CARB Clean Transportation Incentives
Evening Community Meeting (ECM)
Ongoing Monthly Meetings
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Webinar Only
CARB hosts monthly ECMs to provide updates on Clean Transportation Incentives. During these meetings, CARB staff will discuss updates about incentive project funding and implementation for zero-emission transportation and mobility projects. These projects help improve air quality and reduce the impact of climate change. We encourage community members to ask questions, provide suggestions, and give input on their clean transportation needs.
Who Should Attend:
Community members who want to learn more about:
- Recap of the Drive Forward: Incentives Workshop Recap (November 13. 2025)
- Recap of the Drive Forward: Heavy Duty Vehicle Workshop Recap (December 2, 2025)
- Reflection: 2025 Evening Community Meetings
Agenda Topics & Materials:
For a copy of the meeting agenda and presentation, please visit the LCTI & AQIP Meetings & Workshops webpage.
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Sales and Use Tax Exclusion (STE) Program for California Manufacturers
Incentives For Cutting-Edge Companies in Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation
The STE Program offers tax exclusions for California manufacturers purchasing products, components, or systems, helping to reduce costs and promote innovation. Administered by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA), the program supports the state’s mission to incentivize cutting-edge companies in alternative energy and advanced transportation. These businesses drive economic growth by creating tens of thousands of high-paying, permanent jobs. The program is authorized through 2028.
For more information on STE click below.
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Clean Energy Tax Provisions
Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 aims to lower energy costs, increase cleaner production, and reduce carbon emissions by 2030. These goals will be achieved through several tax provisions, including tax credits and loan programs.
More information on key tax provisions for industries can be found to the right.
Federal Tax Provisions
- Production Tax Credit for Electricity from Renewables
- Investment Tax Credit for Energy Property
- Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production Credit
- Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit
- Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit
- Advanced Energy Project Credit
- Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
- Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
- Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction
- Cost Recovery for Qualified Facilities, Qualified Property, and Energy Storage Technology
Southern California EDISON's Third Party Energy Efficiency (EE) Programs
Energy Efficiency (EE) programs can help you save energy and contribute to a clean energy future. You can directly contact a third-party company (i.e., not affiliated with SCE) for many of these programs. You can learn more about the various third-party programs and how they may be able to help you conserve energy and lower your energy costs by clicking the Learn More button below.
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Inland SoCal for Advanced Manufacturing
A National Department of Energy Initiative to Attract Clean Energy Manufacturers in Southern California
The Inland SoCal for Advanced Manufacturing initiative led by Blended Impact is comprised of a consortium across economic development, education, research institutions, trade organizations, local and state government, labor, and nonprofit community benefit organizations all focused on increasing economic development activity in the two-county footprint of Inland Empire, California by attracting at least one clean energy manufacturer during the 2024-2025 period.
The consortium is working to grow a clean energy hub in Inland Southern California and have a range of programs and incentives to help you expand.
Advanced manufacturing companies can take advantage of the following incentives:
- Free technical assistance and additional resources from partner organizations including incentive navigation and site selection assistance.
- Robust State of California incentives including potential tax credits and grants
- Up to $25,000 in expansion assistance to qualified companies
- Opportunity to participate In SoCal Accelerate Hub programs for statewide recognition.
- Opportunity for national recognition as part of a DOE initiative
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA)
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, officially known as the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), is a landmark legislation that represents a significant federal investment on rebuilding America’s competitiveness and infrastructure through a wide range of projects. A huge allocation in the investment is dedicated to upgrading the country’s power infrastructure and funding new programs to support the deployment of clean energy technologies, accelerating our transition to a zero-carbon emission economy.
Click the link below to visit the Department of Energy’s website and view all available solicitations and funding opportunities relating to clean energy.
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California Competes Tax Credit
Income Tax Credit
The California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) is an income tax credit available designed to attract businesses that want to locate in California or stay and grow in California. Administered by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), this incentive is available for businesses of any industry, size, or location compete for over $180 million available in tax credits by applying in one of the three application periods each year.
For fiscal year 2025-2026, GO-Biz will accept applications for the California Competes Tax Credit during the following periods:
- July 21, 2025 – August 11, 2025
- January 5, 2026 – January 26, 2026
- March 2, 2026 – March 16, 2026
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California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA)
Encouraging Capital Investment in Clean Energy Projects
The California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) administers programs which encourage capital investment in projects advancing California's environmental, economic, and climate policy goals.
CPCFA was established within the State Treasurer’s Office in 1972 and began operating March 7, 1973. Our original name references the tax-exempt bond financing we issued for industrial projects reducing air and water pollution.
Effective January 1, 2026, our name will be Capital Programs & Climate Financing Authority. The new name represents the breadth of our work supporting California’s transition to a cleaner, more resilient economy.
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California Sustainable Energy
Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED)
The California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development Initiative (CalSEED) provides crucial funding and support to innovators and entrepreneurs aiming to bring early-stage clean energy concepts to market.
CalSEED focuses on helping early-stage entrepreneurs develop projects that address clean energy, efficiency, and storage needs, with a strong emphasis on equity. The initiative ensures that these technologies are designed to benefit California's most vulnerable populations.
About CalSEED
As the first step in California’s innovation pipeline, the program incubates energy concepts and readies them for investment and deployment by providing:
Targeted professional development services including mentorship with seasoned professionals, legal counsel, expert guidance, and training to support technology refinements, market development, and commercialization.
Direct, non-dilutive grant-based funding to advance clean energy innovations to commercialization ($200K for Concept Awards, and a $500K Prototype Award to winners of the annual Business Plan Competition).
Access to key accelerator and incubator programs and test facilities.
Enhanced access to private capital.
CalSEED is open to applications from individuals, businesses, and nonprofits working on early-stage innovations, ranging from initial concepts to basic prototypes. The program specifically targets hardware, software, or integrated solutions that are at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 2-4, as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Contact Us
Kimberly Wright
Economic Development Manager
Riverside County Office of Economic Development
Email: [email protected]