Local Govt & Public Fleets

Program Overview

In 2003, Clean Air Fleets partnered with a handful of local government and public works fleets to explore simple, cost-effective strategies to reduce diesel emission and unnecessary idling. Today, the program expanded to a majority of local government fleets in the seven-county metro area. Hundreds of pieces of equipment have been installed and education programs creating awareness of diesel issues have been implemented.  A list of partners is noted below. 

Partners 

City of Arvada Public Works	City of Castle Rock Public Works	Lakewood Public Works
City of Aurora Public Works	Colorado Department of Transportation	City of Littleton Public Works
City of Boulder Public Works	Colorado Department of Personnel Division   of Central Services	City of Louisville Public Works
Boulder County Public Works	City and County of Denver Public Works	City of Thornton Public Works
City of Brighton Public Works	City of Englewood Public Works
City of Broomfield Public Works	Foothills Parks and Recreation

Current Projects 

Clean Air Fleets has numerous partners scheduled for retrofit. Examples of current projects are listed below. 

• The City of Aurora Public Works tested a Diesel Multi-Stage Filter (DMF) for Clean Air Fleets. After two years of problem-free performance, Clean Air Fleets is installing DMFs on a number of Aurora's vehicles. 

Technologies 

Currently Available Engine and Hydraulic Preheater Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Closed Crankcase Filtration Unit (CCF)

Available Soon Diesel Multi-Stage Filter (DMF) Engine Shut Down Timer Diesel Particulate Trap (DPF) Hydraulic Launch Assist Trash Trucks

Vehicle Eligibility 

Eligible vehicles include Class 8 tractors, trash trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, graders, school buses, etc. greater than 14,500 GVW.

Fleet Eligibility 

Interested fleets must operate in the seven county metro Denver area or along the Colorado Front Range. Please contact the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) to determine if your fleet is eligible for funding. 

Funding Availability 

RAQC is currently taking applications for retrofit. In most cases, a 20% match on equipment prices is required to participate in the program. Match is commonly met though fleet in-kind staff time installing equipment, handling program invoicing, moving vehicles, etc. Fleets may also provide match by paying for a portion of the equipment.