How to Qualify for the Green Freight Program

The following table lists the types of assessments that will be eligible to receive a in Stream 1 of NRCan’s Green Freight Program.

Assessment Type

Basic Third-Party Assessment

Criteria

The Third-Party Assessment must meet criteria for a Basic Fleet Assessment outlined in NRCan’s Fleet Energy Assessment Checklist. This assessment explores fleet retrofits and small-scale logistical best practice projects.

Grant Amount

50% of the cost up to a maximum $250,000

Aerodynamics Retrofits

Device

Side Skirt

Description

A device installed on the underside of a trailer to reduce air flow and turbulence in front of the rear wheels.

Yearly Fuel Savings

Up to 5%

Grant amount

50% up to max of $2,500 per device

Trailer Top and Side Kits

A rear device that reduces the drag from the low-pressure wake behind the trailer.
Expected yearly fuel savings – up to 4%

Up to 4%

50% up to max of $2,500 per device

Under Fairing

A device installed under the trailer, but unlike a skirt that reduces air flow, this device channels it to reduce turbulence.

Up to 5% to 7%

50% up to a max of $2,000 per device

Tractor-Trailer Gap Reducer

A device that reduces drag by redirecting or blocking less air compared to conventional splash guards.

Up to 1% to 3%

50% up to a max of $1,000 per device

Aerodynamic Splash Guard

A device that reduces drag by redirecting or blocking less air compared to conventional splash guards.

Up to 1%

50% up to a max of $80 per device

Anti-Idling Retrofits

Device

Cab Heater

Description

Device provides heating, reducing the need for idling the primary engine to power onboard systems.

Yearly Fuel Savings

Non-operational idling, 85% fuel savings up to 6 months/year.

Grant amount

50% up to a max of $2,000 per device

Cab Cooler

Device provides cooling, reducing the need for idling the primary engine to power onboard systems.

Non-operational idling, 85% fuel savings up to 6 months/year.

50% up to a max of $3,000 per device

Coolant Heater

Device is mounted in the engine compartment and uses the truck’s integrated heat-transfer system to draw fuel from the fuel tank to heat the vehicle’s coolant, and pumps the heated coolant through the engine, radiator, and heater box.

Non-operational idling, 35% fuel savings up to 6 months/year

50% up to a max of $1,500 per device

Auxiliary Power Units Retrofits

Device

Diesel/conventional APU

Description

Provides electricity and heating, ventilation and air conditioning from a smaller diesel engine, instead of the main engine, which burns less fuel to provide the same services.

Yearly Fuel Savings

Non-operational idling, 85% fuel savings while idling, 12 months /year

Grant amount

50% up to a max of $10,000 per device

Electric APU

Provides electricity and in some cases HVAC without burning any fuel during operation.

Non-operational idling, 100% fuel savings while idling, 12 months /year

50% up to a max of $10,000 per device

Electric APU paired with solar panel

Provides electricity without burning any fuel during operation, paired with solar panels to supplement other power sources

Non-operational idling, 90% fuel savings while idling, 12 months /year

50% up to a max of $10,000 per device

Tires Retrofits

Device

Low rolling resistant tires

Description

New low rolling resistance tires, whether in a dual or a wide-base configuration, will save significant amounts of fuel when compared to tires that are not designed for low rolling resistance.

Yearly Fuel Savings

Depends on type – up to 1% to 3%

Grant amount

20% up to a max of $500 per device, maximum grant of $10,000 per year

Automatic tire inflation system

Device monitors tire inflation pressure relative to a pre-set target and re-inflates tires whenever the detected pressure is below the target level.

50% up to a max of $1,000 per device

Tire pressure monitoring system

Low tire pressure monitoring systems improve commercial motor vehicle safety and fuel economy by automatically measuring and indicating air pressure and relaying tire air pressure information to the operator.

50% up to a max of $1,000 per device

Other Devices

Device

Diesel-electric refrigeration units

Description

Hybrid refrigeration unit that reduces demand from main diesel engine to cool contents of trailer.

Yearly Fuel Savings

30% fuel reduction if upgrading reefer

Grant amount

50% up to a max of $15,000 per device

Electric refrigeration units

Electric refrigeration unit that eliminates demand from main diesel engine to cool contents of trailer.

100% of reefer fuel consumption

50% up to a max of $12,000 per device

Telematics device

Device that is used to collect real-time data using the mix of sensors, GPS technology, and onboard diagnostic codes.

up to 5%

50% up to a max of $700 per device

How to Qualify for the Green Freight Program

Assessment Type

Criteria

Grant Amount

Aerodynamics Retrofits

Device

Description

Yearly Fuel Savings

Grant amount

Anti-Idling Retrofits

Device

Description

Yearly Fuel Savings

Grant amount

Auxiliary Power Units Retrofits

Device

Description

Yearly Fuel Savings

Grant amount

Tires Retrofits

Device

Description

Yearly Fuel Savings

Grant amount

Other Devices

Device

Description

Yearly Fuel Savings

Grant amount

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