The Engine Emission Reduction Incentive Program (EERIP) is now open! For the first time this past year, APCD was forced to close its EERIP due to nearly exhausted funds from awarded grant projects. This is the first time the APCD closed the program early since beginning administering grants over 17 years ago, demonstrating significantly increased interest in the program! The EERIP, however, has been granted additional funding and has reopened to continue reducing emissions through its Engine Emission Reduction off-road and on-road projects. The incentive program targets early diesel and ozone precursor emission reductions in San Luis Obispo County. Many of these pollution sources are subject to current and future State regulations, and the Incentive Program can help pro-active companies comply with these requirements. Find out more about The EERIP and School Bus Replacement and Retrofit Programs on our website. 

At the the January 28 APCD Board Meeting, the District welcomed its two newest board members, SLO County District 4 Supervisor Lynn Compton and City of Arroyo Grande Councilmember Barbara Harmon. Thank you for serving on the APCD Board, and working to promote clean air in our community!

SLO County APCD Board, left to right: Frank Mecham, District 1; Barbara Harmon, Arroyo Grande; Ed Waage, Pismo Beach; Karen Bright, Grover Beach; Jan Marx, San Luis Obispo; Noah Smukler (Vice Chair), Morro Bay; Roberta Fonzi, Atascadero; Adam Hill (Chair), District 3; John Hamon, Paso Robles; Bruce Gibson, District 2; Debbie Arnold, District 5; Lynn Compton, District 4.

Want to see how energy efficient you are? Check out CivicSpark's Simple Steps Checklist for Energy Efficiency and check off what you already do and find out ways to improve!