Voucher Incentives
Equipment Type and Voucher Amounts
Equipment Type | Base Voucher Amount |
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Edgers | Up to $300 per tool (Bare tool or combination kit) |
Hedgers | Up to $300 per tool (Bare tool or combination kit) |
String Trimmers | Up to $300 per tool (Bare tool or combination kit) |
Chainsaws | Up to $300 per tool (Bare tool or combination kit) |
Pole Saws | Up to $300 per tool (Bare tool or combination kit) |
Vacuums | Up to $300 per tool (Bare tool or combination kit) |
Handheld Leaf Blowers | Up to $300 per tool (Bare tool or combination kit) |
Backpack Leaf Blowers | Up to $400 per tool |
Walk-behind Mowers | Up to $1,250 per tool |
Ride-on/Stand-ride Mowers | Up to $12,500 per tool |
Eligible Batteries and Charging Equipment
Equipment Type | Voucher Amount |
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Batteries <700Wh | Up to $1,000 per base voucher |
Batteries ≥700Wh | Up to $3,000 per base voucher |
Charger | Up to $5,000 per base voucher |
Power Management Equipment | Up to $5,000 total per purchaser |
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- Up to $1,000 for batteries with <700Wh of energy capacity, per tool so base voucher OR up to $3,000 for batteries with ≥700Wh of energy capacity, per tool so base voucher
- One charger up to $5,000 per tool base voucher
- Voucher amounts are based on 70% of Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) in CORE eligible equipment catalog
- Up to two power management devices, up to $5,000 total, per purchaser
- Funding is capped at $25,000 per eligible purchaser
- Equipment must be sold at no less than MSRP indicated in the CORE Eligible Equipment Catalog
- Stacking funds must not exceed 100% of the total cost of equipment
- Eligible equipment must be purchased from an approved CORE Dealer
- Eligible equipment must be listed in the current CORE Eligible Equipment Catalog
Other California Incentives for Professional Landscape and Charging Equipment
You can learn more about additional funding opportunities available through California Air District Zero-Emission Landscape Equipment Incentive Programs and the Carl Moyer Program.
Please note that stacking, or combining CORE funding with other public funding programs, is allowed by CORE but may be disallowed by other programs. Be sure to confirm the terms, conditions, and program requirements of each funding source when evaluating fund-stacking scenarios.
Frequently Asked Questions
I would like to purchase CORE eligible equipment; how do I apply for a voucher? Equipment users do not apply for CORE vouchers. CORE approved dealers are responsible for securing CORE voucher funding through the online Voucher Processing Center. A purchaser should connect with a CORE approved dealer to acquire their equipment, and the dealer will receive the voucher. If you have a trusted dealer relationship or already have a piece of equipment in mind, connect us with your dealer, and we can help them become CORE approved.
What documents are required from an equipment user throughout the voucher request and redemption processes? The owner or responsible official must provide a California issued photo driver’s license or identification card and at lease one of the following supporting documents:
- C-27 Landscape Contractors License
- Entity number from the California Secretary of State
- Copy of a current and valid business license
- Business card and dealer attestation
Can I apply for more than one voucher? Yes, however funding is capped at $25,000 per eligible purchaser.
I represent a dealership. How do I apply for a voucher? Dealers must be approved to submit voucher requests on behalf of purchasers. Dealers or manufacturers who sell CORE-eligible equipment should contact [email protected] to begin the approval process. Further instructions can be found here.
I am a previously approved dealer; are my credentials still valid? CORE dealer approval and credentials issued for heavy-duty equipment categories do not transfer to the professional landscape service equipment category. Dealers must reapply under the CORE Professional Landscape Service Equipment category by following the dealer application process outlined here.
What is the Manufacturer Authorization Letter? Dealers can use any form of a letter from OEMs, including a PDF of an email correspondence with the manufacturer stating that the specific dealership is authorized to sell specific equipment from the CORE catalog. Manufacturers who are also acting as dealer are exempt from submitting this letter.
I’m having trouble accessing the Voucher Processing Center, what should I do? You should reach out to [email protected]. A VPC account may be deactivated if a dealer has not logged in for more than a year. We can help you restore access.
What documents are required to be submitted by a dealer to complete the voucher request process? An approved dealer must provide the following documents:
- Voucher Request Form submitted via the Voucher Processing Center (VPC)
- Purchase order
What documents are required to be submitted by a dealer to complete the voucher redemption process? An approved dealer must provide the following documents:
- Voucher Redemption Form submitted via the Voucher Processing Center (VPC)
- Proof of payment or invoice
What information must be included in an equipment purchase order? The purchase order must be dated on or after voucher request opening date. The purchase order must include the following items:
- Purchaser and dealer names
- CORE Voucher amount
- Number of units
- Model name and number
- SKU of the equipment as listed on the CORE Eligible Equipment Catalog
- Purchaser’s signature
My co-worker is CORE-eligible. Can I use their Voucher Processing Center login? No, you cannot. Individuals must be approved through the CORE Dealer Training Process to gain credentials to the Voucher Processing Center.
Is equipment that is delivered/paid for prior to a voucher request submittal eligible for funding? No.
Are demo equipment purchases eligible for funding? No.
How does equipment become CORE-eligible? Equipment eligibility is administered by the California Air Resources Board. If interested in submitting an equipment eligibility application, email [email protected]
Is funding available for conversion kits? Yes, conversion kits of certain equipment are eligible through CORE.
Implementation Manuals
Professional Landscape Service Equipment
Stakeholders interested in CORE zero-emission landscaping equipment incentives are encouraged to review the following public workgroup meeting resources. To receive information about CORE funding updates, email [email protected] or sign up for our listserv below.
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