Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Pilot Projects

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

What does it fund?

Supports the deployment of zero-emission trucks, transit buses, or school buses, including funding for charging or fueling infrastructure.

Who is eligible for funds?

Local air districts, transit agencies, school districts, other California-based public entities, and California-based nonprofit organizations, which may partner with private sector parties as technology providers.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Projects benefiting disadvantaged communities receive additional points during application scoring, with the majority of funding going to these projects.

Funding Timeline

This program has awarded all available funds and is no longer active.

Program website

The deployment of 29 zero-emission, fully electric school buses was made possible in part by a $7.5 grant from cap-and-trade proceeds and will benefit hundre...

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2024

$82.8 million implemented

$64.5 million benefiting priority populations

106.5 MMTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

9 projects implemented