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Diesel Replacement Rebate (DRR) Program

Hawaii State Energy Office, in partnership with the Hawaii Department of HealthNo deadline listed

Summary

Hawaii businesses and public or nonprofit organizations replacing diesel trucks, buses or non-road equipment with battery-electric or hydrogen models (and scrapping the old unit) can get a rebate of up to 45% of project cost, first-come first-served through September 2028.

About this grant

Rebates for replacing medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles and diesel non-road equipment with new battery-electric or hydrogen-powered equivalents; the old vehicle must be scrapped. Rebates are worth up to 45% of project cost, with about $2 million currently available. Public and private organizations in Hawaii can apply, and rebates are awarded on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis through September 30, 2028 or until funds are exhausted. EV charging infrastructure is not eligible.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • State and local governments

Public and private organizations within the State of Hawaii with eligible projects

Eligible vehicle types: school buses; transit, shuttle and tour buses; medium- or heavy-duty trucks; diesel non-road engines, equipment or vehicles including those used in agriculture and at ports and airports

Replacement vehicles must be battery electric or hydrogen-powered

The existing vehicle must be scrapped (participant pays scrappage costs)

EV charging infrastructure is not eligible

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Clean energy

Money can be used for

  • Equipment
  • Vehicles
  • Emissions reduction

Program contact

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