Oregon DEQ now offers rebates for new, zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty trucks

Calling all diesel medium- and heavy-duty individual and fleet owners! The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is now offering a new way to help fund your transition to a zero-emissions future. The Zero-Emission Rebates for Oregon Fleets Program, also known as the ZERO Fleet Rebate Program, provides money back to Oregon businesses, non-profits and governmentContinue reading “Oregon DEQ now offers rebates for new, zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty trucks”

DEQ implements changes to Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has made big changes to the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program’s Charge Ahead Rebate. As of Jan. 1, 2022, low- and moderate-income households are eligible for $5,000 back with the purchase or lease of a new or used battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Previously, the Charge AheadContinue reading “DEQ implements changes to Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program”

First electric school buses come to Oregon, bringing fresh air to students

The Beaverton School District and Portland General Electric have partnered to bring the first two electric school buses to Oregon. Each vehicle will cut about 52,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year. That means students, drivers and neighborhoods will breathe cleaner air and overall air quality will improve.