$4.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
CEC grants up to $4M for developing hydrogen fueling stations supporting Class 8 trucks and transit buses in California. Part of AB 8 and SB 1505 hydrogen station network build-out with priority for corridor locations.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.New hydrogen fueling station or significant expansion in California
2.Station must serve light-, medium-, or heavy-duty FCEVs
3.Priority for stations in hydrogen network corridors identified by CEC
4.Retail H2 price must meet CEC affordability thresholds
5.25% cost-share required; viable business plan required
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