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Grant and Incentive Programs

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.

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 Incentive Program (VIP)

The Heavy-Duty On-Road Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) provides a streamlined approach for participants to participate through SJVAPCD certified dealerships and SJVAPCD certified retrofit installers in replacing old, high-polluting heavy-duty diesel trucks with newer, lower-emission trucks and retrofitting newer trucks with diesel particulate filters to reduce emissions. Vouchers will be provided to truck owners for use in offsetting the cost of upgrading to cleaner technologies through truck replacement and installation of diesel particulate filters. Projects funded under this Program must achieve emission reductions not required by law or regulation. Applications for this program will only be accepted through SJVAPCD certified dealerships or SJVAPCD certified retrofit installers. To obtain and submit an application for the VIP please visit a SJVAPCD certified dealership or SJVAPCD certified retrofit installer. Applications will be accepted on a continual basis until funding for the program is expended. Applicants must secure a voucher from the SJVAPCD prior to purchasing or ordering their replacement truck or equipment. Please note that the SJVAPCD VIP is not a rebate program. Any new truck purchased prior to receipt of the voucher is ineligible to receive a voucher.

Applications for this program will only be available and accepted from SJVAPCD certified dealerships or SJVAPCD certified retrofit installers. For additional information please call the Heavy-Duty Engine Program Hotline at (559) 230-5858.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for funding in 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 owner/applicants of small fleets are eligible to apply. Small fleets are defined as having one, two, or three on-road heavy-duty diesel fueled vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 pounds. Fleets that have more than three heavy-duty vehicles are not eligible to participate in the VIP.
  • Old Engine Model Year:
    • Replacement projects: the old truck must have an engine that is a 2002 model year or older.
    • Retrofit projects: the old truck must have an engine that is a 2004 – 2006 model year.
  • Weight Class:
    • To qualify for heavy heavy-duty (HHD) funding levels, eligible vehicles must be registered with DMV with a declared Combined Gross Weight (CGW) of greater than 60,000 lbs for the previous 24 months.
    • To qualify for medium heavy-duty (MHD) funding levels, eligible vehicles must have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 19,501 lbs or greater.
  • Documentation, for the previous 24 months, must be provided at the time of application for the following areas
    • Vehicle Title (with no lien holder for replacement projects)
    • Usage in the form of miles traveled or fuel consumed.
    • Registration
    • Insurance
  • Replacement Truck (new or used):
    • 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
    • Have less than 200,000 miles on the odometer
  • Retrofit Device

Applicants may only apply to one participating air district at a time.

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Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program

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 purchased/installed prior to contract execution is ineligible.

Only heavy-duty (Class 8) on-road diesel trucks 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.

Applications for this program will only be available and accepted during specified application periods. 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.

Year 1 Grants (2007, 2008)

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) allocated $38 million of Proposition 1B funds to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) for heavy-duty truck replacement and retrofit projects. Applications were accepted for the Year 1 funding period during late summer 2008. Only applicants who turned in complete applications during the open application period are on the Year 1 Ranking List. If you would like to apply for funding please sign up for our incentive e-mail lists and we will notify you when the next application period begins.

The attached spreadsheet represents the Year 1 ranking for the District’s Proposition 1B Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program. Projects highlighted in blue have been identified as potential projects to be funded under the Proposition 1B Year 1 Grant program.

All projects are subject to a pre-inspection by District staff to ensure program eligibility, as such; inclusion on the attached list does not guarantee that the identified projects will be funded. Please note, equipment funded through this program cannot be ordered or purchased until the applicant has received a fully executed contract from the District.

    Year 1 (2007, 2008) Ranking
Application Period Currently Closed
Program Components
  • Truck Replacement: This component will provide incentives, of up to $50,000/truck, to replace 2003 and older model year heavy-duty diesel trucks having a GVWR of greater than 33,000 pounds with a diesel or alternative fuel truck meeting or exceeding 2007 engine model year emission levels.
    The SJVAPCD is not currently accepting applications for this component at this time. Please sign-up on the SJVAPCD's list serve for future updates and information regarding the next Application Period for Proposition 1B funding.
  • Truck Retrofit: This component will provide incentives, of up to $5,000/truck, to retrofit 2006 and older model year heavy-duty diesel trucks having a GVWR of greater than 33,000 pounds with an ARB Level 3 Verified Diesel Emission Control System (VDECS).
    The SJVAPCD is not currently accepting applications for this component at this time. Please sign-up on the SJVAPCD's list serve for future updates and information regarding the next Application Period for Proposition 1B funding.
  • Truck Repower: This component will provide incentives, the lower of 50% or $20,000/truck, to repower 2003 and older model year heavy-duty diesel trucks having a GVWR of greater than 33,000 pounds with a new diesel engine meeting or exceeding 2007 engine model year emission levels and ARB’s requirements for engine manufacture diagnostics.
    The SJVAPCD is not currently accepting applications for this component at this time. Please sign-up on the SJVAPCD's list serve for future updates and information regarding the next Application Period for Proposition 1B funding.
  • Three-Way Truck Transaction (Tiered Transaction): This component will provide incentives, up to $50,000, to replace 2003-2006 model year heavy-duty diesel trucks having a GVWR of greater than 33,000 pounds with a diesel or alternative fuel truck meeting 2007 model year emission levels or lower; and scrap a 1990 model year or older diesel truck and replace with the 2003-2006 model year truck equipped with an ARB Level 3 Verified Diesel Emission Control System (VDECS).
    The SJVAPCD is not currently accepting applications for this component at this time. Please sign-up on the SJVAPCD's list serve for future updates and information regarding the next Application Period for Proposition 1B funding.
Certified Dismantler Information

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) Emission Reduction Incentive Program (ERIP) 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 ERIP 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.

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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

Clean Green Yard Machines 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.

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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:
  • 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.
  • 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.
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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.


Program Components:

Applications are also available by calling (559) 230–5800.  The SJVAPCD is currently accepting REMOVE II Program applications.

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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 or to request an application packet by mail, please contact LESBP staff at (559) 230-5800

Applications Will ONLY Be Accepted For School Districts Within The Following California Air Districts

Application Period Will End on September 30, 2010

Colusa County APCD

Lake County AQMD

Lassen County APCD

San Luis Obispo County APCD

Siskiyou County APCD

Modoc County APCD

Support Materials

Claim for Payment Documents

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Charbroiler Incentive Program (ChIP)

The Charbroiler Incentive Program (ChIP) will provide funding for emission control devices (retrofits) to commercial cooking facilities operating at least one under-fired charbroiler. At the close of the application period, all applications will be ranked against each other according to potential emission reductions and cost-effectiveness.

Applications for this program will only be available and accepted during specified application periods. Please sign up for our Incentive e-mail lists for notification of when the application period opens. Retrofits purchased or installed prior to contract execution are ineligible for funding. For additional information please call the Incentives Program (559) 230-5800.

Application Period Currently Open

Application deadline is October 21, 2010 at 5 PM.

To be eligible for funding, projects must meet the criteria described in the Charbroiler Incentive Program Guidelines. These criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • The facility must have operated within the SJVAPCD for at least 24 months prior to application.
  • The charbroiler must be under-fired.
  • The charbroiler must not be chain-driven.

The retrofit must reduce volatile organic compound emissions by 86% and particulate matter (<10µm) by 83% of the charbroiler’s baseline emission levels.

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