The Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program (GMERP) provides incentives to quickly reduce air pollution emissions and health risk from freight movement along California's trade corridors. Financial incentives will be provided to owners of equipment used in freight movement to upgrade to cleaner technologies through locomotive replacement or retrofit or installation of a locomotiv emissions capture and control system. Projects funded under this Program must achieve emission reductions not required by law or regulation. Please note that the Proposition 1B Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program is not a rebate program. Any new locomotive, engine or equipment purchased, or installed prior to contract execution is ineligible. Please sign up for our Incentive Programs e-mail lists for notification of when the application period opens. For additional information please call the Heavy-Duty Engine Program Staff at (559) 230-5800.
| Type | Year Project is Operational | ||
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switcher | 85% up to $2,125,000 | 80% of eligible equipment costs | 75% up to $1,875,000 |
| Medium Horsepower |
85% up to $2,550,000 | 70% of eligible equipment costs | 75% up to $2,250,000 |
| % Use CA |
Year Project is Operational | ||
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% to 100% |
85% up to $2,550,000 | 80% up to $2,400,000 | 75% up to $2,250,000 |
| 75% |
70% up to $2,100,000 | 65% up to $1,950,000 | 60% up to $1,800,000 |
| 50% |
45% up to $1,350,000 | 40% up to $1,200,000 | 35% up to $1,050,000 |
| 30% |
25% up to $750,000 | 20% up to $600,000 | 15% up to $450,000 |
*If the old equipment is banned from California operation instead of scrapped, the funding amount will be reduced by 20%
Equipment funded by this program can only be purchased after contract is signed between the equipment owner and the District, and executed. New equipment may be pre-ordered prior to contract execution at the equipment owner’s risk.
Applicants may request reduced funding amounts to improve cost-effectiveness and competitiveness of the project.
Projects committing to 90% operation in California may be less competitive due to decreased emission reductions achieved within California.
Please note the following:
- Ranking is based on applications received during the open solicitation (5/22/17 – 7/28/17)
- Equipment projects listed on the ranked list are not guaranteed to receive Program funding.
- Selection for funding is contingent upon the availability of funding and the successful completion of ARB’s Proposition 1B compliance check.
Please note the following:
- Ranking is based on applications received during the open solicitation (1/19/16 – 3/25/16)
- Equipment projects listed on the ranked list are not guaranteed to receive Program funding.
- Selection for funding is contingent upon the availability of funding and the successful completion of ARB’s Proposition 1B compliance check.
