SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN AQMD INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Mike NeuenburgProgram Coordinator, Mobile Sources
SMAQMD
GOOD MORNING
Here to present an overview of the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Heavy-Duty Vehicle Incentive Grant Programs
Incentive Funds Overview
District Goals and Regional Air Quality Issues Background Information Grant Programs Available Types of Funding Project Types (i.e. the 3 R’s) Project Administration How to Apply Examples
Who We Are
The Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD is a special district government agency covering the County of Sacramento
Our mission is to achieve clean air and protect public health and the environment.
The Mobile Source Section runs incentive programs to reduce emissions from self-propelled engines and equipment throughout the Sacramento Federal Nonattainment Area
The SMAQMD has provided over$207 million to reduce pollution from over 6,200 engines in Greater Sacramento Region.
Sacramento Region Non-Attainment Area Map
Sacramento Air Quality
6th Worst Air for Ozone in U.S.A.
Summer Ozone Severe-15 Nonattainment
for Federal 8-hr Ozone Winter Particulates Exposure to PM 2.5 and
Air Toxics including diesel soot
70% of Pollution from Mobile Sources
Background
Grant programs: provide funding to offset the incremental cost of
purchasing low or zero emission technologies promote early introduction of low or zero emission
technologies Sacramento Air District (SMAQMD) primary
administrator for the greater Sacramento region incentive programs
Incentive Programs Available
There are several incentive programs available to help reduce emissions from in-use diesel engines
GMERP (Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program): Grants for new trucks, locomotives, & marine (Truck applications accepted till 12-12-2013)
SECAT: Grants for new trucks (next round mid-2014)
Moyer: Grants primarily for new, rebuilt, repowered or retrofitted agricultural, construction, and locomotive equipment
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Incentive Programs Available
Additional funding sources include West Coast Diesel Collaborative/Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) from EPA which are funding agricultural diesel-to-electric pump conversions, and locomotives, along with AB118 funds from ARB. Some local District funds available for school bus projects.
Funding levels vary, but are commonly in the 50-65% range and can go up to 85% depending on project type.
Types of Funding
1. Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program (GMERP)Currently accepting truck applications till 12-12-2013
SMAQMD administers funds for replacement trucks, and locomotives for our region and outside Districts
Projects operate at least 90% in CA, and 50% in trade corridors Priority ranking given to zero emission vehicles and can be
partnered with HVIP Funding amount is up to $50,000 for class 8, up to $35,000 for class 7,
and up to $25,000 for class 6. Replacement trucks must meet 2010 EPA/CA Emission Standards Applications are submitted under a solicitation and ranked. Best
applications receive funding A few million still available
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
CA Trade Corridors
Types of Funding
2. Sacramento Emergency Clean Air Transportation (SECAT) Focus is on-road trucks and primarily replacement Funding is based on operations within Sacramento Region Funding amount is up to $60,000 for class 8 and up to
$40,000 for class 4-7 Application process is currently 1st come, 1st serve. Trucks must meet 2010 EPA/CA emission standards About $3M available annually
Types of Funding
3. Moyer – Local/State funding generated through mobile source fees Focus on local projects Minimum 75% operation in California Range of projects are available, but in our region, primarily
used for off-road equipment replacement, diesel agricultural pump to electric conversion, and locomotive gen-sets
Applications process is 1st come, 1st serve Most project types will require Tier 4 or better technology About $5M available annually
Replace, Retrofit, Repower
Replacement involves destroying the old unit and replacing it with a newer, cleaner version.
Repower involves replacing the old engine with a newer, cleaner engine.
Retrofitting vehicles and equipment involves the use of an emission-reducing device or fuel.
Project Administration Program objectives
Improve Air Quality and help meet federal/state requirements Funds supplement, do not replace regulations
Process Outreach (i.e. Workshops, Dealership Networks, Websites, Flyers,
etc.) Application review Inspections Contracting New equipment purchase and disposing of old equipment Invoicing and final payments Audit of projects
Summary of Project TypesCatergory # of Vehicles NOx Reduced
Tons/yrPM ReducedTons/yr
$ Provided
Off-Road 2,385 2,200 205 86,224,704
On-Road 3,869 1,300 130 $121,459,924
Infrastructure 20 - - $3,257,254
Grand Total 6,274 3,500 335 $210,941,982
Project Type Off-Road # On-Road #
ERP/Modernization 317 1492
New - 514
Diesel-to-Electric Ag Pump conversion 378 -
Repowers 1,630 (1,250 ag pumps) 351
Retrofits 60 803
Other (Chip Reflash) - 709
How do I apply and what is the process?
Applications are available on our website www.AirQuality.org (Incentives tab) under each of the funding sources. You may fill it in online, save and print.
Submit your completed application and required documentation (refer to checklists) to the SMAQMD. A project manager will be assigned to your project and will contact you.
Application and Process (cont.)
Regulations, standards, certifications, or rules affectproject eligibility. District project manager will help you with your specific project requirements.
The actual qualifying grant amount is determined by contract length and annual usage for each project.
District encourages you to work closely with a dealership or vendor of your choice, to help you with requiredequipment specifications and quotes. A list of vendors is on our website that have been trained by the District on the available funding programs.
Project Examples
On Road Truck ReplacementSECAT Funds
On road trucks Examples:
Agriculture, Construction, GoodsMovement. Etc.
NOx reduction is 0.87 tons/yrPM10 reduction is 0.02 tons/yrFunding amount $45,936~50% of invoice cost
Before
After
On Road Electric Truck ReplacementEPA & AB118 Funds
On road trucks Examples:
Agriculture, Construction, GoodsMovement. Etc.
NOx reduction is 0.32 tons/yrPM10 reduction is 0.01 tons/yrFunding amount $96,000
Before
After
Off Road Equipment Replacement
Off road equipment replacementExample: Tractors, harvesters, excavators, loaders, etc.
Average Reductions and Cost
Average age of old equipment 1980’s
NOx reduction is 0.86 tons per year
PM10 reduction is 0.027 tons per year
District paid $107,560 ~60% of invoice cost
After
Before
Diesel to Electric ConversionReplaced a 1995 325hp Deutz Diesel fueled stationary Ag Pump with a 2008 200hp U. S. Electrical MotorTier 0 to Zero emission conversion
District Contribution: $45,000Farmer Contribution: $9,000
NOx Reduced: 1.9 Tons/YrPM10 Reduced: .067 Tons/Yr
Before
After
Regulation Information
California Air Resources Board websitewww.arb.ca.gov
ARB’s Diesel Hotline1(866) – 6diesel
Program & Contact Information
Program Informationwww.airquality.org
Contract InformationMike Neuenburg(916) 874-1676
Additional mobile source staff E-mail Addresses are available at our website www.airquality.org