Public Institution

Title Due Date Sort descending Maximum Award Amount Description
SoCalGas - Non-Residential On-Bill Financing Program No Due Date Given $1,000,000.00

The SoCalGas On-Bill Financing (OBF) program offers qualified business customers as well as multi-family residential owners 0% financing from $5,000 to $100,000 per meter for qualifying natural gas equipment. All institutional customers (i.e. counties, cities, school districts, etc.) as well as low-income multifamily owners may receive $5,000 to $250,000 per meter, and State of California can borrow up to $1,000,000 for one service account.

The program is open to all non-residential customers, including owners of multi-family units who do not live on premises. Participants must have had an active account for the past two years and good credit standing as determined by the Utility. The funds may be used for a wide variety of efficiency improvement projects, and the monthly loan payments will be added directly to the customer's bill. Monthly energy savings help to offset the monthly loan charges.  Review the program web site for additional information.

Yolo-Solano AQMD Clean Air Funds No Due Date Given Varies

Yolo-Solano AQMD’s Clean Air Funds Program offers grants for projects designed to reduce emissions from mobile sources. Private businesses, non-profit organizations and public agencies are eligible for Clean Air Funds.

Projects that have been awarded Clean Air Funds include:

  • Replacing or retrofitting diesel trucks and off-road equipment that do not qualify for other regional programs
  • New electric or alternative fuel vehicles
  • Design and construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities
  • Transit projects
  • Public information and education programs
https://www.ysaqmd.org/incentives/clean-air-funds/
San Luis Obispo APCD Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Funding No Due Date Given Varies

The SLO County APCD's Alt Fuel Infrastructure Grant Program provides funding for Electric Vehicle Charging and Natural Gas Fueling Stations in San Luis Obispo County. 

This is a first-come, first-serve program and $60,000 is currently available for new, conversion of existing, and expansion to existing non-residential EV Charging and Natural Gas Fueling Stations. 

https://www.slocleanair.org/community/grants/altfuel.php
Charge UP! ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER INCENTIVE PROGRAM No Due Date Given Varies

The District is currently accepting applications for its Charge Up! Program. This Program provides funding for public agencies, businesses, and property owners of multi-unit dwellings (i.e. apartment complexes, condominiums, etc.) in the San Joaquin Valley to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers. These chargers will support existing EV owners and encourage the growth of the clean technology in the Valley.

https://valleyair.org/grants/chargeup.htm
California Conservation Corps Forest Health No Due Date Given Varies

Corpsmembers aged 18 – 25 years old complete a year of paid service and receive on-the-job training while completing projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  California Conservation Corps (CCC) projects include reforestation, forest fuel reduction, habitat restoration, urban greening and community forestry.

Individuals can apply to participate in the Forest Health CCC program and organizations can apply to provide projects for the Forest Health CCC program.

https://ccc.ca.gov/what-we-do/funding-opportunities/ggrf-forest-health/
Community Air Protection Funds No Due Date Given Varies

Community Air Protection funds allow for immediate actions to improve the air quality of the most impacted communities across the state, while the other aspects of AB 617 are developed and implemented. Partnering with communities is essential to the success of these incentives, and both the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and air districts are looking to local community members and groups to help identify funding priorities

https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/msprog/cap/capfunds.htm
Bay Area AQMD Public Agencies Incentive Programs No Due Date Given Varies

The Air District offers funding to public agencies for trip reduction, bike parking and bikeways, and clean air vehicle projects.  

https://www.baaqmd.gov/funding-and-incentives/public-agencies
North Coast Unified AQMD Rural School Bus Program No Due Date Given Varies

Through a partnership with Senator Mike McGuire and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) the District has been asked to administer the Rural School Bus Pilot Project for the State of California. The main goal of this grant program is accelerating the turnover of California school bus fleets to lower carbon transportation choices, especially in rural school districts who have less access to other funding sources.

http://www.ncuaqmd.org/index.php?page=rural.school.bus
Clean Green Yard Machines Commercial Voucher Program No Due Date Given Varies

The Clean Green Yard Machines Commercial Voucher Program (Commercial CGYM) provides incentives for the replacement of landscape maintenance equipment to lawn care providers, such as public agencies and private entities in the San Joaquin Valley.

http://valleyair.org/grants/cgym-commercial.htm
PG&E Energy Efficiency Financing No Due Date Given $4,000,000.00

PG&E offers 0% interest loans for replacing old and worn-out equipment with more energy-efficient models. We'll set you up with a loan repayment amount that is in line with the monthly energy savings from your upgrade. Your energy bill shouldn't increase due to your equipment investment. Once your loan is paid off, you will see savings on your bill.


Loans range between $5,000 and $4,000,000 per premise, with loan periods of up to 120 months.


In some circumstances, GoGreen Business Financing for small businesses might be a better option:

  • An expedited installation.
  • A loan of less than $5,000.
  • Project requires longer payback (i.e., windows, rooftop HVAC).