Current Projects
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has approximately $500,000 of funding available through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program. Administered by NHDES through the State Clean Diesel Grant Program, this Request for Proposals (RFP) for Rounds 1 through 3 is open, effective February 8, 2021.
Effective March 3, 2021: Notice of Amendment to open State Clean Diesel Grant Program Request for Proposals (RFP) - Rounds 1 through 3. The Program Schedule in Section 1.5 of the RFP has been amended. The required project completion date has been changed from September 30, 2021 to September 30, 2022. No other changes are made.
The State Clean Diesel Grant Program provides partial funding for local/state governments and businesses operating in New Hampshire to reduce emissions through idle reduction technologies, exhaust controls, and/or replacement of older on- or off-road diesel engines/vehicles/equipment with newer engines/vehicles/equipment - transitions from diesel to alternative fuel (e.g., compressed natural gas, propane and electric) are also eligible project types!
Grant funding is available with a required match by the grantee. Eligible project submissions will be scored and selected through a competitive solicitation process.
- Round 1: Proposals in response to this RFP must be received by 4:00 PM on Monday, March 8th.
- Round 2: Proposals submitted after March 8th, but by 4:00 PM on Monday, March 29th, 2021, will also be considered, as long as funding remains.
- Round 3: Proposals submitted after March 29th but by 4:00 PM on Monday April 19th, 2021, will also be considered, as long as funding still remains.
The RFP and associated documents contain guidance for Rounds 1 through 3. To access the RFP, Proposal Form (Application), Scoring Criteria and “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)” documents visit the NH State Clean Diesel Program webpage: https://www.des.nh.gov/business-and-community/loans-and-grants/dera
Questions can be directed to Jessica Wilcox, NHDES-ARD Transportation Program Specialist: jessica.wilcox@des.nh.gov
Examples of prior funded projects include:
- Drayage Truck Replacement
- Dump Truck Replacement
- Fire Truck Replacement
- Locomotive Engine Replacement
- Marine Engine Replacement
- Plow Truck Replacement
- School Bus Replacement
- Wheeled Loader Replacement
To view the complete lists of prior grant recipients and previous projects visit the NH State Clean Diesel Program webpage at the link above.
Past Projects
2020 DERA Program Request for Proposals (RFP)
For the federal fiscal year 2020 (October 2020 through September 2021), New Hampshire’s State Clean Diesel Program under Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding is being matched with Volkswagen Trust funds, ensuring that the state qualifies for the federal match bonus. This RFP is being administered by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) through the State Clean Diesel Grant Program which provides partial funding for local/state governments and businesses operating in NH to reduce emissions through idle reduction technologies, exhaust controls, and/or replacement of older on- or off-road diesel engines/vehicles/equipment. NHDES has approximately $750,000 available for this competitive solicitation. Applications in response to this RFP must be received electronically by 4:00PM on November 16. If funding remains, proposals submitted after November 16 but by 4:00PM on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 will also be considered.
To view the RFP and apply for the funds, visit the NH DERA Project webpage: https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/air/tsb/tps/msp/diesel-vehicles/dera.htm.
Revised 07/08/2020 - Installation and Operation of Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment - Request for Proposal 
**NEW POSTED 02/18/2021** RFP DES 2020-01 – Electric Vehicle Charging Services, Green Street Parking Lot, Concord, NH – Final Scoring Results Level 2 EVSE Proposals
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SUBMITTAL DATE AND PENDING AMENDMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (JUNE 1, 2020)
NOTICE OF CHANGE TO THE CONFIGURATION OF THE EVSE PEDESTALS AND BOLLARDS (July 8, 2020)
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), on behalf of the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is seeking proposals from qualified Vendors to furnish, install, maintain and operate electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) on a state-owned property in Concord, NH for a period of five years, with an optional two-year extension. Below are additional attachments required for the RFP.
Attachment A - Photographs and Aerial Overview of Site - NEW as of 07/08/2020
Attachment B - Revised Statutes Annotated
Attachment C - Proposal Cover Sheet
Proposal Due: July 13, 2020 at 4:00pm
- Questions and Answers on Level 2 RFP updated 07/13/2020
2019 DERA Program Request for Proposals (RFP) – Round 2 funding solicitation now open
For the federal fiscal year 2019 (October 2019 through September 2020), New Hampshire’s State Clean Diesel Program under Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding is being matched with Volkswagen Trust funds, ensuring that the state qualifies for the federal match bonus. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) currently has approximately $300,000 available for this second round of funding. This RFP is being administered by NHDES through the State Clean Diesel Grant Program. Applications will be accepted through June 3, 2020 at 4:00pm.
To view the RFP and apply for the funds, visit the NH DERA Project webpage at: link to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services page.
Direct Current Fast Charging Infrastructure - Request for Information
The New Hampshire Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI), in association with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) on the appropriate design of a Request for Proposals to use Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust funds for a limited number of direct current fast chargers (DCFC) on specified New Hampshire corridors.
There are two ways to provide a response to the RFI. You may attend a public session that will be held on Tuesday March 10, 2020 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at the NHDES Auditorium at 29 Hazen Drive, Concord and verbally provide information. Alternatively, or additionally, you may submit your thoughts in writing as specified in the RFI.
Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to Tim White, Supervisor, Mobile Source Section, NHDES (timothy.white@des.nh.gov ), no later than March 16, 2020. Responses to this RFI must be provided as attachments to an email.
Direct Current Fast Charging Infrastrucutre RFI
Updated 03/31/2021 List of Potential Charging Station Site Hosts
Notes from March 10th Public Listening Session
Written responses to DCFC RFI
- EVgo Written Submission
- CENH Written Submission
- Greenlots Written Submission
- Gilbarco Veeder-Root Written Submission
- ChargePoint Written Submission
- NHEC Written Submission
Direct Current Fast Charging Infrastructure - Request For Proposals
This RFP, released by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) serving as solicitor on behalf of the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI), is for the installation and operation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), including both direct current fast charging (DCFC) and Level 2 chargers, in New Hampshire. For the purpose of this RFP, DCFC shall mean a system that provide a means to charge vehicles equipped with SAE Combined Charging Systems (SAE Combo) and those with CHAdeMO charging systems. Level 2 charger shall mean a charger meeting the SAE J1772 standard. Through this solicitation the State of New Hampshire seeks a qualified Applicant to provide a strategic network of EVSE and associated operations, maintenance and management services along specified corridors in New Hampshire. Funding for this solicitation is provided by the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Trust) through New Hampshire’s Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (NH Trust) and is consistent with the New Hampshire Beneficiary Mitigation Plan.
Attachment A - Proposal Cover Sheet 
Attachment B - Utility Assessment Form
Attachment C - Project Cost Summary worksheet 
Attachment D - Form Number P-37
Proposals Due: January 24, 2020 by 4:00pm
An informational webinar was held on December 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm to review the key requirements of the RFP. To listen to the webinar use the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4100061670844325378
Questions and Answers on DCFC RFP
A number of entities have expressed an interest in hosting an EVSE charging station site consistent with the terms and conditions of the “New Hampshire VW Environmental Mitigation Trust Direct Current Fast Charging Infrastructure Request for Proposals” (RFP # NH-VW-2019-03) dated November 22, 2019. If you have a location that you wish to be considered as a potential EVSE charging station site host for this RFP, please send this information to Tim White timothy.white@des.nh.gov.
2019 DERA Program
For the federal fiscal year 2019 (October 2019 through September 2020), New Hampshire’s State Clean Diesel Program under Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding is being matched with Volkswagen Trust funds, ensuring that the state qualifies for the federal match bonus. New Hampshire’s total State Clean Diesel and Volkswagen match funding for Federal FY 2019 is approximately $790,000. The project proposal requests are now available through November 12.
To apply for the funds, link to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services page.
Electric School Bus Replacement Program
The New Hampshire Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI), Lead Agency for the Volkswagen Environmental (VW) Mitigation Trust, in association with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, is requesting proposals for an Electric School Bus Replacement Program (Program). The purpose of the Program is to alleviate excess nitrogen oxide emissions caused by the VW violations through implementation of cost-effective projects and to address the additional goals of the State of New Hampshire Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. The Program, which will replace diesel school buses with electric school buses, is utilizing approximately $1,250,000 of VW Environmental Mitigation Trust funding. Proposals will be accepted until Friday, July 26th, 2019 at 4:00PM. Any questions can be directed to Tim White at Timothy.White@des.nh.gov, (603) 271-5552. An informational webinar about the Program and the application process will be held on Friday June 21st, 2019 at 1 PM. Interested parties may register in advance for the webinar at the following link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3444428381155192577
- Electric School Bus Replacement Program - Request for Proposals (Word format)
- VW Electric School Bus Webinar Powerpoint Presentation (PDF format)
Propane/CNG School Bus Replacement Program
The New Hampshire Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI), Lead Agency for the Volkswagen Environmental (VW) Mitigation Trust, in association with the Department of Environmental Services, is requesting proposals for a Propane/CNG School Bus Replacement Program (Program). The purpose of the Program is to alleviate excess nitrogen oxide emissions caused by the VW violations through implementation of cost-effective projects and to address the additional goals of the State of New Hampshire Beneficiary Mitigation Plan. The Program, which will replace diesel school buses with propane or compressed natural gas school buses, is utilizing approximately $750,000 of VW Environmental Mitigation Trust funding. Proposals will be accepted until Friday July 12, 2019 at 4:00PM. Any questions can be directed to Tim White at Timothy.White@des.nh.gov (603) 271-5552. An informational webinar about the Program and the application process will be held on Friday June 7th, 2019 at 1 PM. Interested parties may register in advance for the webinar at the following link https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/934406062330775809
- Propane/CNG School Bus Replacement Program - Request for Proposal (Word format)
- VW Propane/CNG School Bus Webinar Powerpoint Presentation (PDF format)
2018 DERA Program
For New Hampshire’s fiscal year 2018 (July 2018 through June 2019), New Hampshire’s state Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant funding is being matched with Volkswagen Trust funds, ensuring the state qualifies for the federal match bonus. New Hampshire’s total State Clean Diesel and VW match funding for State FY 2018 and 2019 is approximately $1.2 million. The first round of project proposal requests will be from October 1 through October 22. Additional applications will be accepted if funds are still available.
To apply for the funds, link to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services page.