Proposition 1B: Goods Movement

Other Grant Programs

Program Overview

The Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program (GMERP) provides incentives to quickly reduce air pollution emissions and health risk from freight movement along California's trade corridors. Projects funded under this Program must achieve emission reductions not required by law or regulation. Please note that the Proposition 1B Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program is not a rebate program. Any purchase or installation prior to contract execution is ineligible. Please sign up for our Incentive Programs email lists to receive important program updates. For additional information please call the Prop 1B Staff at (559) 230-5800.

The application period is now closed.

Activity	Date
Solicitation/Opening Date	Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
Anticipated Solicitation Closing Date	Saturday, March 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Webinar (Video Recording)	Tuesday, January 27, 2026 from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Diesel TRU Replacement

Other Resources

Support Documents

IRS Form W-9
Payment Procedures
Claim for Payment
Old Engine/Truck Status Form
Certified Dismantlers
Notice of Destruction Form
Annual Report Form - Replacement

Definitions and GMERP Processes

ARB Resources

Definitions and GMERP Processes

Project Categories and Eligible Applicants

Eligible project types under this solicitation:

Diesel TRU Replacement to Zero-Emission TRU - Eligible entities include owners of trucks or trailers equipped with diesel Transport Refrigerator Units (TRU) that are used to move goods a majority of the time for the past two years.

Eligible applicants may include both public and private entities.

General Eligibility Criteria

Diesel TRU Replacement to Zero-Emission TRU

Demonstrate 100% Compliant Carrier status within ARB’s Equipment Registration (ARBER) system for duration of incentive program participation.
Commit to a project life of 5 years or 10,000 hours, whichever comes first
Be engaged in the movement of goods within designated Trade Corridors. Must have operated at least 75% in California for the past two years and 10% within in the SJVAPCD boundaries.
Agree to operate new TRU 90% or 100% in California for the length of the project, depending on amount selected at the time of application.
Ensure that the old TRU(s) are currently be in-use and remain in operational condition until replaced.

Funding Amounts (print chart)

Project Type	Maximum Funding Amount (the lower of):
Diesel TRU Replacement to All-Electric or Fuel Cell Transport Refrigerator	80% or $100,000^a
^aEligible Costs include the transport refrigerator

Note: Applicants may request reduced funding amounts to improve cost-effectiveness and competitiveness of the project.

Important Reminders

Do Not Purchase Equipment

TRU and equipment funded by this program can only be purchased after contract is signed between the equipment owner and the District, and fully executed. New TRU may be pre-ordered prior to contract execution and after posting of District rank list at the equipment owner's risk.

Keep Existing TRU Registered and in Operation

Maintain TRU in operable condition until a contract is fully executed between the owner and the District and the TRU has been relinquished to a District-approved dismantler.

Existing truck(s) or trailer(s) equipped with TRU’s must continue to move goods for sale (a majority of the time).

Stay Compliant

Register in the Air Resources Board Equipment Registration (ARBER) System. Ensure fleet is compliant with requirements of the Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) Airborne Toxic Control Measure 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.

Requesting Reduced Funding

Applicants may request reduced funding amounts to improve cost-effectiveness and competitiveness of the project.

New Equipment Operation

Projects committing to 90% operation in California may be less competitive due to decreased emission reductions achieved within California.

Year 5

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Please note the following:
- Ranking is based on applications received during the open solicitation (4/05/21 – 6/1/21).
- Equipment projects listed on the ranked list are not guaranteed to receive Program funding.
- Selection for funding is contingent upon the availability of funding and the successful completion of ARB's Proposition 1B compliance check.

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Please note the following:
- Ranking is based on applications received during the open solicitation (5/22/17 – 7/28/17).
- Equipment projects listed on the ranked list are not guaranteed to receive Program funding.
- Selection for funding is contingent upon the availability of funding and the successful completion of ARB’s Proposition 1B compliance check.

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Please note the following:
- Ranking is based on applications received during the open solicitation (9/21/15 – 11/20/15).
- Equipment projects listed on the ranked list are not guaranteed to receive Program funding.
- Selection for funding is contingent upon the availability of funding and the successful completion of ARB’s Proposition 1B compliance check.

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Please note the following:
- Ranking is based on applications received during the open solicitation (11/20/15 – 4/30/16).
- Equipment projects listed on the ranked list are not guaranteed to receive Program funding.
- Selection for funding is contingent upon the availability of funding and the successful completion of ARB’s Proposition 1B compliance check.

Year 4

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Please note the following:
- Ranking is based on applications received during the first solicitation (8/26/2013 – 10/10/2013).
- Equipment projects listed on the ranked list are not guaranteed to receive Program funding.
- Selection for funding is contingent upon the availability of funding and the successful completion of ARB’s Proposition 1B compliance check.

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Please note the following:
- Ranking is based on applications received during the first solicitation (10/11/2013 – 12/12/2013).
- Equipment projects listed on the ranked list are not guaranteed to receive Program funding.
- Selection for funding is contingent upon the availability of funding and the successful completion of ARB’s Proposition 1B compliance check.

Year 2/3

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Contract and Expenditure Update
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. Applications were accepted during Spring of 2011. All of the funds for Year 2/3 have been contracted.

Year 1

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Contract and Expenditure Update
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) 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.