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tru -- ARB’s Funding Proposal for Zero Emission TRUs and Distribution Center Infrastructure
Posted: 16 Apr 2015 13:07:52
The California Air Resources Board's (ARB) Proposition 1B Goods Movement Program is proposing new eligible project funding for zero emission transport refrigerators TR) and distribution center (DC) infrastructure categories. Transport refrigeration unit (TRU) fleets and refrigerated distribution centers that are interested in funding for zero emission TRs or DC infrastructure may be interested in a workshop webcast that is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to learn about ARB’s proposed Prop 1B funding guidelines update. Zero emission TRs are all-electric TRs, cryogenic TRs, or fuel cell-powered TRs that must be used with DC infrastructure. DC infrastructure includes electric power plugs that are compatible with (and would be used with) all-electric TRs, hybrid-electric TRUs, or TRUs equipped with electric standby. Infrastructure also includes cryogenic refrigeration fueling equipment leases that would be used with cryogenic TRs. Staff’s draft concept paper includes the following proposed funding amounts: - Replace 5 existing TRUs with 5 zero emission TRs - $200,000 or 80% cost cap - Install 10 electric power plugs at DC - $30,000 or 50% cost cap - Lease cryogenic fueling Infrastructure - $60,00 or 50% cost cap The workshop notice and the draft concept paper for the Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program Update to Program Guidelines is available at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/bonds/gmbond/gmbond.htm Here is a link to CalEPA’s Webcast Website: http://www.calepa.ca.gov/broadcast/?BDO=1 Scroll down to the April 27, 2015, listing for Public Workshops to the workshop title "Discuss Proposed Updates to the Prop 1B Guidelines." This funding program is intended to encourage commercialization and customer interest in zero emission TRs, which will help the State capture emissions benefits in and around refrigerated DCs, promote wider zero emission TR use, and demonstrate potential cost savings and economic viability for the end user. Background: California voters approved $1 billion in bond funding under Proposition 1B in 2006. The Proposition 1B: Goods Movement Emission Reduction Program is a partnership between the ARB and local agencies (like air districts and ports) to reduce air pollution emissions and health risk from freight movement along California’s trade corridors. ARB provides funding to eligible agencies; those agencies then offer financial incentives to owners of equipment used in freight movement to upgrade to cleaner technologies prior to regulatory requirements. If you have any questions, please call ARB's Goods Movement Information Line at: (916) 44-GOODS (444-6637) or contact us via email at gmbond@arb.ca.gov. California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.