Clean Ports Program Archives

DOT investing $577 million to improve freight operations, efficiency at coastal seaports

These federal grants will support coastal seaport projects to improve maritime freight operations in 15 states and one U.S. territory.

Strategic Partnerships

California ports receiving $1 billion for shift to zero-emission operations

About 40% of containerized imports in the U.S. come through ports in California, as well at 30% of the nation's exports.

Miles Smith

EPA awards Port of Oakland $322 million for zero-emissions upgrades

The grant comes from the EPA Clean Ports Program, and will be used to finance the purchase of zero-emissions equipment.

Brady Pieper

Bay Area receives $55 million grant for nation’s first high-speed, zero-emission ferry system

The funding will support the agency’s full transition to zero-emissions ferry services, including the construction of new large-capacity electric-powered vessels and supporting electrified infrastructure.

Strategic Partnerships

Port of Philadelphia receiving $80 million for zero-emission equipment and infrastructure upgrades

The funding will be used to sustainable port equipment as well as conduct climate and air quality planning.

Brady Pieper

$475 million awarded to ports for expanding hydrogen-based zero-emissions technology

The port projects awarded this funding will engage in several hydrogen-based initiatives to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Keaton Peters

US ports receiving $3 billion for zero-emissions equipment and infrastructure upgrades

Port operations can be a significant source of pollution, and these investments are meant to ensure that these crucial economic gateways do not make climate change worse.

Pete Hahnloser

Study: Port electrification through federal funding benefits environment, disadvantaged communities

Nearly 39 million people in the U.S. live within three miles of a port, many of whom are people of color and live at or below the national median household income.

Brandon Rodriguez

$450 million available to bolster coastal, inland ports

Competitive grants administered through U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration

Strategic Partnerships

EPA to award $3 billion through Clean Ports Program

Funds available through two grant programs to support zero-emission infrastructure and climate initiatives

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