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Leonardo Academy Awarded $586,698 for Clean Diesel Projects |
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Press Release |
Leonardo Academy will use the grant for clean diesel projects in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota that will significantly reduce emissions from construction equipment, school buses, and long-haul trucks. Anticipated emission reduction strategies for this project include engine repowers, vehicle replacements, and retrofits. It is estimated that the projects will eliminate over 1,800 tons of carbon dioxide, 250 tons of nitrogen oxides and 5 tons of particulate matter from Midwest air. These strategies will also incorporate alternative fuels such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane (LPG) and will reduce fuel usage and maintenance costs which in turn will help with job creation for project participants. "We are extremely proud to receive this grant and of our partnerships with the EPA, MCDI, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air," stated Michael Arny, President of Leonardo Academy. "Leonardo Academy is dedicated to developing sustainability strategies for companies and organizations that engage progress in environmental and social equity achievements in driving economic success. Leonardo Academy believes that its extensive experience in helping organizations understand, quantify, manage, and report their overall sustainability will help enhance the goals of our partners locally, as well as on a regional and national basis." Leonardo Academy is also a member of the Wisconsin Clean Diesel Coalition (WCDC). The WCDC is a collaborative of diesel fleets, engine manufacturers, government agencies, and other nonprofit and private stakeholders that have joined efforts to voluntarily explore, develop, and implement mobile diesel emission reduction strategies in Wisconsin. WCDC focuses on educational outreach and development of funding mechanisms to accelerate emission reductions from diesel fleets.
We work to develop integrative sustainability solutions designed to enhance the environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity of organizations, corporations, and individuals. We envision a world filled with sustainable opportunities that can transform the way we live today and ensure the prosperity and wellbeing of future generations. For more information about Leonardo Academy, visit our website at www.leonardoacademy.org. About the EPA's National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law No. 111-05) (Recovery Act) which provided continued funding for DERA. Using the Recovery Act funding for the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program, EPA issued awards totaling $50 million for projects that demonstrated the ability to be commenced expeditiously, reduce diesel emissions, and maximize job creation and/or preservation and economic recovery through a variety of diesel emission reduction strategies. Specific information on these funded projects can be found at: www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/projects/. Upcoming Opportunities Fleets or organizations interested in signing up for future funding opportunities should contact Leonardo Academy as soon as possible. For more information, contact Mary Reames at (608) 280-0255 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |