Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program

Other Grant Programs

Program Overview

The District is currently accepting applications for the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program which provides monetary incentives to replace Class 6-7 on-road diesel and non-diesel internal combustion engine powered trucks with zero-emission trucks. This program will accelerate emission reductions in low income and disadvantaged communities experiencing greater air quality impacts may receive priority through the project review and selection process. Please note that the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle’s Program is not a rebate program, any new truck purchased prior to contract execution is ineligible.

For additional information, please contact the SJVAPCD grants program staff by email grants@valleyair.org or phone (559) 230-5800

Eligible Entities

  • Public – Including, but not limited to, state, metropolitan, county, city, multi-county special district (e.g., water district), school district, university, and federal agencies and organizations.
  • Private – Including, but not limited to, private organizations and corporations.

General Criteria

  • Old truck must be a class 6-7 (GVWR 19,501 - 33,000)
  • Old truck must have a diesel or gasoline internal combustion engine, see program guidelines for full description of eligible model years
  • Old truck must have operated 7,000 miles during each 12-month period for the previous 24 months
  • Old truck must be destroyed
  • New truck must be Zero-Emission, all electric

Funding

Funding up to 85% (depending on equipment type), see program guidelines for details.

Eligibility Requirements

The following details outline the general eligibility requirements of the program. Please read the Program guidelines for a complete description of the eligibility requirements for your selected option.  The District may consider projects that deviate from the guidelines on a case-by-case basis.

  • Old truck must currently be in-use, in operational condition, and maintain this condition until replaced
  • Old truck must be domiciled within the District boundaries
  • Old truck must have been operated at least 75% in California and 50% within District boundaries for the past two years
  • New truck must operate at least 75% of the time in California and 50% within District boundaries
  • New truck registration must show address within District boundaries
Required documents for replacement projects:
  • Proof of insurance for the past 24 months
  • Proof of California DMV registration for the past 24 months
    • Current registration card plug past 24 months from from the date of application submittal
  • Mileage documentation for the past 24 months
  • Copy of Title, free of any lien holders
  • Copy of quote for the replacement zero-emission truck
  • If applicable, a Resolution from the applicant's governing body
  • Signed and dated Disclosure of Funds form
  • First page of IRS Form W-9

Important Reminders

Do Not Purchase Equipment

Trucks funded by this program can only be purchased after contract is fully executed between the equipment owner and the District.

Keep Existing Truck Registered and in Operation

Maintain DMV registration and operable condition until the truck has been relinquished to a District-approved dismantler.

Stay Compliant

Register in ARB’s Truck Regulation Upload, Compliance, and Reporting System (TRUCRS). Ensure fleet is compliant with requirements of the ARB Truck and Bus Regulation or applicable regulatory advisories for duration of incentive program participation. Retirement of existing equipment included in application or the replacement equipment being purchased cannot be used to demonstrate compliance for eligibility determinations.