Charging Infrastructure Deployment Incentive Program

The South Coast AQMD’s INVEST CLEAN Measure 1 provides rebate incentives for installing DC fast‑charging stations that serve Class 4‑8 medium‑ and heavy‑duty trucks in four Southern California counties. Eligible applicants—charging‑station developers, fleet operators, truck‑stop owners, or distribution‑center owners—must control the land, meet domestic‑content (BABA) and prevailing‑wage (DBRA) requirements, and commit to operating the chargers for at least five years. Applications open September 9 2026 and must be submitted by January 13 2027. Successful awardees will receive a one‑time rebate of up to $700 per kW installed (or the total eligible cost, whichever is lower), with a total program pool of $178.5 million. Funding is contingent on verified installation, BABA compliance, and delivery of operational data. • Eligible entities: charging‑station developers, fleet operators, truck‑stop operators, distribution‑center owners. • Rebate: up to $700/kW installed (max per site based on cost). • Key deadlines: open Sep 9 2026, submit by Jan 13 2027; agreement execution Apr‑Aug 2027; commissioning by Sep 2028. • Compliance: BABA domestic‑content, Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage, EVITP‑certified electrician, 60 % apprenticeship‑trained journeypersons.