Green Freight Program — Assess and Retrofit

Grant to adopt energy efficiency measures for the transportation sector

Surveys of freight companies revealed that financial challenges and lack of information were the main barriers to implementing emission-reducing strategies. The Green Freight Assessment Program (GFAP) was established in April 2018 as a small proof of concept initiative to address these challenges. The GFAP offered funding to medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ranging from Class 5 to Class 8. Financial incentives were provided to companies to undergo third-party fleet assessments, implement truck/trailer retrofits, and purchase new alternative fuel vehicles. The expanded Program will help fleets reduce their fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from on-road freight through fleet energy assessments, fleet retrofits, engine repowers, best-practice implementation and the purchase of low-carbon vehicles.