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www.fueloilnews.com | FUEL OIL NEWS | FEBRUARY 2017 21 and help our economy by keeping jobs here in our communi- ties," said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA's New England Office. "Reducing diesel emissions means cleaner air for everyone, which is especially important for people who suffer from asthma and other respiratory problems." Specifically, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has been awarded $375,000 to replace five service vehicles with newer vehicles built to current air pollution emissions standards. Once completed, the project is expected to reduce annual nitro- gen oxides, particulate matter and carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by an estimated 0.35 tons, 0.03 tons and 65.9 tons, respectively, in addition to conserving fuel. Since 2000, the MBTA has launched a series of projects designed to not only reduce energy consumption (with a corresponding reduction in greenhouse gases) but also focus on the MBTA's bud- get and provide cost savings. "This DERA grant will help the MBTA work towards reducing our energy consumption and upgrading our fleet to the cleanest vehicles available in partnership with EPA," said MBTA Acting General Manager Brian Shortsleeve. Also, the Massachusetts Port Authority has been awarded $800,000 to replace 26 drayage trucks that service the Conley shipping terminal in Boston and distribution centers throughout eastern New England. Once completed, the project is expected to reduce annual nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 12.5 tons, 0.99 tons and 72.2 tons, respectively, in addition to conserving fuel. "As Massport continues to invest in making our operations more environmentally-friendly, we are grateful for the contin- ued support from the EPA in helping reduce emissions at the Conley Container Terminal," said Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn. "This grant will allow us to continue the successful DERA program that has reduced emissions and improved air quality for our neighbors in South Boston, all while Massport is making investments to improve efficiency at New England's only full service container terminal." In addition, Connecticut Maritime Foundation, in partner- ship with Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc., has been awarded $800,000 to repower two propulsion and four auxiliary engines on two marine ferries. This project is expected to reduce annual nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM) and carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) emissions by an estimated 29 tons, "Investing in clean diesel projects in New England will protect people's health, improve air quality and help our economy by keeping jobs here in our communities." — Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA's New England Office