GO-Zero Application:

The GO-Zero program has reopened from July 10, 2026 to August 24, 2026. If you are interested in the purchase of zero-emission and near zero-emission trucks, submit an application today!

**Please read all instructions within this application and on the webpage below before you apply.**

GO-Zero ApplicationDownload

Eligible Applicants

Independent Owner Operators as well as Fleet Owners may apply.

Eligible Trucks for Purchase

  • Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) – a vehicle that does not emit exhaust gas or other pollutants from the onboard source of power. Examples of ZEVs include battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
  • Near-Zero Emission Vehicle (NZEV) – a vehicle that uses zero emission technologies, uses technologies that provide a pathway to zero emission operations, or incorporates other technologies that significantly reduce vehicle emissions. Examples of NZEVs include trucks with an engine that is powered by Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), or Liquid Natural Gas (LNG).

General Requirements for Applications

  • The GO-Zero Program will allow interested participants to request multiple truck incentives per company.
  • Please type or print legibly all items except the signature in Section V.
  • Printed applications must be in black or blue ink.
  • If space for additional information is needed, attach additional sheets of paper. Write the owner’s name on each additional sheet and attach to the application.

Specific Requirements for Applications

  • Equipment – Identify the make and model of the ZEV or NZEV truck that will be purchased, the type of charging/fueling station that will be used, and the number of trucks being requested for award consideration.
  • Infrastructure Requirements – As public charging/fueling options are limited in the near term; applicants will likely need to install charging/fueling stations within their facility location. As such, Applicants will need to evaluate the feasibility of such installations. For electric charging stations, coordination with the local utility will be needed to assess what site improvements may be needed to supply sufficient power to the charging stations.
  • Project Timeline – Provide the expected project implementation timeline.
  • Narrative section – Applicants should briefly describe how the project contributes towards the Port of Virginia’s long-term decarbonization goals, cargo owner commitments to reduce supply chain emissions, and how new investment would spur additional cargo volumes through Port of Virginia facilities.
  • Service Commitment – For an award made under this program, the awardee agrees to use the new ZEV or NZEV truck to service Port of Virginia facilities for two (2) years after purchasing the new truck.
  • Data Sharing – After an award has been made, Program participants agree to share general operational and maintenance data metrics of the trucks and charging/fueling stations. Some examples include; how long it takes to charge/fuel the trucks, what time during the day does charging/fueling generally take place, utilization percentage and maintenance intervals for the charging station, charging/fueling costs, number of trips made at POV facilities, and range of the trucks.
  • Financial Readiness – It is expected that applicants are financially ready to participate in the program, have done their research and understand current prices, and will be ready to execute upon award.

Other Information

  • Grant Stacking – Other grant funding opportunities may be available, especially for charging/fueling station installation. Grant funding outside of GO-Zero will be allowed. For example, see the Grant Stacking document available at GO-Zero Resources – Green Operator Program – Port of Virginia.
  • Dealerships/Charging Infrastructure – A list of local, Virginia based truck dealerships and information about charging infrastructure can be found at ZEV & NZEV Trucks and Charging Infrastructure – Green Operator Program – Port of Virginia.
  • Hotline – For questions please call the Green Operator Hotline (804)-482-1790. Please leave a voicemail with your name, email address and question. We WILL get back to you as soon as possible. Email inquiries can also be directed to Ed Mihalski at emihalski@ecologixgroup.com .

The GO-Zero program has reopened from July 10, 2026 to August 24, 2026. If you are interested in the purchase of zero-emission and near zero-emission trucks, submit an application today!

Application

Print, fill in and send to:

Emihalski@ecologixgroup.com

OR

VA Green Operator Program
c/o Ed Mihalski, EcoLogix Group
PO Box 4 , Kensington, MD 20895

Questions?

Please address questions to the truck hotline at 804-482-1790.

Investing in Public Funds and Maintaining Public Trust

Intentional falsification of information provided by an applicant with the specific intent to avoid meeting any aspect of the program’s requirements may lead to the individual being prosecuted to the extent allowed under law and may be used as an adverse factor in regards to future applications for rebate awards.

The Virginia Port Authority is committed to the integrity of the program and encourages reporting of any known concerns involving any aspect of the program especially related to suspected fraudulent activity. Visit https://www.oig.dot.gov/hotline  for more information on suspected fraud.