Implementation Workgroup Meeting: Fiscal Year 2024-25 - Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE)
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to a workgroup on HVIP, ISEF, and CORE implementation, including changes approved by the Board in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives. Each year, staff conducts workgroups as part of the 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. The meeting agenda will be posted to the Low Carbon Transportation Investments and Air Quality Improvement Program website ahead of the meeting.
The workgroup meeting will be held via Zoom webinar at the following date and time:
Date: May 30, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pacific
Location: Zoom Webinar
To participate in the workgroup, please register prior to the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information to join the webinar. Each meeting link in the confirmation email is unique so please do not share it with others. Every person that wishes to participate needs to register separately and use the unique link sent to them to access the webinar. Please note there is no in-person attendance option for this meeting. The meeting may end prior to the specified end time if all questions and comments are addressed. This workgroup meeting will be recorded. The recording will be available two weeks after the meeting date on the Low Carbon Transportation Investments Meetings and Workshops page.
Agenda
Agenda (English)
Agenda (Spanish)
Background
California Climate Investments and 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 also reduce ozone precursor emissions and toxic diesel particulate emissions, supporting the state’s goals in these areas.
The Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) was established by the California Alternative and Renewable Fuel, Vehicle Technology, Clean Air, and CarbonReduction Act of 2007 (AB 118, Statutes of 2007, Chapter 750). Each year, the legislature appropriates funding to CARB for these incentives to reduce emissions and support advanced technology demonstrations and deployments.
Contact
For questions regarding the workgroup, please contact Mr. Inder Atwal, Air Pollution Specialist. If you require special accommodation or need this document in an alternate format (i.e. Braille, large print) or another language, please email Clean Transportation Incentives, as soon as possible. TTY/TDD/Speech to Speech users may dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
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!
Professional Landscape Service Equipment Webinar
On March 13, 2025, CARB and CALSTART staff held a public webinar to present the updated Professional Landscape Service Equipment Implementation Manual (IM) and ensure stakeholders understand the requirements and procedures for participating in CORE. Missed this opportunity to review the updated IM? Don’t worry, you can watch the webinar recording.
Implementation Manual
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.
VIEW IM
Public Workgroup Meeting: Professional Landscape Service Equipment - Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE)
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a public workgroup meeting to discuss Professional Landscape Service Equipment as part of the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). Staff provided an overview and background information for the zero-emission equipment incentive project for professional landscape equipment and presented proposed changes to Attachment D of the CORE Implementation Manual (IM). The IM provides guidance to each of manufacturers, dealerships, and purchasers including topics as how to apply for equipment eligibility, participation terms and conditions, and the voucher request process. This meeting was an opportunity for stakeholders to provide input to CARB staff on proposed changes to the IM, streamlining of manufacturer equipment eligibility, and the implementation timeline.
Senate Bill 170 (Skinner, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2021) allocated $30 million for CARB to establish a statewide program that incentivizes the purchase of zero-emission landscaping equipment by small-businesses and sole proprietors doing professional landscaping in California. CARB incorporated this incentive funding into its existing CORE project framework as a Professional Landscape Service Equipment voucher project. The project was launched in September 2022. The application period closed in October 2023, when all funding for zero-emission landscaping equipment was allocated. Since then, approximately $6-7 million remains from vouchers that were issued but have expired and were left unredeemed. This workgroup meeting facilitated the discussion of the process and timeline for reopening the application period for the remaining funding. Missed the workgroup? Check out the workgroup recording:
Background
California Climate Investments Low Carbon Transportation Funding
CORE 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 impacted communities.
To receive funding updates, please subscribe to the CORE Project’s listserv by visiting our Contact Us page and enlist in the California Air Resources Board mailing to participate in upcoming workshops and workgroups.
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Contact
If you have questions or comments regarding this workgroup, please contact Dr. AJ Edwards, Air Resources Engineer.
If you require a special accommodation or need this document in an alternate format (i.e. Braille, large print) or another language, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible. TTY/TDD/Speech to Speech users may dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Webinar 2/13/25
Join us for the upcoming informational webinar: Proposed requirements for the use of zero-emission (ZE) construction equipment on upcoming Fresno early activation projects
In support of its net-zero greenhouse gas emission commitments, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is developing requirements for the use of zero-emission (ZE) equipment to construct an accessibility and seismic retrofit of the Fresno Historic Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, the development of a plaza and open space in downtown Fresno, and a landscaped plaza and parking with ZE vehicle charging in Chinatown near the Fresno Historic Depot. The Authority is exploring requiring that all construction equipment used on these projects to be ZE unless the applicant can demonstrate that an exemption is warranted. In this webinar, the Authority will describe the ZE requirements, how they relate to the scope of these downtown Fresno projects, anticipated equipment needs, and ZE equipment availability. Agency representatives will also present details on the applicability of funding and financial incentive programs for ZE equipment and charging infrastructure deployment. The Authority will seek important feedback from construction contractors and other related construction industry stakeholders in a survey following the webinar. The webinar recording will be hosted on the HSR website after the event, and the survey will remain open through March 14th, 2025. Final requirements are scheduled for release in Summer 2025.
REGISTER NOW
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.
Watch Now
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.
Watch the Recording
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.