Port Electrification

Port Electrification

The AAPA POWERS program advocates for federal policies to support American energy prowess, pragmatic decarbonization, technology for renewables, and environmental sustainability.

To meet the nation’s energy supply and sustainability objectives, the port industry will work with the federal government to:

Enhance electric infrastructure at ports, cleaner air and cleaner communities will follow.

Enhance electric infrastructure at ports, including installation of microgrid technology, local power generation, and electric vehicles. To replace gas-powered vehicles, ports will need infrastructure upgrades and financial incentives. Cleaner air and cleaner communities will follow.
Provide grants for electrification of port operations including for planning, microgrids, vessels, rail, and cargo-handling equipment.
Include ports in the transformative National Electric Vehicle Charging Plan.
Ensure fair dealing with legacy utilities, including the ability to ‘net meter’ or sell energy back into the grid.