The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) plans to roll out a new program to support businesses and fleet operators transition to cleaner vehicles.
Potential buyers can request vouchers through the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP). A total of $112 million in voucher incentives will be available through the state’s Climate Commitment Act. The new program follows the WSDOT awarding $12.16 million to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure statewide.
According to WSDOT, many types of medium- and heavy-duty equipment qualify, including trucks, construction vehicles, agriculture machinery, airport loaders and tugs, commercial boats, forklifts, freight locomotives, refrigerated transportation units, freight-handling equipment and charging/dispensing stations.
The amount of the voucher incentives varies, based on the type of equipment purchased, and small businesses will be eligible for enhanced incentives. “We’re accelerating the switch to zero-emission vehicles by helping businesses afford new equipment that will benefit them for years to come,” said Julie Meredith, WSDOT secretary.
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