SLO County APCD has been operating our Grant Program since 1997. In that time, we have infused over $23.5 million dollars into our local economy to help businesses modernize their equipment and comply early with State emission regulation. These dollars have funded the reduction of over 2,940 tons of smog forming pollutants.
In 2017, Governor Brown signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (Chapter 136, Statutes of 2017) which directed the California Air Resources Board (CARB), in conjunction with air districts to establish the Community Air Protection Program (CAPP). AB 617 provides a new community-focused action framework to improve air quality and reduce exposure to criteria air pollutants and toxic air contaminants in the communities most impacted by air pollution. For more infromation on the Community Air Protection Program, click here.
The following links are provided as a reference of other potential funding sources. The APCD has no involvement in these grants. If you are interested in any of the grant programs listed below please contact the administering agency.
California Air Resource Board
ARB Grants for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Equipment & Research: www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/aqip.htm
ARB Loan Assistance for On-Road Trucks Owners: www.arb.ca.gov/ba/loan/on-road/on-road.htm
California Energy Commission Alternative and Renewable Fuel & Vehicle Technology Program: www.energy.ca.gov/altfuels/index.html
1% Loan to Local Governments for Energy Efficiency and Energy Generation Projects: www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/financing/index.html
Energy Efficiency Programs for Local Government: www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/public_programs.html
Energy Efficiency Programs:
California Energy Commission: www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency
Contact us for more information on this topic.