CORE Newsletter: February 2025
Funding Update
Heavy-Duty Funding Segment Now Closed
The voucher request submittal period for the California CORE Project's FY 23-24 heavy-duty funding segment closed at 9 a.m. PT on Thursday, February 13, 2025 and vouchers are no longer being accepted. CORE opened to new heavy-duty voucher requests on August 13, 2024 with $126 million available in voucher funds. Additional heavy-duty funds are expected to be available in 2025. More information on workgroups for FY2024-2025 funding will be shared in the future. Want to learn if CORE equipment is being deployed in your region? Check out our Voucher Funding Map to discover deployments near you.
Purchasers, original equipment manufacturers, and dealers are encouraged to sign up for the CORE Project’s listserv to learn more about potential Implementation Manual (IM) updates, Contingency List, and future funding updates.
Professional Landscape Service Equipment Funding Segment Opens Soon
Ready to go electric? The CORE Professional Landscape Service Equipment funding segment will begin accepting new voucher applications for the purchase of zero-emission professional landscape equipment on March 26, 2025 at 9 a.m. PT. Approximately $6-7 million in CORE voucher funding will be available to small business landscaping professionals and sole proprietors. Funding will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about how to apply.
Professional Landscape Service Equipment Webinar and Implementation Manual
On March 13, 2025, CARB and CALSTART staff will hold a public webinar to present the updated IM and ensure stakeholders understand the requirements and procedures for participating in CORE. Don’t miss this opportunity to review the updated IM and prepare for the CORE Professional Landscape Service Equipment funding segment
The IM provides guidance to manufacturers, dealerships, and purchasers including topics such as how to apply for equipment eligibility, participation terms and conditions, and the voucher request process. The updated IM is available now.
Dealer Enrollment
The deadline to enroll as a new dealer for the Professional Landscape Service Equipment funding segment is March 4, 2025. If your dealer registration form is not received by this date, we cannot guarantee that you will be enrolled as a CORE-approved dealer (pending approval) prior to the funding release date for the Professional Landscape Service Equipment funding lane. Interested in becoming CORE-approved? Learn more about the dealer application process today
Upcoming Events
California Summit
CALSTART is hosting the California Summit in Sacramento, bringing together leading minds and influential leaders in the transportation and clean energy sectors to shape the future of California’s decarbonization efforts. With less than five years remaining to meet the state’s ambitious emissions reduction targets, this event will serve as a platform for meaningful discussions, collaboration, and actionable strategies. Industry leaders, state policymakers, advocates, and CALSTART members will explore innovative approaches to decarbonize and transform the transportation sector. The summit will highlight achievements, address shared challenges, and accelerate solutions to drive progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable California.
Date: March 24, 2025
Location: Sacramento, CA
Hosted By: CALSTART
ACT Expo
The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s largest event for advanced commercial vehicle technology, will bring together the transportation industry to explore the latest advancements in clean vehicles and off-road technology. The fleet-focused agenda will highlight innovations, solutions, policies, and programs driving sustainable commercial transportation.
Visit CORE at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Booth #6815 (Hall A) to engage with Project Administrators and learn more about zero-emission off-road equipment and California off-road incentives. Our team will be available to answer your questions and provide information to help you navigate the latest advancements and opportunities in clean transportation.
Date: April 28 - May 1, 2025
Location: Anaheim, CA
Hosted By: Advanced Clean Transportation Expo
Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe
The Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe, the world’s leading exhibition and conference for maritime electrification, decarbonization, and GHG reduction solutions, returns to Amsterdam in June 2025. This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to showcase the latest electric and hybrid marine transportation and propulsion solutions, shore charging equipment, and cutting-edge technologies aimed at achieving zero-emission shipping and net-zero goals. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen in as CORE Project Administrators take the stage to discuss the adoption and advancements of zero-emission marine transportation technologies.
Date: June 24 - June 26, 2025
Location: RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hosted By: Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo Europe
CORE in the Community - Event Recaps
California High-Speed Rail Authority Webinar
On February 6, 2025, the California High-Speed Rail Authority hosted an informational webinar on proposed zero-emission (ZE) equipment requirements for upcoming early activation projects in Fresno, CA. These projects included the retrofit of the Historic Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, a downtown plaza, and ZE vehicle charging infrastructure in Chinatown. The webinar highlighted the Authority’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and explored potential mandates for ZE construction equipment, exemptions, and funding opportunities for ZE technology and charging infrastructure. CORE Project Administrators also participated, showcasing how CORE incentives can support the adoption of zero-emission construction equipment and technology in California.
Missed the webinar? Watch the recording to learn more about these exciting developments. Password to access the webinar is kKR#771^
CAFF’s Virtual Workshop, Ag Technology: Funding Opportunities at the 2025 Small Farm Conference
On February 24, 2025, CAFF (Community Alliance with Family Farmers) hosted a virtual workshop, "Ag Technology: Funding Opportunities," as part of the 2025 Small Farm Conference. The session featured an in-depth exploration of the CAFF funding database and highlighted various funding opportunities available to farmers. Attendees learned about programs such as SWEEP, a California Department of Food & Agriculture initiative that funds up to 100% of irrigation efficiency technologies, and CORE’s heavy-duty funding segment, which funds zero-emission ag equipment. CORE Project Administrators provided valuable insights into how CORE funding opportunities can support and enhance farming operations.
Missed the workshop? Watch the recording to discover how these programs can benefit your farm!
AGZA x CORE Professional Landscape Service Equipment Demonstration Event, Richmond CA 05/19/2023
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.
Next event: May 26, 2023 - Fresno, CA
AGZA x CORE Professional Landscape Service Equipment Demonstration Event 04/19/2023
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.
More events coming soon, see CORE Event's Calendar for more details!
Next event: April 22, 2023 - Lancaster, CA
Public Workgroup #4 Meeting – Professional Landscape Service Equipment
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 [email protected] 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.
Public Workgroup #3 Meeting - Professional Landscape Service Equipment
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.
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 [email protected] 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.