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Ventura County APCD approves CAP and Farmer Program grants totaling $446,893 to replace diesel equipment
Summary
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved $281,524 in CAP Incentives Program grants and $165,369 in Farmer Program grants to replace agricultural and stationary diesel engines; staff said the projects target disadvantaged communities and estimated modest annual emission reductions.
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control Board approved two grant packages on March 10, 2026 to replace older diesel engines and accelerate cleaner technology.
Under Item 9, staff recommended and the board approved two Community Air Protection (CAP) incentive projects with combined funding not to exceed $281,524 to support replacement of four lower‑emission engines. Staff reported the total cost of replacement equipment is approximately $783,174 including applicant cost share and estimated emission reductions of about 1.76 tons per year of ozone precursors, 0.1 ton per year of diesel particulate matter, and approximately 76.5 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Staff said 100% of the CAP funding awarded would benefit communities designated as disadvantaged or low‑income.
Under Item 10, the board approved four projects under the statewide Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reduction (Farmer Program) for a not‑to‑exceed total of $165,369. Staff said the Farmer projects would replace six agricultural engines, including one diesel utility vehicle replaced with a zero‑emission model, and that the total equipment cost is approximately $377,574 including applicant cost share. Staff estimated reductions of about 1.3 tons per year of ozone precursors, 0.07 ton per year of diesel particulate matter and 8.72 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Staff reported that more than 91% of Farmer funding would be directed to communities most impacted by air pollution, consistent with AB 1550 objectives.
During the CAP item a board member asked what types of equipment are being replaced; staff pointed to farm tractors and related agricultural engines in the meeting packet. Staff said they attempt compliance outreach when projects fall short of requirements and work with CARB when necessary to recover funds.
A motion to approve each item was made and seconded; both motions carried by voice vote. The meeting record does not include roll call tallies for these votes.
The approvals authorized the Air Pollution Control Officer to prepare and execute grant agreements and directed the Auditor‑Controller to process the required accounting transactions.
