Clean Cars 4 All Program Provides Money to Replace Gas Cars or Ride Transit
Sacramento County Income-Eligible Residents Encouraged to Apply While Funds Are Still Available
The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro Air District) is currently accepting applications from income-eligible residents in Sacramento County for grants that will help them replace their 2007 or older car or truck with a hybrid or electric vehicle or opt-in for a transit card from Sacramento Regional Transit (Sac RT).
Depending on income, qualified applicants may receive up to $9,500 to purchase or lease an eligible car, along with up to $2,000 towards charging credits or charging equipment; or residents can opt to receive up to $7,500 in transit cards for use on Sac RT busses and light rail.
“Disadvantaged communities are typically the most impacted by air pollution and often face financial barriers to transition to lifestyles that are environmentally friendly,” said Mayor Pro Tem Eric Guerra, current Chair of the Sac Metro Air District. “Providing opportunities for residents in these neighborhoods to exchange older, high-polluting vehicles helps solve the financial strain they are experiencing with high gas prices, and helps improve air quality and public health as well.”
CC4A is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Residents in Sacramento County should visit www.SacCleanCars4All.org to take the Eligibility Quiz now, while funds are still available.
The Sac Metro Air District is responsible for monitoring air quality, reducing air pollution, and enforcing air quality regulations, and helps to achieve statewide carbon reduction goals. The District develops and administers programs to reduce air pollution levels below the health-based standards established by the state and federal governments and improve air quality in our region. Learn more about the District at www.AirQuality.org.
