Fluorinated Gases Emission Reduction Incentives
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
What does it fund?
Installation of climate-friendly, ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant technologies in newly constructed and existing supermarkets. Funding is also directed towards refrigeration system retrofits in existing supermarkets, replacing high-GWP refrigerants with lower-GWP refrigerants.
Who is eligible for funds?
California businesses or owners or operators of a retail food facility.
How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?
Higher application scores are awarded to projects that are located within disadvantaged and low-income communities.
How do I access funds?
Apply through a statewide competitive process.
Funding timeline
Check the program website for updated timeline information.
Project Profiles
Read stories of projects funded by this program.
Cumulative Statistics
As of November 30, 2023
$11.0 million allocated
$1.0 million implemented
36,715 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions
15 projects implemented