Now Available – HVIP Public Transit Bus Set-Aside Appendix H

October 31, 2023

The Public Transit Bus Set-Aside Appendix H (Appendix H) is now available. As an addition to the HVIP FY22-23 Implementation Manual, Appendix H details the flexibilities granted to transit agencies participating in HVIP via the Public Transit Bus Set-Aside (Transit Set-Aside).

New updates to the Transit Set-Aside, from Appendix H, and a summary of other recent updates:

• 36-Month Redemption Timeline: Transit agencies have 36 months rather than 18 months to redeem their vouchers.
• ​​​​​Letter of Intent: In lieu of a purchase order, transit agencies are permitted to submit a letter of intent (LOI) at the point of voucher request submission. The LOI may be dated no earlier than 1/1/2023.
• Delivery Document: To enable a faster redemption process for HVIP approved dealers, a Delivery Document may be submitted in lieu of a Bill of Lading and in advance of final payment.
• Local Match on Federal Grant Applications: HVIP is now eligible to be used for local match in federal Bus Competitive Program funds, such as FTA’s Low and No Emission Vehicle Program.
• +15% Voucher Modifier: The 15% voucher modifier continues to apply to bus vouchers for transit agencies.

Eligibility: The Transit Set-Aside is reserved for transit buses purchased by a city or county government; a transportation district / transit district; or a public agency. Public transit includes paratransit and microtransit services operated by or on behalf of a public transit agency. Tribal entities requesting transit bus vouchers are also eligible.

Appendix H and sample documents to support Transit Set-Aside voucher requests are available on the HVIP Purchasers page.

Development of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) FY23-24 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives, which includes HVIP, is now underway, and more information will be published at www.CaliforniaHVIP.org when available later this year.

Come See Us! 
The EnergIIZE and HVIP teams will be available for in-person discussions at the CALACT Autumn Conference & Expo, Nov. 1 – 2 (Booth #310) and CTA Fall Conference & Expo, Nov. 16 – 17 (Booth #706).

For questions, please reach out to [email protected].