Section 3101 - Criteria for Project Funding(a) One or more of the following criteria, as applicable to the funding application, shall be used to determine which projects will receive funding. Preference will be given to project applications that can best: (1) Provide economic benefits to California by promoting California-based technology firms, new job creation, new business development, economic benefit to low income communities, avoidance of disproportionate impacts to disadvantaged communities, and increased state revenue.(2) Drive new technology advancement for vehicles, vessels, engines, and other equipment, and promote the deployment of such technologies in the marketplace.(3) Provide a measurable transition from the nearly exclusive use of petroleum fuels to a diverse portfolio of viable alternative fuels that meet California's petroleum reduction and alternative fuel use goals.(4) Use existing or proposed fueling infrastructure to maximize the outcome of the project.(5) Use alternative fuel blends of at least 20 percent, with additional preference for projects with higher blends.(6) Provide the largest amount of non-state matching funds.(7) Demonstrate the ability and capacity to successfully implement and complete the project proposed for program funding.(8) Demonstrate technical feasibility and market readiness of the proposed technology.(9) Demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of the proposed technology in achieving greenhouse gas emissions reduction.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 3101
1. New section filed 4-22-2009; operative 4-22-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 17). Note: Authority cited: Section 44272(a)-(c), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 44272(a)-(c), Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 4-22-2009; operative 4-22-2009 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2009, No. 17).