California Capital Access Program (CalCAP)
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Air Quality Loan Program
From 2009-2023, this credit enhancement program supported small business loans for heavy-duty vehicles complying with emissions standards.
Now, the CalCAP ZEHD programs support small business loans for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and infrastructure.
Contact Information
Please send program inquiries to calcap@treasurer.ca.gov
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The CalCAP CARB program sunset on July 31, 2023.
History:
In a funding partnership that began in 2009 with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), CalCAP contributed $219 million to support more than 40,000 loans to assist California small business owners purchase cleaner heavy-duty trucks.
- More than 40,000 cleaner trucks were purchased
- Equivalent to removing over 13 million passenger cars from the road and 182 tons per year of particulate matter
Currently:
- Financial institutions can enroll loans and TRAC leases for purchase of zero-emission trucks and supporting infrastructure in CalCAP’s new credit enhancement CalCAP ZEHD pilot programs
- Financial institutions can also enroll loans for purchase of trucks and trailers in CalCAP Collateral Support or CalCAP for Small Business.
Please see GO-Biz’s webpage for more information on ZEV market development, readiness, and resources.