CORE Newsletter: May 2024
Funding Update
FY23-24 Heavy-Duty Equipment Eligibility and Dealer Applications Are Being Accepted Until June 1, 2024
The CORE Project is accepting original equipment manufacturer (OEM) eligibility and dealer applications for zero-emission heavy-duty off-road equipment.
Interested parties are encouraged to submit applications by June 1, 2024 by 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time to receive due consideration. Equipment and dealer applications will be accepted after June 1 but cannot be guaranteed review or approval.
Interested OEMs can email eligibility applications to [email protected] and dealers can apply for approval through [email protected].
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Upcoming Events
Future of Food Tour, Fresno ZE Showcase
June 7, 2024
Fresno, California
Join the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Fresno State's Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center, and CALSTART, Inc. on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. as they bring together agriculture industry leaders and highlight state programs helping farms accelerate efforts into sustainability.
This FREE event at Fresno State's WET Center will showcase zero-emission vehicles and clean off-road equipment utilized to create a more sustainable agricultural future. Event participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about California incentive funding opportunities and connect with industry leaders and manufacturers directly.
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San Diego International Boat Show
June 20-23, 2024
San Diego, California
As the longest-running event for green building and sustainability in Southern California, the California Green Building Conference unites advocates and companies statewide to shape a greener California. The CORE Project will be hosting a conference booth to connect with stakeholders from the building and infrastructure industry about funding for zero-emission construction equipment.
Cassandra Savel, CORE Project Manager, will be taking part in a panel discussion at the conference on Zero Emission Equipment: Technicalities, Use Case, and Benefits alongside Sunbelt Rentals, Skanska, the California Air Resources Board, and Turner Construction Company from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT on May 23, 202
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2nd Annual Port Electrification US
June 25-26, 2024
Long Beach, California
As the longest-running event for green building and sustainability in Southern California, the California Green Building Conference unites advocates and companies statewide to shape a greener California. The CORE Project will be hosting a conference booth to connect with stakeholders from the building and infrastructure industry about funding for zero-emission construction equipment.
Cassandra Savel, CORE Project Manager, will be taking part in a panel discussion at the conference on Zero Emission Equipment: Technicalities, Use Case, and Benefits alongside Sunbelt Rentals, Skanska, the California Air Resources Board, and Turner Construction Company from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT on May 23, 202
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CORE Project in the Off-Road Community
Advanced Clean Transportation Expo
The Advanced Clean Technologies (ACT) Expo, North America’s largest advanced commercial vehicle technology showcase, presented the clean technologies, equipment, and fuel services of leading OEMs and suppliers in Las Vegas, Nevada, from May 20-23, 2024. CORE Project information was available at the California Air Resources Board’s booth in the main expo hall.
California Green Building Conference
The California Green Building Conference united advocates and companies statewide to shape a greener California on May 23, 2024. The CORE Project hosted a conference booth to connect with stakeholders from the building and infrastructure industry about funding for zero-emission construction equipment. Cassandra Savel, CORE Project Manager, took part in a panel discussion at the conference on Zero Emission Equipment: Technicalities, Use Case, and Benefits alongside Sunbelt Rentals, Skanska, the California Air Resources Board, and Turner Construction Company.
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Sizing the U.S. and California Harbor Craft Market
CALSTART, in partnership with Intelatus Global Partners, developed the Sizing the U.S. and California Harbor Craft Market report. This report helps us understand the size of the potential market for zero-emission harbor craft. The full report and fact sheet are available at the link below.
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CORE Advocates Learning Symposium: Clean Ag Practices
CORE Project Administrators are hosting a series of learning sessions featuring panelists covering various subjects in the zero-emissions off-road industry. These learning sessions are intended to provide industry insights and testimonials about operating CORE-funded equipment, and other topics covering an array of zero-emission off-road technology.
Our third symposium brought together industry experts who highlighted sustainable agricultural practices and discussed the benefits and challenges of adopting zero-emission equipment.
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CORE Heavy-Duty FY 22-23 Funding Cycle Closed, Commercial Harbor Craft Segment Extended Through April 1, 2024
The California CORE Project closed its heavy-duty equipment funding segment on January 18, receiving 1368 voucher requests for off-road ZE equipment, as well as an additional 745 requests for charging equipment. Of these requests, 696 were funded in disadvantaged communities (DACs), and 191 participants were small businesses. Additionally, demand exceeded the amount of available funding. Three new equipment categories – construction, agriculture, and mobile power units – were fully subscribed!
Although the general heavy-duty funding segment has closed, the voucher submittal-period window for the Commercial Harbor Craft segment has been extended through April 1, 2024, at 9 a.m. PT. Programmatic updates on contingency list allocations will be announced in coming months.
Now that the CORE heavy-duty fiscal year 22-23 funding segment has closed, CORE Project administrators will be hosting a Heavy-Duty Update Webinar on February 21, 2024 from 12 to 2 p.m. PT to inform participants and request public comment from stakeholders about plans for FY 22-23 contingency-list funding and the upcoming CORE FY 23-24 funding cycle.
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CORE Heavy-Duty Update Webinar
California CORE Project Administrators hosted a Heavy-Duty Update Webinar on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. This session presented the results of the fiscal year (FY) 22-23 voucher funding cycle and reviewed the established contingency-list funding procedures.
Watch the recording now to gain insights into these significant developments and to understand how they might affect your involvement in the CORE project going forward.
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CORE Advocates Learning Symposium: Sustainable Port Practices
CORE Project Administrators are hosting series of learning sessions featuring panelists covering various subjects in the zero-emissions off-road industry. These learning sessions are intended to provide industry insights and testimonials about operating CORE-funded equipment, and other topics covering an array of zero-emission off-road technology.
Our second symposium brought together port industry experts who came together to highlight sustainable port practices and discuss the benefits and challenges of adopting zero-emission equipment.
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Professional Landscape Service Equipment Voucher Funds are Exhausted
Funding for the California CORE Project’s Professional Landscape Service Equipment segment has now been exhausted.
California Senate Bill 170 appropriated approximately $27 million toward the funding of Professional Landscape Service Equipment, which launched in November 2022, giving hundreds of small businesses and sole proprietors across California the opportunity to take advantage of a momentous voucher incentive project to transition to zero-emission landscaping equipment.
Additional funding opportunities for landscaping equipment can be found using CALSTART's Advanced Vehicle Technology and Infrastructure Funding Finder Tool or a local air district (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/california-air-districts)
The results of the CORE Project’s Professional Landscaper Service Equipment segment between November 2022 and September 2023 can be found below.
Request for Proposal: Annual Survey of Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Recipients
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit qualified survey companies to conduct a comprehensive study on the experiences, preferences, and challenges faced by purchasers of zero-emission equipment under the Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Incentive Project. Through this survey, we aim to understand the real-world applicability, benefits, and potential areas of improvement for the CORE initiative, thereby ensuring the program not only meets but exceeds its environmental goals while also addressing the practical needs and concerns of its participants.
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CORE Advocates Learning Symposium: Purchasing and Leasing Clean Construction Equipment
CORE Project Administrators are hosting a series of learning sessions featuring panelists covering various subjects in the zero-emissions off-road industry. These learning sessions are intended to provide industry insights and testimonials about operating CORE-funded equipment, and other topics covering an array of zero-emission off-road technology. Our first symposium will bring together clean construction equipment users and industry experts who will discuss the benefits and challenges of adopting zero-emission equipment, including purchasing and leasing options.
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Electrified Construction Coalition Roundtable: Debunking the Myths Around Clean Construction
Please join the US Green Building Council- Los Angeles Construction Committee, the Electrified Construction Coalition, and CALSTART for a deep dive into debunking the myths around clean construction. The roundtable will focus on myth-busting around battery-life charging infrastructure, and electric construction equipment performance on rugged terrain. Hear from some of the leading manufacturers in the industry and everyday equipment users who have overcome transition challenges while deploying electric construction equipment.