Clean Off-Road Equipment Vouchers
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Current Incentive Amount(s)
Equipment Type | Potential Voucher | Potential Infrastructure Enhancement |
|---|---|---|
On- and Off-Road Terminal Tractors | Up to $200,000 | Up to $30,000 |
Truck and Trailer-mounted TRUs | Up to $65,000 | Up to $9,000 |
Large Forklifts | Up to $500,000 | Up to $30,000 |
Cargo Handling Equipment | Up to $1,000,000 | Up to $30,000 |
Airport Cargo Loaders | Up to $100,000 | Up to $30,000 |
Wide-Body Aircraft Tugs | Up to $200,000 | Up to $30,000 |
Railcar Movers and Freight Locomotives | Up to $1,000,000 | Up to $30,000 |
Mobile Power Units and Aircraft Ground Power Units | Up to $300,000 | Up to $30,000 |
Mobile Shore Power Cable Management Systems | Up to $500,000 | N/A |
Commercial Harbor Craft Shore-Side Electric and Hydrogen Fueling Vessel Supply Equipment | Up to $100,000 | N/A |
Construction Equipment | Up to $500,000 | Up to $30,000 |
Agricultural Equipment | Up to $500,000 | Up to $30,000 |
Commercial Harbor Craft | Up to $1,000,000 | N/A |
Who is Eligible
CORE is intended to accelerate the deployment of advanced zero-emission technology in the off-road sector. CORE provides vouchers for California purchasers and lessees for eligible equipment on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, CORE provides increased incentives for fleets purchasing zero-emission equipment located in disadvantaged communities with a goal of at least 50 percent of CORE funding supporting equipment domiciled in disadvantaged communities.
How it’s Administered
CORE will continue to be administered and implemented through a partnership between CARB and a Grantee, CALSTART the current grantee was awarded via a competitive solicitation.
Where and When it’s Offered
Each fiscal year, CARB staff submits a proposed funding plan to the Board for approval that serves as the blueprint for expending Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) and Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) funds appropriated to CARB in the State budget. More specifically, the plan establishes CARB's priorities for the funding cycle, describes the project CARB intends to fund, and sets funding targets for each project. CORE is part of CARB’s funding plan and yearly allocations for CORE are reflected in the funding plan.
Project Funding or Participation Requirements
Manufacturers
- Read and understand the CORE Implementation Manual
- Compile documents outlined in Attachment A
- Send complete application package to CORE@arb.ca.gov
- Advise dealers to enroll
Dealers
Email a CORE Project Administrator expressing your interest in becoming a CORE-approved Dealer at coredealertraining@californiacore.org; attach the Dealer Registration Form, Dealer’s Terms & Conditions, and IRS W-9 Form.
After confirmation, a CORE Project Administrator will provide the link to the CORE Dealer Learning Module, a learning module based on the Implementation Manual that provides programmatic basics, insights on participation requirements, and weighed quizzes. Completion of the Dealer Enrollment Learning Module is mandatory. Prospective Dealers must score 80% or higher to meet the minimum standards for Dealer approbation. Allocate at least 60 minutes to complete this requirement. You must download and email the Certificate of Dealer Approbation (available upon completion of the module) to confirm you have completed the course.
Once confirmation is verified, a CORE Project Administrator will provide Voucher Processing Center login credentials and add the newly CORE-approved Dealer to the Eligible Equipment Catalog.
Announcements and Upcoming Activities
CORE reopened on July 18, 2023 with $185 million available in addition, this round included a $10 million small business set aside for the first 180 days of the program. The $10 million set aside for small businesses has already been exhausted.