On October 29th, American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) President & CEO Cary Davis said the AAPA continued its strong advocacy for U.S. ports and emphasized the importance of new federal renewable energy grants, totaling $2.9 billion, supporting new economic development.
Davis said: “I’m excited for all the alternative energy conversations going on because of a … announcement this morning called the EPA Clean Ports Program. Has anyone heard of that little $3 billion grant program? …. These federal monies will support the purchase of battery, electric and hydrogen powered human operated and human maintained equipment.”
Davis was speaking at The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) 2024 Convention in Boston.
In its announcement, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 55 selected applications for nearly $3 billion in Clean Ports Program grants funded through the Inflation Reduction Act. The selected applications will fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure as well as climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports located in 27 states and territories.
This new funding program was built on EPA’s Ports Initiative, which helps the nation’s ports, a critical part of U.S. infrastructure and supply chain, and addresses public health and environmental impacts on surrounding communities.
