Funding Update
Apply Now: Heavy-Duty Funding Cycle Open
CORE is now accepting applications for heavy-duty equipment funding. Small businesses and public agencies can receive vouchers to reduce the upfront costs of heavy-duty equipment from the $36.1 million allocated by CARB. These point-of-sale vouchers apply to agricultural, airport, construction, maritime, and logistical equipment. Vouchers are approved on a first-come, first-served basis, and funding goes quickly. Submit applications soon to be considered.
Ready to apply? Connect with a dealer today to submit your application.
CORE in the Community
Easy Electric Equipment Deployment with USGBC-CA
On July 31, CORE had the pleasure of presenting at the “Easy Electric Equipment Deployment” webinar, hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council California. This webinar brought together construction and architectural stakeholders to showcase innovative zero-emission equipment and how purchasers can leverage CORE vouchers to get point-of-sale discounts in the FY24-25 heavy-duty funding cycle. Attendees got a firsthand look at real-world voucher applications from industry innovators. Each showcased how CORE is helping them accelerate their transition to clean technology.
Click here to watch the recording and see how these manufacturers are driving change with CORE.
2025 CA Tribal Leaders Energy Summit
CORE project administrators were proud to attend the 4th Annual Tribal Leaders Energy Summit August 5-6. This event created opportunities for knowledge sharing between 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. Attendees had an opportunity to participate in a Ride & Drive to experience the power of zero-emission equipment and vehicles firsthand. Thank you to all who participated in this significant event for tribal communities.
CORE Advocates Learning Symposium
This month, CORE hosted its annual Advocates Learning Symposium webinar ahead of the heavy-duty funding launch. Leading equipment manufacturers Monarch, Bobcat, Terminalift, and Twin Disc demonstrated how purchasers can get instant savings on their cutting-edge offerings. A highlight was special guest, Lolonis Vineyards, who revealed how they successfully utilized vouchers to improve daily operations and meet sustainability goals. Thank you to all attendees for taking the time to learn more about the CORE project.
Watch the recording to see how your small business or public agency can benefit from CORE vouchers.
IVT Expo – Off-Highway Vehicle Technology
At this year’s IVT Expo in Chicago, Matthew Diener, Air Pollution Specialist at CARB, joined Chris Vavra of StratMg for a fireside chat: “Where the Sidewalk Ends, the Off-Road Begins – Why Off-Road Emissions Matter and How California is Advancing Technology in the Off-Road Space.”
Mr. Diener shared how California is rapidly advancing toward a zero-emissions future under Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20, Assembly Bill 32, and Senate Bill 32. He highlighted CARB’s leadership through initiatives such as CORE, advanced technology demonstrations, Tier 5 Off-Road Compression Ignition Engine standards, and the forthcoming Phased Advanced Clean Equipment Rule.
The discussion also showcased real-world deployments of zero-emission off-road equipment and introduced the voluntary California Clean Construction program currently under development.
