Senator Camera Bartolotta announced on March 31 that Waste Management of Pennsylvania, Inc. in Washington County has been awarded a $240,000 state grant to purchase eight Compressed Natural Gas Class 8 tractors.
The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant (AFIG) program. The program supports projects that replace older gasoline or diesel-fueled vehicles with those using alternative fuels.
“This investment is a big win for supporting efficient, forward-looking operations,” Bartolotta said. “Programs like the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant are critical to encouraging innovation and ensuring Pennsylvania remains a leader in responsible energy use.”
Bartolotta represents Pennsylvania’s 46th Senatorial District, which includes parts of Beaver County and all of Greene and Washington counties, according to her official website. She serves as an elected official in the Pennsylvania State Senate representing District 46 according to her official website and has served as Majority Caucus Secretary in Senate Republican leadership according to her official website.
During her tenure, Bartolotta has authored or supported laws enhancing workers’ compensation for first responders with PTSD, increasing penalties for reckless drivers, and protecting water resources according to her official website. She engages in lawmaking and constituent representation as a state legislator according to her official website, maintaining offices in Harrisburg, Washington, Waynesburg and Mon Valley according to her official website.
The second round of applications for the AFIG program closes October 7. More information can be found on the AFIG Program webpage.
