Summary of CARB HVIP Workgroup 1 Webinar

On April 7, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public work group webinar to discuss Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 policy for Clean Truck and Bus Vouchers (HVIP). The discussion focused on how best to adjust the HVIP to align with growing demand and the Governor Newsom’s proposed budget. Stakeholders addressed potential policy options introduced at the first public workshop on developing the FY 2020-21 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives held on March 12, 2020. In anticipation of limited funding, ARB staff seeks input on various options that may help reduce the funding shortfall while closely conforming to the program’s guiding principles and minimizing impacts to nascent markets.

A discussion document will be released in mid-June ahead of the second funding plan workshop, which is tentatively scheduled for June 23. The draft funding plan will be released in September 2020 and sent to the CARB Board for approval in October 2020. There is $150 million available for heavy duty investments from Governor’s proposed budget. Currently, HVIP has $200 million in demand, with an expected increase as more zero emissions heavy-duty vehicles become eligible under the program. HVIP is for post-demonstration vehicles that are certified and for sale.