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The Air District has issued 2 Notices of Violation(1 Mb PDF, 2 pgs, posted 2/3/2025) to MRC Refinery following the 2/1 fire for public nuisance, excessive smoke and soot fallout. We are continuing to investigate, and additional violations are possible. The incident report(120 Kb PDF, 1 pg, posted 2/2/2025) will be updated as new information becomes available.
The Air District has issued 2 Notices of Violation(1 Mb PDF, 2 pgs, posted 2/3/2025) to MRC Refinery following the 2/1 fire for public nuisance, excessive smoke and soot fallout. We are continuing to investigate, and additional violations are possible. The incident report(120 Kb PDF, 1 pg, posted 2/2/2025) will be updated as new information becomes available.
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Agricultural Equipment
Air District funding is available to help upgrade or replace mobile, stationary, and portable agricultural equipment.
How to Apply
Before applying, review our Apply for Funding web page to see which project categories are open. Please also refer to our Application(185 Kb PDF, 2 pgs, posted 11/1/2024) and Infrastructure(176 Kb PDF, 1 pg, posted 11/1/2024) checklists for guidance on application requirements. Complete applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been awarded. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on February 6, 2025. Only complete applications will be evaluated.
Eligible Project Types
- Equipment Replacement: Replace old existing equipment with the cleanest available equipment, including alternative fuel and zero-emissions equipment.
- Equipment Repower: Replace an old, existing engine with a newer emission-certified engine, including alternative fuel and zero-emissions engines.
- Retrofit Purchase: Install an emission control device on an existing engine.
- Infrastructure projects: Install or expand electric or alternative fuel infrastructure to power agricultural equipment in conjunction with an equipment replacement or engine repower project.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Equipment must operate at least 75 percent of the time within the Air District’s boundaries.
- Eligible equipment types include but are not limited to agricultural loaders, tractors, dozers, excavators, scrapers, forklifts, stationary and portable engines, etc.
- Public and private entities are eligible.
- Existing equipment must be operational, at least 25 horsepower, owned by the applicant for at least two years, and must have a functional hour meter reader.
- Funding cannot be used for upgrades or equipment purchases that are already required by an existing regulation, local ordinance, or contract.
- Applicants must submit an application, be awarded, and enter into a funding agreement with the Air District prior to starting their projects. Projects that have started (e.g., placing an order or deposit) prior to the funding agreement being signed by all parties will be disqualified.
- Complete information about project requirements and eligibility criteria are available in the documents located in the resources section on this page. If you have a project that does not meet all the eligibility criteria, please contact us to discuss other potential opportunities.
Co-Funding
Additional funding opportunities may be available. If you are applying for Air District funding and pursuing additional funding, please note this in your application. The following are other funding opportunities available for agricultural equipment projects.
Resources
- Off-Road Project Fact Sheet(161 Kb PDF, 3 pgs, posted 10/2/2024)
- Agricultural Project Fact Sheet(118 Kb PDF, 4 pgs, revised 9/26/2024)
- Agriculture Equipment Flyer(1 Mb PDF, 2 pgs, posted 7/6/2018)
- CMP Guidelines – Chapter 5: Off-Road Equipment
- CMP Guidelines – Chapter 10: Infrastructure
- BAAQMD Approved Dealerships(175 Kb PDF, 2 pgs, revised 9/26/2024)
Workshops and Events
Visit our Apply for Funding page to get the latest events and workshops.
Last Updated: 9/21/2022