T-7.4: Evaluate credit opportunities within LCFS
Evaluate credit generation opportunities within the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program for ZEV/EV fueling and charging stations for the municipal fleet to offset cost of infrastructure development needed to support transition.
T-7.3: Secure EV funding
Secure funding from programs such as the California Air Resources Board's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project and the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program to increase procurement of EV or ZEV cars, trucks, and other vehicles and installation of EV/ZEV charging/fueling infrastructure at municipal facilities.
T-7.2: Assess cost of City fleet transition
Conduct feasibility and cost assessment to determine the number of EV/ZEV chargers and funds needed to support the fleet transition to 50% EV/ZEV by 2030. Expand EV/ZEV charging infrastructure for city fleet and employees in alignment with feasibility study.
T-7.1: Adopt Zero-emission Fleet Conversion and Purchase Policy
Establish and adopt Zero-emission Fleet Conversion and Purchase Policy that requires new, and replacement municipal fleet vehicle purchases are EVs or ZEVs. The policy will also include a schedule for replacement of fleet vehicles to meet a 100% carbon neutral fleet by 2040.
T-6.7: Inventory major off-road equipment fleets
Conduct an inventory of major off-road equipment fleets in Hayward and identify fleets with highest decarbonization potential.
T-6.6: Assess feasibility of replacing City offroad fleets
Conduct a study to assess the technological and economic feasibility of replacing the City-owned offroad equipment fleets.
T-6.5: Develop rebates for replacing gas-powered equipment
Partner with BAAQMD to develop a rebate and incentive program for upgrading off-road equipment and switching to biofuels.
T-6.4: Encourage replacement of gas-powered landscaping equipment
Partner with BAAQMD to identify funding opportunities to encourage residents to replace gas-powered landscaping equipment and off-road engines with zero emission equipment.
T-6.3: Develop Off-road Equipment Replacement Program and Outreach Campaign
Develop an Off-road Equipment Replacement Program and Outreach Campaign that provides information to contractors, residents, and fleet operators in Hayward regarding alternatives to fossilfueled off-road equipment, public health and safety benefits of alternative equipment technology, and funding opportunities available (i.e., Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Program [CORE], Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment Incentive Programs).
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