Clean Transportation Program

The Clean Transportation Program sits under the California Energy Commission and is the state's main deployment program for zero-emission transportation infrastructure and fuel systems. Established by AB 118 in 2007 and extended through July 1, 2035, it is funded by vehicle and vessel registration-related fees, vehicle ID plates, and smog abatement fees rather than the general fund. It supports charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure, low- and zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, low-carbon renewable fuels, and the manufacturing and workforce capacity that supports those markets. The current family of opportunities includes CALeVIP 2.0, HIPO, NEVI pass-through solicitations, and RECESS, and eligibility reaches for-profit firms, nonprofits, universities, and research organizations with US registration and operations. The strongest applicants usually bring site control, a deployment plan, and a project that fits a specific infrastructure or fleet need. CALeVIP is administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy under Commission contract, while other solicitations move through the Commission's own grant process, so applicants need to follow the right route for the sub-program they are targeting.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.