The District’s Clean Air Grant (CAG) Program provides monetary grants to private companies and public agencies to clean up their heavy-duty engines beyond that which is required by law or regulation through repowering, replacing, or retrofitting their engines, vehicles, or equipment.
Donor Name: Placer County Air Pollution Control District
State: California
County: Placer County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/31/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants may also fund infrastructure projects to support California’s transformation toward zero and near-zero emission technologies. A portion of Clean Air Grant Program funds is reserved for projects located within or benefitting low-income communities.
Project Categories
- Agricultural Portable and Stationary Engine Repower and Infrastructure
- Only Tier 3 diesel engines are eligible to apply. Engines must be in full compliance with State regulations prior to applying.
- Alternative Fuel Infrastructure
- Eligible project types include battery charging stations, natural gas, and hydrogen fueling. Infrastructure projects will be subject to a competitive bid process. Individual and Residential projects not eligible for funds
- Heavy-Duty On- and Off-Road Equipment Replacement, Repower, and Retrofit
- Only Small Fleets, as defined by ARB’s Off-Road Regulation, are eligible to apply for off-road funding. Large and Medium off-road fleets are no longer eligible for grant funds.
- School Bus Replacement
- Fleets must be in full compliance with State regulations prior to applying.
Types of Projects that Qualify for Clean Air Grants
Infrastructure projects that enable emission reductions and projects that reduce surplus emissions from heavy-duty on-road and off-road equipment qualify, including on-road trucks over 14,000 gross vehicle weight. Examples of potential projects include:
- Off-Road Equipment
- Construction and Farm Equipment
- Forklifts
- Locomotives
- Stationary Agricultural Equipment
- Other Agricultural Sources
- On-Road Vehicles
- Infrastructure
- Battery Charging Stations
- Alternative Fueling Stations
- Stationary Agricultural Pump Electrification.
Heavy-duty diesel vehicles subject to a compliance deadline within two years and off-road diesel equipment subject to a compliance deadline within four years are not eligible to apply.
Guiding Principles
The District will apply the following guiding principles to their local CAP Incentives Program:
- Reduce emissions through investments that benefit impacted communities
- Projects will consider air toxics, criteria air pollutants, and greenhouse gas benefits
- Community outreach and support are essential
- Ensure emissions reductions are in excess of laws or regulations
- Prioritize zero-emission technology and infrastructure
- Consider special projects for sensitive receptors
- Transparency in project selections and reporting
- Consider both cost-effectiveness and exposure reduction in funding.
For more information, visit Placer County Air Pollution Control District.
