HARRISBURG, Feb. 28, 2014 – Help for school districts, local governments and businesses looking to stretch their energy budgets and conserve fuel are being urged today by state Sen. Judy Schwank to apply for a grant program opening March 1.

Pennsylvania’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant program, or AFIG, has a pool of $8 million available that can be used by eligible applicants to buy natural gas and electric vehicles or convert gas vehicles to natural gas or electric.

Applications will be accepted online until May 30.

“With the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant program, school districts will have the opportunity to convert their gas-chugging buses to hybrid electric school buses that will conserve fuel and help the environment,” Schwank said. “Businesses and local governments, too, have the opportunity to make positive changes that all will enjoy.

“Taxi services can switch to propane or natural gas-fired automobiles. Businesses can opt into the greening of Pennsylvania, as well, by competing for a slice of this $8 million pie,” the senator said.

The Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant program is designed to promote and build markets for advanced, renewable and alternative energy transportation technologies.

Grants approved through AFIG stimulate new opportunities that ultimately translate into better management of Pennsylvania’s fuel resources and improvement in the environment. The cash awards also support economic development and enhance the quality of life in local communities, Schwank said.

To read more, and to get the application to apply for an AFIG grant, click here.

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