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Questions

1. What is the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program?
2. Why was the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program created?
3. What is a rebate incentive?
4. What are the eligibility criteria to apply for and receive a rebate incentive through the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program?
5. How much rebate incentive funding is available through the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program per qualified applicant?
6. Is there a limit on the number of applications or trucks that can be submitted?
7. Can Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program funds be combined with other grant funds?
8. How long is the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program application process from start to finish?
9. Where are Hunts Point and Port Morris located?
10. How can I obtain a Rebate Application?
11. How can I be notified about upcoming events?
12. Can I see the presentation from a past event?
13. Who do I contact if I have questions?
14. Where can I go to look for a replacement truck, advanced transportation technology or scrap yard?
15. How can a vendor become part of the Vendor Network?
16. What are the phone number, fax number and email address for the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program?
17. Does the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program have a center where I can receive in-person one-on-one assistance?
18. Does the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program offer multilingual assistance?

Answers

1. What is the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program?

The Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program (Hunts Point CTP) is a unique and exciting environmental initiative offered by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) to promote sustainable transportation and a cleaner environment in the South Bronx communities of Hunts Point and Port Morris, New York. The Hunts Point CTP targets truck owners serving the Hunts Point and Port Morris communities and offers attractive rebate incentives for the purchase of new diesel, hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas, and battery electric trucks. Rebate incentives are also available for voluntary truck scrappage and the installation of exhaust retrofit technologies.

Rebate incentives are available for:

• Replacement of an older diesel truck with a 2010 U.S. EPA emission compliant diesel truck.
• Replacement of an older diesel truck with a 2010 U.S. EPA emission compliant alternative fueled truck (hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas, or battery electric truck).
• Voluntary Scrappage of an older diesel truck.
• Installation of an exhaust retrofit technology on an older diesel truck (1994 to 2004 model year diesel engines).

2. Why was this program created?

The Hunts Point CTP was created to replace and improve the emissions of up to 500 older diesel trucks with newer and more environmentally friendly vehicles. The overall goal is to reduce diesel pollution and improve air quality and public health.

3. What is a rebate incentive?

A rebate incentive is awarded after a qualifying applicant purchases a qualifying new truck, voluntarily scraps an old truck, or retrofits a qualifying truck with a program approved exhaust retrofit technology. There is no obligation to pay back the rebate incentive if the qualifying applicant remains in compliance with program requirements throughout the program commitment. There is a 5 year program commitment for truck replacements, a 3 year commitment for installation of exhaust retrofit technology, and no additional commitment term after a truck has been voluntarily scrapped.

4. What are the eligibility criteria to apply for and receive a rebate incentive through the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program?

Hunts Point CTP participants must:

• Currently own a Class 3 to Class 8 diesel truck equipped with an engine Model Year 2006 or older and must provide proof of service to the Hunts Point or Port Morris communities for one year.
• Scrap an older truck when replacing with a new diesel truck with an engine model year of 2010 or newer.
• Scrap or retrofit an older truck (engine model year 2003 and older) when replacing with an alternative fueled truck with an engine model year 2010 or newer.
• Commit to the Hunts Point CTP for five (5) years for truck replacements or three (3) years for installation of exhaust retrofit technologies.
• The qualifying truck must be domiciled and/or regularly operate in the Hunts Point and/or Port Morris communities. The Hunts Point and Port Morris area is defined to be south and east of the Bruckner Expressway/Major Deegan Corridor.
• The replacement truck or the truck with the exhaust retrofit technology installed must meet and maintain the following requirements each year of their program commitment:
  • Sixty percent of the total vehicle miles traveled must be within the New York City area (red areas); and must operate within the Hunts Point and/or Port Morris area at least two times per week; OR
  • Eighty-five percent of the total vehicle miles traveled must be within the Nonattainment Areas of the following New York State Counties: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester (red and yellow areas), and must operate within the Hunts Point and/or Port Morris communities at least three times per week.
    

5. How much rebate incentive funding is available through the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program per qualified applicant?

• Replacement of an older diesel truck with a 2010 U.S. EPA emission compliant diesel truck
  • Rebate incentive caps range from $12,000 for a Class 3 diesel fueled truck up to $43,000 for a Class 8 diesel fueled truck (scrapping of the older truck is required).
• Replacement of an older diesel truck with a 2010 U.S. EPA emission compliant alternative fueled truck (hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas, or battery electric truck)
  • Rebate incentive caps range from $20,000 for a Class 3 alternative fueled truck up to $48,000 for a Class 8 alternative fueled truck (scrapping or retrofitting the older truck may be required).
• Voluntary Scrappage of an older diesel truck
  • Receive rebate incentives from $2,500 to $5,000 to scrap your older truck.
• Installation of an exhaust retrofit technology on an older diesel truck (1994 to 2004 model year diesel engines)
  • Receive 100 percent rebate to retrofit your older truck.

To learn more, view the rebate incentive matrix.

6. Is there a limit on the number of applications or trucks that can be submitted?

For truck replacements an applicant can receive rebate incentives for up to 20 trucks per year, with a program maximum of 50 trucks or a maximum cumulative award of $2,000,000 per applicant. For installation of exhaust retrofit technologies there is a maximum cumulative award of $2,000,000 per applicant. For voluntary scrappage, there is no maximum award limit. Please note that program funding limits may be subject to change based on the number of applicants seeking Hunts Point CTP funds.

7. Can Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program funds be combined with other grant funds?

Any and all government (federal, state, or local) funding to be used toward the purchase of the replacement truck must be disclosed. The ability to use other grant funds in combination with the Hunts Point CTP rebate incentives will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

8. How long is the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program application process from start to finish?

The time frame between application submittal and the rebate incentive award is dependent on each applicant. The process timeline varies depending on whether you are replacing a truck or installing an exhaust retrofit.

9. Where are Hunts Point and Port Morris located?

The Hunts Point and Port Morris area is defined to be south and east of the Bruckner Expressway/Major Deegan Corridor in the borough of The Bronx.

10. How can I obtain a Rebate Application?

Download an application now. You may also send an email to info@huntspointctp.com or call 877-310-2733 to request a Rebate Application.

11. How can I be notified about upcoming events?

To be notified about upcoming events please send an email to info@huntspointctp.com or call 877-310-2733. You may also visit the Events & Activities page.

12. Can I see the presentation from a past event?

Presentations from past events are available on the Events & Activities page.

13. Who do I contact if I have questions?

If you have questions or need assistance with the rebate incentive application or vehicle technologies available, please call 877-310-2733 or email hpctp@tetratech.com.

14. Where can I go to look for a replacement truck, advanced transportation technology or scrap yard?

Program participants are welcome to work with any of the Hunts Point CTP approved vendors. A list of approved vendors can be found on the Vendor Network page. If you have a preferred vendor that you already have an existing relationship with and would like to go through that entity to participate in the Hunts Point CTP, please contact us and we will work with your vendor on qualifying to participate in the program. You may call us at 877-310-2733 or email hpctp@tetratech.com.

15. How can a vendor become part of the Vendor Network?

The Vendor Network is a contact database of truck dealerships, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), scrap yards and exhaust retrofit technology vendors that have been approved by the Hunts Point CTP team to participate as vendors through the program. To become a member of the Vendor Network call 877-310-2733 or email hpctp@tetratech.com.

16. What are the phone number, fax number and email address for the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program?

Phone Number
877-310-2733

Fax Number
212-244-8536

Email Address
hpctp@tetratech.com

Mailing Address
Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program c/o ISR
505 8th Avenue, Suite #2503
New York, NY 10018-4505

17. Does the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program have a center where I can receive in-person one-on-one assistance?

The Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program does not possess a conventional office center. However, the Program offers a variety of options to ensure applicants receive the appropriate support needed throughout the application process. In addition to the toll-free helpline (877-310-2733), email address (hpctp@tetratech.com) and comprehensive website (www.huntspointctp.com); the Hunts Point CTP frequently hosts events where truck owners can receive in-person one-on-one assistance. In addition, the Hunts Point CTP also offers assistance to groups looking to host a workshop with five (5) fleets or more. For more information on how to receive in-person one-on-one, please contact us.

18. Does the Hunts Point Clean Trucks Program offer multilingual assistance?

The Hunts Point CTP provides assistance in several languages including English, Spanish, Korean and French.