Public Workgroup Meeting: Professional Landscape Service Equipment – Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE)

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a public workgroup meeting to discuss Professional Landscape Service Equipment as part of the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). Staff provided an overview and background information for the zero-emission equipment incentive project for professional landscape equipment and presented proposed changes to Attachment D of the CORE Implementation Manual (IM). The IM provides guidance to each of manufacturers, dealerships, and purchasers including topics as how to apply for equipment eligibility, participation terms and conditions, and the voucher request process. This meeting was an opportunity for stakeholders to provide input to CARB staff on proposed changes to the IM, streamlining of manufacturer equipment eligibility, and the implementation timeline.

Senate Bill 170 (Skinner, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2021) allocated $30 million for CARB to establish a statewide program that incentivizes the purchase of zero-emission landscaping equipment by small-businesses and sole proprietors doing professional landscaping in California. CARB incorporated this incentive funding into its existing CORE project framework as a Professional Landscape Service Equipment voucher project. The project was launched in September 2022. The application period closed in October 2023, when all funding for zero-emission landscaping equipment was allocated. Since then, approximately $6-7 million remains from vouchers that were issued but have expired and were left unredeemed. This workgroup meeting facilitated the discussion of the process and timeline for reopening the application period for the remaining funding. Missed the workgroup? Check out the workgroup recording: 

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Background

California Climate Investments Low Carbon Transportation Funding

CORE is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities. CARB’s Low Carbon Transportation Program is designed to accelerate the transition to low carbon freight and passenger transportation with a priority on providing health and economic benefits to California’s most impacted communities.

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Contact

If you have questions or comments regarding this workgroup, please contact Dr. AJ Edwards, Air Resources Engineer.

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