
Earth Day 2022 marked another year of environmental achievements for the Port of Long Beach, as it continues to pursue the most ambitious sustainability goals for any seaport in the world. The replacement Gerald Desmond Bridge at the Port of Long Beach was lit green in honor of Earth Day. In a slew of green moves, earlier this month, on April 1, the Port, along with the Port of Los Angeles, launched the Clean Truck Fund rate, collecting from cargo owners up to $20 per loaded container moved into or out of the ports' terminals. Between the two ports, the rate in its first year is expected to generate up to $90 million to pay for zero-emissions vehicles and the support infrastructure for recharging and refueling. It's part of working toward the complete transition of the truck fleet to zero emissions by 2035.
The rate builds upon the Clean Truck Program, which has already succeeded in phasing out older, dirtier trucks. Today, more than 20,000 trucks are registered to service the San Pedro Bay ports. All are of the model year 2007 or newer and more than 60% are of the model year 2014 or newer. In February, the Port broke ground on a new microgrid demonstration project, which will use an array of solar panels and batteries to provide energy resilience for the Port's security center while enhancing air quality by delivering clean power for daily operations. The project also reduces the Port's reliance on diesel generators to produce electricity during outages.
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