Diesel Idling Reduction Program |
 The unnecessary idling of diesel engines is a significant source of harmful air pollutants, including nitrogen oxides (NOx), which leads to ozone formation, and particulate matter. Extended idling of certain heavy-duty diesel engines is also prohibited by Locally Enforced Idling Restrictions. The reduction of unnecessary idling from diesel engines is one of the many strategies approved by the Regional Transportation Council to improve air quality in the North Central Texas region. Grant funds are offered periodically to assist owners of heavy-duty diesel vehicles with the purchase of idle reduction technology which can reduce emissions, fuel consumption, and operating costs, and also help drivers comply with anti-idling regulations.
2010 Call for Projects [NEW]
Approximately $1.08 million will be awarded to on-site and on-board idle reduction projects which reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles. Projects must include use of technology verified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in order to be eligible for funding. The program is anticipated to open in mid-September.
2008 Call For Projects
Summary of Awarded Projects
(Projects Approved for Funding by the Regional Transportation Council on April 9, 2009. Call for Projects documents, including Guidelines, Application Form, and Calculators, are available upon request.)
- Call for Projects Workshop (12/2/08)
Information on technologies and other methods to reduce idling is available through the following links:
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