Boulder County adding on to state grant to help food trucks go electric

BOULDER, Colo. — To promote sustainability and reduce air pollution, Boulder County has introduced a new grant program aimed at helping food truck and mobile business operators switch to electric power.

This initiative utilizes the county’s Refrigeration and Restaurant Equipment Grant and partners with the City of Boulder and a state program called Engines Off for Food Trucks to help make the transition more affordable for mobile business owners licensed in Boulder County.

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Colorado’s new program helps food truck owners go electric

Bradford McDevitt, co-owner of McDevitt Taco Supply, has long utilized electric power for one of his taco carts. Now, he’s poised to go off the grid entirely by installing solar panels at his food truck.

“If I’m off the grid, then it’s better for me, it’s better for the environment,” McDevitt said…

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