July 26, 2011

New air monitoring shelter in Mojave

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June 30, 2011

Revised Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation FACT Sheet

The Air Resources Board (ARB) released a revised Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation FACT Sheet dated May 2011. The revised FACT Sheet reflects the Board approved changes to the Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation. The regulation imposes limits on idling, buying older off-road diesel vehicles, and selling vehicles beginning in 2008; requires all vehicles to be reported to ARB and labeled in 2009; and then in 2014 begins gradual requirements for fleets to clean up their fleet by getting rid of older engines, using newer engines, and installing exhaust retrofits.

Click here for revised FACT Sheet

June 16,2011

Clean Vehicle Rebates

In response to overwhelming consumer demand and to increase the number of rebates available, ARB is proposing to triple the funding allocation for the rebate program next fiscal year to between $12 million and $17 million, and reduce the rebate amount by half -- from $5,000 to$2,500 -- in order to meet increasing demand. The additional funding is projected to allow for approximately 6,000 rebates -- four times the number funded this year. However, even with the anticipated increased number of rebates available, this funding is limited and may not be sufficient to meet consumer demand next year, so consumers are encouraged to apply early.
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April 27, 2011

California’s air pollution officers release joint clean air report

The Air Pollution Control Officers of the State’s 35 local air-quality agencies have collaborated on a report that discusses the progress towards cleaner air. The report summarizes the significant reductions in ozone pollution over the past 30 years and a reduction in the total number of unhealthy air quality days for the past decade as measured by the Air Quality Index.
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March 10, 2011

$100 million available for trucks used in goods movement

Six Air Districts are offering over $100 million in financial incentives to owners of trucks used in goods movement to upgrade to cleaner technologies through truck replacement with cleaner diesel or alternative fuel models, engine replacement, or retrofit installation.  

See the program website at:  http://www.arb.ca.gov/gmbond to get helpful tips for truck owners and links to the participating Air Districts to apply for funds.