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Carl Moyer Program

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The Carl Moyer Program was established in 1998 as a partnership between the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and local air districts. This grant program provides funding for replacing, repowering, or retrofitting eligible heavy-duty engines with cleaner-than-required technology.

The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program provides funding through local air districts for agricultural harvesting equipment, heavy-duty trucks, agricultural pump engines, tractors, UTVs, and other equipment used in agricultural operations. The FARMER Program is supported in part by California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work.

The 2024 application period for the Carl Moyer Program and FARMER Program is now open! Applications are due to the District by 4:30pm on May 23, 2024. For more information, please see the Request for Proposals.

Off Road Equipment Program (Ag Tractors, Off-Road Ag Equipment, Class 7 Diesel Forklifts, Off-Road Construction Equipment [must comply with In-Use Off Road Regulation], Large Spark Ignited Equipment [must comply with LSI Regulation], Portable Equipment)
Off Road Equipment Repower and Retrofit (including Portable and Stationary Ag. Engine Repowers, Pump Electrification)
On Road Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program (Ag Trucks, School Buses, Emergency Fire Apparatuses, Heavy Duty Truck Replacement [limited opportunities due to Truck and Bus Regulation])
Infrastructure (Battery Charging Stations, Alternative Fueling Stations)

Please review instructions and application forms carefully and attach all required documents. If you have questions, please call us for assistance.

For questions, more information, or to be notified of future funding opportunities, call Jason Mandly at (530) 332-9400, extension 108, or email jmandly@bcaqmd.org.

2017 Carl Moyer Guidelines

2017-18 FARMER Program Guidelines

The District administers the Carl Moyer Program through a Policies and Procedures Manual approved by the Governing Board. The Policies and Procedures Manual for the Carl Moyer Program was last updated in December 2022. The FARMER Program Policies and Procedures Manual was last updated in March 2024.

Additional Grant Programs:

The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) administers the Rural Assistance Program (RAP) to assist rural districts in funding eligible projects.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has additional opportunities for agricultural engine replacement projects.

Lawn and Garden Equipment Program

Opportunities for Butte County Residents:

We are now taking applications for Residential Lawn and Garden projects in state-defined Disadvantaged Communities (Chapman area in Chico, and Thermalito area in Oroville). For a map of eligible communities, please visit: https://webmaps.arb.ca.gov/PriorityPopulations.

**Community Air Protection Residential Lawn and Garden Application**

Opportunities for Commercial, Public, and Non-Profit Organizations:

We have exceeded our initial allocation and are now in waitlist mode except for projects in state-defined Disadvantaged Communities (map). Applications are still being accepted and will be prioritized in the order that they are received in case additional funds become available.
**Carl Moyer Commercial Lawn and Garden Application**

The Butte County Air Quality Management District (District) is launching a program to help local landscapers, businesses, public agencies, and non-profits replace their existing gas-powered lawn and garden equipment with cordless battery-powered equipment. Businesses and organizations can apply with the District to receive a voucher that will reduce the cost of new zero-emission equipment purchased from local Participating Merchants. The old combustion equipment will be handed over to be destroyed as part of this program. Vouchers can be used to purchase new cordless battery-powered chainsaws, trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, and mowers. The voucher can also help cover the cost of extra batteries and charging cords.

Today, operating a commercial gas-powered lawn mower for one hour emits as much smog-forming pollution as driving a gas car about 300 miles. For a commercial leaf blower, one hour of operation emits smog-forming pollution comparable to driving a gas car about 1,100 miles – over 15 hours of driving. Zero-emission equipment is also quieter for both the operator and those nearby.

$263,000 in funding for this opportunity comes from the Carl Moyer Program, a statewide program that has advanced low-emission and zero-emission technologies for 25 years. An additional $200,000 in Community Air Protection Incentives will be available for businesses and organizations operating in state-defined Disadvantaged Communities (Chapman and portions of Thermalito). Community Air Protection Incentives are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment.

Looking to purchase new zero-emission equipment without replacing older combustion equipment? Small businesses and sole-proprietors may be eligible for vouchers from the California CORE Program.

Participating Merchants:

Ace Hardware of Chico
231 West East Avenue  Chico, CA
Brands Carried: Stihl, Ego, DR Power, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Craftsman

Better Deal Exchange (Ace Hardware)
1845 Mitchell Avenue  Oroville, CA
Brands Carried: Stihl, Ego, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Craftsman

Golden Rule Small Engines
22835 Antelope Boulevard, Suite A  Red Bluff, CA
Brands Carried: Toro, Stihl, Husqvarna, Mean Green, DR Power

Industrial Power Products
355 East Park Avenue  Chico, CA
2013 Lincoln Boulevard  Oroville, CA
901 West Onstott Road  Yuba City, CA
Brands Carried: Stihl, Toro, Kress

Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf
489 Country Drive  Chico, CA
1549 Colusa Highway  Yuba City, CA
Brands Carried: John Deere, Stihl, Ego

Ace Hardware of Woodland
1350 East Main Street  Woodland, CA
Brands Carried: Stihl, Ego, Toro, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Craftsman

Bliss Power Lawn Equipment
1715 Folton Avenue  Sacramento, CA
Brands Carried: Stihl, Makita, Exmark, Kress, Husqvarna, Echo

Sierra Saw Power Equipment Center
170 Borland Avenue  Auburn, CA
Brands Carried: Echo, Husqvarna, DR Power, Ego, Mean Green

SiteOne Landscape Supply
6500 Elvas Avenue  Sacramento, CA
Brands Carried: Makita, Echo, Husqvarna, Milwaukee

Information for Participating Merchants:

Participating Dealerships and Dismantlers

The following dealerships, scrap yards, and dismantlers have active agreements with the Butte County Air Quality Management District to participate in the Carl Moyer Program and FARMER Program. If your dealership is not listed, they can contact Jason Mandly at jmandly@bcaqmd.org or 530-332-9400 x 108 to request a dealership / dismantler agreement package.

Dealerships:

Beeler Tractor Co.
887 E. Onstott Road
Yuba City, CA 95993
530-673-3555

Chico Farm and Orchard
9 Three Sevens Lane
Chico, CA 95973
530-893-9060

Coe Orchard Equipment
3453 Riviera Road
Live Oak, CA 95953
530-695-5121

Dobbs Peterbilt
1800 Twin View Blvd
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 246-2460

Golden Rule Small Engines
22835 Antelope Blvd. Suite A
Red Bluff, CA. 96080
530-526-8121

Holt Ag Solutions
1210 Richvale Highway
Richvale, CA 95965
530-433-2080

Industrial Power Products
355 East Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
530-513-2324

The Lion Electric Co. USA Inc.
4522 Parker Avenue
McClellan Park, CA 95652
916-475-6649

N&S Tractor
3056 Colusa Highway
Yuba City, CA 95993
530-330-1821

NorCal Kenworth
707 Display Way
Sacramento, CA 95838
916-371-3372

Pape Machinery – Sacramento
2850 El Centro Road
Sacramento, CA 95833
916-597-8059

Pape Machinery Agriculture & Turf – Chico
489 Country Drive
Chico, CA 95928
530-343-8288

Pape Machinery Agriculture & Turf – Gridley
1751 Highway 99
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-6592

Pape Machinery Agriculture & Turf – Yuba City
1549 Colusa Highway
Yuba City, CA 95993
530-673-8283

PDI- Orchard-Rite
3195 Durham-Dayton Highway
Chico, CA 95928
530-894-2755

Peterson Cat
425 Southgate Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
530-343-1911

R.L. Righetti Enterprises
1633 East Channel Street
Stockton, CA 95205
209-464-8306

Sacramento Truck Center
100 Opportunity Street
Sacramento, CA 95838
916-286-2000

Redding Freightliner
4991 Caterpillar Road
Redding, CA 96003
530-241-4412

Riverview International Trucks LLC.
2445 Evergreen Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 95691
916-371-3110

TEC of California, Inc.
8555 Pedrick Road
Dixon, CA 95620
707-640-7200

Scrap Yards / Dismanters:

Chico Scrap Metal
766 Oro-Chico Highway
Durham, CA 95938
530-345-6241

Empire Steel
3094 N. Township Road
Yuba City, CA 95993
530-673-7180

North State Truck Equipment
17011 Clear Creek Road
Redding, CA 96001
530-241-2851

United Truck Dismantlers
2488 McGowan Parkway
Marysville, CA 95901

G & O Truck Parts
9919 HWY 88
Jackson, CA 95642
209-223-3121

Documents for Dealerships / Scrap Yards / Dismantlers:

On-Road (Truck) Program Dealership Agreement

On-Road Program Dismantler Agreement

Off-Road Program Dealership Agreement

Off-Road Program Scrap & Salvage Yard Agreement

Off-Road Certification Database (executive orders, engine family numbers)

Please contact Jason Mandly at jmandly@bcaqmd.org or 530-332-9400 x 108 for more information.

Current News & Information

Wildfires and Air Quality
Visit the Wildfires and Air Quality page for ways to track smoke and reduce your exposure to wildfire smoke.

The Breathe Better Butte Fair is coming to Chico on May 7, 2024 as part of Air Quality Awareness Week! Visit us at E. 20th Street Community Park from 3pm to 6pm to learn about new grant opportunities and to let us know your air quality priorities. There will be demonstrations of zero-emission lawn and garden equipment by local retailers and we’ll be joined by other community organizations. See the Flyer!

The 2024 application period for the Carl Moyer Program and the FARMER Program is now open! Applications are due to the District by 4:30pm on May 23, 2024. For more information please see the Request for Proposals and visit the Carl Moyer Program / FARMER Program page.

The next Governing Board meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2024 at 10:00a.m. at the BCAG Board Room, 326 Huss Drive Suite 100, Chico, CA. Agendas and Board Packets are available one week prior to each meeting.

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News

For information on radiaton monitoring in California associated with the Japanese nuclear incident, click here.

Air Quality

California Air Resources Board (CARB) – Indoor Air Quality and Personal Exposure Assessment Program

Key Events in the History of Air Quality in California

Recycling

Butte County Recycling Guide

Northern Recycling and Waste Services provides businesses and residents of the Upper Ridge free education, onsite assistance to implement waste reduction, reuse and recycling programs. Check out the recycling center, vegetative waste facility and household hazardous waste facility.

City of Chico and all Butte County residents can recycle or properly dispose of their household hazardous waste in Chico at Butte Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

For City of Chico Chico Curbside Recycling.

Recycle old cell phones or electronic devices.

Credit & Incentive Programs

Mobile Source Links

Compliance Links

Government Agencies

Organizations

Forms & Applications

Below are links to various forms and applications. Please contact us if you need assistance finding a specific form.

Truck Improvement/Modernization Benefitting Emission Reductions (TIMBER)

TIMBER Grant Program

The Truck Improvement/Modernization Benefitting Emission Reductions (TIMBER) Program provides a streamlined voucher funding option to reduce emissions by replacing 2002 or older model diesel engine log trucks with 2010 or newer model diesel engine log trucks. When used to offset vehicle replacement costs, qualifying projects are eligible for up to $60,000.

More information about the TIMBER program can be found at California Air Resources Board’s TIMBER website.

Who is eligible?

Prior to applying, you must be registered in the TRUCRS database and have selected the Truck & Bus Regulation Log Truck Phase-In Option, NOx Exempt Area Option, or the Small Fleet Option (TRUCRS account must be updated for 2016 by January 31, 2016). Application packets may be downloaded from this website or request a copy from the District office.

Any individual, business, public agency, or non-profit organization that is located in, or that operates within, the boundaries of the State of California.  Note: Applicants are limited to a maximum of 10 TIMBER grants per fleet, per year.

If my project is selected, what next?

If your project meets the guidelines and has no outstanding violations (2011 Carl Moyer Program Guidelines, Chapter 4 section D.2), you and your selected dealership will be issued a Voucher. Funding is limited, and Vouchers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are expended.

Application Forms

Dealership Resources

Useful Links

Incentives / Grants / Rebates

District staff implements and administers various grants and incentive programs.  These programs are voluntary and reduce emissions, favorably impacting air quality. To inquire about District grant programs, please contact Jason Mandly at 530-332-9400 x108 or email jmandly@bcaqmd.org.

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Lawn and Garden Equipment Program

Woodsmoke Reduction Program

Community Air Protection Program

The following are links to funding and incentive programs outside the District:

California Funding Wizard
The wizard combs the internet weekly for funding opportunities to help support a sustainable future. You can set filters by funding type, category, eligible applicants or using keywords.

California’s Clean Vehicle Incentives Programs

Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Project (California CORE)
Vouchers for electric off-road equipment. From tractors to forklifts to landscaping equipment.

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA): State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP)