Montgomery County is going green, thanks to a new grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to the Delco Times.
Pennsylvania will be distributing $2.9 million from the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant throughout the state. It is part of The Keystone State’s plan to provide zero or low-emission vehicles to towns, schools, and businesses.
There’s a total of 28 funded projects throughout Pennsylvania, including several in Montgomery County.
Bryn Mawr College is a recipient of $100,000 of the grant for an electric bus. The college plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2035.
Lower Merion township is also a recipient of $22,500 to fund one electric car and two electric pickup trucks for municipal and policing purposes.
The School District of Springfield Township will receive $100,000 for an electric school bus.
Of the $22,500, $11,250 will provide two electric transit vans to the Suburban Transit Network, with an additional $10,854 to install an electric charger. The Tri-County Transit Service Inc. will also get $120,000 for four propane transit buses.
Discover more about Montgomery County’s eco-friendly transformation and the initiatives across Pennsylvania by visiting the Delco Times.
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