California Incentives and Laws



Last Updated October 2007


California is the home of the San Joaquin Valley (www.valleycleancities.org), Southern California Association of Governments (www.the-partnership.org/cleancities), Antelope Valley, Long Beach, Los Angeles (www.cityofla.org/EAD/EADWeb-AQD/LACleanCity.htm), East Bay, Western Riverside County (www.wr4cleanair.org), Greater Sacramento, San Diego Regional (www.sdrafvc.org), San Francisco, Palm Springs Regional, Central Coast (www.c-5.org), and Silicon Valley (www.svcleancities.org) Clean Cities Coalitions. Coordinator contact information is listed in the Points of Contact section.

State Incentives

Idle Reduction Incentives

A transportation bond approved in November 2006 provides funding on a competitive basis for projects that achieve emissions reductions from truck engine idling through electrification infrastructure and the replacement, repower, and retrofit of heavy-duty diesel trucks. (Reference Assembly Bill 201, 2007, and Proposition 1B, 2006)
Alternative Fuel Incentive Development

The California Air Resources Board and California Energy Commission have been asked to develop a joint plan, allocating $25 million in incentives, to promote the use and production of alternative fuels. Incentives would be provided for projects in California that promoted high efficiency, high mileage, alternative fuel light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles, for both individual and public fleets. Incentives would be available to replace the current state vehicle fleet with clean, high mileage alternative fuel vehicles and for the construction of both publicly accessible alternative fuel retail fueling stations and fleet fueling facilities, including E-85. In addition, incentives would be provided for alternative fuel production in California and funding for research, development, and testing of alternative fuels and advancing vehicle technology. (Reference Assembly Bill 1811, 2006)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Program

The "Driving Alternatives" vehicle rebate program has allocated $1.8 million toward vehicle incentive grants for qualifying AFVs. Grants of up to $5,000 will be made available to consumers who purchase or lease eligible zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and AFVs between May 24, 2007, and March 31, 2009. For the purposes of this program, ZEVs include full function battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, low-speed or neighborhood electric vehicles, and zero emission motorcycles.
Point of Contact

Mary Venables
California Center for Sustainable Energy
Phone 866-984-2532
fuelingalts@energycenter.org
http://www.fuelingalts.energycenter.org

Alternative Fuel Research and Development

The Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program will provide grants and loans to public agencies, businesses, fleet owners, consumers, and academic institutions to develop and deploy innovative technologies that transform California's fuel and vehicle types to help attain the state's climate change policies. (Reference Assembly Bill 118, 2007)
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption

Qualified alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) can use HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. An identification sticker and FasTrak account must first be obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles; only 85,000 decals will be made available. Until January 1, 2011, qualified AFVs are limited to the following: 1) Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (SULEVs) or Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) which also meet the federal Inherently Low Emission Vehicles (ILEV) evaporative emissions standards; 2) Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) produced during Model Year 2004 (MY2004) or earlier that also meet the federal ILEV standard; 3) HEVs produced during MY2004 or earlier that have a fuel economy rating of 45 miles per gallon or greater and also meet the state ULEV, SULEV, or Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) standards. Enactment of the 2005 Federal transportation bill Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Public Law 109-59) allowed full implementation of this incentive. Additionally, certain vehicles registered to an address in the 9-county San Francisco Bay region are permitted to use the toll-free and reduced-rate passage privilege on specified bridges if the owner of the vehicle has obtained an automatic vehicle identification account. (Reference Assembly Bill 2600 and 1407, 2006, and California Vehicle Code Sections 5205.5 and 21655.9)
Point of Contact

Motor Vehicle Information Hotline
California Air Resources Board
Phone (800) 242-4450
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/carpool/carpool.htm

Funding for Emission Reductions

The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program provides incentive-based funding for the incremental cost of purchasing cleaner than required engines and equipment. Eligible projects include cleaner on-road, off-road, marine, locomotive, and agricultural engines, as well as forklifts, airport ground support equipment, and auxiliary power units. The Carl Moyer Program provides funds for significant near-term reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions, Reactive Organic Gases, and particulate matter emissions. Additionally, the Carl Moyer program has been expanded to include heavy-duty fleet modernization projects, and projects for cars and light-duty trucks. Each local air district is responsible for distribution of the Carl Moyer funding. (Reference California Health and Safety Code Section 44280)
Point of Contact

David Salardino
Manager - Carl Moyer Off-Road Section
California Air Resources Board
Phone (626) 575-6679
Fax (916) 322-3923
dsalardin@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/moyer.htm

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Refueling Infrastructure Grants and Loans

The Assembly Bill 2766 program provides incentive funding for projects that reduce on-road and off-road motor vehicle pollutant emissions (focusing on nitrogen oxides emissions and particulate matter). The program provides applicants with grant money to implement activities or purchase equipment that reduces air pollution from vehicles, including purchasing alternative fuel vehicles and building alternative fuel and advanced technology infrastructure. Check with local air districts to learn how the AB 2766 Motor Vehicle Registration Funds grants are distributed. Some programs include: Yolo-Solano AQMD, South Coast AQMD, Bay Area AQMD, Antelope Valley AQMD, Feather River AQMD, Kern County AQMD, Mojave Desert AQMD, Monterey Bay Unified APCD, North Coast Unified APCD, Northern Sierra AMD , and San Luis Obispo APCD. (Reference Health and Safety Code 44220 to 44246)
Point of Contact

Jeff Weir
Air Pollution Specialist
California Air Resources Board, Planning and Technical Support Division
Phone (916) 445-0098
jweir@arb.ca.gov

Lower-Emission School Bus Grants

The Lower-Emission School Bus Program at the California Air Resources Board (ARB) provides grant funding for new school buses and for air pollution control equipment. Air pollution control devices must be verified by the ARB to reduce particulate matter emissions by at least 85% for each retrofitted school bus. The program focuses on replacing buses that were built prior to 1987.
A transportation bond approved by voters in November 2006 will provide approximately $200 million in funding over two years to replace the oldest remaining public school buses and add pollution control equipment to other buses. Public school districts in California, that own their own buses, are eligible to receive funding for the replacement of older school buses and for the retrofit of in-use buses. Private school transportation providers that contract with public school districts to provide transportation services are eligible to receive funding for the retrofit of in-use buses. Alternative-fueled buses may be powered by natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, electricity, methanol, or ethanol fuels, provided that the other program requirements are met. Commercially available hybrid school buses may be partially eligible for funding. Check with local air districts to learn how the Lower-Emission School Bus Grants are distributed. (Reference Senate Bill 1266, 2006, and California Government Code 8879.20 to 8879.37, and Proposition 1B, 2006)
Point of Contact

Kimya Lambert
Air Pollution Specialist
California Air Resources Board, Lower Emission School Bus Program
Phone (916) 323-2507
Fax (916) 322-3923
klambert@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/schoolbus/schoolbus.htm

Point of Contact

Lisa Jennings
Air Pollution Specialist
California Air Resources Board, Lower Emission School Bus Program
Phone (916) 322-6913
Fax (916) 322-3923
ljenning@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/schoolbus/schoolbus.htm

Alternative Fuel Research and Development

Innovative Clean Air Technologies Program (ICAT) is a California Air Resources Board (ARB) program that co-funds demonstration projects of innovative technologies that can reduce air pollution. Its purpose is to advance such technologies toward commercial application, thereby reducing emissions and helping the economy of California. In general, the ICAT program can support any innovation in technology that focuses on preventing or controlling air pollution from any type of emission source in California. ICAT can support technologies applicable to any stationary, mobile, indoor, or agricultural emission source or consumer products. Proposals related to current ARB programs, such as increasing the alternatives to diesel fuel and diesel engines, increasing efficiency of zero-emission vehicles, and fuel cells and hydrogen technology, are of particular interest.
Vehicle Emission Reduction Grants - Sacramento

The Sacramento Emergency Clean Air and Transportation Program was created to provide grants to offset the advanced introduction costs of eligible projects that reduce on-road emissions of nitrogen oxide within the Sacramento federal ozone non-attainment area. Eligibility for grant awards include projects for zero- or very low-emission covered vehicles or to replace older heavy-duty diesel vehicles. Implementation of practical, low-emission retrofit technologies and other advanced technologies may also qualify. (Reference California Health and Safety Code, Sections 44299.50 through 44299.55)
Point of Contact

Kristian Damkier
Air Quality Engineer
Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD
Phone (916) 874-4892
kdamkier@airquality.org
http://www.saccounty.net/business/SAC_Portal_DF_CodesRecords

Funding for Heavy-Duty Vehicle Emission Reductions - Sacramento

The Sacramento Air Quality Management District's Heavy-Duty Low-Emission Vehicle Incentive Program offers a variety of financial incentives to entities that lower nitrogen oxide emissions from heavy-duty vehicles (both on and off-road) with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings over 14,000 pounds. This includes purchasing new heavy-duty alternative fuel vehicles as well as retrofitting older diesel vehicles to ensure lower emissions. Private businesses and public agencies in the six-county Sacramento federal ozone non-attainment area are eligible to apply for this program.
Point of Contact

Mike Neuenburg
Program Coordinator
Sacramento AQMD, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Incentive Program
Phone (916) 874-1676
Fax (916) 874-4899
mneuenburg@airquality.org
http://www.airquality.org

Funding for Air Quality Improvement Programs - Ventura County

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District offers the Clean Air Fund, which is administered by the Ventura County Community Foundation. The Clean Air Fund provides grants for air quality improvement projects in the county, such as smog reduction. The Clean Air Fund Advisory Committee is interested in projects that will have significant emission impacts or support innovative air pollution reduction technologies. Currently, only earnings from the permanent endowment are available for Clean Air Fund grants, approximately $35,000 per year.
Point of Contact

Stan Cowen
Air Quality Engineer
Ventura County APCD
Phone (805) 645-1408
Fax (805) 645-1444
stan@vcapcd.org

Alternative Fuel Vehicle, Refueling Infrastructure and Idle Reduction Grants - San Joaquin Valley

The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District Heavy-Duty Engine Incentive Program provides funding for the incremental cost associated with purchasing reduced emission technology for heavy-duty vehicles. Eligible funding categories include heavy-duty on-road vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings over 14,000 pounds, off-road self-propelled vehicles, locomotives, marine vessels, electric forklifts, electric airport ground support equipment, and stationary agricultural irrigation pump engines. Eligible fuel types include compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and electricity. The Heavy-Duty Engine Program also has an Alternative Fuel Infrastructure component that provides grants for the development of infrastructure to dispense alternative fuel for heavy-duty vehicles. Additionally, the Heavy-Duty Engine Idle Reduction Incentive Program provides incentive funds for technologies that result in a significant reduction of on- and off-road heavy-duty vehicle idling in the San Joaquin Valley. Applications must be completed and approved before the engine is purchased, and funds are provided on a first come, first served basis.
Point of Contact

Heavy-Duty Engine Program Hotline
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Phone (559) 230-5858 or (559) 230-5800
sjvapcd@valleyair.org

Low-Emission Vehicle Incentives and Technical Training - San Joaquin Valley

The REMOVE II Program provides incentives for the purchase of low-emission passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, small buses, and trucks under 14,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The purpose of this program is to encourage the early introduction of low-emission vehicles in the San Joaquin Valley. The program pays between $1,000 and $3,000 per vehicle depending on the emission certification level and size of the vehicle. Vehicles must be powered by alternative fuel, electric, or hybrid electric engines/motors. The program also has an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Mechanic Training Component that provides incentives for the education of personnel on the mechanics, operation safety, and maintenance of AFVs, equipment structures, fueling stations, and tools involved in the implementation of alternative fuel emission reducing technologies.
Point of Contact

Heavy-Duty Engine Program Hotline
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Phone (559) 230-5858 or (559) 230-5800
sjvapcd@valleyair.org

Funding for Emission Reductions - South Coast

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) administers the Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP). The AQIP is a fund created by the SCAQMD, which allows employers within SCAQMD's jurisdiction to make annual investments into an administered fund to meet employers' emission reduction targets. The revenues collected are used to fund alternative mobile source emission/trip reduction programs, including alternative fuel vehicle projects, on an on-going basis. Programs such as procurement of low-emission, alternative fuel or zero emission vehicles, and old vehicle scrapping could be considered for funding.
Point of Contact

Shashi Singeetham
Air Quality Specialist
South Coast AQMD
Phone (909) 396-3298
Fax (909) 396-3608
ssingeetham@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/trans/aqip.html

Technology Advancement Funding - South Coast

The South Coast Air Quality Management District's Technology Advancement Office provides funding for research, development, demonstration, and deployment projects that are expected to help accelerate the commercialization of advanced low-emission transportation technologies. Eligible projects have included: power trains and energy storage/conversion devices (e.g., fuel cells and batteries); and implementation of clean fuels (e.g. natural gas, propane, and hydrogen), including their infrastructures. Projects are selected via specific requests for proposals on an as-needed basis or through unsolicited proposals. Approximately $10-12 million in funding is available annually with expected cost-share from other project partners and stakeholders.
Point of Contact

Matt Miyasato
Air Quality Specialist
South Coast AQMD
Phone (909) 396-3249
mmiyasato@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/Demonstration/index.htm

Natural Gas Vehicle Home Fueling Infrastructure Incentive - South Coast

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Governing Board approved an incentive program that matches the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) buy-down program for the purchase of a compressed natural gas (CNG) home fueling appliance manufactured by Fuelmaker. The SCAQMD incentive program matches a $1,000 buy-down for a total of $2,000 for consumers who reside in the SCAQMD jurisdictional boundaries. The incentive buy-down program will apply to the purchase of up to 200 units through Fuelmaker and the lease of up to 200 units through Honda.
Point of Contact

Dean Saito
Mobile Source Strategies Manager, Mobile Source Division
South Coast AQMD
Phone (909) 396-2647 or (800) 288-7664
Fax (909) 396-3252
dsaito@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/FleetRules

Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle and Infrastructure Incentives – Vacaville

The City of Vacaville provides incentives for any new battery-electric vehicles, dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and the Phill Home Refueling Appliance from FuelMaker for fueling CNG vehicles at home.
Point of Contact

Ed Huestis
Program Manager
Vacaville City Hall
Phone (707) 449-5424
ehuestis@cityofvacaville.com
http://www.cityofvacaville.com/departments/public_works/e_cng_vehicles.php

Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Incentive - Sacramento

Sacramento offers free parking to individuals or small businesses certified by the city's Emerging Small Business Development that own or lease EVs with an EV parking pass in downtown parking lots C, G, H, I, K, P, and R. Free charging stations are located in lot C,G, H, and I.
Point of Contact

Parking Facilities Division
City of Sacramento
Phone (916) 808-5110
http://www.cityofsacramento.org/transportation/parking

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Parking Incentive - Los Angeles

Los Angeles allows free meter parking for selected HEVs and AFVs powered by electricity, compressed natural gas, and hydrogen. To qualify, the vehicle must display California Department of Motor Vehicles High Occupancy Vehicle lane access stickers. The program for HEVs expires December 31, 2007; after this date only HEVs with the California Clean Air Vehicle Decal will qualify for free parking. All other parking restrictions, including posted time limits, no parking during street cleaning times, and peak hour tow away periods, must be obeyed.
Point of Contact

Department of Transportation
City of Los Angeles
Phone (213) 972-8470
http://www.lacity.org/ladot/freepark.htm

Clean Vehicle Parking Incentive - Hermosa Beach

Downtown Hermosa Beach offers free metered parking at silver poled meters for vehicles with the California Clean Air Decal and electric vehicles, including GEM vehicles. Vehicles may park for the maximum time limit designated on the meter.
Point of Contact

Ennis Jackson
Hermosa Beach Police
Phone (310) 318-0249
ejackson@hermosabch.org

Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Zero Emission (ZEV) Vehicle Parking Incentive - San Jose

The City of San Jose has developed a Clean Air Vehicle Parking Program to encourage reduced auto emissions, stimulate activity in the downtown, and increase sales of clean-air vehicles at San Jose auto dealerships. For eligible vehicles, the program allows free parking at participating municipal off-street parking facilities, on-street meters, and regional park and recreation parking lots. Clean-air vehicles must display the Clean Air Vehicle Parking Permit, which is available for a $30 application fee. Only eligible vehicles purchased in San Jose after January 1, 2000, can obtain a permit. ZEVs purchased outside San Jose are also eligible to apply as long as the vehicle is registered in San Jose.
Point of Contact

Pamela McAnally
Department of Transportation
City of San José
Phone (408) 535-3850
pamela.mcanally@sanjoseca.gov
http://www.sjdowntownparking.com/clean_air_program.php

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Parking Incentive - Santa Monica

The City of Santa Monica offers free meter parking for dedicated electric and compressed natural gas, or hybrid electric vehicles carrying the Clean Air Decal. Vehicles may park for the maximum time limit designated on the meter per trip.
Point of Contact

Lynne Taffert
Santa Monica Police Department
Phone (310) 458-2226
lynne.taffert@smgov.net

Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Incentive - Los Angeles Airport

The Los Angeles Airport (LAX) offers free parking and recharging for EVs in the lower/arrivals level of Parking Structures 1 and 6.
Point of Contact

LAX Parking Services Division
Phone (310) 646-9070
http://www.lawa.org/lax/laxframe.html

State Laws and Regulations

West Coast Global Warming Mitigation Initiative

Governors of Washington, Oregon, and California approved a series of recommendations for action to combat global warming, as detailed in the West Coast Governors' Global Warming Initiative. It was determined that Oregon, California, and Washington must act individually and regionally to reduce greenhouse gases. The initiative includes adopting standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by expanding markets for efficiency, renewable energy and alternative fuels, including creating a working group on hydrogen fuel.
California Global Warming Solutions Act requires the California Air Resources Board (ARB), and other agencies, to adopt regulations that require limiting statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and to regulate the reporting and enforcement (including fees) for greenhouse gas emissions. In compliance with the Global Warming Solutions Act, the ARB had adopted an additional set of measures in the Early Actions Report, such as requiring truck efficiency retrofit devices that reduce aerodynamic drag, and regulations requiring tune-up, smog check, and oil change mechanics to ensure proper tire inflation as part of overall service. All these actions are captured in Executive Order S-20-06, which reiterates the leadership role of California's Secretary of Environmental Protection and the Climate Action Team's vehicle emissions standards. (Reference Assembly Bill 32, 2006, Executive Order S-20-06, 2006, and California Health and Safety Code Sections 38500 to 38599)
Low-Carbon Fuels

Based on California's emissions reduction goals described in the Global Warming Solutions Act, the Governor has committed California to reduce the carbon intensity of California's transportation fuels at least 10% by 2020 through establishing a low-carbon fuel standard. The California Air Resources Board has coordinated activities between the University of California, the California Energy Commission, and other state agencies to develop and propose a draft compliance schedule to meet the 2020 target. (Reference Assembly Bill 32, 2006, Executive Order S-01-07, and California Health and Safety Code Sections 38500 to 38599)
Emission Reduction Requirements

A public transit bus rule adopted by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) regulates public transit fleets and sets emission reduction standards for new urban transit buses. The rule allows transit fleets to choose one of two options in order to reduce their emissions to the required levels: using alternative fuels, including zero-emission buses, or clean diesel, including retrofit devices. A solid waste collection vehicle (SWCV) rule adopted by ARB regulates SWCV with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 14,000 pounds or more, operate on diesel fuel, have 1960 through 2006 engine models, and collect waste for a fee. Each year through 2011, public agency and utility vehicle owners are required to install Best Available Control Technology devices or purchase vehicles that run on alternative fuels or use advanced technologies to achieve emissions requirements. (Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 1956.1)
Point of Contact

Kathleen Mead
Manager, Retrofit Implementation Section
California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Division
Phone (916) 324-9550
Fax (916) 322-3923
kmead@arb.ca.gov

Alternative Fuels Plan

On October 31, 2007, the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, in partnership with other state agencies, developed and adopted the State Alternative Fuels Plan to increase the use of alternative transportation fuels (Reference Assembly Bill 1007, 2005, Assembly Bill 1012 and 2264, 2006, and California Health and Safety Code Section 43865)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements

When awarding a vehicle procurement contract, every city, county, and special district, including a school district and a community college district, is authorized to require that 75% of the passenger cars and/or light-duty trucks acquired be energy-efficient vehicles. Vehicle procurement contracts are also authorized to evaluate fuel economy and life-cycle factors. By definition, this includes hybrid vehicles or alternative fuel vehicles that meet California's advanced technology partial zero-emission vehicle (AT PZEV) standard for criteria pollutant emissions. Furthermore, by July 1, 2009, vehicles owned or leased by the state that are capable of operating on an alternative fuel must operate on that fuel unless alternative fuels are not available. The Secretary of State and Consumer Services must develop and implement a plan to reduce or displace the state fleets consumption of petroleum products on or before July 1, 2009. (Reference Assembly Bill 1660, 2005, Assembly Bill 236, 2007,California Health and Safety Code Section 43810, and California Public Resources Code Section 25725)
Truck Idle Reduction Requirement

The California Air Resources Board has adopted an engine and in-use truck requirement and emission performance requirement for technologies used as alternatives to the truck's main engine idling. Model Year 2008 and newer heavy-duty diesel engines are required to be equipped with a non-programmable engine shutdown system that automatically shuts down the engine after five minutes of idling or optionally meets a 30 gram per hour nitrogen oxide idling emission standard. Operators of sleeper berth equipped trucks are required to manually shut down their engine when idling more than five minutes at any location within California beginning in 2008. The penalty for violating this measure is $300 per violation starting January 1, 2008. Furthermore, the Department of Motor Vehicles will not register, renew, or transfer registration for any vehicle operator who has received a violation until the violation is cleared. (Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 10, Article 1, Section 2485 and Assembly Bill 233, 2007)
Point of Contact

Daniel Hawelti
Idle Reduction
California Air Resources Board
Phone (626) 450-6149
dhawelti@arb.ca.gov
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/truck-idling/truck-idling.htm

School Bus Idle Reduction Requirement

The California Air Resources Board has established an airborne toxic control measure (ATCM) that limits school bus idling and idling at or near schools to only when necessary for safety or operational concerns. This ATCM is intended to reduce diesel exhaust particulate matter and other toxic air contaminants from heavy-duty vehicle exhaust. (Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 10, Section 2480)
Hydrogen Energy Plan

The state's 21 interstate freeways are now designated as the "California Hydrogen Highway Network," and the state is committed to working with legislators, energy providers, automakers, and others to achieve the following by 2010: 1) Build a network of hydrogen fueling stations; 2) ensure that hydrogen vehicles are commercially available for purchase; 3) incorporate hydrogen vehicles into the state fleet; 4) develop safety standards for hydrogen fueling stations and vehicles; and 5) establish incentives to encourage the use of hydrogen vehicles and encourage the development of renewable sources of energy for hydrogen production. Regulations will require the reporting of the amount and method by which the hydrogen fuel is dispensed and how the fuel is produced and delivered. The Hydrogen Highway Plan must be implemented in an environmentally responsible and advantageous manner that contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases, criteria air pollutants, and toxic emissions. (Reference Executive Order S-7-04, 2004, Senate Bill 1505, 2006, and California Health and Safety Code 43868 to 43869)
Hydrogen Specifications

By January 1, 2008, the Department of Food and Agriculture, with the concurrence of the State Air Resources Board, is required to establish specifications for hydrogen fuels for use in internal combustion engines and fuel cells in motor vehicles until a standards development organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute formally adopts standards for hydrogen fuels for use in the internal combustion engines and fuel cells in motor vehicles. (Reference Senate Bill 76, 2005, and California Business and Professional Code 13446)
Biofuels Use

Public agencies, utilities, and solid waste collection vehicle operators are permitted to use biodiesel or biodiesel fuel blends up to 20% in any retrofitted on-road or off-road vehicle or diesel engine certified by the state whether or not biodiesel is expressly identified as a fuel for use with the retrofit system. (Reference Senate Bill 975, 2005, and California Health and Safety Code 43860)
Biofuels Specifications

The Department of Food and Agriculture, Division of Measurement Standards, has adopted performance and drivability specifications for E85 fuel (85% ethanol blended with 15% gasoline), M85 fuel (85% methanol blended with 15% gasoline), and biodiesel fuel as follows:

1) E85 fuel must meet the standards set forth by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specification D 5798.

2) M85 fuel must meet the specifications set forth by ASTM D 5797.

3) Biodiesel blending stock and biodiesel fuel blends must meet the specifications set forth by ASTM D 975 for blended biodiesel and D 6751 for pure biodiesel (B100).

Additionally, blends of B5 or higher must display a sign on each dispenser that reads: "This fuel contains biodiesel. Check the owner's manual or with your engine manufacturer before using."

(Reference California Code of Regulations Title 4, Division 9, Chapter 6, Article 5, Sections 4145, 4146, 4147, and 4148)
Biofuels Production Mandate and Alternative Fuel Use Study

The State of California plans to use biomass resources from agriculture, forestry, and urban wastes to provide transportation fuels and electricity to satisfy California's fuel and energy needs. To increase the use of biomass in fuel production, the state will produce its own biofuels at a minimum of 20% by 2010, 40% by 2020, and 75% by 2050. The California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission, in conjunction with other agencies, have participated in the Bioenergy Interagency Working Group to prepare a Bioenergy Action Plan Bioenergy Action Plan. The Bioenergy Action Plan includes: research and development of commercially viable biofuels production and advanced biomass conversion technologies; evaluation of the potential for biofuels to provide a clean, renewable source for hydrogen fuel; and increases the purchase of flexible-fuel vehicles to 50% of total new vehicles purchased by state agencies by 2010. (Reference Executive Order S-06-06, 2006)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Program Support

The California Energy Commission is directed to prepare an integrated energy policy report on a biannual basis. This integrated report was first released in 2003 and contains an overview of major energy trends and issues facing the state, including those related to transportation fuels, technologies, and infrastructure. The report also examines potential effects of alternative fuels usage, vehicle efficiency improvements, and shifts in transportation modes on public health and safety, the economy, resources, the environment, and energy security. (Reference California Public Resources Code Section 25302)
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Production Requirements

All 2005 model year and subsequent model year passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles will be certified as ZEVs if the vehicles produce zero exhaust emissions of any criteria pollutant (or precursor pollutant) under any and all possible operational modes and conditions with certain exceptions for fuel-fired heaters.Manufacturers must produce and deliver for sale in California a minimum percentage of ZEVs for each model year as follows:


Manufacturers may comply with the ZEV requirements through multiple alternative compliance options that include other low emission vehicles. (Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 1962)
Point of Contact

Zero Emission Vehicle Program
California Air Resources Board
Phone (800) 242-4450
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/zevprog/zevprog.htm

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) License

In order to equalize the vehicle license fee between AFVs and conventional fuel vehicles, the incremental cost of purchasing an AFV is exempt from the vehicle license fee (of 2%) when the costs are more than the most comparable conventional fuel vehicle, as determined by the California Energy Commission. This reduction applies to new, light-duty AFVs that are certified to meet or exceed Ultra Low Emission Vehicle standards. This program expires January 1, 2009. (Reference California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 10759.5)
Alternative Fuel Tax

The excise tax imposed on compress natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as vehicle fuels can be paid through an annual flat-fee rate sticker tax based on the following gross vehicle weight rating:

Alternatively, owners and operators may pay an excise tax on CNG of $0.07 per cubic feet, $0.06 per gallon of LNG, and $0.06 per gallon of LPG. Excise taxes on ethanol and methanol containing not more than 15% gasoline or diesel fuel are reduced to $0.09 per gallon. (Reference California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 8651 to 8651.8)

Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

Low-speed vehicles are defined as motor vehicles having four wheels on the ground, an unladen weight of 1,800 pounds or less, and capable of a minimum speed of 20 miles per hour (mph) and a maximum speed of 25 mph. Low-speed vehicles are subject to all the provisions applicable to a motor vehicle, and drivers of low-speed vehicles must comply with all provisions applicable to drivers of motor vehicles. The operator of a low-speed vehicle shall not operate the vehicle on any roadway with a speed limit in excess of 35 mph. (Reference California Vehicle Code Sections 385.5, 21250, 21251, and 21260)
Emission Reduction Non-Attainment Fee

Air Pollution Control Districts (APCD) in California that have not attained state and federal air quality standards may collect an annual surcharge of up to $6.00 per vehicle as part of the California Department of Motor Vehicle registration fee. These funds are used for projects related to reducing pollution from motor vehicles. Each APCD operates its own program and is funded at different levels. (Reference California Vehicle Code Section 9250.2)
Biodiesel Blend Use Requirement - San Francisco

The City of San Francisco has mandated that diesel vehicles used by San Francisco's public agencies must use at least 20% biodiesel (B20) blends by December 31, 2007. All departments using diesel must begin using B20 as soon as practicable in all diesel vehicles and other diesel equipment. Each department must obtain the following incremental goals for use of B20: Initiate and complete biodiesel pilot project by December 31, 2006; 25% B20 by March 31, 2007; and 100% B20 by December 31, 2007. Departments must then pursue actions to use higher biodiesel blends, up to and including neat biodiesel (B100). (Reference Executive Directive 06-02, 2006)
Heavy-Duty Idle Reduction Requirement – Sacramento

The City of Sacramento has passed an ordinance prohibiting the idling of all heavy-duty on-road vehicles and all heavy-duty off-road equipment for more than five minutes at a given location. Vehicles, off-road equipment, and transport refrigeration units are also prohibited from extended idling within 100 feet of a residence or school. (Reference Sacramento City Code Chapter 8.116)
Point of Contact

Kristian Damkier
Air Quality Engineer
Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD
Phone (916) 874-4892
kdamkier@airquality.org
http://www.saccounty.net/business/SAC_Portal_DF_CodesRecords

Emissions Reduction Requirements - San Joaquin Valley

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is authorized to do the following: 1) Adopt rules and regulations that require the use of best available control technology for new and modified sources of pollution, promote the use of cleaner burning alternative fuels, and encourage and facilitate ridesharing for commuters; 2) Impose a $1 fee on the initial and renewal of motor vehicle registration in the district for reducing air pollution from motor vehicles through activities including the establishment of a clean fuels program; and 3) Establish expedited permit review and project assistance mechanisms for facilities or projects that are directly related to research and development, demonstration, or commercialization of electric and other clean fuel vehicle technologies. (Reference California Health and Safety Code Sections 40603 and 40605)
Public Agency Fleet Emissions Reduction Requirements - South Coast

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has the authority to require government fleets and private contractors under contract with public entities to purchase cleaner, alternative fuel vehicles. The rule applies to transit buses, school buses, trash trucks, and other vehicles, and has set alternative fuel vehicle purchasing requirements for public and commercial fleets that operate in Southern California. The rules are applicable in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange Counties. (Reference SCAQMD Rules 1191 to 1196 and 1186.1)
Point of Contact

Dean Saito
Mobile Source Strategies Manager, Mobile Source Division
South Coast AQMD
Phone (909) 396-2647 or (800) 288-7664
Fax (909) 396-3252
dsaito@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/FleetRules

Point of Contact

Fleet Rule Implementation Hotline
South Coast AQMD
Phone (909) 396-3044
fleetrules@aqmd.gov
http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/FleetRules

Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Access to Roadways - Placer County

Until January 1, 2009, the Cities of Lincoln and Rocklin in Placer County are authorized to establish an NEV transportation plan subject to the same review process established for the golf cart transportation plan. NEVs are defined as low-speed vehicles. NEVs may be used on state highways under certain conditions. A report to the Legislature is required by January 1, 2008. Additionally, discussions are encouraged between the State Legislature, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the California Highway Patrol regarding the adoption of a new classification for licensing motorists who use NEVs. (Reference California Streets and Highways Code 1963 to 1963.8)
Utilities/Private Incentives

City of Riverside Employee Vehicle Purchase Incentives

City of Riverside employees are eligible to receive a rebate toward the purchase of qualified alternative fuel and hybrid electric vehicles that are purchased from a City of Riverside automobile dealership. New qualified vehicles can receive up to $2,000 and used qualified vehicles can receive up to $1,000.
Point of Contact

Chris Durham
Administrative Analyst
City of Riverside Public Works Administration
Phone (951) 826-5283
cdurham@riversideca.gov

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (AFV) Insurance Discount

Farmers Insurance provides a discount on insurance to HEV and AFV owners. Owners can cave 10% on all major insurance coverage. To qualify, the automobile must be either: 1) A vehicle designed to use a dedicated alternative fuel as defined in the Energy Policy Act of 1992; or 2) An electric and gasoline hybrid vehicle. A complete Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) will be required to validate vehicle eligibility.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Taxi Incentive

The San Francisco International Airport, in partnership with the San Francisco Taxicab Commission, allows drivers of CNG taxis a front-of-the-line incentive allowing them one jump and one trip fee waiver per shift.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Recharging Rate Reduction

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers a discounted rate of approximately 75% of the regular residential rate for electricity used to charge an EV for residential customers when the EV driver signs up for the appropriate residential time of use rate. SMUD offers lower off-peak time-of-use rates for commercial customers' EV charging.
Point of Contact

Electric Transportation Department
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Phone (916) 732-5283
http://www.smud.org

Electric Vehicle (EV) Recharging Rate Reduction - Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers an EV charging discount of $0.025/kWh for electricity. The discount is available for a maximum of 500 kWh/month limited to the base-period rate (off-peak hours). LADWP also provides guidance on EV infrastructure to help customers determine applications for EVs in their fleet operations, EV maintenance services, and training.
Point of Contact

Terry Brumgart
Electric Vehicle Program
L.A. Department of Water and Power
Phone (213) 367-0290
http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/cms/ladwp002056.jsp

Southern California Edison Rate for Electric Vehicles (EV)

Southern California Edison offers a discounted rate for electricity used to charge EVs during off-peak time periods. Electricity used to charge EVs during on-peak time periods also pay a discounted monthly customer fee.
Point of Contact

Southern California Edison
Phone (800) 4EV-INFO
http://www.sce.com/CustomerService/RateInformation/ResidentialRates/ElectricVehicles.htm

Points of Contact:

NAME/EMAIL	AGENCY	TITLE	PHONE/FAX
Bret Banks bbanks@avaqmd.ca.gov	Antelope Valley Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (661) 723-8070 Fax: (661) 723-3450
Melissa Guise mguise@co.slo.ca.us	Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (805) 781-4667 Fax: (805) 781-1002
Chris Ferrara caf3@pge.com	East Bay Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Co-Coordinator	Phone: (925) 674-6533 Fax: (925) 674-6318
Richard Battersby rbattersby@gsd.cccounty.us	East Bay Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Co-Coordinator	Phone: (925) 313-7072 Fax:
Vivian Ozuna vivian_ozuna@longbeach.gov	Long Beach Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (562) 570-5405 Fax: (562) 570-5459
Heloise Froelich heloise.froelich@lacity.org	Los Angeles Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (213) 978-0854 Fax: (213) 978-0893
Bert Kronmiller kronmiller@pschamber.org	Clean Cities Coachella Valley Region Coalition	Interim Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (760) 325-1577 x111 Fax: (760) 325-8549
Barbara Spoonhour spoonhour@wrcog.cog.ca.us	Western Riverside County Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (951) 955-8313 Fax: (951) 787-7991
JoAnn Armenta joann@the-partnership.org	Southern California Clean Cities Coalition (SCAG)	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (909) 396-5757 Fax: (909) 396-5754
Jill Egbert jme3@pge.com	Greater Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (530) 757-5235 Fax: (530) 757-5240
Greg Newhouse gnewhous@sdccd.edu	San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (619) 388-7673 Fax: (619) 388-7905
Rick Ruvolo rrsf@aol.com	San Francisco Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (415) 753-1136 Fax:
Linda Urata iwantcleanair@aim.com	San Joaquin Valley Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (661) 835-8665 Fax: (661) 835-8665
Margo Sidener margo@lungsrus.org	Silicon Valley (San Jose) Clean Cities Coalition	Clean Cities Coordinator	Phone: (408) 998-5865 Fax: (408) 998-0578
Nick Haven nhaven@trpa.org	Tahoe Transportation District	Principal Transportation Planner	Phone: (775) 588-4547 x256 Fax: (775) 588-4527
Mike Bednarz michael.bednarz@netl.doe.gov	U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory	Clean Cities Regional Project Manager	Phone: (412) 386-4862 Fax: (412) 386-4561
Mary Venables fuelingalts@energycenter.org	California Center for Sustainable Energy		Phone: 866-984-2532 Fax:
Lisa Jennings ljenning@arb.ca.gov	California Air Resources Board, Lower Emission School Bus Program	Air Pollution Specialist	Phone: (916) 322-6913 Fax: (916) 322-3923
Kimya Lambert klambert@arb.ca.gov	California Air Resources Board, Lower Emission School Bus Program	Air Pollution Specialist	Phone: (916) 323-2507 Fax: (916) 322-3923
	California Air Resources Board	Motor Vehicle Information Hotline	Phone: (800) 242-4450 Fax:
	California Air Resources Board	Zero Emission Vehicle Program	Phone: (800) 242-4450 Fax:
Matt Miyasato mmiyasato@aqmd.gov	South Coast AQMD	Air Quality Specialist	Phone: (909) 396-3249 Fax:
Kathleen Mead kmead@arb.ca.gov	California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Division	Manager, Retrofit Implementation Section	Phone: (916) 324-9550 Fax: (916) 322-3923
David Salardino dsalardin@arb.ca.gov	California Air Resources Board	Manager - Carl Moyer Off-Road Section	Phone: (626) 575-6679 Fax: (916) 322-3923
Daniel Hawelti dhawelti@arb.ca.gov	California Air Resources Board	Idle Reduction	Phone: (626) 450-6149 Fax:
Susan Romeo sromeo@calstart.org	CALSTART	Director of Marketing and Communications	Phone: (626) 744-5686 Fax: (626) 744-5610
Mike Trujillo mtrujill@energy.state.ca.us	California Energy Commission, Emerging Fuels and Technology Office	Project Manager, Alternative Fuel Vehicles and High-Efficiency Vehicles	Phone: (916) 654-4649 Fax: (916) 653-4470
Peter Ward pward@energy.state.ca.us	California Energy Commission	Policy Advisor	Phone: (916) 654-4639 Fax: (916) 653-1279
Robert Chung robert_chung@dot.ca.gov	California Transportation Commission	Deputy Director	Phone: (916) 653-2090 Fax: (916) 653-2134
Shashi Singeetham ssingeetham@aqmd.gov	South Coast AQMD	Air Quality Specialist	Phone: (909) 396-3298 Fax: (909) 396-3608
Stan Cowen stan@vcapcd.org	Ventura County APCD	Air Quality Engineer	Phone: (805) 645-1408 Fax: (805) 645-1444
Andrea Gordon agordon@baaqmd.gov	Bay Area AQMD	Senior Environmental Planner	Phone: (415) 749-4940 Fax: (415) 749-4741
Bobbie Bratz beb@sbcapcd.org	Santa Barbara APCD	Public Information Officer	Phone: (805) 961-8890 Fax: (804) 961-8801
Jeff Weir jweir@arb.ca.gov	California Air Resources Board, Planning and Technical Support Division	Air Pollution Specialist	Phone: (916) 445-0098 Fax:
Mike Neuenburg mneuenburg@airquality.org	Sacramento AQMD, Heavy-Duty Vehicle Incentive Program	Program Coordinator	Phone: (916) 874-1676 Fax: (916) 874-4899
Dean Saito dsaito@aqmd.gov	South Coast AQMD	Mobile Source Strategies Manager, Mobile Source Division	Phone: (909) 396-2647 or (800) 288-7664 Fax: (909) 396-3252
fleetrules@aqmd.gov	South Coast AQMD	Fleet Rule Implementation Hotline	Phone: (909) 396-3044 Fax:
Pamela McAnally pamela.mcanally@sanjoseca.gov	City of San José	Department of Transportation	Phone: (408) 535-3850 Fax:
	City of Sacramento	Parking Facilities Division	Phone: (916) 808-5110 Fax:
Kristian Damkier kdamkier@airquality.org	Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD	Air Quality Engineer	Phone: (916) 874-4892 Fax:
sjvapcd@valleyair.org	San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District	Heavy-Duty Engine Program Hotline	Phone: (559) 230-5858 or (559) 230-5800 Fax:
Ed Huestis ehuestis@cityofvacaville.com	Vacaville City Hall	Program Manager	Phone: (707) 449-5424 Fax:
Chris Durham cdurham@riversideca.gov	City of Riverside Public Works Administration	Administrative Analyst	Phone: (951) 826-5283 Fax:
	LAX Parking Services Division		Phone: (310) 646-9070 Fax:
	Sacramento Municipal Utility District	Electric Transportation Department	Phone: (916) 732-5283 Fax:
	City of Los Angeles	Department of Transportation	Phone: (213) 972-8470 Fax:
Ennis Jackson ejackson@hermosabch.org	Hermosa Beach Police		Phone: (310) 318-0249 Fax:
Lynne Taffert lynne.taffert@smgov.net	Santa Monica Police Department		Phone: (310) 458-2226 Fax:
Terry Brumgart	L.A. Department of Water and Power	Electric Vehicle Program	Phone: (213) 367-0290 Fax:
	Southern California Edison		Phone: (800) 4EV-INFO Fax:
Collette Craig collette.craig@gsa.gov	U.S. General Services Administration	AFV Contact, Region 9	Phone: (928) 524-3975 Fax: (928) 524-2324

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