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Get vouchers for new zero-emission port equipment

Make the switch to zero-emission equipment with CORE incentives that reduce upfront costs

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Launched by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Incentive Project offers vouchers for zero-emission heavy-duty equipment.

Business owners can use CORE vouchers to purchase commercial harbor craft, cargo-handling equipment, and large forklifts and:

Save money through lower fuel and equipment maintenance costs

Modernize operations with sustainable equipment made by the industry's top manufacturers

Improve working conditions because zero-emission solutions mean quieter, safer jobsites

Reduce emissions to protect the clean air future of their communities

CORE by the numbers

Since its launch in 2021, CORE has helped businesses across California accelerate the transition to zero-emission off-road equipment.

$56.1M

CORE has disbursed $56.1M for zero-emission commercial harbor craft, cargo-handling equipment, and large forklifts

96

CORE has supported 96 different businesses and public agencies with port equipment vouchers.

100%

In a survey of past voucher recipients, 100% of port equipment purchasers reported satisfaction with their zero-emission machinery.

The Real-World Impact

See what real business owners and equipment operators are saying about the CORE project and zero-emission equipment:

Every opportunity we have we will apply for CORE in the future.”

– Cargo-handling equipment voucher recipient

They’re giving small businesses the opportunity to own state-of-the-art equipment.”

– Commercial harbor craft voucher recipient

Terminalift cargo-handling equipment has been a standard at the Port of San Diego. These zero-emission machines not only reduce emissions but also improve working conditions for operators and maintenance teams.

Stackable Programs for Greater Savings


CORE vouchers can be combined with other funding programs to make switching to clean port equipment alternatives even more accessible.

The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program
The Carl Moyer Memorial Program provides grants to replace older, high-polluting off-road equipment with cleaner technologies.

VW Mitigation Fund - picture of shipyard

California Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust
Established to mitigate the diesel emissions caused by Volkswagen, it provides funding for heavy-lift forklifts and cargo-handling equipment.

Get Ready to Apply

CORE will begin accepting applications for port equipment vouchers soon. To make sure you get incentives:

1. Select your equipment

Check out CORE’s catalog to find zero-emission equipment from leading manufacturers.

2.Pick an approved dealer

Connect with an equipment dealer of your choice to be matched to the right equipment for your operations.

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3.Apply for funding

Applications open Fall 2026. Work with your dealer to finalize your order to be ready on opening day.

4. Purchase your equipment

Receive the discount immediately at purchase.

Learn from CORE Experts

Want to learn more about the CORE project? Join equipment manufacturers, dealers, and past voucher recipients for the CORE Advocates Learning Symposium on Septiembre 1, 2026. This year’s theme will be “Powering Sustainable Port Operations.”

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