State grant through emissions settlement helps Tilton replace aging dump truck
A state grant funded by a Volkswagen emissions settlement will help Tilton, New Hampshire, replace its 1999 dump truck with a new model.Summary
The town of Tilton, New Hampshire, will replace its aging 1999 diesel dump truck with a new 2025 Peterbilt F-700 thanks to a Clean Diesel Grant. The grant, totaling $229,600 (80% of the $271,600 total cost), comes from a settlement with Volkswagen following an emissions violation. The funding is managed by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) and is part of a larger program distributing $30.9 million to the state.
Town Administrator Scott Hilliard highlighted the grant’s benefit to the town’s 10-year capital improvement plan, noting the Public Works Department’s proactive maintenance kept the old truck running. The new truck will be equipped with a wing, plow, and sander. The old truck will be rendered unusable and scrapped, with the town potentially recouping a few thousand dollars from the scrap metal.
The replacement offers environmental and budgetary advantages, boasting improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Hilliard praised the DES staff for their support throughout the application process and emphasized how the grant helps mitigate the financial burden on the town. Tilton was one of seven communities to receive funding in this round of grant awards.
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