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Grant and Incentive Programs
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The Emission Reduction Incentive Program Group is responsible for the development, implementation, and on-going administration of all District grant and incentive programs, including the Heavy-Duty Engine Incentive and REMOVE II Programs. These incentive programs provide a positive impact on air quality and are highly successful due to the fact that participation is voluntary.
The District has operated incentive programs since 1992. Over the years the District has been willing to develop new programs such as the Clean Green Yard Machine Program that helped consumers purchase electric lawnmowers. This program will likely be continued in coming years if funding is available.
- Applicant Resources and Support Materials
- On-Road Truck Voucher Programs
(Heavy Duty Truck Replacement & Retrofit)
- Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program
(On-Road Heavy Duty Truck Replacement, Repower, and
Retrofit)
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Burn Cleaner Program
(Wood Stove Change Out)
- Clean Green Yard Machine Program
(Lawn Mower Replacement)
- Great Basin Program
(Forklifts, Stationary Agricultural Pumps, Off-Road
Equipment)
- Cordless Zero-Emission Commercial Lawn & Garden Equipment Demonstration Program
(Commercial Demonstration Program)
- Heavy Duty Engine Program
(Forklifts, Ag Pumps, Off-Road Equipment)
- Public Benefit Grant Program (New vehicles, infrastructure, and transportation)
- Drive Clean! Rebate Program (Passenger Vehicles, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, Zero-Emission Motorcycles)
- REMOVE II Program (Telecommunication, Bike Paths, Public Transportation Passes and Park-and-Ride Lots, Vanpool Voucher Incentive Program and Alternative Fuel Mechanics Training)
- Statewide School Bus Retrofit Program (School Bus Retrofit)
- Lower-Emission School Bus Programs (School Bus Replacement, and Retrofit)
- Locomotive Program (Locomotive Repower, and Replacement)
For program descriptions please see below. Please sign up for our
incentive e-mail lists for notifications of program changes and availabilities.
Applicant Resources and Support Materials
This section contains links to engine manufacturers, distributors and local
dealers familiar with the requirements of the various incentive programs. The
information and contacts within these links can assist you in obtaining all of
the necessary information required for the program. Additionally, this page
contains links to the California Air Resources Board website where you can
obtain a list of eligible engines, vehicles, associated Executive Orders and
other technical information.
Please note that the manufacturers, distributors and dealers represented on this page and the information provided by the entities listed on this page are not
"approved", "endorsed", "guaranteed", or "warranted"
by the SJVAPCD nor do they represent an exhaustive list of available resources.
If you are an
engine, equipment or vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or dealer and you wish to be included
in the
Dealer List, please complete, sign, and return the
Dealer List Sign
Up Form.
Dealer List Sign
Up Forms submitted to the SJVAPCD must include
an original signature. Copies, faxes or e-mails will not be accepted.
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On-Road Voucher Programs
Voucher programs for on-road heavy-duty trucks provide a streamlined approach for participants to apply through SJVAPCD certified dealerships to replace old, high-polluting heavy-duty diesel trucks with newer, lower-emission trucks and
SJVAPCD certified retrofit installers to retrofit newer trucks with diesel particulate filters to reduce emissions. The SJVAPCD currently administers two voucher programs for on-road heavy-duty trucks. Vouchers will be provided to qualified truck owners to help offset the cost of upgrading to cleaner technologies through truck replacement and diesel particulate filter installation. Vouchers funded under these programs must achieve emission reductions not required by law or regulation. Applications for these voucher programs can only be obtained and submitted at a SJVAPCD certified dealership or
SJVAPCD certified retrofit installer. Applications will be accepted on a continual basis until funding for the program is exhausted. Applicants must be awarded a voucher from the SJVAPCD prior to ordering and/or purchasing the replacement truck or equipment. Please note that these are not rebate programs. Any truck or equipment purchased prior to receiving a voucher is ineligible for funding.
For additional information please call the Heavy-Duty Engine Program Hotline at (559) 230-5858.
Voucher Program Options
Voucher Incentive Program
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding under the Voucher Incentive Program, projects must meet the criteria described in the Voucher Incentive Program Guidelines.
These criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:
Fleet Size
- • Only owners of fleets that have ten (10) or less on-road heavy-duty diesel fueled vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 pounds. Fleets that have more than ten (10) heavy-duty vehicles are not eligible to participate in the VIP.
Current Engine Model Year
- Replacement projects: the current truck must have an engine that is a 2002 model year or older.
- • Retrofit projects: the current truck must have an engine that is a 1994 model year or newer.
Weight Class
- Funding amount is dependent upon the weight class of the current truck.
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o To qualify for heavy heavy-duty (HHD) funding levels, eligible trucks must have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 33,001 pounds or more.
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o To qualify for medium heavy-duty (MHD) funding levels, eligible trucks must have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 19,501 through 26,000 pounds.
Documentation
- Must be provided at time of application for the previous 24 months for the following areas:
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Vehicle Title (replacement projects with a lien holder are not eligible)
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Usage in the form of miles traveled or fuel consumed
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Registration
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Insurance
Replacement Truck (new or used) Requirements
- Must have an engine that meets or exceeds the 2007 emission standards of 1.20 g/bhp-hr NOx FEL and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM. A certified SJVAPCD dealer can provide this information.
- Has less than 500,000 miles on odometer for vehicles with a manufacturer GVWR of 33,001 and greater.
- Has less than 250,000 miles. On odometer for vehicles with a manufacturer GVWR of 19,501-33,000.
Retrofit Device
- Must use the highest level verified technology that is technically feasible for the engine being retrofitted
- For a list of currently verified retrofits, please visit the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) website at
http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/verdev/verdev.htm
Area of Operation
- Operate at least 75% of the time in California
VIP Support Materials
Truck Voucher Program
Funding Amounts
Replacement
| New Engine Emission Level |
Maximum Funding Amount |
| 2007 Standard 1.20 g/bhp-hr NOx; 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM |
25% of the total cost, up to $40,000 |
| 2010 Standard 0.20 g/bhp-hr NOx; 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM |
35% of the total cost, up to $50,000 |
Retrofit
| Verified Level |
Maximum Funding Amount |
| Level 3+, 85% reduction in PM |
$10,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for funding under the Truck Voucher Program (TVP), projects must meet the criteria described in the Truck Voucher Program Guidelines. These criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ownership
- To be eligible for funding under the Truck Voucher Program (TVP), projects must meet the criteria described in the Truck Voucher Program Guidelines. These criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:
Current Engine Model Year
- Replacement projects - the old truck must have an engine that is a 2002 model year or older.
- Retrofit - the old truck must have an engine that meets the following model year requirements:
| Fleet Size |
Eligible Engine Model Years |
| 1 – 3 trucks (small fleet) |
1996 - 2006 |
| 4 or more trucks |
2000 - 2006 |
Weight Class
Eligible trucks must have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 19,501 pounds or more.
Documentation
Must be provided at time of application for the previous 24 months for the following areas:
- Vehicle Title (replacement projects with a lien holder are not eligible)
- Usage in the form of miles traveled or fuel consumed. Truck must have operated at least 30,000 miles per year for the past 24 months or consumed at least 4,700 gallons of diesel fuel per year for the past 24 months.
- Registration
- Insurance
Replacement Truck (new or used) Requirements
- Must have an engine that meets or exceeds the 2007 emission standards of 1.20 g/bhp-hr NOx FEL and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM. A certified SJVAPCD dealer can provide this information.
- Have less than 500,000 miles on the odometer if the replacement truck has a GVWR of 33,001 or more and less than 250,000 miles on the odometer if the GVWR is between 19,501 and 33,000 pounds.
Retrofit Requirements
- Only ARB-verified retrofits are eligible for funding.
- Retrofit projects must use the highest level technically feasible technology verified for the engine being retrofitted. The retrofit device that achieves the highest level of PM reductions (Level 3: 85 percent reduction) and the highest level of NOx reductions is the highest level retrofit.
Area of Operation
- Be based in the San Joaquin Valley APCD boundaries and,
- Operate at least 50% of the time in the San Joaquin Valley and at least 75% of the time in California.
TVP Support Materials
- SJVAPCD Certified Dealerships
- SJVAPCD Certified Retrofit Installers
- SJVAPCD Certified Dismantlers
- If you are a dealership or dismantler interested in becoming certified with the SJVAPCD, please call the Heavy-Duty Engine Program Hotline at (559) 230-5858.
- Program Guidelines
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Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program
Application Solicitation Period Currently Closed
The Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program provides incentives to quickly reduce air pollution emissions and health risk
from freight movement along California's trade corridors. Financial incentives will be provided to owners of equipment used in freight movement
to upgrade to cleaner technologies through truck replacement, engine replacement, or retrofit. Projects funded under this Program must achieve
emission reductions not required by law or regulation. Applications for this program will only be accepted during specified application
periods. Once all applications have been received projects will be ranked according to ARB guidelines. Applicants must obtain approval and
have a signed, executed contract from the SJVAPCD prior to new truck, new engine, or retrofit device purchase/installation.
Please note that the SJVAPCD Heavy-Duty Engine Program is not a rebate program. Any new truck, new engine, or retrofit device ordered,
purchased, or installed prior to contract execution is ineligible. All projects are subject to a pre-inspection by District staff to
ensure program eligibility. Please sign up for our incentive e-mail lists for notification of when the application period opens.
For additional information please call the Heavy-Duty Engine Program Hotline at (559) 230-5858.
Heavy-duty Class 7 on-road diesel trucks (GVWR 26,001 – 33,000 lbs) and heavy-duty Class 8 on-road diesel trucks (GVWR 33,001+ lbs) used to move goods are eligible under this program. Any truck subject to ARB’s public and utility fleet rule, solid waste collection rule, or diesel cargo handling equipment rule are ineligible to participate in this program.
Years 2/3 (2011, 2012)
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) allocated over $60 million of Proposition 1B funds to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) goods movement emission reduction projects. The solicitation period for the next cycle of funding will begin Monday, March 7, 2011 and close Friday, April 29, 2011. Please see the Hints and Tips below, to begin preparing documentation for the competitive solicitation.
Hints and Tips:
- Clear outstanding violations for vehicles and/or fleets
- Gather DMV Registration History (2 years)
- Gather and Organize Mileage Documentation (2 years)
- Determine Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (typically found on door jamb)
- Maintain current vehicle registration and legal operating condition
- Clear current truck title(s) of any lien holders for replacement projects
- Research engine emission levels and new truck options
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Engine Emission Levels
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| 2010 emissions |
0.20 g/bhp-hr or lower NOx |
| 2007+ emissions |
0.50 g/bhp-hr or lower NOx |
| 2007 emissions |
1.20 g/bhp-hr or lower NOx |
Ranking
Year 2/3 (2011) Ranking
Program Options Years 2/3
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Truck Retrofit
Drayage Vehicles: No longer available for drayage trucks.
Non-Drayage Vehicles:
PM Filter Only
$10,000/truck (4 year contract) or $5,000/truck (2 year contract) to retrofit a 1994-2006 eligible model year Class 7 or 8 heavy-duty diesel truck with an ARB Level 3 Plus Verified Diesel Emission Control System (VDECS) that reduces PM by 85% or more.
REQUIREMENTS
- Current vehicle(s) must operate at least 5,000 miles per year
- Demonstrate that chip re-flash has been completed if necessary
- Commit to 90% or 100% CA operation for the duration of the agreement. If 90% CA operation is selected, only 90% of the annual vehicle miles of the current truck will be used for ranking purposes.
Hints and Tips: Changing Retrofit Device
You are limited in what you can change in your application as changes will affect your project’s competitive ranking. Please choose the option that best suits you as changes may not be possible at a later date. You will be able to choose a different make/model retrofit device, as long as it meets the same emission reductions or better that was chosen in your original application, however you will still only be eligible for the funding chosen in your original application.
- Truck Repower
Drayage and Non-Drayage Vehicles:
- $30,000 to replace a 1994 - 2006 model year heavy-duty diesel engine with a new engine that meets the 2010 emission levels (<0.20 g/bhp-hr NOx).
REQUIREMENTS
- Current vehicle(s) must operate at least 5,000 miles per year
- Commit to 90% or 100% CA only operation for 5 years or 500,000 miles, whichever comes first. If 90% CA operation is selected, only 90% of the annual vehicle miles of the current truck will be used for ranking purposes.
- Scrap old engine
- Purchase 1-year or 100,000 mile warranty for the replacement engine
Hints and Tips: Changing Emission Levels
You are limited in what you can change in your application as changes will affect your project’s competitive ranking. You will be able to choose a different engine make and model at the time of contract, as long as it meets the same engine emission levels or better that was chosen in your original application, however you will still only be eligible for the funding amount chosen in your original application.
- Truck Replacement
Drayage Vehicles:
- $50,000/truck (Class 8) or $30,000/truck (Class 7) to replace a 1994-2003 model year heavy-duty diesel truck with a diesel or alternative fuel truck meeting or exceeding 2010 engine emission levels (<0.20 g NOx).
| Old Engine Model Year |
Project Type |
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Maximum Funding
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| Class 8 |
Class 7 |
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1994 – 2003
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2010 Replacement
(0.20 g/bhp-hr or lower NOx)
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Non-Drayage Vehicles:
- $60,000/truck (Class 8) or $40,000/truck (Class 7) to replace a 2003 or older model year heavy-duty diesel truck with a diesel or alternative fuel truck meeting or exceeding 2010 engine emission levels (<0.20 g NOx);
- $50,000/truck (Class 8) or $30,000/truck (Class 7) to replace a 2003 or older model year heavy-duty diesel truck with a diesel or alternative fuel truck meeting or exceeding 2007+ engine emission levels (<0.50 g NOx);
- $40,000/truck (Class 8) or $25,000/truck (Class 7) to replace a 2003 or older model year heavy-duty diesel truck with a diesel or alternative fuel truck meeting or exceeding 2007 engine emission levels (<1.20 g NOx).
| Old Engine Model Year |
Project Type |
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Maximum Funding
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| Class 8 |
Class 7 |
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2010 Replacement
(0.20 g/bhp-hr or lower NOx)
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2003 or older
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2007+ Replacement
(0.50 g/bhp-hr or lower NOx)
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2007 Replacement
(1.20 g/bhp-hr or lower NOx)
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Two for One Transaction
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$60,000/truck to replace two 2003 and older model year Class 7 or 8 heavy-duty diesel trucks with one replacement truck. The equipment owner may use any combination of Class 7 and Class 8 trucks and choose which class truck to upgrade to. The funding amount is dependant on the new truck class and emission level. For example, if the owner upgrades to a Class 8 diesel or alternative fuel truck meeting or exceeding 2010 engine model year emission levels, they may receive the highest funding amount.
REQUIREMENTS (APPLIES TO ALL REPLACEMENTS)
- Current vehicle(s) must operate at least 5,000 miles per year
- Used replacement trucks must have an odometer reading less than 500,00 miles (Class 8) or less than 250,000 miles (Class 7) and will be verified at time of post-inspection
- Equipment owners cannot substitute a different vehicle or change the ownership of the existing vehicle identified on the application after the local agency solicitation period has closed and projects have been ranked
- Commit to 90% or 100% CA only operation for 5 years or 500,000 miles, whichever comes first. If 90% CA operation is selected, only 90% of the annual vehicle miles of the current truck(s) will be used for ranking purposes.
- Scrap old truck(s)
- Purchase 1-year or 100,000 mile warranty for the replacement vehicle
Hints and Tips: Changing Emission Levels
You are limited in what you can change in your application as changes will affect your project’s competitive ranking. Please choose the option that best suits you as changes may not be possible at a later date. You will be able to choose a different make/model vehicle or make/model engine at the time of contract, as long as it meets the same engine emission levels or better and the same vehicle class that was chosen in your original application, however you will still only be eligible for the funding chosen in your original application. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to select an emission level that is dirtier than the one you applied for, e.g.: you can change from 2007+ emission levels to 2010+ emission levels (retaining the original funding levels) but you cannot change from 2010 emission levels to 2007+ emission levels.
2-for-1 applicants may choose either a Class 7 or a Class 8 replacement vehicle regardless of the
class(es) of the current vehicles. However changes to the class of the replacement vehicle will not be allowed after the application is submitted.
- Three-Way Truck Transaction (Tiered Transaction)
- Vehicle A (Old): Heavy-duty diesel truck with MY 1998-2006 engine
- Vehicle B (Oldest): Heavy-duty diesel truck with MY 1993 or older engine
- Vehicle C (Newest): Heavy-duty (diesel or alternative fuel truck) that meets 2010 emissions.
Drayage:
- $50,000/truck (Class 8) to replace Vehicle A with Vehicle C, scrap Vehicle B and replace with Vehicle A that has been equipped with an ARB Level 3 VDECS ($5,000/truck available for retrofit of Vehicle A).
Non-Drayage:
- $60,000/truck (Class 8) or $40,000/truck (Class 7), to replace Vehicle A with Vehicle C, scrap Vehicle B and replace with Vehicle A that has been equipped with an ARB Level 3 VDECS ($5,000/truck available for retrofit of Vehicle A).
| Name of Option |
Replacement Emissions Standards |
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Maximum Incentive
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| Class 8 |
Class 7 |
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Drayage 2010 emission levels
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0.20 g/bhp-hr or lower NOx
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Non-Drayage 2010 emission levels
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0.20 g/bhp-hr or lower NOx
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REQUIREMENTS
- Current vehicle(s) must operate at least 5,000 miles per year
- Equipment owners cannot substitute a different vehicle or change the ownership of the existing vehicle identified on the application after the local agency solicitation period has closed
- Original owner of Truck A must equip Vehicle A with an ARB Level 3 Plus VDECS and transfer ownership (if applicable) to the owner of old Vehicle B ($5,000/truck available for retrofit)
- Owner of Vehicle C must commit to 90% or 100% CA operation for 5 years or 500,000 miles, whichever comes first. If 90% CA operation is selected, only 90% of the annual vehicle miles of the current truck will be used for ranking purposes.
- The original owner of Vehicle B shall scrap Vehicle B
- The new owner of retrofit Vehicle A shall commit to a project life of 2 years and all applicable Program requirements on Vehicle A
- Owner of Vehicle C must purchase 1-year or 100,000 mile warranty for the replacement vehicle
Electrification Infrastructure for Truck Stop or Distribution Center
Eligible Equipment
Truck stops, intermodal facilities, distribution centers, and other places where Class 8 heavy duty diesel trucks (GVWR of 33,001 lbs or greater) congregate in a trade corridor.
Landside electrification infrastructure to reduce diesel engine idling and use of diesel-fueled internal combustion auxiliary power systems may be funded at the lower of 50% of eligible project costs or a level commensurate with a cost-effectiveness of 0.20 pounds of weighted emissions reduced per State dollar invested. Truck stop/distribution center electrification infrastructure projects shall be eligible to compete for funding only if the cost-effectiveness is equal or greater than 0.20 pounds of weighted emissions reduced per State dollar invested.
Eligible costs include purchase and installation of electrical infrastructure to: enable heating, cooling, and the use of cab power for parked trucks at truck stops; and enable the use of power for transport refrigeration units and auxiliary power systems at distribution centers, intermodal facilities, and other places where trucks congregate. Reimbursement for the eligible costs shall be based on demonstrated use over the first year of operation.
Ineligible costs include on-board auxiliary power units and other equipment installed on trucks, transport refrigeration units, electricity costs, and operation and maintenance costs.
Requirements:
In addition to the General Requirements listed previously, equipment owner shall:
- Commit to 10 years of operation.
- Agree to equipment inspections.
- Comply with record-keeping, reporting, and audit requirements.
- Sign a legally binding contract with the local agency including project milestone and completion deadlines.
- Properly maintain upgraded equipment in good operating condition and according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Demonstrate proof of equipment warranty.
- Comply with all local permitting requirements.
Update Year 1 (2007, 2008): Contract and Expenditure Update
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) had allocated over $44 million of Proposition 1B funds to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) for heavy-duty truck replacement and retrofit projects for Year 1 of the Program. Applications were accepted during late summer 2008. All of the funds for Year 1 have been contracted.
Year 1 (2007, 2008) Ranking
Certified Dismantler Information
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Strategies and Incentives Department (SI) has developed a list of Certified Dismantlers for use with Proposition 1B. You may only use the certified dismantlers on this list when dismantling your vehicles contracted under the Proposition 1B Program.
If you are interested in becoming a certified dismantler with the Proposition 1B Program please contact the Strategies and Incentives Department staff at (559) 230-5800 to obtain an agreement. All dismantlers who wish to participate in our program must be physically located within the SJVAPCD boundaries. Below you will find a list of requirements that must be met in order to be certified, as well as information on how the dismantling will need to be performed.
Support Materials
- Proposition 1B Forms
& Instructions
ARB Proposition 1B Program Details and Requirements
Maps
Meeting Notices & Presentations
One Stop Truck Event on March 26, 2011 -
Notice
Application Assistance Workshops
April 5, 2011 (Tuesday) 8:30am to 4:30pm - Fresno Office: San Joaquin Room
April 6, 2011 (Wednesday) 10:00am to 3:00pm - Bakersfield Office: VTC Room
April 7, 2011 (Thursday) 10:00am to 3:00pm - Modesto Office: Magnolia Room
ARB Goods Movement Contacts
Email: gmbond@arb.ca.gov
Goods Movement Information Line: (916) 44-GOODS (444-6637)
Mail:
Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program
Planning and Technical Support Division
Air Resources Board
P.O. Box 2815
Sacramento CA 95812
ARB Links
Fuel Efficient Technologies (to be added to this section please
contact staff)
Applicant Resources
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Burn Cleaner Program
The Burn Cleaner Program is offered to help Valley residents upgrade their current wood-burning devices and open fireplaces to natural or propane gas devices, or clean pellet devices to alleviate the problem of particulates, which are a significant problem during the fall and winter months.
For current updates regarding the Burn Cleaner Program, please sign-up on the SJVAPCD's list serve.
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Clean Green Yard Machine
Application Period is Closed
Clean Green Yard Machine (CGYM) helps clean the Valley’s air through incentives for residents to retire their old gas mowers in favor of nonpolluting, electric mowers. One gasoline-powered lawn mower can pollute as much as 40 newer cars.
To receive automatic notifications to the CGYM program, please sign up for the District’s email mailing list at: http://lists.valleyair.org/mailman/listinfo/clean_green_yard_machine
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Cordless Zero-Emission Commercial Lawn & Garden Equipment Demonstration Program
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) is currently seeking proposals from equipment manufacturers and vendors to participate as technology demonstrators and program partners in the Cordless Zero-Emission Commercial Lawn and Garden Equipment Demonstration Program to sell and distribute eligible equipment to commercial landscape professionals in the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin for in-use testing and reporting through its Request for Proposals. The purpose of this program is to demonstrate the performance and durability of cordless zero-emission commercial lawn and garden equipment in non-residential applications to accelerate market acceptance and build upon the progress already made in the residential sector.
- Date Issued: Thursday, April 26, 2012
Close: May 29, 2012 at 5:00 PM PST
RFP Documents
Commercial landscape professionals who are interested in participating in the District’s Cordless Zero-Emission Commercial Lawn and Garden Equipment Program will have the opportunity to utilize and own new, zero-emission equipment to promote air-friendly operations and to develop greener business practices. At this time, the District is not accepting applications from commercial landscape professionals. However, if you are a commercial landscape professional and are interested in participating in this demonstration program, please sign up on the Incentives Listserv, under “Incentive Program Development”, at http://www.valleyair.org/lists/list.htm or contact program staff at (559) 230-5800 to receive information regarding the application period.
Program Goals:
- Demonstrate the performance of cordless zero-emission commercial lawn and garden equipment, which could include, but is not limited to, lawnmowers, edgers, trimmers, brush cutters, blowers/sweepers, and chainsaws.
- Provide an opportunity for operators to gain hands-on familiarity with equipment.
- Obtain feedback from applicants regarding the equipment’s performance and durability to assist in furthering the development and improvement of technologies.
Eligible Applicants:
- Must be a commercial landscape professional operator (e.g. private business with a business license, public agency, school district, hospitals) that is based and operates within the District boundaries.
- For residential customers, please sign up on the Incentives Listserv, under “Clean Green Yard Machine”, for information on a future residential lawn mower program.
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Heavy-Duty Engine Program
The Heavy-Duty Engine Program provides incentive funds for
the implementation of new reduced emission technology. Funds are provided on a first
come, first serve basis. Applicants must obtain approval and have a signed,
executed contract from the SJVAPCD prior to purchase and installation of an
engine. Any engine purchased and installed prior to contract execution is
ineligible. Please note that the SJVAPCD Heavy-Duty Engine Program is not
a rebate program.Eligible funding categories include heavy-duty off-road vehicles, electric forklifts,
and stationary agricultural irrigation
pump engines. Except for agricultural engines that pump irrigation water, only
self-propelled vehicles are eligible for funding. All other stationary and
"mobile" engines/equipment are ineligible.
For additional information or to
order an application packet, please call the Heavy-Duty Engine Program
Hotline at (559) 230-5858.
Program Components:
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Agricultural Off-Road Tractors: This component provides incentives for replacement of in-use, off-road tractors that are engaged in
agricultural operations as defined by the California Air Resources Board. Eligible equipment includes but is not limited to wheel loaders, balers, combines, graders or tractors. Funding amounts are based on a dollar per horsepower table as determined by the horsepower of the engine in the new tractor, not to exceed 80% of the eligible costs.
Application Period is Closed
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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tank Replacement for Public School Buses: The CNG Tank Replacement component provides incentive funds for up to 90% of the cost to replace expired CNG tanks on public school buses. Applicants must obtain approval and a signed, executed contract from the SJVAPCD prior to the purchase and installation of the new tanks. Any CNG tank purchased and/or installed prior to an executed contract is ineligible for funding.
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Forklift: This component provides incentives for new electric forklift purchases, up to 30% of cost, and large spark ignited forklift retrofits, up to 100% of the cost.
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Off-Road Vehicle: This component provides incentives for engine replacement (repower) or retrofit of off-road self-propelled vehicles such as tractors, backhoes, excavators, etc. The maximum funding amounts are: Tier 1 Repower 75%; Tier 2 Repower 80%; Tier 3, Interim Tier 4 or Tier 4 Repowers 85%; and Retrofits 100%.
- Stationary Agricultural Irrigation Pump Engine: This component provides incentives for engine replacement (repower) or new electric motor purchase of engines/motors used to power agricultural irrigation pumps. For diesel to diesel repower projects the maximum eligible incentive amount is based on the horsepower of the new diesel engine. Funding is capped at the following horsepower levels for each new engine, not to exceed 85% of eligible costs: $140/hp for 26-99 hp; $120/hp for 100-125 hp; $100/hp for 126-150 hp; and $90/hp for 151-749 hp. For diesel engine to electric motor repower and new electric motor purchase projects the maximum eligible incentive amount is based on the horsepower of the new electric motor. Funding is capped at the following horsepower levels for each new electric motor, not to exceed 85% of eligible costs for repower projects and 20% of eligible costs for new motor purchase projects: $150/hp for 26-99 hp; $130/hp for 100-199 hp; $140/hp for 200-499 hp; and $150/hp for 500-600 hp.
Support Materials
- Heavy Duty General Program Information & Documents
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Public Benefit Grant Program
The Public Benefit Grant Program has been designed to meet the needs and challenges faced by Valley public institutions and provides a wide variety of clean-air public-benefit projects which will provide a direct benefit to Valley residents. Eligible applicants are cities, counties, special districts (i.e. water districts, irrigation districts, etc.) and public educational institutions (i.e. school districts, community colleges, state universities, etc.) located within the geographic area of the SJVAPCD.
Program options
- New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase
- new alternative fueled vehicle purchase (Electric, Hybrid, CNG, LNG, LPG)
- maximum of $20,000 per vehicle, with a limit of $100,000 per agency per year for this component
Application
Guidelines
Requirements
- Be used by cities, counties, special districts (i.e. water districts, irrigation districts, etc.) and public educational institutions (i.e. school districts, community colleges, state universities, etc.) located within the geographic area of the SJVAPCD (see map on page 9 for boundaries).
- Be a new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) electric, hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicle.
- Have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than or equal to 14,000 pounds.
- Have existing charging/fueling infrastructure or have access to existing infrastructure.
- Be based and have at least seventy-five percent (75%) or more of the vehicle miles traveled or fuel consumption within the geographic area of the SJVAPCD.
- Remain under the ownership of the contracted applicant for the full term of the contract.
Hints and Tips
- All projects will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- As with all SJVAPCD incentive programs, you may not order or purchase any new vehicle prior to obtaining an executed contract with the SJVAPCD. Any new vehicle purchased prior to contract execution is ineligible for funding.
- Reimbursement takes place after the new vehicle is purchased and all Claim for Payment documentation is submitted to SJVAPCD.
- New Electric Vehicle Infrastructure – Under Development
- New Electric charging units
- Alternative Fuel Infrastructure – Under Development
- New Fueling stations, repairs to existing infrastructure, and increase in capacity to existing infrastructure
- Advanced Transportation and Transit
- The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) is seeking proposals from public agencies for advanced transit and transportation projects that have the potential for broad benefits to San Joaquin Valley residents and to assist the District in meeting its air quality goals. Funding opportunities are available through this Request for Proposal (RFP). The District is extending the opportunity to submit proposals until March 30, 2012.
Date Issued: Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Close: March 30, 2012* (Revised Date)
Total Funding: $3,000,000
RFP Documents (Revised Document)
- Contact Information:
Support Materials
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Drive Clean! Rebate Program
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is now accepting applications for the Drive Clean! Rebate Program. The program provides rebates for the purchase of eligible new, clean-air vehicles for residents and businesses of the SJVAPCD.
Possible Additional Incentives and Rebates
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REMOVE II Program The REMOVE II Program provides incentives for specific projects that will reduce motor vehicle emissions within the District. The purpose of the REMOVE II Program is to assist the District in attaining the requirements of the California Clean Air Act. This is accomplished by allocating funds to cost-effective projects that have the greatest motor vehicle emission reductions resulting in long-term impacts on air pollution problems in the San Joaquin Valley. All projects must have a direct air quality benefit to the District. Any portion of a project that does not directly benefit the District within its boundaries will not be allowed for funding or in calculating emission reductions.
Current RFA
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The District is currently accepting applications from Vanpool Agencies to participate in the Vanpool Voucher Incentive Program.
Vanpool Voucher Incentive Program Rider Participants can only utilize participating vanpool agencies. To become a participating vanpool agency, vanpool agencies must submit an application to the District in response to the Request for Application (RFA) and sign a contract to become a Vanpool Voucher Incentive Program partner. Vanpool agencies must follow all Vanpool Voucher Incentive Program rules and regulations as outlined in the Vanpool Agency RFA and Vanpool Guidelines, Policies and Procedures listed below.
Applications will be accepting on an on-going basis.
Program Components:
Applications are also available by
calling (559) 230–5800. The SJVAPCD
is currently accepting REMOVE II Program applications.
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Statewide School Bus Retrofit Program
Application Period is Closed
The purpose of the Statewide School Bus Retrofit Program is to provide assistance for school districts with early compliance of ARB’s in-use Truck and Bus Regulation. This program will provide incentive funds to retrofit 1987 and newer engine model year school buses with an ARB verified Level-3 diesel emissions control strategy (retrofit). School buses will be ranked based upon criteria stated in the
Request for Applications (RFA). Applicants must obtain a signed, executed agreement with the air district
prior to purchase and installation of the retrofit and any other eligible items. Any installation and/or purchase that occurs prior to the agreement execution date will be ineligible for funding.
Eligible applicants are public school districts, Joint Power Authorities (JPA), and private transportation agencies that provide student transportation services under contract to public school districts. Private school districts are not eligible.
Applications will be accepted starting Thursday, January 26, 2012. The RFA will close at 5:00 pm Monday, March 12, 2012.
For additional information regarding this program, please contact staff at 559-230-6000.
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Lower-Emission School Bus Program
The purpose of the Lower-Emission School Bus Program (LESBP) is to assist the air district in attaining federal and state air quality standards. This program will provide incentive funds for the replacement of 1986 and older school buses and for the retrofit of 1987 and newer school buses with an ARB Level 3 Plus verified emission control device. Applicants must obtain approval and have a signed, executed contract from the air district prior to purchase and installation of a retrofit/vehicle. Any retrofit/vehicle purchased and installed prior to contract execution is ineligible. Please note that the Lower-Emission School Bus Program is not a rebate program.
For additional information on funding availability in your area, please contact LESBP staff at (559) 230-5800
Support Materials
Claim for Payment Documents
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Locomotive Program
Request for Applications (RFA) for Repower Projects
will be open from April 10 – May 25, 2012
The Locomotive Program provides incentive funds for the implementation of new reduced emission technology. Applicants must obtain approval and have a signed, executed contract from the SJVAPCD prior to purchase and/or installation of an engine. Any engine purchased and/or installed prior to contract execution is ineligible. Please note that the SJVAPCD Locomotive Program is not a rebate program.
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