The Biden-Harris Administration has committed US$125 million to accelerate the transition from older diesel engines to cleaner and zero-emission alternatives, aiming to improve community health and the environment. Over half of this funding will be dedicated to replacing aging equipment and vehicles with zero-emission technologies, including all-electric school buses, terminal tractors, drayage trucks, and the provision of shore power for marine vessels. In Florida, recipients will receive a total of US$9,377,292 to reduce diesel emissions through initiatives such as modernizing school buses, port machinery, and construction equipment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this US$125 million in funding through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. This initiative seeks to incentivize and expedite the replacement or retirement of older diesel engines with cleaner, emission-free options, resulting in significant emission reductions and improvements in air quality and public health. The DERA program prioritizes projects in areas impacted by air quality concerns, especially those that benefit disadvantaged communities or regions facing environmental justice challenges. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan stated that this new funding will enable the EPA's impactful DERA program to upgrade polluting sources and drive substantial progress towards a cleaner future.