1. GRADE+ A Local Solution to a Local ProblemA Local Solution to a Local Problem Leslie Rhodes, Mobile Source Manager Mecklenburg County Air Quality March 18, 2010

2. 2 Ozone Non-Attainment. Lower Ozone Standard Lower Ozone Standard was proposed on January 7, 2010 by USEPA to between 0.060 – 0.070 ppm ozone

3. GRADE + UPDATE Expected NOx Reductions (tons/year) Sources of Funding

4. 8 10 7 3 9 6 40 19 4 20 25 5 GRADE+ PROJECTS Total Projects: 138

5. Keys to Success for an Incentive/Sub-grant Program Telephone outreach Promotional website Simple Application process Pre-defined selection criteria Manageable contract requirements Knowledgeable staff that can relate to customer base

8. Simple Application Process 1-page application No emissions calculations Can be mailed, faxed, or emailed We will come out and complete it for you, just sign! No consultant needed

11. Predefined Selection Criteria Cost effectiveness is most important factor. (Cost/ton of NOx reduced) Geographical distribution also considered Selection committee comprised of representatives from around the region Staff recommendation

13. Manageable Contract Requirements 1.Sign a funding agreement 2.Complete the project 3.Request reimbursement 4.Operate the equipment 75% of the time in the region for the next 5-10 years. 5.Report hours of operation every six months – we’ll ask for it, you don’t have to remember!

14. Keys to Success for an Incentive/Sub-grant Program Telephone outreach Promotional website Simple Application process Pre-defined selection criteria Manageable contract requirements Knowledgeable staff that can relate to customer base