Here's a current list of incentives for zero or low emission vehicles for commercial fleet operators in California, specifically tailored to automobiles, trucks, vans, and buses in 2024:
Here's a current list of incentives for zero or low emission vehicles for commercial fleet operators in California, specifically tailored to automobiles, trucks, vans, and buses in 2024:
CEC's $1.9 Billion Plan for ZEV Infrastructure: The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a plan to invest $1.9 billion into building a comprehensive network for electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling across California. This initiative aims to support light, medium, and heavy-duty ZEVs, targeting at least 50% of the funding towards priority populations? (California Energy Commission)?.
EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles Program: Managed by the California Energy Commission under the Clean Transportation Program, the EnergIIZE initiative provides funding for electric and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission commercial vehicles. It's designed to fast-track deployment, especially in underserved and disadvantaged communities, with various funding lanes for different needs, including EV fast track, hydrogen, EV jump start, and public charging? (California Energy Commission)?? (California Energy Commission)?.
Utilities' Transportation Electrification Incentives: Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, and Pacific Gas and Electric offer various incentives for medium- and heavy-duty EVs. These range from installing infrastructure to support fleet EVs to implementing charging stations at educational facilities and parks? (California GO-Biz)?.
California Laws and Incentives for NEVs and ZEVs: Various state programs support the transition to zero-emission vehicles, including requirements for zero-emission airport shuttles and transit buses by 2035 and 2040, respectively. The state also offers support for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV deployment through a multi-state action plan, focusing on electrification and benefiting disadvantaged communities? (Alternative Fuels Data Center)?.
For detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria, and application processes, please visit the respective program websites or contact the program administrators directly. These incentives and regulations are part of California's broader effort to reduce emissions from the transportation sector and facilitate the shift towards a more sustainable and clean energy future.
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Web Links - Alternative Fuel California Energy Commission - Drive
The California Energy Commission has established the DRIVE web page that is a great source for information on California’s alternative and renewable fuel and vehicle technology programs.
