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California Incentives and Laws for Other

The list below contains summaries of all California incentives and laws related to Other.

State Incentives

Hybrid Electric Vehicle Purchase Vouchers

Through the Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), the California Air Resources Board provides vouchers to eligible fleets to reduce the incremental cost of qualified medium- and heavy-duty hybrid electric vehicles at the time of purchase. Vouchers are available on a first-come, first-served basis and range from $10,000 to $40,000. Only fleets that operate vehicles in California are eligible. Refer to the HVIP website for a list of qualified vehicles and other requirements.

Advanced Transportation Financing

The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) provides financing for property used to develop and commercialize advanced transportation technologies that reduce pollution and energy use and promote economic development. Eligible advanced transportation technologies include electric vehicles, fuel cells, and ultra low emission vehicles. CAEATFA may provide financial incentives in the form of sales and use tax exclusions on qualified property. See the CAEATFA website for information about current incentives. (Reference Assembly Bill X1 14, 2011, and California Public Resources Code 26000-26017)

Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicle Vouchers - San Joaquin Valley

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) administers two voucher incentive programs to reduce vehicle emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks. The Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) provides funding for fleets with three or less trucks to replace or retrofit heavy-duty diesel trucks. The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Voucher Program provides funding for fleets with four or more trucks to replace heavy-duty diesel trucks. Vouchers funded under these programs must achieve emissions reductions beyond those required by law or regulation. Applications for these voucher programs can only be obtained and submitted at an SJVAPCD certified dealership or retrofit installer. Applications will be accepted on a continual basis until funding for the program is exhausted. Applicants must be awarded a voucher from the SJVAPCD prior to ordering and/or purchasing the replacement truck or equipment.

Low Emission Vehicle Incentives and Technical Training - San Joaquin Valley

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District administers the REMOVE II program, which provides incentives for the purchase of low emission passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, small buses, and trucks with gross vehicle weight ratings of 14,000 pounds or less. The purpose of REMOVE II is to encourage the early introduction of low emission vehicles in the San Joaquin Valley. Funding in the amount of $1,000 to $3,000 is available per vehicle according to the emissions certification level and size of the vehicle. Vehicles must be powered by alternative fuel or electric or hybrid electric engines/motors. REMOVE II also includes an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Mechanic Training Component that provides incentives to educate personnel on the mechanics, operation safety, and maintenance of AFVs, fueling stations, and tools involved in the implementation of alternative fuel technologies.

Utility/Private Incentives

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - Coulomb Technologies

Coulomb Technologies' ChargePoint America program offers EVSE at no cost to individuals or entities in the San Jose, San Francisco Bay, Sacramento, and Los Angeles metropolitan area. To be eligible for free home charging stations, individuals living within the specified areas must purchase a qualified plug-in electric vehicle. Application information is available on the ChargePoint America website. In most cases, installation will be paid for by the EVSE owner; some cities, states, and utilities, however, will provide funding towards installation costs. All participants in the ChargePoint America program must agree to anonymous data collection after installation. Additional restrictions may apply.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Incentive - ECOtality

Through the EV Project, ECOtality offers EVSE at no cost to individuals in the Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan areas. To be eligible for free home charging stations, individuals living within the specified areas must purchase a qualified plug-in electric vehicle (PEV). Individuals purchasing an eligible PEV should apply at the dealership at the time of vehicle purchase. The EV Project incentive program will also cover most, if not all, of the costs of EVSE installation. All participants in the EV Project incentive program must agree to anonymous data collection after installation. Additional restrictions may apply.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (AFV) Insurance Discount

Farmers Insurance provides a discount of up to 10% on all major insurance coverage for HEV and AFV owners. To qualify, the automobile must be designed to use a dedicated alternative fuel as defined in the Energy Policy Act of 1992, or a HEV. A complete Vehicle Identification Number is required to validate vehicle eligibility.

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Rate Reduction - SMUD

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers a reduced time-of-use rate option to residential customers who own a licensed passenger plug-in electric vehicle (PEV). For more information, see the SMUD PEV Rates website.

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Rate Reduction - LADWP

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) offers a $0.025 per kilowatt discount for electricity used to charge plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) during off-peak times. Proof of vehicle registration is required. LADWP also provides guidance on PEV charging infrastructure to help customers determine applications for PEVs in their fleet operations, PEV maintenance services, and training. For more information, see the LADWP Electric Vehicle Program website.

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Charging Rate Reduction - SCE

Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a discounted rate to customers for electricity used to charge plug-in electric vehicle (PEVs). Two rate schedules are available for PEV charging during on- and off-peak hours. For more information, see the SCE Electric Vehicle Residential Rates website.

Clean Vehicle Electricity and Natural Gas Rate Reduction - PG&E

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) offers a discounted Experimental Residential Time-of-Use rate for electricity used to charge battery electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and natural gas vehicle (NGV) home fueling appliances. Special rates are also available for natural gas that residential customers compress using home fueling appliances. For more information, see the PG&E EV Rate Options and NGV Rates websites.

Plug-In Electric Vehicle and Natural Gas Infrastructure Charging Rate Reduction - SDG&E

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) offers lower rates to customers for electricity used to charge plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). SDG&E's PEV Time-of-Use rates are available in two variations: EV-TOU-2 bills home and vehicle electricity use on a single meter; and EV-TOU bills vehicle electricity use separately, requiring the installation of a second meter. Lower rates are also available to customers who own a natural gas vehicle and use a qualified compressed natural gas fueling appliance at home. For more information about PEV Time-of-Use rates, see the SDG&E EV Rates website.

Natural Gas Rate Reduction - SoCalGas

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) offers natural gas at discounted rates to customers fueling natural gas vehicles (NGVs). Schedule G-NGVR, Natural Gas Service for Home Refueling of Motor Vehicles, is available to residential customers; G-NGV, Natural Gas Service for Motor Vehicles, is available to commercial customers. For more information, see the SoCalGas NGVs website.