The Emission Reduction Incentive Program Group are 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 Program. 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.

• Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program
• Clean Green Yard Machine
• Heavy Duty
• REMOVE II
• Lower-Emission School Bus Program
• Great Basin Programs
  

For program descriptions please see below.

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.

Millions of dollars are available to California truck owners this year through the Proposition 1B Goods movement Emission Reduction Program. Proposition 1B Goods Movement Flyer

• 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.
  (Application period is currently closed)
• 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.
  (Application period is currently closed)
• 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.
  (Application period is currently closed)

Before funding will be available and before the application period will open the District must first apply for funding from the ARB (application due April 4, 2008). Once funding has been allocated the District will open the application period.

• ARB Proposition 1B Program Details and Requirements
  Heavy Duty Diesel Trucks (not serving ports or intermodal rail)
  Project Ranking Information
• Maps
California Trade Corridor
Air District
• Meeting Notices & Presentations
Dismantler Meeting Mar. 18, 2008 - Notice  Presentation
Dealer Meeting Mar. 11, 2008 - Notice  Presentation
Goods Movement Community Meeting Jan. 1, 2008 - Notice  Presentation
Development of a Truck Replacement and Retrofit Program Nov. 14, 2007 - Notice  Presentation

• 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
On-Road Private Fleet Rule
On-Road Public Fleet Rule
Port Truck Rule
Proposition 1B
Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Rule
Heavy Duty Vehicle Idling Rule

• Fuel Efficient Technologies (to be added to this section please contact staff)
SmartWay
Cascade Sierra Solutions
• Applicant Resource
• FAQ Sheet

Clean Green Yard Machine

• Flyer

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Heavy-Duty Program

Eligible funding categories include heavy-duty on-road vehicles, off-road vehicles, locomotives, marine vessels, electric forklifts, electric airport ground support equipment 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.

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• On-Road Vehicle Component: (Heavy-duty trucks, transit, and school buses with a gross vehicle weight over 14,000 pounds.)
• Off-Road Vehicle Component: (Off-Road self-propelled vehicles such as tractors, backhoes, excavators, etc.)
• Stationary Agricultural Irrigation Pump Engine Component: (Engines used to power agricultural irrigation pumps)
• Locomotive Component: (Locomotives)
• Marine Vessel Component: (Commercial marine vessels)
• Electric Airport Ground Support Equipment Component: (Air-side electric vehicles)
• Forklift Component: (Forklifts)
• Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Component
  The SJVAPCD has allocated all available funding for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Component and is not currently accepting applications for this component. Please sign-up on the SJVAPCD's list serve for future updates to the incentive programs.
• Idle Reduction Component: (Heavy-duty on-road and off-road vehicles, locomotives and railroad equipment)
  The SJVAPCD has allocated all available funding for Idle Reduction Component and is not currently accepting applications for this component. Please sign-up on the SJVAPCD's list serve for future updates to the incentive programs.

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• Heavy Duty Agreement Terms and Conditions
• Heavy Duty Annual Report
• Heavy Duty Claim for Payment
• Heavy Duty Incentive Amounts
• Heavy Duty Payment and Procedures
• Funding Availability Notice
• Applicant Resource

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REMOVE II Program

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• Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicle Component: (This component provides incentives for the purchase of low-emission passenger vehicles, light trucks, small buses, and trucks under 14,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW)).
• E-Mobility (Telecommunications) Component: (This component provides incentives for telecommunication projects such as video teleconferencing, Internet business transactions, telework sites, etc.)
• Bicycle Infrastructure Component: (This component provides incentives for Class I or Class II bicycle path construction.) 
• Public Transportation and Commuter Vanpool Subsidy Component: (This component provides incentives for public transportation pass subsidies, such as transit and rail and vanpool subsidies.) 
• Alternative Fuel Vehicle Mechanic Training Component: (This component provides incentives/subsidies for the education of personnel on the mechanics, operation safety and maintenance of alternative fuel vehicles, equipment structures, refueling stations, and tools involved in the implementation of alternative fuel emission reducing technologies.)
• Gross Polluting Vehicle Replacement Program (The District invites individuals to participate in this component. The owner of an invited vehicle may choose to have their vehicle retired for an incentive.)
• Mobile Source Incentive Program Resources

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Lower-Emission School Bus Program

The purpose of the Lower-Emission School Bus Program (LESBP) is to assist the SJVAPCD in attaining federal and state air quality standards. This program will provide incentive funds for the replacement of pre-1977 and the oldest of the 1977-1986 school buses and for the retrofit of 1987 and newer school buses with an ARB Level 3 verified emission control device. Applicants must obtain approval and have a signed, executed contract from the SJVAPCD 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 order an application packet, please call the Grant Hotline at (559) 230-5858.

• School Bus Component
(School buses that qualify under the Lower Emission School Bus Program.)
School Bus Replacement - Guidelines Document Application  W-9 Form
School Bus Retrofit - Guidelines Document Application  W-9 Form

Support Materials

• Applicant Resource
• Sample Board Resolution

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