Funding Update
Professional Landscaping Equipment Funding Closing
The Professional Landscape Service Equipment (PLE) funding segment will officially close on July 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM PT. This year, the CORE team was proud to reallocate nearly $7 million in unredeemed vouchers from 2023, an opportunity that was met with overwhelming enthusiasm from California’s landscaping professionals.
The strong response to this year’s funding opportunity reflects a growing commitment to cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable landscaping practices. Together, we’re helping make California a healthier place to live and work.
CORE Heavy-Duty Implementation Manual Changes
CARB announced funding amounts for the upcoming Heavy-Duty funding cycle. The cycle opens on August 19, 2025 at 9 AM PT.
CORE issues vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re considering zero-emission equipment purchases this year, connect with a participating dealer early. Dealers can help you choose eligible equipment and get your application ready before funding officially opens.
Get a head start by exploring eligible equipment and dealers now.
The IM published on June 18, 2025, has been changed as follows:
- Inadvertently omitted portions of the voucher amount tables detailing the infrastructure enhancements have been restored
- Voucher status definitions were updated to align with what occurs
- Various punctuation and spelling corrections have been made
Deadline to Apply for Zero-Emission Marine Vessel Funding
The funding for zero-emission marine vessel repowering projects will close on August 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM PT. After this date, applications for this project category will not be accepted.
This project is a part of the VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) statewide solicitation. It provides funding for repowering ferries, tugboats, and towboats in California. By scrapping and replacing combustion-fueled marine engines with eco-friendly alternatives, purchasers can save up to 75% of eligible costs per vessel. Additionally, funds from this project are stackable with CORE vouchers.
To see if your vessel qualifies or to start your application, click the link below.
Events & Webinars
Easy Electric Equipment Deployment Webinar with USGBC
Learn how CORE is helping California’s Construction stakeholders implement zero-emission heavy-duty machines at the Easy Electric Equipment Deployment Webinar, hosted by CORE partner, the U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA). Attendees will hear from public agencies that have successfully integrated CORE-funded equipment and explore cutting-edge solutions from top manufacturers. Don’t miss this opportunity to get questions answered by CORE staff ahead of the upcoming Heavy-Duty funding cycle.
Date: July 31
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: U.S. Green Building Council California
CORE Advocates Learning Symposium
We are pleased to announce the return of the CORE Advocates Learning Symposium webinar series. This webinar features small business owners, public agencies, equipment manufacturers, and dealers who have advanced their businesses and improved their environment by investing in cutting-edge electric alternatives through CORE vouchers. These speakers will cover their experience purchasing construction, port and other zero-emission heavy-duty off-road equipment.
This year’s theme: Supporting Small Businesses and Public Agencies
Date: August 8
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: CORE Project Administrators
Register now to hear from industry experts how your small business or public agency can benefit from CORE vouchers.
2025 CA Tribal Leaders Energy Summit
Join CALSTART at the 4th Annual Tribal Leaders Energy Summit held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Wheatland, Aug 5-6, 2025. This event is designed to share information among San Diego Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, federal and state agencies, corporate and community organizations, and Tribes in the state of California. This event will also feature a Ride & Drive for attendees to experience the power of zero-emission equipment and vehicles firsthand. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with sustainability leaders and learn about the innovative technologies shaping the future of California.
Date: August 5-6, 2025
Location: Hard Rock Hotel – Wheatland, CA
Hosted By: Southern California Edison
CORE in the Community – Event Recaps
CARB Workgroup Webinar for CORE, HVIP, & ISEF
On July 22, CARB held a webinar workgroup meeting on the CORE, HVIP, ISEF, and the Long-Term Heavy-Duty Investment Strategy. CARB is developing polices leading up to the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation incentives. This meeting provided an opportunity for community stakeholders to give feedback on proposed policy changes, new implementation mechanisms, and eligibility criteria for the upcoming funding year. Want to learn more about proposed changes for CORE? Click here to view the slides
