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Find similar grantsMontgomery County Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program is sponsored by Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Offers zero-interest financing and cash incentives to help food truck operators transition from gasoline and diesel generators to cleaner, battery-powered systems, aiming to reduce noise and pollution.
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Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot - Department of Environmental Protection - Montgomery County, MD Department of Environmental Protection Energy For Zero Emission Vehicles Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Montgomery County is taking noise and pollution off the menu for food trucks by providing incentives to replace gasoline- and diesel-powered generators with clean and quiet battery power systems.
Mobile food service businesses (a. k. a.
food trucks and trailers) licensed in Montgomery County can receive zero-interest financing and cash incentives to purchase and install battery power systems thanks to a generous grant from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA).
Each replaced fuel generator will save businesses thousands of dollars in fuel and maintenance costs, take 4 cars' worth of carbon emissions off the road, and reduce unhealthy noise and air pollution for the benefit of employees and customers. Table of Contents: Jump to a page section Complete the program application form.
Receive a confirmation from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that you are eligible for incentives or provide additional information as requested. DEP will connect you with participating vendors. Contact participating vendors to assess your power needs and receive quotes for battery power system equipment and installation.
Send quotes to DEP for final approval. DEP will confirm approval with the applicant and vendors. If financing incentive is needed, apply for your zero-interest loan with Montgomery County Green Bank partner Climate First Bank .
Order and install your battery power system. Provide proof of installation to DEP and receive final incentives. Click on the button below to complete your application.
Formulario de solicitud en español Please contact Brian Booher, Senior Planning Specialist via email or call 240-506-6075 with any questions about the application. How will applicants be selected? Applications will be processed and approved in the order that completed applications with equipment and installation quotes are received.
Applicants will be pre-qualified for incentives but are required to complete all program requirements to receive full incentives. Completing an application does not guarantee a loan approval or incentive payment. DEP reserves the right to pause or suspend application processing at any time.
Food Truck Incentive Amount by Battery Capacity: Battery Capacity in kilowatt hours (kwh) Incentive Amount 5-19 kwh $5,000 20-24 kwh $6,000 25-29 kwh $7,000 30-34 kwh $8,000 35-39 kwh $9,000 40 or more kwh $10,000 Loan Option: Qualified businesses can receive a 48-month loan at 7. 99% ARP for up to $35,000 before purchasing eligible equipment from a participating vendor.
Upon submitting proof of installation of eligible equipment, the business will receive the incentive amount credited to the balance of the loan. Direct Payment Option: The business may receive a direct payment of the incentive amount listed above through the County's vendor payment system. The incentive will be paid following submission of proof of installation.
To receive an incentive your business must meet the following requirements: You must be the owner of a licensed mobile food service business in Montgomery County. Mobile Reciprocity Licenses from another jurisdiction the State of Maryland are allowed. Your business must be registered with the State of Maryland and designated in "good standing."
The battery must replace a gasoline or diesel fuel generator in your operations. You must purchase equipment that meets your food truck’s operating power requirements and the minimum specifications and installation requirements described below. You must agree to provide photographs of installed equipment and invoices for installation.
You must provide permission for Montgomery County DEP and/or Maryland Energy Administration to inspect and photograph the installed battery power system upon request. To receive financing incentives, you must qualify for financing with Climate First Bank. To receive incentives as direct payments, you must register as a vendor in the County Vendor Registration System .
Battery power systems (also known as battery energy storage systems) consist of a battery or stack of batteries with an inverter, which connects to the electrical panel of the food truck. The equipment is normally installed in a cabinet or on the wall of the truck. A participating vendor will help you design your system to meet the daily needs of your operation and technical support during the installation.
They will provide a power needs analysis document that confirms the system will meet your power needs and estimates how quickly you will pay-back your investment through fuel and maintenance savings. Example systems shown below.
The minimum specifications of the battery power system are as follows: Minimum nominal energy capacity: 5000 watt-hours (5 kwh) Minimum power output: 5000 Watts Warranty: 10 years or more To receive incentives, food trucks must hire an electrician that is licensed in the State of Maryland to install the battery power system.
To receive financing incentives, the electrician must also be in Climate First Bank's qualified installer network. If necessary, your electrician can also install a 240V outlet at your base of operations. Proof of installation must include photographs of the installed battery power system and the installers invoice.
If you are a vendor of battery power systems or Maryland licensed electrician, please email Brian Booher to be listed.
Unitas Electrical Services Example 1: Joule Case Sigma Line stackable battery module Example 2: Two Joule Case Pro Line batteries installed in a food truck cabinet Maryland Energy Administration Montgomery County Green Bank Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Press for the Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Montgomery County Awarded $150,000 Grant for Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Taking noise off the menu: A plan to promote electric generators for Montgomery Co.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Food truck operators in Montgomery County, Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Montgomery County Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program is funded by Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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