Engines Off Grant
The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is offering financial support to help food trucks and other mobile businesses switch to electric power.
Eligible applicants can receive up to 80% of project costs, up to $20,000 in funding.
The 2026 grant cycle is closed.
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The Engines Off! Grant is currently closed after an overwhelming response and full allocation of available funding for this cycle. We received a high volume of strong applications and reached our funding capacity earlier than anticipated.
We are encouraged by the growing interest in transitioning mobile businesses to cleaner, battery-powered operations.
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Please check back in summer 2026 for updates on the next round of funding, including program timelines, eligibility, and application details.
Benefits of Electric Power Stations
Why make the switch?
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Cost Savings
Generators require consistent maintenance, resulting in expensive repairs and lost income – power stations nearly eliminate those costs. In addition, the price of gas, diesel, and propane fuels are more expensive and variable than electricity. Overall, the savings on fuel and maintenance can pay back the cost of the power stations and installation in as soon as one year.
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Public Health
Generators can cause health problems for food truck employees, who are acutely and regularly exposed, as well as to the general public. Fossil fuel powered generators emit toxic air pollutants including carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxide. These pollutants can aggravate asthma and allergies and can cause cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
02
Customer Experience
Traditional food truck generators create 55 dB – 90 dB of noise while operating, even though prolonged exposure to noises greater than 70dB can cause hearing problems. Also, food truck generator emissions create polluted, sometimes smelly, eating environments. Power stations can improve customer experience by eliminating noise and pollution.
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Climate Change
According to Joule Case, a single food truck running for 8 hours with a gas generator can emit 165 pounds of CO2. That's the equivalent of burning 83 pounds of coal, according to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.