Great Lakes Commission Bulk Cargo Carrier Project
Grant Recipient: Great Lakes Commission
Project Location: Great Lakes
Award Amount and Year: $1.2 million awarded in 2009 (Recovery Act)
Clean Diesel Strategy: Replace auxiliary service diesel generators on two ships
The Story:
The Great Lakes Commission replaced two auxiliary service generators on each of two bulk cargo carriers, the H. Lee White and the Indiana Harbor. These ships have been operating since the 1970s. This project reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and particulate matter (PM) pollution, as well as saving thousands of gallons of diesel fuel annually. In addition, this project preserved sailing jobs and created jobs in the Wisconsin ship building and repair industry.
Last modified: October 12, 2011; Project ID: 2816 (ARRA)