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South Coast AQMD tells Glendora about $417M Invest Clean and $21M Go 0 funding windows
Summary
A South Coast Air Quality Management District representative told the Glendora council about grant opportunities including $417 million for charging infrastructure and heavy-duty truck replacement and a $21 million pilot for zero-emission space and water heating incentives.
GLENDORA, Calif. — A representative of the South Coast Air Quality Management District briefed the Glendora City Council on several grant programs that she said have open or upcoming application windows for local governments, businesses and residents.
Christina Lopez, senior public affairs specialist for South Coast AQMD, said the agency’s Invest Clean initiative has more than $417 million available to support charging infrastructure — including fast chargers for class 4 through class 8 trucks — a truck replacement (scrap-and-replace) program to transition class 8 diesel goods-movement trucks to battery-electric alternatives, and a battery-electric cargo handling equipment program for warehouse and freight-facility fleets. "More than $417,000,000 are available through Invest Clean," Lopez said.
Lopez also described the Go 0 program, which she said has approximately $21 million available in pilot incentives to help residents and small businesses adopt zero-emission space or water heating appliances. She said the multifamily portion of the program was oversubscribed as of the day before the council meeting but that funds remained for some residents and small-business applicants.
Lopez provided flyers and an information packet to the city and offered to serve as a liaison for questions and community outreach. She told the council that Invest Clean applications close Nov. 14 (for at least one application path) and that awards and project eligibility vary by program component and applicant type.
Why it matters: These programs can offset costs for local governments, fleet owners and residents to adopt cleaner vehicles and appliances; eligible projects could include public fast chargers, electric trucks, and warehouse electrification that reduce regional emissions.
Meeting context: Lopez’s presentation was given during the meeting’s public comment period; no formal council action was requested or taken on these grant programs. Interested parties were referred to South Coast AQMD materials and Lopez as the agency contact.
