Seeking Support on Port of Hueneme's Electrification Project
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Commissioner Jason Hodge and Assemblyman Jeff Gorell met with Senator Dianne Feinstein to discuss the Port of Hueneme's Shore Power Infrastructure and Emission Reduction Project which will require $2.7 million in grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Senator Feinstein talked about the importance of all of California's ports and the need to stay competitive in the marketplace. She also spoke at length about other countries who are aggressively investing in their infrastructure and information technology to increase efficiencies and capabilities.
I'm inspired that Senator Feinstein is so in tune with port operations around the world and feel confident that she will help us secure the necessary funding to build a new multimodal shore side power capability that will increase efficiency and help improve the air quality in and around the district, said Commissioner Hodge.
Senator Feinstein understands the economic engine that the Port of Hueneme provides to our region and I look forward to working with her and the Commissioners on this project, added Assemblyman Gorell, whose Ventura County district includes the Port.
The Shoreside Power project constructs an electric shore side power delivery system with multimodal applications that will significantly reduce emissions. The program aligns with rigorous mandates set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to reduce vessel emissions by 2014 (60% reduction in nitrogen oxide and particulate matter). The Shoreside Power system will allow ships idling at the docks to “plug in” instead of running their diesel engines, which are a significant source of nitrogen oxide emissions. The cost of the project runs upwards of $10 million and will be paid for through a variety of sources, including the Port’s revenue and state and federal grants. Scheduled completion of the project is 2014.
The Port of Hueneme plays a vital role in the intermodal logistics supply chain and is critical to the economic health of Ventura County and the Southern California region. The Port supports the transport of over $7 billion in cargo and creates more than 1,500 jobs regionally. The Port is a special district governed by five elected Commissioners.
Senator Feinstein talked about the importance of all of California's ports and the need to stay competitive in the marketplace. She also spoke at length about other countries who are aggressively investing in their infrastructure and information technology to increase efficiencies and capabilities.
I'm inspired that Senator Feinstein is so in tune with port operations around the world and feel confident that she will help us secure the necessary funding to build a new multimodal shore side power capability that will increase efficiency and help improve the air quality in and around the district, said Commissioner Hodge.
Senator Feinstein understands the economic engine that the Port of Hueneme provides to our region and I look forward to working with her and the Commissioners on this project, added Assemblyman Gorell, whose Ventura County district includes the Port.
The Shoreside Power project constructs an electric shore side power delivery system with multimodal applications that will significantly reduce emissions. The program aligns with rigorous mandates set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to reduce vessel emissions by 2014 (60% reduction in nitrogen oxide and particulate matter). The Shoreside Power system will allow ships idling at the docks to “plug in” instead of running their diesel engines, which are a significant source of nitrogen oxide emissions. The cost of the project runs upwards of $10 million and will be paid for through a variety of sources, including the Port’s revenue and state and federal grants. Scheduled completion of the project is 2014.
The Port of Hueneme plays a vital role in the intermodal logistics supply chain and is critical to the economic health of Ventura County and the Southern California region. The Port supports the transport of over $7 billion in cargo and creates more than 1,500 jobs regionally. The Port is a special district governed by five elected Commissioners.