Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project

CORE x AGZA Professional Landscape Service Equipment Demonstration Event 01/29/2023
2023-01-29 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kimball Park, E 12th St., National City, CA, 91950, United States
The California CORE Project has partnered up with the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) to put together FREE Professional Landscape Service Equipment Showcase events, where small businesses and sole proprietors can test zero-emission professional landscaping equipment, connect with industry professionals and learn more about equipment technology and CORE voucher incentives.
More events coming soon, see CORE’s Events Calendar for more details!

February 5, 2023 – Escondido, San Diego CA
February 8, 2023 – South Pasadena, Los Angeles CA
March 11, 2023 – Antelope Valley, Los Angeles CA
April 1, 2023 – Imperial, Imperial County CA

Quarterly Stakeholder Forum: Professional Landscape Equipment
2023-01-24 10:30 - 12:00 | CA
CORE Quarterly Dealer Forum Slides

CORE x AGZA Professional Landscape Service Equipment Webinar 01/17/2023
2023-01-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
The California CORE Project has partnered up with the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) to put together FREE Professional Landscape Service Equipment webinars, where small businesses and sole proprietors can learn more about zero-emission professional landscaping technology, connect with industry professionals and get informed about CORE voucher incentives.

Date: January 17, 2023
Time: 7-8pm (PST)
Location: Zoom

Event Registration
More webinars and in-person events coming soon, see CORE’s Events Calendar for more details!

February 5, 2023 – Escondido, San Diego CA
February 8, 2023 – South Pasadena, Los Angeles CA
March 11, 2023 – Antelope Valley, Los Angeles CA
April 1, 2023 – Imperial, Imperial County CA

Public Workgroup #4 Meeting – Professional Landscape Service Equipment
2022-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED
The Fiscal Year 2021-22 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives allocated $194.95 million to the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). CORE is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, commercially available off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment. In addition to freight, this year CORE has expanded to include incentive funding for construction, agriculture, and marine zero-emission equipment. Included in the total funding allocation for CORE for Fiscal Year 2021-22 is $30 million from Senate Bill 170 directing CARB to establish a statewide program for incentivizing the purchase of zero-emission professional landscaping equipment for small-businesses and sole proprietors.
On August 29, 2022, California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff held a public workgroup meeting to present a draft “Attachment D – Professional Landscape Service Equipment – CORE Implementation Manual (IM)” for California small businesses or sole proprietor landscapers. Please see below for the meeting agenda, PPT presentation and IM.

Agenda
PowerPoint Presentation
FINAL Attachment D – Professional Landscape Service Equipment – CORE Implementation Manual
FY 21-22 Anexo D – Equipo profesional de servicio de jardinería – Manual de implementación de CORE

Contact
If you have qustions or comments regarding this work group, please contact Mr. Eloy Florez, Air Pollution Specialist, at (951) 542-3166. If you require a special accommodation or need this document in an alternate format (i.e. Braille, large print) or another language, please contact CARB via email at CleanTransportationIncentives@arb.ca.gov as soon as possible. TTY/TDD/Speech to Speech users may dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
Servicios de interpretación
El 29 de agosto de 2022, el personal del Consejo de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB) llevo a cabo una reunión pública para presentar un borrador del “Adjunto D, El Manual de Implementación” para equipos profesionales de paisajismo y empresas pequeñas de paisajistas operando en California. Adicionalmente, se busca comentarios para el desarrollo del Programa de incentivos para equipos todoterreno limpios (CORE, por sus siglas en ingles).
Esta junta se llevo a cabo en inglés con servicios de interpretación en español. Sus preguntas, comentarios, y respuestas se usarán para el desarrollo de este proyecto y serán traducidas para el beneficio de todos los participantes. Para más información favor de contactar a Sr. Eloy Florez, Especialista de Contaminación del Aire, al (951) 542-3166.

B&M Zero-Emission Lawn and Garden Expo
2022-08-31 09:00 - 14:00 | California State University, Fullerton
Are you attending the B&M Lawn and Garden Zero-Emission Expo?
If so, stop by our booth to chat with CORE representatives & learn more about CORE landscaping equipment incentives.
Not registered for the event yet? Register today: https://bit.ly/3K2sWDj

Public Workgroup #3 Meeting - Professional Landscape Service Equipment
2022-08-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED
The Fiscal Year 2021-22 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives allocated $194.95 million to the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). CORE is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, commercially available off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment. In addition to freight, this year CORE has expanded to include incentive funding for construction, agriculture, and marine zero-emission equipment. Included in the total funding allocation for CORE for Fiscal Year 2021-22 is $30 million from Senate Bill 170 directing CARB to establish a statewide program for incentivizing the purchase of zero-emission professional landscaping equipment for small-businesses and sole proprietors.
On August 29, 2022, California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff will hold a public workgroup meeting to present a draft “Attachment D – Professional Landscape Service Equipment – CORE Implementation Manual” for California small businesses or sole proprietor landscapers.
This meeting will be webcast via Zoom. To participate in the work group meeting, please register before 3:50 p.m. on August 28, 2022. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the webinar either through a computer, digital device, or via conference line. Each meeting link in the confirmation email is unique so please do not share it with others. Every person who wishes to participate needs to register separately and use the unique link sent to them to access the webinar. Please note that there is no in-person attendance option for this meeting. This meeting will be recorded. A link to the recording will be available after the meeting date on the Low Carbon Transportation Investments and Air Quality Improvement Program website. The discussion material which will be posted no later than August 28, 2022.

Agenda
Presentation
Webinar Recording
DRAFT Attachment D – Professional Landscape Service Equipment

Contact
If you have qustions or comments regarding this work group, please contact Mr. Eloy Florez, Air Pollution Specialist, at (951) 542-3166. If you require a special accommodation or need this document in an alternate format (i.e. Braille, large print) or another language, please contact CARB via email at CleanTransportationIncentives@arb.ca.gov as soon as possible. TTY/TDD/Speech to Speech users may dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
Servicios de interpretación
El 29 de agosto de 2022, el personal del Consejo de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB) llevará a cabo una reunión pública para presentar un borrador del “Adjunto D, El Manual de Implementación” para equipos profesionales de paisajismo y empresas pequeñas de paisajistas operando en California. Adicionalmente, se busca comentarios para el desarrollo del Programa de incentivos para equipos todoterreno limpios (CORE, por sus siglas en ingles).
Esta junta se llevará a cabo en inglés con servicios de interpretación en español. Sus preguntas, comentarios, y respuestas se usarán para el desarrollo de este proyecto y serán traducidas para el beneficio de todos los participantes. Para más información favor de contactar a Sr. Eloy Florez, Especialista de Contaminación del Aire, al (951) 542-3166.

CORE at iVT Expo USA
2022-08-23 - 2022-09-01 | CA
Visit us at the iVT Expo USA, booth #1406 to chat with CORE representatives about our clean off-road voucher incentives & see the latest tech for zero-emission off-road equipment. iVT will also have new tech options for construction, one of CORE’s new funding categories this year!
More info: https://buff.ly/3bNYCPQ

Public Workgroup Meeting for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE)
2022-06-22 16:00 - 18:00 | CA
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved $194.95 million for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Program (CORE) in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives in November 2021. CORE is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, commercially available off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment. In addition to freight, this year CORE is expanding to include incentive funding for construction, agriculture, and professional landscaping equipment for small-business and sole proprietors. Legislatively, $30 million was dedicated to support small businesses and sole proprietors in purchasing zero-emission, commercial grade landscaping equipment.
On June 22, 2022, California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff will hold a public workgroup meeting to further discuss development of CORE. Topics will include an overview of the CORE program overview, professional landscapers’ participation, define small businesses, an overview of the zero-emission landscape equipment, and manufacturer, dealer, and owner voucher application processes.
This meeting will be webcast via Zoom. To participate in the work group meeting, please register before 3:50 p.m. on June 22, 2022. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the webinar either through a computer, digital device, or via conference line. Each meeting link in the confirmation email is unique so please do not share it with others. Every person who wishes to participate needs to register separately and use the unique link sent to them to access the webinar. Please note that there is no in-person attendance option for this meeting. This meeting will be recorded. A link to the recording will be available after the meeting date on the Low Carbon Transportation Investments and Air Quality Improvement Program website. The discussion material which will be posted no later than June 22, 2022.
Date: June 22, 2022
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (PST)
Location: Zoom
All participants will have an opportunity to comment. The meeting may end prior to the specified end time if all questions and comments are addressed prior to the designated webinar end time. If the agenda is not completed, a subsequent meeting will be scheduled. Stakeholders interested in joining the CORE information distribution can click here to subscribe.
Background
California Climate Investments Low Carbon Transportation Funding
The Low Carbon Transportation program 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 disadvantaged communities. These investments support the State’s climate change strategy pillars of a 50 percent reduction in petroleum use in vehicles by 2030 and reducing short lived climate pollutants and the Governor’s goal to deploy 5 million zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) by 2030. Additionally, these incentives provide important early steps to transform the transportation sector, supporting Governor Newsom’s recent Executive Order N-79-20 calling on the State to accelerate the transformation to a zero-emission transportation fleet. Lastly, these investments reduce ozone precursor emissions and toxic diesel particulate emissions, supporting the State’s goals in these areas.
Since 2013, the Legislature has appropriated a total of over $2.7 billion to CARB for Low Carbon Transportation projects. These funds are being used to fund zero-emission and plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles through CVRP; light-duty vehicle equity projects to increase access to clean transportation in disadvantaged communities and for lower-income Californians; deployment incentives for clean trucks and buses; and advanced technology demonstration projects for freight trucks and off-road equipment.
Annual Funding Plan
The annual funding plan is each year’s blueprint for expending Low Carbon Transportation and AQIP funds appropriated to CARB in the State budget. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Funding Plan covered a total of $1.5 billion in clean transportation appropriated to CARB in the Budget Act of 2021 as amended by Senate Bill (SB) 129 (Skinner, Chapter 69, Statutes of 2021) and SB 170 (Skinner, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2021).
The FY 2021-2022 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives allocates $194.95 million to CORE to build upon a program that will bring about greater adoption of cleaner, commercially available off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding. The modifications approved by the Board include an expansion into equipment types beyond freight, including, but not limited to, construction, agriculture, and material handling. In addition, the creation of set asides for small business or sole proprietors to purchase small off-road equipment, including but not limited to, leaf blowers and lawnmowers for professional landscape services.
Air Pollution Control Fund investments have traditionally funded multiple technologies, overcoming deployment barriers, reducing production costs, promoting consumer acceptance, and accelerating technology transfer to other sectors. This program is designed to achieve both immediate emission reductions and, as emphasized in Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20, support the transformation of California’s equipment fleet to one that is zero-emitting where feasible. In designing these investments, CARB strives to maximize the benefits for disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households.
CORE will provide vouchers for specified types of zero-emission off-road equipment on a first-come, first-served basis, with increased incentives for equipment located in disadvantaged communities. CORE accelerates the deployment of cleaner off-road equipment and benefits the citizens of California by providing immediate criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emission reductions and supporting California’s long-term air quality and climate change goals. and benefits the citizens of California by providing immediate criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emission reductions and supporting California’s long-term air quality and climate change goals.
Contact
If you have questions or comments regarding this work group, please contact Mr. Eloy Florez, Air Pollution Specialist, at (951) 542-3166. If you require a special accommodation or need this document in an alternate format (i.e., Braille, large print) or another language, please contact CARB via email at CleanTransportationIncentives@arb.ca.gov as soon as possible. TTY/TDD/Speech to Speech users may dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
Servicios de interpretación
El 22 de junio de 2022, el personal del Consejo de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB) llevará a cabo una reunión pública para presentar información y colectar comentarios para el desarrollo del Programa de incentivos de cupones para equipos todoterreno limpios (CORE, por sus siglas en ingles). Las temas de la junta incluirán una descripción general del programa CORE, la participación de los paisajistas profesionales, la definición de pequeñas empresas, una descripción general del equipo de paisajismo de cero emisiones y los procesos de solicitud de cupones del fabricante, el distribuidor y el propietario.
Esta junta se llevará a cabo en inglés con servicios de interpretación en español. Sus preguntas, comentarios, y respuestas se usarán para el desarrollo de este proyecto y serán traducidas para el beneficio de todos los participantes. Para más información favor de contactar a Sr. Eloy Florez, Especialista de Contaminación del Aire, al (951) 542-3166.

Public Work Group Meeting for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE)
2022-06-02 16:00 - 18:00 | CA
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved $194.95 million for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Program (CORE) in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives in November 2021. CORE is intended to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, commercially available off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment. In addition to freight, this year CORE is expanding to include incentive funding for construction, agriculture, and professional landscaping equipment for small-business and sole proprietors. Legislatively, $30 million was dedicated to support small businesses and sole-proprietors in purchasing zero-emission, commercial grade landscaping equipment.
On June 2, 2022, CARB staff held a public work group meeting to further discuss development of CORE as it pertains to the $30 million to support small businesses and sole proprietors in purchasing zero-emission, commercial grade landscaping equipment. The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project website.
CORE Workgroup Presentation
CORE Workgroup Agenda
Stakeholders interested in joining the CORE information distribution can click here to subscribe.

Background
California Climate Investments Low Carbon Transportation Funding: The Low Carbon Transportation program 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 disadvantaged communities. These investments support the State’s climate change strategy pillars of a 50 percent reduction in petroleum use in vehicles by 2030 and reducing short lived climate pollutants and the Governor’s goal to deploy 5 million zero-emissions vehicles by 2030. Additionally, these incentives provide important early steps to transform the transportation sector, supporting Governor Newsom’s recent Executive Order N-79-20 calling on the State to accelerate the transformation to a zero-emission transportation fleet. Lastly, these investments reduce ozone precursor emissions and toxic diesel particulate emissions, supporting the State’s goals in these areas.
Since 2013, the Legislature has appropriated a total of over $2.7 billion to CARB for Low Carbon Transportation projects. These funds are being used to fund zero-emission and plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles through CVRP; light-duty vehicle equity projects to increase access to clean transportation in disadvantaged communities and for lower‑income Californians; deployment incentives for clean trucks and buses; and advanced technology demonstration projects for freight trucks and off-road equipment.
More Information
Annual Funding Plan: The annual funding plan is each year’s blueprint for expending Low Carbon Transportation and AQIP funds appropriated to CARB in the State budget. The FY 2021-22 Funding Plan covered a total of $1.5 billion in clean transportation appropriated to CARB in the Budget Act of 2021 as amended by SB 129 (Skinner, Chapter 69, Statutes of 2021) and SB 170 (Skinner, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2021).
The FY 2021-2022 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives allocates $194.95 million to CORE to build upon a program that will bring about greater adoption of cleaner, commercially available off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding. The modifications approved by the Board include an expansion into equipment types beyond freight, including, but not limited to, construction, agriculture, and material handling. In addition, the creation of set asides for small business or sole proprietors to purchase small off-road equipment, including but not limited to, leaf blowers and lawnmowers for professional landscape services.
Air Pollution Control Fund investments have traditionally funded multiple technologies, overcoming deployment barriers, reducing production costs, promoting consumer acceptance, and accelerating technology transfer to other sectors. This program is designed to achieve both immediate emission reductions and, as emphasized in Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20, support the transformation of California’s equipment fleet to one that is zero-emitting where feasible. In designing these investments, CARB strives to maximize the benefits for disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households.
CORE will provide vouchers for specified types of zero-emission off-road equipment on a first-come, first‑served basis, with increased incentives for equipment located in disadvantaged communities. CORE accelerates the deployment of cleaner off‑road equipment and benefits the citizens of California by providing immediate criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emission reductions and supporting California’s long-term air quality and climate change goals.

Work Group Meeting to Implement Fiscal Year 2021-22 Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) May 10, 2022
2022-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | CA
On May 10, 2022, California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff will hold a third public workgroup meeting to further discuss development of CORE. Topics will include an overview of the Implementation Manual (IM) and the zero-emission equipment manufacturer, dealer, and owner voucher application processes. Note that this version of the IM does not include professional landscaping equipment, which is being developed on an independent timeline.
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View slide deck: CORE Workgroup Slide Deck
Background
California Climate Investments Low Carbon Transportation Funding: The Low Carbon Transportation program 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 disadvantaged communities. These investments support the State’s climate change strategy pillars of a 50 percent reduction in petroleum use in vehicles by 2030 and reducing short lived climate pollutants and the Governor’s goal to deploy 5 million zero- emissions vehicles (ZEVs) by 2030. Additionally, these incentives provide important early steps to transform the transportation sector, supporting Governor Newsom’s recent Executive Order N-79-20 calling on the State to accelerate the transformation to a zero-emission transportation fleet. Lastly, these investments reduce ozone precursor emissions and toxic diesel particulate emissions, supporting the State’s goals in these areas.
Since 2013, the Legislature has appropriated a total of over $2.7 billion to CARB for Low Carbon Transportation projects. These funds are being used to fund zero-emission and plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles through CVRP; light-duty vehicle equity projects to increase access to clean transportation in disadvantaged communities and for lower‑income Californians; deployment incentives for clean trucks and buses; and advanced technology demonstration projects for freight trucks and off-road equipment.
Annual Funding Plan: The annual funding plan is each year’s blueprint for expending Low Carbon Transportation and AQIP funds appropriated to CARB in the State budget. The FY 2021-22 Funding Plan covered a total of $1.5 billion in clean transportation appropriated to CARB in the Budget Act of 2021 as amended by SB 129 (Skinner, Chapter 69, Statutes of 2021) and SB 170 (Skinner, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2021).
The FY 2021-2022 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives allocates $194.95 million to CORE to build upon a program that will bring about greater adoption of cleaner, commercially available off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding. The modifications approved by the Board include an expansion into equipment types beyond freight, including, but not limited to, construction, agriculture, and material handling. In addition, the creation of set asides for small business or sole proprietors to purchase small off-road equipment, including but not limited to, leaf blowers and lawnmowers for professional landscape services.
Air Pollution Control Fund investments have traditionally funded multiple technologies, overcoming deployment barriers, reducing production costs, promoting consumer acceptance, and accelerating technology transfer to other sectors. This program is designed to achieve both immediate emission reductions and, as emphasized in Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20, support the transformation of California’s equipment fleet to one that is zero-emitting where feasible. In designing these investments, CARB strives to maximize the benefits for disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households.
CORE will provide vouchers for specified types of zero-emission off-road equipment on a first-come, first‑served basis, with increased incentives for equipment located in disadvantaged communities. CORE accelerates the deployment of cleaner off‑road equipment and benefits the citizens of California by providing immediate criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emission reductions and supporting California’s long-term air quality and climate change goals.
Contact
If you have questions or comments regarding this workgroup, please contact Mr. Todd Sterling, Air Pollution Specialist, at (279) 842-9870. If you require a special accommodation or need this document in an alternate format (i.e. Braille, large print) or another language, please contact CARB via email at CleanTransportationIncentives@arb.ca.gov as soon as possible. TTY/TDD/Speech to Speech users may dial 711 for the California Relay Service.

Work Group Meeting to Implement Fiscal Year 2021-22 Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE), February 17, 2022
2022-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | CA
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On Tuesday, February 17, 2022 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a Workgroup Meeting for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). The workgroup reviewed the Board-approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives (Funding Plan). Each year, staff conducts additional public process following Board approval of the Funding Plan to define new mechanisms and criteria for the FY while completing annual updates to the Implementation Manual. This workgroup will discuss various topics, such as lessons learned and potential Implementation Manual updates, equipment categories, dealer/manufacturer participation, and other outstanding CORE topics. CARB staff will take this opportunity to engage with stakeholders with a question-and-answer session.
Background
California Climate Investments Low Carbon Transportation Funding
The Low Carbon Transportation program 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 disadvantaged communities. These investments support the State’s climate change strategy pillars of a 50 percent reduction in petroleum use in vehicles by 2030 and reducing short lived climate pollutants and the Governor’s goal to deploy 5 million zero- emissions vehicles (ZEVs) by 2030. These investments also reduce ozone precursor emissions and toxic diesel particulate emissions, supporting the State’s goals in these areas.
Since 2013, the Legislature has appropriated a total of over $2.7 billion to CARB for Low Carbon Transportation projects. These funds are being used to fund zero-emission and plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles through CVRP; light-duty vehicle equity projects to increase access to clean transportation in disadvantaged communities and for lower‑income Californians; deployment incentives for clean trucks and buses; and advanced technology demonstration projects for freight trucks and off-road equipment.
Annual Funding Plan
The annual funding plan is each year’s blueprint for expending Low Carbon Transportation and AQIP funds appropriated to CARB in the State budget. The FY 2021-22 Funding Plan covered a total of $1.5 billion in clean transportation appropriated to CARB in the Budget Act of 2021 as amended by SB 129 (Skinner, Chapter 69, Statutes of 2021) and SB 170 (Skinner, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2021).
The FY 2021-2022 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives allocates $194.95 million to CORE to build upon a program that will bring about greater adoption of cleaner, commercially available off-road technologies by providing a streamlined way for fleets ready to purchase specific zero-emission equipment to receive funding. The modifications approved by the Board include an expansion into equipment types beyond freight, including, but not limited to, construction, agriculture, and material handling. In addition, the creation of set asides for small business or sole proprietors to purchase small off-road equipment, including but not limited to, leaf blowers and lawnmowers for professional landscape services.
Air Pollution Control Fund investments have traditionally funded multiple technologies, overcoming deployment barriers, reducing production costs, promoting consumer acceptance, and accelerating technology transfer to other sectors. This program is designed to achieve both immediate emission reductions and, as emphasized in Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20, support the transformation of California’s equipment fleet to one that is zero-emitting where feasible. In designing these investments, CARB strives to maximize the benefits for disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households.
For more information about the FY 2021-22 Funding Plan, please visit the Funding Plan website.
The CORE Program 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.
Contact
If you have questions or comments regarding this work group, please contact Todd.Sterling@arb.ca.gov.
If you require a special accommodation or need this document in an alternate format (i.e. Braille, large print) or another language, please contact Eloy.Florez@arb.ca.gov as soon as possible. TTY/TDD/Speech to Speech users may dial 711 for the California Relay Service.

Work Group Meeting to Implement Fiscal Year 2021-22 Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) January 18, 2022
2022-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | CA
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On Tuesday, January 18, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a webinar workgroup for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). The workgroup was part of the annual public process following Board approval of the Funding Plan to define new mechanisms and criteria for the fiscal year while completing yearly updates to the Implementation Manual. CARB Staff engaged with stakeholders and established protocol to successfully reopen the project after limited funding was exhausted in 2020.If you were unable to attend or wish to revisit the workgroup meeting, please follow the link below to view the recording.
Agenda: https://bit.ly/3rv0vVD
Recording: https://bit.ly/347RXMm
Stay informed about upcoming CORE workgroups by registering for CARB’s list serve today: https://bit.ly/3EoaOzZ
Contact
If you have questions or comments regarding this work group, please contact Todd Sterling.

Upcoming CARB Regulatory Training Webinars
2021-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as they inform the public on several new regulatory programs that are needed to meet federal & state ambient air quality standards as well as mandated timelines for reaching carbon neutrality in CA. These programs are going through the public process designed to get input from people and industries affected by the eventual requirements. Learn more about existing regulations and the new programs by signing up for one of CARB’s training sessions.
Training Schedule:
1st session 9/28/2021 @ 1pm: https://bit.ly/3jpMqpq
2nd session 10/12/2021 @ 1pm: https://bit.ly/3zuB35p
3rd session 10/26/2021 @ 1pm: https://bit.ly/2WHwMxb
4th session 11/11/2021 @1pm: https://bit.ly/2V5KIk0

Questions? Check out: https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/offroadzone/landing/training.htm

CORE Update Webinar 7/21/2021
2021-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
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Interested in learning more about Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) and the off-road industry?
Join our CORE Update Webinar on Wednesday, 7/21 10am-12pm (PT) and come together with industry experts as they provide updates about CORE, Project funding & other funding programs/opportunities.

Work Group Meeting for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Long-Term Heavy-Duty Investment Strategy – June 30, 2021
2021-06-30 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a work group meeting on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Long-Term Heavy-Duty Investment Strategy. The Strategy, built upon previous years’ work, is required under Senate Bill 1403, the California Clean Truck, Bus, and Off ‑Road Vehicle and Equipment Technology Program (Lara, Chapter 370, Statutes of 2018), and includes an update on school buses operating throughout the State. This document will be incorporated into the upcoming FY 2021-22 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives.
Date: June 30, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Location: Webinar

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Fueling Infrastructure Forum
2021-06-02 | CA
As zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) deployments increase, so does the demand for ZEV fueling infrastructure. Recognizing that demand, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) are collectively bringing together public and private partners to provide an overview of the efforts underway in the State to meet this demand and you are invited! Tune in to the Medium- and Heavy-Duty ZEV Fueling Infrastructure Forum, a virtual public webinar on Wednesday, June 2nd. The full meeting agenda can be found on the event website.

Event Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Morning Session: 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET
Afternoon Session: 1 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. ET
Evening Community Session: 5:30 p.m. – 6:35 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. – 9:35 p.m. ET
Register Today: https://bit.ly/3u51Wt0

Port of Long Beach Workforce Development & Education Workshop Series
2021-05-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
The Port of Long Beach in partnership with Long Beach Community College and the Academy of Global Logistics program with Long Beach Unified School District invite you to participate in a series of virtual workshops showcasing the zero-emission technology workforce assessment and program development. Together, these programs pave the way in training the next generation for work in the goods movement sector as it transitions to zero emissions.
Date: Monday, May 24, 2021
Time: 3-5:00pm PDT
Register Today: https://bit.ly/3hs68k9

California Climate Investments Webinar: Funding for Businesses
2021-05-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
Is your business interested in applying for funding opportunities within and beyond California Climate Investments (CCI)? Join CCI next Tuesday as they go live with program experts to discuss upcoming and available resources for businesses. Register for this FREE session today!
Date: May 11, 2021 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m PDT
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/2QKlZQ5

CARB Work Group Meeting for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Long-Term Heavy-Duty Investment Strategy
2021-05-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Interested in learning more about this fiscal year’s (2021-22) Long-Term Heavy-Duty Investment Strategy?
Join CARB’s work group meeting next Wednesday, 5/5 as they bring together industry leaders and community stakeholders to discuss the upcoming FY 2021-22 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives. The work group meeting will be held via Zoom webinar at the following date and time: May 5, 2021 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be included in the conversation. Register for the event today: https://bit.ly/3tWUukt

Community Webinar - Health & Equity in Goods Movement
2020-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
Join us, California HVIP, and Breathe Southern California for an exciting discussion on health & equity in goods movement. All of our communities deserve cleaner air, learn how to be part of the movement of fleet and equipment operators converting to cleaner technology today! Register today!
