
state. The rebate amount for calendar year 2006 is $500.
Contact:
Cleo Arp
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Energy, Innovations, and Technology Deployment
PO Box 8772
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8772
Phone: (717) 772-8912
E-mail: carp@state.pa.us
Web: www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/pollprev/AFIG/HybridAFV_Rebate.htm
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