The list below contains summaries of all Wisconsin incentives and laws related to Idle Reduction.
The Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services provides grants to common, contract, and private motor carriers headquartered in Wisconsin that transport freight. Eligible applicants may receive grants of up to 50% for the cost of idle reduction equipment and installation on heavy-duty truck tractors produced in Model Year 1999 or later. The grant program was allocated $1 million for each July to June budget cycle. As of December 2011, program funds are no longer available for the current budget cycle (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012). Applications will be available July 1, 2012, for further funding opportunities. Other conditions may apply. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 560.125)
Point of Contact
Jean Beckwith
Program Manager, Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Program
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Phone: (608) 267-1381
Fax: (608) 264-6151
jean.beckwith@wisconsin.gov
http://dsps.wi.gov/er/ER-DI-Diesel-Grant-Program-2011.html
Any vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with fully functional idle reduction technology may exceed the state's gross and axle weight limits by up to 400 pounds (lbs) to compensate for the additional weight of the idle reduction technology. To be eligible for the weight exemption, the vehicle operator must be able to prove, by written certification, the weight of the idle reduction technology and, by demonstration or certification, that the idle reduction technology is fully functional at all times. The weight exemption cannot exceed 400 lbs or the certified weight of the unit, whichever is less. (Reference Wisconsin Statutes 348.15(3)(f))