PG&E

EVSE Incentives for Commercial Customers

PG&E’s EV Fast Charge Program offers competitive incentives to facilitate the installation of direct current (DC) fast charger EVSE. PG&E will cover the cost to make-ready a site for DC fast charging. Projects must involve the purchase of a DC fast charger from the approved EVSE list (PDF). To qualify, sites must receive electric service from PG&E and the DC fast charger must be available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sites located in disadvantaged communities may receive a rebate for the purchase of the EVSE.

PG&E

EVSE Incentives for Medium and Heavy Duty Fleets

PG&E’s EV Fleet Program offers competitive incentives to facilitate the installation of EVSE for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets. PG&E offers dedicated electrical infrastructure design and construction services and reduced costs for electrical infrastructure work. Sites located in disadvantaged communities may be eligible to receive a rebate for the purchase of the EVSE. Eligible electric fleet vehicles include transit or school buses, medium-duty vehicles, forklifts, truck stop electrification, transportation refrigeration units, port cargo trucks, airport ground support equipment, or other Class 8 vehicles.

California

Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust

The Volkswagen (VW) Mitigation Trust was established to fully mitigate the diesel NOx emissions caused by VW’s illegal actions. The mitigation plan for California includes a variety of grant categories available to replace diesel vehicles registered throughout the state of California.

California

California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP)

Funded by the California Energy Commission and implemented by the Center for Sustainable Energy, CALeVIP provides incentives for EV charger installations and works with local partners to develop and implement projects that meet current and future regional EV needs for Level 2 and DC fast charging. The statewide efforts aim to provide a streamlined process for getting chargers installed to fill the significant gaps in charging availability.

California

Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project

The California Energy Commission (CEC) and California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) announce the availability of $44.1 million in funds to support large-scale deployments of on-road, zero-emission Class 8 drayage and regional haul trucks as well as the necessary zero-emission vehicle fueling infrastructure needed for service operation.

California

Low Emission Truck and Bus Purchase Vouchers

Through the Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) and Low NOx Engine Incentives, the California Air Resources Board provides vouchers to eligible fleets to reduce the incremental cost of qualified electric, hybrid, or natural gas trucks and buses at the time of purchase. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis and range from $2,000 to $315,000. Only fleets that operate vehicles in California are eligible. Voucher amounts vary depending on whether the vehicles are located in a disadvantaged community.

California

Zero-Emission Transit Bus Tax Exemption

Zero-emission transit buses are exempt from state sales and use taxes when sold to public agencies eligible for the Low Emission Truck and Bus Purchase Vouchers. This exemption expires January 1, 2024.

California

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Electricity Tax Exemption for Transit Use

CNG and electricity that local agencies or public transit operators use as motor vehicle fuel to operate public transit services is exempt from applicable user taxes a county imposes.

California

Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) Fleet Rebate

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates to eligible state and local public entities for the purchase of qualified light-duty fleet vehicles. The rebates are for up to $3,500 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, $4,500 for battery electric vehicles, and $7,000 for fuel-cell electric vehicles the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has certified. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Manufacturers must apply to ARB to have their vehicles considered for rebate eligibility. Each entity may receive up to 30 rebates annually and cannot receive CVRP incentives for the same vehicle. Public fleets located in disadvantaged communities are eligible for increased incentives. Funding is only available for qualified fleets located in disadvantaged communities (verified October 2019).

California

EV Charging Station Financing Program

The program, funded by the California Energy Commission, provides small business borrowers and lenders incentives to finance electric vehicle charging station equipment acquisition and installation to increase PEV adoption and attract new customers.

California

HVIP Program

The California Air Resources Board (CARB), in partnership with CALSTART, launched the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses. HVIP works directly with dealers to apply the voucher incentive at the time of purchase.

Federal

Qualified PEV Tax Credit

A tax credit is available for the purchase of a new qualified PEV that draws propulsion using a traction battery that has at least five kilowatt-hours (kWh) of capacity, uses an external source of energy to recharge the battery, has a gross vehicle weight rating of up to 14,000 pounds, and meets specified emission standards.

Federal

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

Fueling equipment for natural gas, propane, liquefied hydrogen, electricity, E85, or diesel fuel blends containing a minimum of 20% biodiesel installed through December 31, 2020, is eligible for a tax credit of 30% of the cost, not to exceed $30,000.

Federal

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program

The CMAQ Program provides funding to state departments of transportation (DOTs), local governments, and transit agencies for projects and programs that help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act by reducing mobile source emissions and regional congestion on transportation networks. Eligible activities include transit improvements, travel demand management strategies, congestion relief efforts (such as high occupancy vehicle lanes), diesel retrofit projects, and alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure. Projects supported with CMAQ funds must demonstrate emissions reductions, be located in or benefit a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-designated nonattainment or maintenance area, and be a transportation project.

Peninsula-Silicon Valley CCAs

Incentive Project

The Peninsula-Silicon Valley Incentive Project promotes easy access to zero-emission vehicle infrastructure for the purchase and installation of eligible electric vehicle (EV) chargers in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties – with a total of $55.2 million in available funds over four years. Presented in partnership with City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), San José Clean Energy (SJCE), Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) and Silicon Valley Power (SVP).

Monterey Bay Community Power

Public EV Charger Incentives

Through the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure – Central Coast Incentive Project, businesses, multi-unit dwellings, nonprofits and local government properties can qualify for rebates to purchase and install eligible EV chargers in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. 

Peninsula Clean Energy

EV Ready Support and Incentives

Peninsula Clean Energy, the California Energy Commission, and Center for Sustainable Energy are partnering to launch an incentive project in San Mateo County in 2020 to increase publicly available electric vehicle charging locations with investments potentially reaching $24 million.

Bay Area

Goods Movement Program

Upgrade or replace diesel equipment with funding from the Goods Movement Program. This program aims to reduce air pollution from freight movement activities in California.

Bay Area

VW Mitigation Trust - Light-Duty Zero-Emission Infrastructure, Electric

This program will award up to $5 million to create a more robust light-duty electric vehicle charging station network in California. Funding caps are based on whether stations are publicly accessible and whether they are installed at a property that is government- or privately-owned. For stations that are not publicly accessible, only stations that are installed at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings are eligible.

Monterey Bay

Zero Emissions School Bus Program

Funds are available for the purchase or lease of All-Electric school buses.  This is a fleet enhancement program and does not require replacement of existing fleet buses. Eligible applicants are any public school district, Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) school, or contractor operating school buses for those public schools.

Northern Sonoma

EV Public Chargers

Receive a grant for installation of a public EV charger to be located within the District.  Restrictions apply.

Placer

Alternative Fueling Infrastructure

Eligible project types include battery charging stations, natural gas, and hydrogen fueling. Infrastructure projects will be subject to a competitive bid process. Individual and Residential projects not eligible for funds

Placer

Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicles and Equipment

Only Small Fleets, as defined by ARB`s Off-Road Regulation, are eligible to apply for funding. Large and Medium fleets are no longer eligible for Moyer grant funds.

Placer

School Bus Replacement

Fleets must be in full compliance with State regulations prior to applying.

San Joaquin

Charge Up! EV Charger Incentive Program

This Program provides funding for public agencies, businesses, and property owners of multi-unit dwellings (i.e. apartment complexes, condominiums, etc.) in the San Joaquin Valley to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers for public use.

San Joaquin

Electric School Bus Incentive Program

The Electric School Bus Incentive Program provides monetary incentives for the replacement of existing diesel yellow school buses that transport public school children to and from school with all electric school buses. Eligible applicants are public school districts, Joint Power Authorities (JPA), and privately owned yellow school buses that are contracted with a public school to transport public school children. Applicants must obtain an executed contract from the SJVAPCD prior to the order or purchase of new all electric school bus.

San Joaquin

Truck Replacement Program

The District is currently accepting applications to replace on-road diesel trucks with cleaner technology units or to expand fleets with the cleanest technology available. Projects funded under this program must achieve emission reductions not required by law or regulation. Please note that Truck Replacement Program is not a rebate program, any new truck purchased prior to contract execution is ineligible.

San Joaquin

VW Mitigation Trust - Zero-Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Buses

The VW Mitigation Trust has $130 million in funds to replace older, high-polluting transit, school, and shuttle buses with new battery-electric or fuel-cell buses. California is experiencing record demand for zero-emission school buses. As a result, the zero-emission school bus bin of the VW Mitigation Trust Fund is now oversubscribed, and applications are no longer being accepted for Installment One of the fund. Money for transit and shuttle buses is still available!

San Luis Obispo

CEC Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grant

The goal of this Plan is to implement and build upon key recommendations from the Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan for Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties (CEC-ARV-11- 002 - completed 2014), the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Readiness Plan (CEC-ARV-13-017 - completed 2016), and the Hydrogen Readiness Plan (CEC-ARV-14-038 – completed in 2017) to accelerate the region’s deployment of zero emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure and expand the regional adoption of ZEVs among both consumers and fleet operators.