The California Energy Commission (CEC) administers the Clean Transportation Program (Program) to provide financial incentives for businesses, vehicle and technology manufacturers, workforce training partners, fleet owners, consumers, and academic institutions with the goal of developing and deploying alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies. Funding areas include:
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Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure;
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Hydrogen vehicles and refueling infrastructure;
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Medium- and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles;
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Natural gas vehicles and refueling infrastructure;
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Biofuels; and,
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Workforce development.
The CEC must prepare and adopt an annual
Investment Plan for the Program to establish funding priorities and opportunities that reflect program goals and to describe how program funding will complement other public and private investments. For more information, see the
Program website.
(Reference California Health and Safety Code 44272 - 44273 and California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Chapter 8.1)
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) administers the Alternative Fuel Mechanic Training Program, which provides incentives of up to $15,000 per fiscal year to educate personnel on the mechanics, operation safety, and maintenance of alternative fuel vehicles, fueling stations, and tools involved in the implementation of alternative fuel technologies. For more information, see the SJVAPCD Alternative Fuel Mechanic Training Component website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District administers the Public Benefit Grant Program, which provides funding to cities, counties, special districts (such as water districts and irrigation districts), and public educational institutions for the purchase of new AFVs, including electric, hybrid electric, natural gas, and propane vehicles. The maximum grant amount allowed per vehicle is $20,000, with a limit of $100,000 per agency per year. Projects are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, see the Public Benefit Grant Program website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) NEVI Formula Program requires the California Department of Transportation to submit an annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) to the DOT and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office), describing how the state intends to distribute NEVI funds. The submitted plans must be established according to NEVI guidance.
For more information about California’s NEVI planning process, see the California Energy Commission NEVI website. To review California’s NEVI plan, see the Joint Office State Plans for EV Charging website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The Golden State Priority Project, funded by the California Energy Commission as part of the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), offers rebates for the purchase and installation of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Rebates will fund 50% of project costs, up to the following amounts:
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Power Output Rating
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Maximum Rebate per Connector
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150 kilowatts (kW) to 274 kW
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$55,000
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Greater than 274 kW
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$100,000
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Eligible applicants include businesses, non-profit organizations, tribal governments, or government entities. Applicants may receive rebates for a maximum of 20 DCFC connectors. Qualifying installation sites must be accessible to the public 24 hours a day in underserved and low-income census tracts located in Central or Eastern California. For more information, including additional eligibility requirements, see the CALeVIP Golden State Priority Project website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s (BAAQMD) Clean Cars for All program offers grants up to $9,500 to income-eligible residents to replace a vehicle eligible for retirement with an EV, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), or FCEV. Eligible vehicles for replacement should be model year 2005 or older. Recipients may buy or lease a new or used EV, HEV, PHEV, or FCEV. Grants vary depending on the household income and vehicle technology. Vehicles that are replaced must be turned in at an authorized dismantler.
Individuals that purchase a PHEV or EV are eligible to receive up to $2,000 for the purchase and installation of Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment.
For more information, including additional eligibility requirements and how to apply, see the BAAQMD Clean Cars for All website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) offers grants for the installation of public EV charging stations, up to 70% of the total costs of infrastructure, equipment, and installation of eligible projects. Preferred project sites include retail centers, multi-unit dwellings, workplaces, hospitals, public transit stations, and park & rides. For more information, including application criteria and eligibility requirements, visit the AVAQMD Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP), funded by the California Energy Commission, provides guidance and funding for property owners to develop and implement EV charging station incentive programs that help meet regional needs for Level 2 and direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations. Level 2 EV charging stations must be ENERGY STAR certified. CALeVIP evaluates proposed EV charging station incentive programs and solicits input from stakeholders to guide the development and implementation of the programs. CALeVIP also provides the incentive funding for each program. For more information, see the CALeVIP website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) administers the Charge Up! Program, which provides funding for public agencies, businesses, and property owners of multi-unit dwellings for the purchase and installation of new EV charging stations. Rebates are available in the following amounts:
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EV Charging Station Type
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Maximum Rebate Amount per EV Charging Station
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Minimum Cost Share
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Single Port Level 2
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$5,000
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None
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Dual Port Level 2
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$6,000
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None
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Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Station
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$25,000
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30% of Total Cost
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Annual funding is capped at $50,000 per applicant. For more information, including application requirements and restrictions, see the SJVAPCD Charge Up! Program website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Residential EV Charging Incentive Pilot Program offers rebates of up to $500 towards the purchase of a qualified residential Level 2 EV charging station. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis to residents within the SCAQMD jurisdiction. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including application guidelines, see the Residential EV Charging Incentive Pilot Program website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) administers the Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP). AQIP provides funding to allow employers within SCAQMD's jurisdiction to make annual investments into an administered fund to meet employers' emissions reduction targets. The revenues collected are used to fund alternative mobile source emissions and trip reduction programs, including alternative fuel vehicle projects, on an on-going basis. Programs such as low emission, alternative fuel, or zero emission vehicle procurement and old vehicle scrapping may be considered for funding. For more information, including current requests for proposals and funding opportunities, see the AQIP website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The California Energy Commission (CEC) Clean Transportation Program provides grants to light-duty local government and tribal government fleets for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. Applicants may receive up to $12,500 per Level 2 port and up to $100,000 per DC fast charging port. Eligible projects must install a minimum of 100 charging ports. Applicants must be in California and provide a cost share of at least 30%. For more information, see the CEC Charging Infrastructure for Government Fleets website.
(Reference Assembly Bill 126, 2023)
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE), funded by the California Energy Commission, offers grants for the purchase and installation of ZEV infrastructure for MHD electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Eligible applicants include commercial fleets and station owners. Incentive amounts vary based on project type. Increased incentive amounts are available for commercial fleets that operate in low-income and underserved communities. For more information, including eligible project types and funding amounts, see the EnergIIZE website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Loss Reserve Program financing allows property owners to borrow funds to pay for energy improvements, including purchasing and installing EV charging stations. The borrower repays the financing over a defined period of time through a special assessment on the property. Local governments in California are authorized to establish PACE programs. Property owners must agree to a contractual assessment on the property tax bill, have a clean property title, and be current on property taxes and mortgages. Financing limits are 15% of the first $700,000 of the property value and 10% of the remaining property value. For more information, see the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority PACE Loss Reserve Program website. (Reference California Public Resources Code 26050-26082)
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
