California Grants
Funding for Emission Reductions - South Coast
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) administers the Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP). The AQIP is a fund created by the SCAQMD, which allows employers within SCAQMD's jurisdiction to make annual investments into an administered fund to meet employers' emission reduction targets. The revenues collected are used to fund alternative mobile source emission/trip reduction programs, including alternative fuel vehicle projects, on an on-going basis. Programs such as procurement of low-emission, alternative fuel or zero emission vehicles, and old vehicle scrapping could be considered for funding.
Point of Contact
Shashi Singeetham
Air Quality Specialist
South Coast AQMD
Phone (909) 396-3298
Fax (909) 396-3608
ssingeetham@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/trans/aqip.html
Funding for Air Quality Improvement Programs - Ventura County
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District offers the Clean Air Fund, which is administered by the Ventura County Community Foundation. The Clean Air Fund provides grants for air quality improvement projects in the county, such as smog reduction. The Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee is interested in projects that will have significant emission impacts or support innovative air pollution reduction technologies. Currently, only earnings from the permanent endowment are available for Clean Air Fund grants, approximately $35,000 per year.
Point of Contact
Stan Cowen
Air Quality Engineer
Ventura County APCD
Phone (805) 645-1408
Fax (805) 645-1444
stan@vcapcd.org
Funding for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Reductions - Sacramento
The Sacramento Air Quality Management District's Heavy-Duty Low-Emission Vehicle Incentive Program offers a variety of financial incentives to entities that lower nitrogen oxide emissions from heavy-duty vehicles (both on and off-road) with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings over 14,000 pounds. This includes purchasing new heavy-duty alternative fuel vehicles as well as retrofitting older diesel vehicles to ensure lower emissions. Private businesses and public agencies in the six-county Sacramento federal ozone non-attainment area are eligible to apply for this program.
Point of Contact
Mike Neuenburg
Program Coordinator
Sacramento AQMD, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Incentive Program
Phone (916) 874-1676
Fax (916) 874-4899
mneuenburg@airquality.org
http://www.airquality.org
Alternative Fuel Vehicle, Refueling Infrastructure and Idle Reduction Grants - San Joaquin Valley
The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Heavy-Duty Engine Incentive Program provides funding for the incremental cost associated with purchasing reduced emission technology for heavy-duty vehicles. Eligible funding categories include heavy-duty on-road vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings over 14,000 pounds, off-road self-propelled vehicles, locomotives, marine vessels, electric forklifts, electric airport ground support equipment, and stationary agricultural irrigation pump engines. Eligible fuel types include compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and electricity. The Heavy-Duty Engine Program also has an Alternative Fuel Infrastructure component that provides grants for the development of infrastructure to dispense alternative fuel for heavy-duty vehicles. Additionally, the Heavy-Duty Engine Idle Reduction Incentive Program provides incentive funds for technologies that result in a significant reduction of on- and off-road heavy-duty vehicle idling in the San Joaquin Valley. Applications must be completed and approved before the engine is purchased, and funds are provided on a first come, first served basis.
Point of Contact
Heavy-Duty Engine Program Hotline
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Phone (559) 230-5858 or (559) 230-5800
sjvapcd@valleyair.org
Lower-Emission School Bus Grants
The Lower-Emission School Bus Program at the California Air Resources Board (ARB) provides grant funding for new school buses and for air pollution control equipment. Air pollution control devices must be verified by the ARB to reduce particulate matter emissions by at least 85% for each retrofitted school bus. The program focuses on replacing buses that were built prior to 1987.
A transportation bond approved by voters in November 2006 will provide approximately $200 million in funding over two years to replace the oldest remaining public school buses and add pollution control equipment to other buses. Public school districts in California, that own their own buses, are eligible to receive funding for the replacement of older school buses and for the retrofit of in-use buses. Private school transportation providers that contract with public school districts to provide transportation services are eligible to receive funding for the retrofit of in-use buses. Alternative-fueled buses may be powered by natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, electricity, methanol, or ethanol fuels, provided that the other program requirements are met. Commercially available hybrid school buses may be partially eligible for funding. Check with local air districts to learn how the Lower-Emission School Bus Grants are distributed. (Reference Senate Bill 1266, 2006, and California Government Code 8879.20 to 8879.37, and Proposition 1B, 2006)
Vehicle Emission Reduction Grants - Sacramento
The Sacramento Emergency Clean Air and Transportation Program was created to provide grants to offset the advanced introduction costs of eligible projects that reduce on-road emissions of nitrogen oxide within the Sacramento federal ozone non-attainment area. Eligibility for grant awards include projects for zero- or very low-emission covered vehicles or to replace older heavy-duty diesel vehicles. Implementation of practical, low-emission retrofit technologies and other advanced technologies may also qualify. (Reference California Health and Safety Code, Sections 44299.50 through 44299.55)
Point of Contact
Kristian Damkier
Air Quality Engineer
Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD
Phone (916) 874-4892
kdamkier@airquality.org
http://www.saccounty.net/business/SAC_Portal_DF_CodesRecords
Funding for Emission Reductions
The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program provides incentive-based funding for the incremental cost of purchasing cleaner than required engines and equipment. Eligible projects include cleaner on-road, off-road, marine, locomotive, and agricultural engines, as well as forklifts, airport ground support equipment, and auxiliary power units. The Carl Moyer Program provides funds for significant near-term reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions, Reactive Organic Gases, and particulate matter emissions. Additionally, the Carl Moyer program has been expanded to include heavy-duty fleet modernization projects, and projects for cars and light-duty trucks. Each local air district is responsible for distribution of the Carl Moyer funding. (Reference California Health and Safety Code Section 44280)
Point of Contact
David Salardino
Manager - Carl Moyer Off-Road Section
California Air Resources Board
Phone (626) 575-6679
Fax (916) 322-3923
dsalardin@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/moyer.htm
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Refueling Infrastructure Grants and Loans
The Assembly Bill 2766 program provides incentive funding for projects that reduce on-road and off-road motor vehicle pollutant emissions (focusing on nitrogen oxides emissions and particulate matter). The program provides applicants with grant money to implement activities or purchase equipment that reduces air pollution from vehicles, including purchasing alternative fuel vehicles and building alternative fuel and advanced technology infrastructure. Check with local air districts to learn how the AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Registration Funds grants are distributed. Some programs include: Yolo-Solano AQMD, South Coast AQMD, Bay Area AQMD, Antelope Valley AQMD, Feather River AQMD, Kern County AQMD, Mojave Desert AQMD, Monterey Bay Unified APCD, North Coast Unified APCD, Northern Sierra AMD , and San Luis Obispo APCD. (Reference Health and Safety Code 44220 to 44246)
Point of Contact
Jeff Weir
Air Pollution Specialist
California Air Resources Board, Planning and Technical Support Division
Phone (916) 445-0098
jweir@arb.ca.gov
Alternative Fuel Research and Development
Innovative Clean Air Technologies Program (ICAT) is a California Air Resources Board (ARB) program that co-funds demonstration projects of innovative technologies that can reduce air pollution. Its purpose is to advance such technologies toward commercial application, thereby reducing emissions and helping the economy of California. In general, the ICAT program can support any innovation in technology that focuses on preventing or controlling air pollution from any type of emission source in California. ICAT can support technologies applicable to any stationary, mobile, indoor, or agricultural emission source or consumer products. Proposals related to current ARB programs, such as increasing the alternatives to diesel fuel and diesel engines, increasing efficiency of zero-emission vehicles, and fuel cells and hydrogen technology, are of particular interest.
Technology Advancement Funding - South Coast
The South Coast Air Quality Management District's Technology Advancement Office provides funding for research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects that are expected to help accelerate the commercialization of advanced low-emission transportation technologies. Eligible projects have included: power trains and energy storage/conversion devices (e.g., fuel cells and batteries); and implementation of clean fuels (e.g. natural gas, propane, and hydrogen), including their infrastructures. Projects are selected via specific requests for proposals on an as-needed basis or through unsolicited proposals. Approximately $10-12 million in funding is available annually with expected cost-share from other project partners and stakeholders.
Point of Contact
Matt Miyasato
Air Quality Specialist
South Coast AQMD
Phone (909) 396-3249
mmiyasato@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/Demonstration/index.htm
Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle and Infrastructure Incentives – Vacaville
The City of Vacaville provides incentives for any new battery-electric vehicles, dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and the Phill Home Refueling Appliance from FuelMaker for fueling CNG vehicles at home.
Point of Contact
Ed Huestis
Program Manager
Vacaville City Hall
Phone (707) 449-5424
ehuestis@cityofvacaville.com
http://www.cityofvacaville.com/departments/public_works/e_cng_vehicles.php
Idle Reduction Incentives
A transportation bond approved in November 2006 provides funding on a competitive basis for projects that achieve emissions reductions from truck engine idling through electrification infrastructure and the replacement, repower, and retrofit of heavy-duty diesel trucks. (Reference Assembly Bill 201, 2007, and Proposition 1B, 2006)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program
The "Driving Alternatives" vehicle rebate program has allocated $1.8 million toward vehicle incentive grants for qualifying AFVs. Grants of up to $5,000 will be made available to consumers who purchase or lease eligible zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and AFVs between May 24, 2007, and March 31, 2009. For the purposes of this program, ZEVs include full function battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, low-speed or neighborhood electric vehicles, and zero emission motorcycles.
Point of Contact
Mary Venables
California Center for Sustainable Energy
Phone 866-984-2532
fuelingalts@energycenter.org
http://www.fuelingalts.energycenter.org
Alternative Fuel Research and Development
The Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program will provide grants and loans to public agencies, businesses, fleet owners, consumers, and academic institutions to develop and deploy innovative technologies that transform California's fuel and vehicle types to help attain the state's climate change policies. (Reference Assembly Bill 118, 2007)
Low-Emission Vehicle Incentives and Technical Training - San Joaquin Valley
The REMOVE II Program provides incentives for the purchase of low-emission passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, small buses, and trucks under 14,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The purpose of this program is to encourage the early introduction of low-emission vehicles in the San Joaquin Valley. The program pays between $1,000 and $3,000 per vehicle depending on the emission certification level and size of the vehicle. Vehicles must be powered by alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid electric engines/motors. The program also has an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Mechanic Training Component that provides incentives for the education of personnel on the mechanics, operation safety, and maintenance of AFVs, equipment structures, fueling stations, and tools involved in the implementation of alternative fuel emission reducing technologies.
Point of Contact
Heavy-Duty Engine Program Hotline
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Phone (559) 230-5858 or (559) 230-5800
sjvapcd@valleyair.org
