Matzie: Hopewell transportation employer secures $3.3 million for zero-emission fleet upgrades
Rep. Robert Matzie January 10, 2024 | 1:01 PM
AMBRIDGE, Jan. 10 – New grant funding of nearly $3.3 million from the state Department of Environmental Protection will allow a Hopewell transportation company to upgrade part of its fleet with zero-emission vehicles, state Rep. Rob Matzie announced today.
Matzie, D-Beaver, said the new funding to PGT Holdings Inc. – awarded under the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Pilot Grant Program – will improve efficiency and lower costs for the regional employer.
“Securing this new funding will allow PGT to upgrade some of its fleet by replacing 10 short-haul tractors with battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles,” Matzie said. “The grant will also fund installation of fast charging plugs and mobile hydrogen fueling units.
“All the improvements will save PGT Trucking on fuel and maintenance costs while cutting diesel emissions to our region. It’s an investment that’s also a great step into the future.”
Matzie said the addition of nearly $1.1 million in matching funds will bring the project total to nearly $4.4 million.
The Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Pilot Grant Program was launched to build on the success of DEP’s Driving PA Forward program by focusing on funding replacements of diesel-powered, Class 4 to 8 on-road fleet vehicles with zero-emission fleet vehicles.
In addition to reducing nitrogen oxides, the program is designed to demonstrate the benefits of owning and operating MHD-ZEVs to fleet owners and operators statewide who may be considering ZEV replacements in their own fleets.