Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $3.47 million through the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant (AFIG) program to help local communities purchase alternative fuel vehicles, build out alternative fuel infrastructure, cut costs, and improve air quality in 17 counties across Pennsylvania.
“We are committed to increasing sustainable and renewable energy and these grants will help local governments, businesses, school districts, and nonprofit organizations invest in alternative fuel solutions that are reliable, efficient, and often cheaper to operate,” said DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley. “AFIG aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality for many Pennsylvania communities with the use of electric school buses, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) trucks, electric charging stations, and other clean transportation alternatives.”
The grant awarded funding to 27 grant recipients. The selected projects will result in the deployment of 94 alternative fuel vehicles, including seven new fueling stations. Fifteen projects are also located in or serve Environmental Justice (EJ) areas.
The DEP Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program supports projects to replace older gasoline or diesel fueled vehicles with cleaner fuel vehicles – like electric and natural gas – and install infrastructure to improve air quality in Pennsylvania. This program builds on Governor Shapiro’s agenda to create a bold, comprehensive climate and energy plan that will grow the Commonwealth’s economy, protect and create jobs, and address climate change.
In Pennsylvania, 47 percent of nitrogen oxide emissions come from gasoline and diesel vehicles, and transportation contributes up to 22 percent of Pennsylvania’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. The awards will save an estimated 1,262,825 gallons of gasoline per year.
AFIG priorities for this second round of 2024 funding include: zero emission vehicle projects; medium-duty and light-duty fleet refueling infrastructure projects; renewable natural gas vehicle and infrastructure projects; projects predominantly serving Environmental Justice areas; and minority, veteran, or woman-owned businesses.
The AFIG Program is currently accepting grant applications until 11:59 PM on October 10, 2025. More information is available on the AFIG Program webpage.
The 2024 second round AFIG projects include:
Allegheny County
Bucks County
Butler County
Centre County
Chester County
Dauphin County:
Delaware County
Erie County
Lancaster County
Lehigh County
Mercer County
Montgomery County
Philadelphia County
Schuylkill County
Washington County
Wyoming County
For more information on DEP initiatives, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s website, or follow DEP on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, or LinkedIn.