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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 applications below can be used for equipment replacement and infrastructure projects during the 2024 Community Air Protection Incentives application period.

The 2024 application period for the Carl Moyer Program and FARMER Program closed on May 23, 2024. The applications below are for informational purposes only and may change before the next funding round.

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:

Update as of May 14, 2024 – Our current round of funding for residential lawn and garden projects has been exhausted. If you’re interested in being notified of future opportunities, please contact us to be placed on a notification list.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
1. Apply for one or more vouchers using the form above and submit to BCAQMD (at office or email to snassie@bcaqmd.org) with a photo of equipment.
2. If approved, BCAQMD will issue you a voucher for each piece of equipment to be replaced.
3. Turn in your voucher to the Participating Merchant of your choice and they will reduce the purchase price of the new equipment by the voucher amount.
4. Before receiving the new equipment, the replaced equipment must be scrapped (Merchants to provide form for recyclers to sign).

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

We have exceeded our initial allocation and are not accepting new applications except for projects in state-defined Disadvantaged Communities (map) which includes the Chapman / Park Ave area of Chico and Thermalito. If you’d like to be notified of when funding is available again for this program, please contact us.

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:

Community Air Protection Program

July 10, 2024: The District is now taking applications for TWO community-oriented programs! Community Air Protection Incentives and Community Air Protection Support Grants. The application deadline for both opportunities is August  9, 2024.

Community Air Protection Incentives Community Air Protection Support Grants
CAP Incentives can substantially fund certain project types including engine/equipment replacement, air filtration for sensitive populations, composite wood product replacement at schools, and paving / sidewalk / bikepath projects near sensitive populations. Approximately $900,000 is available for this opportunity. CAP Support Grants are awards between $500 and $10,000 that can support a project proposed by community groups, businesses, non-profit organizations, and public entities that helps improve air quality or reduces exposure to air pollutants. $60,000 in funding is available for this opportunity.
Request for Proposals (more grant information) Request for Proposals
General Application (for air filtration, composite wood, emergency generator, and paving/sidewalk/bikepath projects. CAP Support Grants Application
CAP Incentives applications for equipment replacement (on road and off-road) or charging infrastructure will use the corresponding Carl Moyer Program application.

There are two informational meetings available online with information about both programs. Register with the links below:

CAP Online Informational Meeting #1: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00PM
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModeqqqzouHNYXLSEmUwjOlbqEuMaUUn1L

CAP Online Informational Meeting #2: Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00AM
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkc-CuqT4qGdIENZW_bJxIih74-EP6ihKD

What is the Community Air Protection Program?

Assembly Bill (AB) 617, signed into law in July 2017, directed the California Air Resources Board (CARB), in conjunction with local air districts, to establish the Community Air Protection Program.  AB 617 provides a new community focused action framework to improve air quality and reduce exposure to criteria air pollutants and toxic air contaminants in the communities most impacted by air pollution.

The Community Air Protection Incentives are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing GHG emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities.

How can the community provide input?

Community members can provide input to Jason Mandly, Senior Air Quality Planner by email at jmandly@bcaqmd.org, or by phone at 530-332-9400 Extension 108.

In addition to the funding opportunity mentioned above, current and future funds may become available for projects that meet the goals of AB 617 including, but not limited to: public outreach, air monitoring, and air quality improvement projects.

What projects are in progress?
Name of Applicant Project Type Priority Population Type Project Location or Address CAP Funds Requested for Projects
Palermo Unified School District (Year 3) Infrastructure Low Income Community 7390 Bulldog Way Palermo, CA $32,125.44
Thermalito Union Elementary School District (Year 3) School Bus Replacement (Diesel) Disadvantaged Community 1123 Sierra Avenue Oroville, CA $165,000.00
Chico Unified School District (Year 3) School Bus Replacement (Electric) Disadvantaged Community 2455 Carmichael Drive Chico, CA $400,000.00
Chico Unified School District (Year 3) School Composite Wood (Chapman & McMannus) Disadvantaged Community & Low Income Community Chapman & McMannus Elementary Schools  Chico, CA $136,380.05
Thermalito Union Elementary School District (Year 5) School Air Filtration (Sierra Ave) Disadvantaged Community 1050 Sierra Avenue  Oroville, CA $94,343.92
Thermalito Union Elementary School District (Year 5) School Air Filtration (Sierra Ave) Low Income Community 440 Plumas Avenue  Oroville, CA $42,310.34
Chico Unified School District (Year 5) Tractor Replacement (Electric) Disadvantaged Community 2455 Carmichael Drive  Chico, CA $32,211.86
Chico Unified School District (Year 5) Tractor Replacement (Diesel) Disadvantaged Community 2455 Carmichael Drive  Chico, CA $28,789.37
California State University, Chico (Year 5) Mower Replacement (Electric) Low Income Community 940 W. 1st Street  Chico, CA $16,354.88
California State University, Chico (Year 5) Mower Replacement (Electric) Low Income Community 940 W. 1st Street  Chico, CA $18,507.97
Butte County Department of Development Services (Year 5) Battery Charging Infrastructure Low Income Community 7 County Center Drive  Oroville, CA $46,495.70
Palermo Unified School District (Year 5) School Bus Replacement (Diesel) Low Income Community 7390 Bulldog Way  Palermo, CA $165,000.00
Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley (Year 5) School Air Filtration (Butte Co. Community School) Low Income Community 601 Wall Street  Chico, CA $20,400.00
Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley (Year 5) School Air Filtration (HomeTech Charter) Low Income Community 6249 Skyway   Paradise, CA $9,600.00
RFP Lumber Co. Inc. (Year 5) Forklift Replacement (Electric) Low Income Community 4801 Feather River Blvd. Unit 29A  Oroville, CA $93,402.09
RFP Lumber Co. Inc. (Year 5) Forklift Replacement (Electric) Low Income Community 4801 Feather River Blvd. Unit 29A  Oroville, CA $93,402.09
Durham Unified School District (Year 5) Forklift Replacement (Electric) Low Income Community 9420 Putney Drive  Durham, CA $15,435.14
Name of Applicant Project Type Priority Population Type Project Location or Address CAP Funds Requested for Projects
Thermalito Union Elementary School District (Year 6) School Composite Wood (Sierra Ave) Disadvantaged Community 1050 Sierra Avenue  Oroville, CA $154,249
Thermalito Union Elementary School District (Year 6) School Composite Wood (Nelson) Low Income Community 2255 6th St
Oroville, CA
 $100,543
Thermalito Union Elementary School District (Year 6) School Air Filtration (Plumas Ave) Low Income Community  440 Plumas Avenue
Oroville, CA
  $149,096
Sohnrey & Son Family Farms (Year 6)
 Off-road equipment replacement
 Disadvantaged Community  Highway 99 / Skllin Ln
  $134,584
Sohnrey & Son Family Farms (Year 6) Off-road equipment replacement Disadvantaged Community Highway 99 / Skllin Ln  $103,911
Durham Unified School District (Year 6) Lawn and Garden for Schools
   9420 Putney Drive  Durham, CA  $4,925
Durham Unified School District (Year 6) School Composite Wood (Durham Elementary)   9420 Putney Drive  Durham, CA  $110,500
Woodsmoke Reduction Program (Year 6)
 Replacement of wood-burning devices (CAP Incentives stationary source project plan approved by CARB)
 Disadvantaged Community  Various  $300,000.00
Lawn and Garden Equipment Program (Year 6)
  Voucher program for commercial and residential lawn and garden equipment
 Disadvantaged Community & Low-Income Community
  Various  $625,000.00

CAP Incentives Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures:
State Community Air Protection Incentives Guidelines
Butte County Air Quality Management District CAP Incentives Policies and Procedures Manual
Map of Disadvantaged Communities and Low Income Communities as defined by CalEnviroscreen 4.0

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:

A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.
1900 S. Riverside Ave
Colton, CA 92324
951-781-1800

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.

Links

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)