California Air Resources Board

Reference #2023–03
Request: Approval to fund Hitachi Energy’s direct current (DC) fast chargers for Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. with an approved field evaluation label. 
Air District: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD or the District) 
Applicable Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section F.2.(C) 
CARB Action: Approved 

Determination: The Carl Moyer Program Guidelines state that equipment must be certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). In lieu of certification, the charging equipment built by Hitachi Energy has undergone a field evaluation by CSA Group, a certified NRTL, and has obtained approval. The approved equipment has been individually labeled with serialized CSA field evaluation labels and meets all applicable safety standards required for this type of equipment. These DC fast chargers are critical in supporting the applicant’s new zero-emission truck fleet and State’s air quality goals.

Project Specifics:

• Ten DC fast chargers (200 kW max each, Combined Charging System (CCS) Type 1 connector)
• 1,200,000 kWh – estimated annual energy output of new station
• 6,240,000 kWh – maximum annual energy output of new station
• Total Project Cost: $2,466,933
• Total Eligible Cost: $2,374,163
• Total Funding Amount: $1,000,000
• Project co-funding: Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) - $257,000
• Site location is within a disadvantaged and low-income community

Please note that this approval does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project, nor does it imply or equate to “blanket approval” of other similar projects. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statutes, including all co-funding guidelines and statutes and co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the Clean Air Reporting Log, also known as the CARL database.
  
Determination Date: March 8, 2023
  
Contact: Ken Bhatti(279) 208-7736, Telena Vo(951) 542-3407, or Adriana Smith(279) 208-7133

Reference #2023-01

Request: Approval to fund one Level 3 direct current (DC) fast charger for The Pape Group, Inc. to be used at its current location of 10998 S. Harlan Rd French Camp, CA 95231 until the lease agreement ends on August 31, 2025 and then at its new location of 6401 S. French Camp Rd, French Camp, CA 95231 for the remainder of the project life.

Air District:  San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD or the District)

Applicable Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section G.1.(C)

CARB Action: Approved
 
Determination: The Carl Moyer Program Guidelines state that applicants must demonstrate that they either own the land on which the project will be located or control it through a long-term lease, easement, or other legal arrangement for the duration of the project life. The guidelines also state that for a proposed project where the land is not owned by the applicant, an executed lease agreement or letters of commitment lasting for the duration of the project life must be signed by property owners/authorized representatives and must be submitted with the application. The Pape Group Inc. (applicant) has a lease on the current property that will expire on August 31, 2025, which is prior to the end of the 3-year project life. Following the end of the lease, the applicant will relocate its facility to a property owned by Pape Kenworth, which is doing business as (dba) The Pape Group, Inc. The DC fast charger is critical in supporting their fleet and future transition from diesel to electric. The applicant is committed to operating the DC fast charger for the duration of the project life at the current and new locations as well as be responsible for relocating the equipment to the new location. 

 Project Specifics:

• One Level 3 DC fast charger (50 kW, Combined Charging System (CCS) Type 1 connector)
• 104,000 kWh – maximum annual energy output of new station
• Total Project Cost: $57,661.08
• Total Eligible Cost: $42,971.22
• Total Funding Amount: $21,485.00
• This project is not co-funded by any other funding sources
• Both site locations are within a Disadvantaged community and Low-income community

Please note that this approval does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project, nor does it imply or equate to “blanket approval” of other similar projects. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the project conforms to all applicable guidelines and statutes, including all co-funding guidelines and statutes and co-funding limitations. Specifically, because the equipment for this project will be moved from one location to another, then multiple pre-inspections and post-inspections will need to occur to ensure it conforms to guideline requirements. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the Clean Air Reporting Log, also known as CARL database.
  
 Determination Date: January 13, 2023
  
Contact: Ken Bhatti (279) 208-7736 or Adriana Smith(279) 208-7133

Reference # 2022-40

Request: Approval to fund up to 100 percent of the cost for seven Level 3 direct current (DC) fast chargers at Modesto City School District bus yard with on-site solar photovoltaic (PV) carports.
Air District: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD or the District)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Guidelines, Chapter 10, Table 10-1
CARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Carl Moyer Program Guidelines state that public school bus battery charging and alternative fueling projects may be eligible for up to 100 percent funding, while funding for solar/wind power systems are only eligible for up to 65 percent or 75 percent depending on whether the infrastructure is publicly accessible or not. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approves the District’s request to fund up to 100 percent of the eligible costs for this complete infrastructure project. The goal of this project is to electrify the school district’s 62-bus fleet and add the necessary charging infrastructure. The addition of solar PV carports will help offset dependence on the electricity grid and help build grid reliability. This project is unique, and approval was made solely on the condition that the grantee/owner of the infrastructure is a public school district.

Project Specifics:

• Seven Level 3 DC fast chargers (50 kW per port, Combined Charging System Type 1 connector)
• Solar PV carports to cover 7 buses (78 kilowatt-peak (kWp) from 174 solar panels)
• Total Project Cost: $2,060,000
• Total Eligible Cost: $1,985,000

Please note that this approval does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project nor does it imply or equate to “blanket approval” of other similar projects. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statutes, including all co-funded guidelines and statutes, and co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the Clean Air Reporting Log also known as CARL database.

Determination Date: December 9, 2022

Contact: Ken Bhatti (279) 208-7736 or Adriana Smith(279) 208-7133

Reference # 2022-26

Request: Approval to fund electrical infrastructure to support two all-electric heavy lift cranes deployed at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal in the Port of San Diego.
Air District: San Diego Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD or the District)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section B.5.
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Infrastructure chapter of the Carl Moyer Program Guidelines state that projects in addition to the list in Section B may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approves the District’s request to fund infrastructure for 14 crane battery charging stations and 6 crane power outlet assemblies (each with dual outlets). The battery charging stations will allow the two mobile all-electric cranes to charge their internal batteries and allow the cranes mobility between power outlets. The crane power outlets will allow the cranes to operate directly on electrical pole power (plugged into the outlet) while lifting cargo.

This project supports all-electric zero emission cranes at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, which is in San Diego’s AB 617-designated “Portside Community.” The District believes this project fits within the spirit of the Infrastructure chapter, as the infrastructure will be used to power a covered source (cargo-handling equipment) as required by statute. The project will use Community Air Protection Funds and supports the goals of Assembly Bill 617. It was discussed at the April 26, 2022 Portside Steering Committee Meeting, and the Portside Steering Committee supports this project.

Project Specifics:

• Applicant: San Diego Unified Port District
• 14 Crane Battery Charging Stations
  • Utilize existing 480V receptacles at each high mast light pole located along the pier.
• 6 Crane Power Outlet Assemblies (each with dual outlets)
  • NEMA 4X Compliant
  • Rated at 7.2 kV / 700 A, 3-phase, 4 wire
  • Allows both cranes to be plugged in for simultaneous operation
• Total Project Cost: $3,890,000
• District Grant Amount: $2,723,000

Please note that this approval does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project nor does it imply or equate to “blanket approval” of other similar projects. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statutes, including all co-funded guidelines and statutes (if applicable), and co-funding limitations (if applicable). Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the Clean Air Reporting Log also known as CARL database.

Determination Date: August 8, 2022
Contact: Ken Bhatti and Adriana Smith

Reference # 2022-21
Request: Approval to fund up to 100% of the cost for thirty Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and two Level 3 direct current (DC) fast chargers at Modesto City School District bus yard with on-site solar photovoltaic (PV) carports.
Air District: San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD or the District)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Guidelines, Chapter 10, Table 10-1
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Carl Moyer Program Guidelines state that public school bus battery charging and alternative fueling projects may be eligible for up to 100% funding, while funding for solar/wind power systems are only eligible for up to 65% or 75% depending on whether the infrastructure is publicly accessible or not. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approves the District’s request to fund up to 100% of the eligible costs for this complete infrastructure project. The goal of this project is to electrify the school district’s 62-bus fleet and add the necessary charging infrastructure. The addition of solar PV carports will help offset dependence on the electricity grid and help build grid reliability. This project is unique, and approval was made solely on the condition that the grantee/owner of the infrastructure is a public school district.

Project Specifics:

• Thirty Level 2 EVSE (16.8 kilowatt (kW) per port, Society of Automotive Engineers J1772 connector)
• Two Level 3 DC fast chargers (50 kW per port, Combined Charging System Type 1 connector)
• Solar PV carports to cover 30 buses (218.70 kilowatt-peak (kWp) from 486 solar panels)
• Total Project Cost: $4,375,000
• Total Eligible Cost: $4,190,000

Please note that this approval does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project nor does it imply or equate to “blanket approval” of other similar projects. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statutes, including all co-funded guidelines and statutes, and co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the Clean Air Reporting Log also known as CARL database.

Determination Date: June 1, 2022
Contact: Ken Bhatti and Adriana Smith

Reference # 2021-11

Request: Allow the air district to fund 20 solar-powered Truck Stop Electrification (TSE) gantry units.
Air District: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section B.5
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Moyer Program guidelines state TSE may be considered an eligible infrastructure project on a case-by-case basis. The California Air Resources Board approves the air district's request to fund 20 solar-powered TSE gantry units at a private terminal owned by Covenant Transport in Pomona, California which is located within a Disadvantaged Community. The owner of the trucks that will be utilizing TSE units will also be Covenant Transport and they have agreed that their drivers are not allowed to idle their trucks at the truck stop. The Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 10, provide the necessary criteria and guidance for SCAQMD to implement the installation of these TSE units. This TSE project is eligible to receive up to 65 percent of Moyer eligible cost. SCAQMD will need to ensure that the grant agreement includes the appropriate reporting and metering requirements for Covenant Transport.

This project will use Community Air Protection Funds and supports the goals of Assembly Bill 617. The project directly benefits and is located within a disadvantaged community, is in close proximity to a sensitive receptor, makes use of advanced technology, and is consistent with project types supported by the community.

Please note that this approval is solely with regard to the project listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statues, including all co-funded guidelines and statues, co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: June 14, 2021
Contact: Adriana Smith(916) 323-5450, Ken Bhatti(916) 323-2730

Reference # 2020-20
Request: Approval to fund up to 260 transport refrigeration unit (TRU) infrastructure plugs for Ralphs Grocery Company at its Compton distribution center through the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Community Air Protection (CAP) program.
Air District: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD or District)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section B.5
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Moyer Program guidelines state that TRU infrastructure may be considered an eligible infrastructure project on a case-by-case basis. Funding for TRU infrastructure will complement the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) future regulatory efforts and help accelerate the transition of TRUs to zero emission technologies.

CARB approves the air district’s request to fund up to 260 TRU plugs for Ralphs Grocery Company at its Compton distribution center located at 2201 South Wilmington Avenue, Compton, California. The Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 3 and 10 provide the necessary criteria and guidance for SCAQMD to implement the installation of these TRU plugs. For reporting purposes, the grantee must provide the total number of TRU visits, annual usage (e.g. kilowatt-hour), and any unscheduled downtime or service interruptions at the facility. The TRU infrastructure is eligible to receive up to 50 percent of Moyer eligible costs. Note: This project also contains one battery charging station for which a case-by-case approval is not required.

This project will use CAP funds, and strongly supports the goals of AB 617. The project directly benefits or is located within a disadvantaged community and is consistent with project types supported by the community. Community members have identified TRUs as a specific source of emissions and for the reasons outlined above, this project is a crucial part of realizing those benefits.

Please note that this approval is solely with regard to the item listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statutes, including all co-funded guidelines and statutes, co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: June 3, 2020
Contact: Ken Bhatti (916) 323-2730, Adriana Smith (916) 323-5450

Reference # 2020-19
Request: Approval to fund two transport refrigeration unit (TRU) infrastructure projects for Albertsons LLC through the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Community Air Protection (CAP) program. First project contains up to 296 TRU plugs at a distribution facility in Irvine and second project contains up to 50 TRU plugs at a milk processing plant in Commerce.
Air District: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD or District)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section B.5
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Moyer Program guidelines state that TRU infrastructure may be considered an eligible infrastructure project on a case-by-case basis. Funding for TRU infrastructure will complement the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) future regulatory efforts and help accelerate the transition of TRUs to zero emission technologies.

CARB approves the air district’s request to fund up to a total of 346 TRU plugs between two projects for Albertsons LLC. The first project contains up to 296 TRU plugs at distribution facility located at 9300 Toledo Way, Irvine, California. The second project contains up to 50 TRU plugs located at 3415 Boxford Avenue, Commerce, California. The Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 3 and 10 provide the necessary criteria and guidance for SCAQMD to implement the installation of these TRU plugs. For reporting purposes, the grantee must provide the total number of TRU visits, annual usage (e.g. kilowatt-hour), and any unscheduled downtime or service interruptions at the facility. The TRU infrastructure is eligible to receive up to 50 percent of Moyer eligible costs.

This project will use CAP funds, and strongly supports the goals of AB 617. The project directly benefits or is located within a disadvantaged community and is consistent with project types supported by the community. Community members have identified TRUs as a specific source of emissions and for the reasons outlined above, this project is a crucial part of realizing those benefits.

Please note that this approval is solely with regard to the item listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statutes, including all co-funded guidelines and statutes, co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: June 3, 2020
Contact: Ken Bhatti (916) 323-2730, Adriana Smith (916) 323-5450

Reference # 2020-18
Request: Approval to fund up to 98 transport refrigeration units (TRU) infrastructure plugs for McLane Company Inc at its Riverside distribution center through the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Community Air Protection (CAP) program.
Air District: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD or District)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section B.5
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Moyer Program guidelines state that TRU infrastructure may be considered an eligible infrastructure project on a case-by-case basis. Funding for TRU infrastructure will complement the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) future regulatory efforts and help accelerate the transition of TRUs to zero emission technologies.

CARB approves the air district’s request to fund up to 98 TRU plugs for McLane Company Inc at its Riverside distribution center located at 14813 Meridian Parkway, Riverside, California. The Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 3 and 10 provide the necessary criteria and guidance for SCAQMD to implement the installation of these TRU plugs. For reporting purposes, the grantee must provide the total number of TRU visits, annual usage (e.g. kilowatt-hour), and any unscheduled downtime or service interruptions at the facility. The TRU infrastructure is eligible to receive up to 50 percent of Moyer eligible costs.

This project will use CAP funds, and strongly supports the goals of AB 617. The project directly benefits or is located within a disadvantaged community and is consistent with project types supported by the community. Community members have identified TRUs as a specific source of emissions and for the reasons outlined above, this project is a crucial part of realizing those benefits.

Please note that this approval is solely with regard to the item listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statutes, including all co-funded guidelines and statutes, co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: June 3, 2020
Contact: Ken Bhatti (916) 323-2730, Adriana Smith (916) 323-5450

Reference # 2020-03
Request: Allow the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) to fund one crane shore power vault at the Port of Hueneme to provide shore power to one mobile hybrid electric diesel crane used for cargo handling. The power vault will not be used to provide shore power to vessels.
Air District: Ventura County APCD
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section B.5 and G.2.
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Moyer Program guidelines state that additional infrastructure project types may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Funding for a crane power vault at the port aligns with the California Sustainable Freight Action Plan's PDF Download guiding principle to invest strategically to accelerate the transition to zero and near-zero emission equipment, including supportive infrastructure.

California Air Resources Board (CARB) approves VCAPCD's request to fund one crane shore power vault at the South Marine Terminal, Wharf 1 at the Port of Hueneme. The crane power vault will provide shore power to a mobile hybrid diesel-electric crane used for cargo handling. The deployment of this power vault will help expand the area able to support the scale-up of electric operation of hybrid diesel-electric cranes at the South Marine Terminal, Wharf 1 at the Port of Hueneme. The Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapters 3 and 10, provide the necessary criteria and guidance for VCAPCD to implement the installation of this crane power vault. For reporting purposes, the grantee must provide total crane visits, the annual usage (e.g. kWh) and episodes of electrical service interruption by the local utility company. This power vault is eligible to receive up to 50 percent of Moyer eligible costs.

Please note that this approval is solely with regard to the item listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statutes, including all co-funded program guidelines and statutes (if project will be co-funded with other grant funds), and co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: February 4, 2020
Contact: Adriana Smith (916) 323-5450, Ken Bhatti (916) 323-2730

Reference # 2018-13-1
Request: Allow the air district to fund non-publicly accessible battery charging stations at three low-income, multi-unit housing facilities in Sacramento County. The applicant is the Mutual Housing Agency, a public entity.
Air District: Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD (SMAQMD)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section B.5
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: This revised determination supersedes the original determination with reference # 2018-13 posted on June 21, 2018. SMAQMD has requested to change the location for where the battery charging stations will be installed from Marina Vista, 240 Seavey Circle, Sacramento, CA 95818 to the Greenway, 6311 Sampson Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95824. There are no other changes made to this case-by-case.

The Moyer Program guidelines state that battery charging stations at multi-unit dwellings may be considered an eligible infrastructure project on a case-by-case basis. The California Air Resources Board approves the air district's request to fund six, non-publicly accessible battery charging stations at multi-unit housing facilities located at 6311 Sampson Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95824, 2201 Northview Drive, Sacramento CA 95833 and 5500 Sky Parkway, Sacramento CA 95823. The Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 10, provide the necessary criteria and guidance for SMAQMD to implement the installation of these six, single-port, Level 2 or higher, battery charging stations. These battery charging stations are eligible to receive up to 50 percent of Moyer eligible costs.

The deployment of these battery-charging stations will help to expand the infrastructure needed to support the electric vehicles under the Community CarShare Program in Sacramento County.

Please note that this approval is solely with regard to the item listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statues, including all co-funded guidelines and statues, co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: January 22, 2019
Contact: Adriana Smith (916) 323-5450, Nancy Noble (626) 459-4495, Ken Bhatti (916) 323-2730

Reference # 2018-13
Request: Allow the air district to fund non-publicly accessible battery charging stations at three low-income, multi-unit housing facilities in Sacramento County. The applicants consist of two public entities, the Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency and the Mutual Housing agency.
Air District: Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD (SMAQMD)
Guidelines Section(s): 2017 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 10, Section B.5
ARB Action: Approved

Determination: The Moyer Program guidelines state that battery charging stations at multi-unit dwellings may be considered an eligible infrastructure project on a case-by-case basis. The California Air Resources Board approves the air district's request to fund six, non-publicly accessible battery charging stations at multi-unit housing facilities located at 240 Seavey Circle, Sacramento CA 95818, 2201 Northview Drive, Sacramento CA 95833 and 5500 Sky Parkway, Sacramento CA 95823. The Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 10, provide the necessary criteria and guidance for SMAQMD to implement the installation of these six, single-port, Level 2 or higher, battery charging stations. These battery charging stations are eligible to receive up to 50 percent of Moyer eligible costs.

The deployment of these battery charging stations will help to expand the infrastructure needed to support the electric vehicles under the Community CarShare Program in Sacramento County.

Please note that this approval is solely with regard to the item listed above and does not constitute a comprehensive review of the project. In addition, the District is responsible for ensuring that the projects conform to all applicable guidelines and statues, including all co-funded guidelines and statues, co-funding limitations. Please include this case-by-case reference number in the comment field for the project in the CARL database.

Determination Date: June 21, 2018
Contact: Adriana Smith (916) 323-5450, Nancy Noble (626) 459-4495, Ken Bhatti (916) 323-2730