The California Air Resources Board (ARB or the Board) is pleased
to announce its grant solicitation for an administrator to
implement the Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project
(HVIP), and Low NOx Engine Incentives administered through HVIP
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17. The solicitation includes the
option for new Grant Agreements for each of the following two
fiscal years:
• FY 2017-18
• FY 2018-19
The current funding available for FY 2016-17 is $13 million for
HVIP and $23 million for Low NOx Engine Incentives for a total of
$36 million.
HVIP is intended to encourage and accelerate the deployment of
new hybrid and zero-emission trucks and buses in California.
HVIP provides vouchers for California purchasers and lessees of
up to $95,000 for zero-emission trucks and buses, and up to
$30,000 for eligible hybrid trucks, and buses on a first-come,
first-served basis. In addition, HVIP provides increased
incentives for fleets located in or serving disadvantaged
communities. These fleets qualify for vouchers up to $110,000
for zero-emission trucks and buses.
ARB's optional low NOx standards allow manufacturers the ability
to certify heavy-duty vehicle engines to NOx emission levels that
are up to 90 percent lower than today's mandatory diesel emission
standards. Incentivizing deployment of these engines coupled
with renewable fuels is an important strategy for achieving
greenhouse gas and criteria pollutant emission reductions in the
heavy-duty sector. Implemented through HVIP, the low NOx engine
incentive project is intended to fund the incremental cost of a
heavy-duty vehicle engine above the purchase and installation
costs of a conventional heavy-duty vehicle engine with the same
fuel type and other characteristics. A maximum of $25,000 per
engine incentive is available for the certified 8.9 liter natural
gas engine that utilizes 100 percent renewable fuel, enforceable
by a three year renewable fuel contract.
Meeting Information:
This solicitation is open to federal, state or local government
entities or agencies, and non-profit entities or companies with
California heavy-duty vehicle, vehicle incentive project, or air
quality expertise. Applications are due to ARB no later than
close of business on Thursday, December 29, 2016. The grant
solicitation and all associated documents may be found on ARB's
webpage at
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/solicitations.htm.
ARB will hold an Applicant Workshop Teleconference to answer
questions regarding this grant solicitation on December 13, 2016.
The Applicant Workshop Teleconference will provide an
opportunity for potential applicants to ask clarifying questions
regarding general application requirements.
Please see details for the Applicant Workshop Teleconference
below:
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PST)
*Call-In Number: (800) 988-9675
*Passcode: 4800086
*Note: Call-in numbers and passcodes may change. Should a change
occur, the new call-in number and passcode will be listed on
ARB's webpage at
https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/meetings/meetings.htm.
Potential applicants are encouraged to confirm the call-in number
and passcode by visiting the listed website prior to each
teleconference.
The questions and answers from the Applicant Teleconference and
any questions received via email will be posted on the ARB
webpage at http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/solicitations.htm.
ARB will not respond to questions regarding this solicitation
after the Final Applicant Teleconference has taken place.
The grant solicitation and all associated documents may be found
on ARB's webpage at
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/solicitations.htm
For more information about HVIP and Low NOx Engine Incentives
administered through HVIP, please visit:
https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/hvip.htm
For more information about Air Quality Improvement Program,
please visit:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/aqip.htm
For more information about the FY 2016-17 Funding Plan for the
Air Quality Improvement Program, and Low Carbon Transportation
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Investments, please go to:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/fundplan/fundplan.htm
Contact:
If you have any questions regarding HVIP or the Applicant
Workshop Teleconference, please contact Mr. Ryan Murano, Air
Pollution Specialist, at (916) 322-2383 or by email at
ryan.murano@arb.ca.gov.
Background:
ARB's HVIP and Low NOx Engine Incentives are intended to
encourage and accelerate the deployment of zero emission truck
and buses, vehicles using engines that meet the optional low NOx
standard, and hybrid trucks and buses in California. Vouchers
are available to individuals, businesses, non-profits, or
government entities based in California or have a
California-based affiliate. Truck or bus leasing/rental agencies
based outside of California are also eligible if vehicles are
leased/rented to entities that meet all HVIP and low NOx engine
incentives operational, reporting, and other applicable
requirements. Approximately 2,700 vouchers have been issued to
date, totaling about $91 million.
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