Infrastructure Incentives

Status: The application period is currently closed for infrastructure projects.

Background

The Sac Metro Air District can help fund alternative fueling and charging infrastructure via the Carl Moyer Program and Community Air Protection Incentive Program. Infrastructure incentives are for hydrogen fueling stations and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), also referred to as battery electric vehicle charging stations. Applicants that are interested in applying for EVSE incentive funding are encouraged to prepare now. A quick guide and series of steps to our EVSE program can be found here.

Funding is available under the 2022 Community Air Quality Grant Solicitation

Criteria listed below are used to assist in application selection when funds are available.
Disadvantaged Communities are encouraged to apply with a priority emphasized in communities identified under our AB 617 Community Air Protection Program.
All charging and fueling station applications may be considered "Public Works Projects" under California Labor Code. Applicants are responsible to report and comply with all applicable regulations.
Public infrastructure is any infrastructure accessible by any vehicle
Private infrastructure is any infrastructure restricted to specific vehicles

Step 1: Before Applying, contact your local utility company!

Your local Utility Company may have additional funding that can be stacked with our programs. All funding amounts cannot exceed the cost of the infrastructure. Other limitations may apply and will be evaluated during the application review process.

Local Utilities:

PGE -EV Fleet Ready

SMUD - Going Green

Step 2: Project Eligibility

Project Types	2017 Moyer Guidelines		Community Air Protection
Project Types	State Funding Cap	Maximum Eligible Cost	State Funding Cap	Maximum Eligible Cost
Any infrastructure project3	None	50%	None	60%
Any infrastructure Project located at a sensitive receptor1	None	50%	None	100%
Projects with Solar/Wind Power Systems2	None	65%	None	75%
Public School Bus Battery Charging and Alternative Fueling	None	100%	None	100%
Additional Incentive for Projects Also Serving a Port/Railyard/Freight Facility	None	N/A	None	+10%
Additional Incentive for Projects with Public Access	None	+10%	None	+10%

1 Sensitive receptors include schools, hospitals, daycare centers, and such other locations as the air districts or CARB may determine ((H&SC § 42705.5(a)(5)).

2 Projects that include Solar/Wind Power systems must be capable of supplying at least 50% of the estimated electricity output of the EVSE. Applicants that include on-site renewable generation must provide a methodology for estimating the total energy provided for vehicle charging from the system to determine whether the generation meets the 50% requirement. Projects not connected to the electrical grid will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may not be eligible for funding.

3 Funding priority is given to projects operating and/or registered in a disadvantaged community as identified by CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and the designated Community Air Protection Air Monitoring Community.

All eligible costs are listed in the 2017 Carl Moyer Guideline and include:

1. Cost of design and engineering
     a. (i.e., labor, site preparation, Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility, signage).
2. Cost of equipment
     a. (e.g., charging/fueling units, electrical parts, materials).
3. Cost of installation directly related to the construction of the station.
4. Meter/data loggers.
5. On-site power generation system that fuels or powers covered sources
     a. (i.e., solar and wind power generation equipment).
6. Federal, Sales and other taxes
7. Shipping and delivery costs

Ineligible Costs:

1. Upgrades to existing infrastructure that do not increase output capacity
2. Fuel and energy costs.
3. Non-essential equipment hardware.
4. Operation cost
a. (e.g., operational fees, maintenance, repairs, improvements, spare parts).
5. Extended warranty.
6. Insurance.
7. Data collection and reporting.
8. Grantee administrative costs.
9. Travel/lodging.

10. Employee training and salaries.
11. Legal fees.
12. Real estate property purchases/leases.
13. Performance bond costs.
14. Construction management.
15. Stormwater plan costs.
16. Security costs.
17. Testing and soil sampling
18. Hazardous materials, including permitting, handling, and disposal.

Step 3: Submit your application!

Online applications will become available on November 1, 2022, and will need to be submitted electronically. Applicants are highly encouraged to start preparing now to ensure the best possible funding opportunities.

Don't forget to review the application checklist with your application!

Online Application