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CleanBC — Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program
BC, Canada
Encourages adoption of zero-emission vehicles in British Columbia
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateApril 1, 2024
- grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2025
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Transportation and warehousing
grant_single|grantors
- Government of British Columbia
- CleanBC
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
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The CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program aims to encourage the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in British Columbia by offering funding support for the deployment of early market ZEVs and the installation of charging/fueling infrastructure. Eligible activities include purchasing or leasing on-and-off-road medium- and heavy-duty ZEVs, as well as setting up the necessary energy infrastructure to support these vehicles. The program is designed for public and private fleets, including businesses, not-for-profits, and Indigenous governments operating in B.C.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program provides structured funding to support the adoption of zero-emission vehicles and energy infrastructure. Specific financing modalities are outlined to guide applicants through the funding process.
- Funding support is available for up to one-third of eligible vehicle and infrastructure costs.
- The maximum funding contribution per project is capped at $10 million.
- Leased vehicles are eligible for funding, with amounts scaled by the term of the lease.
- Funding stacking is limited, with a maximum of 75% of eligible project costs when combined with other government funding programs, except for local or Indigenous governments where the stacking limit is 100%.
- Eligible costs include capital expenditures for vehicles and energy infrastructure, as well as related site and installation expenses.
- All eligible expenses must be incurred after the date of the signing of the Contribution Agreement, with no retroactive funding allowed for prior expenses.
- All successful applicants must enter into a Contribution Agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the funding.
grant_single_labels|projects
The CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program supports a variety of projects focused on the deployment of zero-emission vehicles and necessary infrastructure within British Columbia. These projects aim to reduce emissions in the commercial vehicle sector and promote the use of clean energy technology, thereby contributing to environmental and economic benefits.
- Deployment of on-road medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in weight classes 3 to 8.
- Purchase or lease of new zero-emission off-road equipment such as rail, marine vessels, and other off-road vehicles.
- Installation of eligible electric charging or hydrogen fuelling infrastructure that supports the operational life of the ZEVs.
- Retrofitting of existing off-road vehicles with zero-emission technology.
- Collection and analysis of telematics performance data from funded ZEV deployments.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 1,270,000
Implementing an electric sightseeing boat project on False Creek with a charging station at Granville Island
$ 2,000,000
Launching an electric school bus pilot project with accompanying charging infrastructure
$ 1,200,000
Setting up a zero-emission shuttle service with electric vans and charging stations at Victoria Airport
$ 5,000,000
Deploying a fleet of five hydrogen fuel cell buses and setting up a refueling station
$ 3,800,000
Introducing electric construction equipment and establishing a charging network at multiple sites
$ 2,400,000
Converting the company's delivery fleet to electric vehicles and installing charging stations
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The applicant must be a business, not-for-profit, local government, Indigenous government, or public sector organization (excluding Provincial Ministries and Crowns, but including non-core entities like health authorities and school districts) located and operating in B.C.
- All businesses must be licensed to operate in B.C.; a valid B.C. business license must be provided if applicable.
- The purchaser or lessee of the vehicle technology must be the primary applicant.
- Consortiums can apply if the purchaser or lessee of the vehicle and infrastructure technology is the primary applicant.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
This grant program is open to eligible public and private fleets looking to adopt zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies. The primary applicants must be businesses, not-for-profits, local governments, Indigenous governments, or public sector organizations operating in British Columbia.
- Businesses licensed to operate in British Columbia.
- Not-for-profit organizations established in British Columbia.
- Local and Indigenous governments based in British Columbia.
- Public sector organizations, excluding Provincial Ministries and Crown corporations, but including non-core entities such as health authorities and school districts.
- Consortiums are also eligible if the primary applicant is the purchaser or lessee of the vehicle technology.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant is focused on supporting eligible public and private fleets in the commercial vehicle sector and does not mention specific exclusions based on industry or company status. However, the program emphasizes certain technical and operational criteria for participation.
- No specific companies or industries are explicitly excluded from applying based on the provided information.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program supports specific expenses associated with zero-emission vehicle and infrastructure projects.
- Capital expenditures for vehicles and energy infrastructure.
- Site design and electrical design costs.
- Installation expenses, including labor and materials.
- Utility connection fees for energy infrastructure.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant targets organizations based in British Columbia for participation in the program. All applicants must have their primary operations located within the province as stipulated by the program's geographical eligibility requirements.
- Organizations located and operating in British Columbia, Canada.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for the CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program involve specific criteria to ensure the projects meet the program’s objectives.
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions: The scoring in this category is quantitatively linked to GHG emission reductions that the project achieves during its CVP funded lifetime.
- B.C. economic co-benefits: Subjective scoring of the project for B.C. specific economic co-benefits might have during its CVP funded lifetime.
- Air quality, health, community, and clean energy co-benefits: Subjective scoring of other air quality, health, community, and other clean energy co-benefits might during its CVP funded lifetime.
- Developed and achievable: Scores the project based on how achievable the deployment is and how quickly the vehicles and/or infrastructure can be put into active operation.
- Broader Organizational commitments: Evaluates the project based on the existence and level of detail of any organizational commitments for ZEV deployment in the applicants' broader operations.
- Demonstrated need for funding and leveraging of external funds: Evaluates the project’s proposed budget and the demonstrated need for funding and whether the project is likely to proceed without CVP funding.
- Innovation and potential to enable longer-term and larger-scale transformation of ZEVs across various commercial modes, sectors, and uses: Scores the application on its ability to foster larger scale change through the deployment of vehicles and/or infrastructure within a particular mode/vocation.
grant_single_labels|register
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Review Eligibility Criteria
- Visit the program website to understand applicant, vehicle, and infrastructure eligibility requirements.
- Ensure your organization and proposed project meet all specified guidelines.
- Step 2: Access Application Materials
- Navigate to the CleanBC Go Electric Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program website at cvpbc.ca.
- Download the applicant template, vehicle template, and budget template from the website.
- Step 3: Prepare Your Application
- Complete the applicant template and additional vehicle template if applicable.
- Fill out the budget template accurately and include detailed budgetary information.
- Gather necessary supporting documents such as business licenses, OEM certificates, supplier quotes, and feasibility studies.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Compile all completed forms and supporting documents.
- Submit the comprehensive application via the contact email provided on the website (admin@cvpbc.ca).
- Step 5: Await Response
- Wait for feedback from the CVP Program team regarding the status of your application.
- Be prepared to provide additional information if requested by the Advisory Committee.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program aims to collect technical and operational performance data from funded projects to inform future ZEV deployments and technology development.
- Participants are required to submit quarterly progress reports to the Delivery Agent.
- A pre-qualified telematics service provider is strongly recommended for data collection, although alternative providers can be considered if they meet program requirements.
- Changes or termination of the program can occur at any time by MEMLI without prior notice.
grant_single_labels|contact
admin@cvpbc.ca
