• awarded $6,427,505 to 237 recipients

• funded early replacement of 39 school buses by new cleaner-burning buses

• funded early replacement of 31 diesel trucks by new cleaner-burning trucks

• funded replacement of 142 diesel irrigation engines with all-electric equipment

• retrofit pollution control devices on 334 diesel engines

• installed idle-reducing auxiliary power units on 39 long-haul trucks

• reduced nitrogen oxide emissions by 1,150 tons

• reduced diesel particulate emissions by 56 tons

• reduced hydrocarbon emissions by 77 tons

• reduced carbon monoxide emissions by 228 tons

1. an electric motor, or
2. connecting a submersible pump directly to the electric grid.

• The current diesel engine must be in operating condition and have operated at least 250 hours each year over the past two years. Documentation of operating hours is required.

• The applicant must submit documentation that they have owned the engine to be replaced for at least two years prior to submission of the application.

• The diesel engine must have a remaining service life of at least three years based on age, condition, and usage.

• The diesel engine must be replaced with an electric motor or, if the engine powers a generator that runs a submersible pump, by directly connecting the submersible pump to the electric grid.

• The replaced diesel engine must be disabled (scrapped).

• NDEE will reimburse 60% of the cost of the electric motor, installation, and/or required electrical infrastructure (including electric line extension) up to a maximum rebate of $20,000.

• Each operator may apply for a maximum of one rebate for one engine.

• NDEE cannot reimburse any expenses paid before the rebate recipient has signed a project agreement with the Department.
  

If your organization is selected to receive a rebate, information on carrying out and documenting your project and requesting reimbursement can be found here: 2023 Clean Diesel Irrigation Engine Rebate Selectee Information.