Funding Archives - Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project

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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by Elishia Sharie

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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by Elishia Sharie

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.

by Elishia Sharie

CORE Project Heavy-Duty Webinar FY22/23

CORE Project Administrators hosted the first webinar for the FY22/23 heavy-duty off-road equipment funding lane. Watch the webinar recording now to learn more about programmatic updates on topics including current project funding status, small business set-aside updates, and voucher redemption timelines.

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by Elishia Sharie

2023 Anaheim Landscape Expo

The Landscape Expo is a regional trade show and educational conference for landscape professionals from all facets of the industry. The event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center and feature electric equipment and product demonstrations, seminars, and various exhibitors. Stop by the CORE booth (#680) and tune into the Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment seminar on Thursday, September 21 from 8 – 9 am to learn more about the benefits of zero-emission landscaping equipment, how to apply for voucher incentives, and to get updates on state regulations.

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by Elishia Sharie

$182 Million In CORE Heavy-Duty Funding Available July 18, 2023

CORE FY 22-23 Heavy-Duty Funding Segment Opens for New Voucher Requests

Date: July 18, 2023

Time: 9:00 a.m. PST

How to Participate

The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives allocated $182 million to the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Program (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. On July 18, 2023, CALSTART the CORE Project Administrators will open the FY 22-23 CORE funding for CORE eligible zero-emission heavy-duty off-road equipment vouchers.

The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) is intended to accelerate deployment of advanced technology in the off-road sector by providing a streamlined way for fleets to access funding that helps offset the incremental cost of such technology. CORE targets commercial-ready products that have not yet achieved a significant market foothold. By promoting the purchase of clean technology over internal combustion options, the Project is expected to reduce emissions, particularly in areas that are most impacted; help build confidence in zero-emission technology in support of CARB strategies and subsequent regulatory efforts where possible; and provide other sector-wide benefits, such as technology transferability, reductions in advanced-technology component costs, and larger infrastructure investments.

CORE provides vouchers to California purchasers and lessees of zero-emission off-road equipment on a first-come, first-served basis, with increased incentives for equipment located in disadvantaged communities and small businesses.

Did you know that some CORE funded equipment can be used to meet regulatory compliance requirements? Recent CARB adopted proposed amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation include voluntary compliance flexibilities for fleets that incorporate zero-emission technology into their off-road fleets. For more information, visit https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/ordiesel, see section 2449.1(d) and (e) of the regulation for detailed information.

To participate in the CORE Project, owners/operators reach out to CORE-approved Dealers here: https://californiacore.org/dealerlist/

by Elishia Sharie

CORE x AGZA August 13 Event Flyer English

AGZA x CORE Professional Landscape Service Equipment Demonstration Event, Sacramento CA 08/13/2023

CORE x AGZA August 13 Event Flyer Spanish

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 funding opportunities.

by Elishia Sharie

CORE x AGZA August 2 Event Flyer English

AGZA x CORE Professional Landscape Service Equipment Demonstration Event, Fresno CA 08/2/2023

CORE x AGZA August 2 Event Flyer Spanish

Next event: August 13, 2023 - Sacramento, CA

by Elishia Sharie

CORE FY 22-23 Heavy-Duty Workgroup 4/27/2023 Flyer

CORE FY 22-23 Heavy-Duty Implementation Workgroup Meeting 4.27.2023

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a Webinar work group meeting on the implementation of the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE), including policies approved by the Board in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 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. In addition, staff take this opportunity to engage with stakeholders and establish protocol to successfully reopen the project in 2023. The agenda and PowerPoint presentation are available for review, please see below.

by Elishia Sharie

AGZA x CORE Professional Landscape Service Equipment Demonstration Event 04/1/2023

CORE x AGZA April 1 Showcase Event Flyer ENGLISH

CORE x AGZA April 1 Showcase Event Flyer SPANISH

More events coming soon, see CORE Event's Calendar for more details!

Next event: April 19, 2023 - Hesperia, CA

CORE Professional Landscape Service Equipment Demonstration April Event's Calendar

by Elishia Sharie