LETF Round 14 applications open

Round 14 applications for the Low Emission Transport Fund (LETF) close at noon on September 9.

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) fund offering up to $4 million (applicants must provide at least $50,000 co-funding) for Round 14 seeks “proposals to demonstrate a range of low-emission technologies, infrastructure, innovations, and business models and low-emission on-road, off-road vehicles, and marine vessels”.

“This could include projects in the areas of off-road battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and associated technologies or services,” says EECA.

“This could also include projects in the areas of marine vessels, electric outboard motors, charging infrastructure to service marine projects and associated technologies or services.

“Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and other technologies are potentially in scope if they make use of New Zealand’s renewable electricity advantage.”

Investment will a maximum 50% of project costs, up to a maximum of $500,000, says EECA.

Successful applicants are expected to be announced from November 2024.