The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has given two grants to the County’s Department of General Services to help them reach their goal of lowering emissions with nine new electric vehicles and one electric loader.
According to a press release, one grant will see $1.44 million given to the county for purchase of four single-unit short-haul trucks, one single-unit long-haul truck, and four transit busses. A second grant includes $60,000 for an electric loader. The loader will help eight underserved communities in Gaithersburg with snow removal, mowing, and road repair. This replacement is the equivalent of taking 85 average sized cars off Maryland roads.
“This funding will allow us to enhance our transportation infrastructure, reduce fuel expenses and contribute to the County’s ambitious climate action goals,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich.
The county hopes to lower emissions by 80% by 2027, and a 100% decrease by 2035. The vehicles bought with this grant will replace their gas and diesel counterparts.
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