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Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) / El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos para Jardinería

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District’s Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) is offering incentives to replace old, polluting lawn and garden equipment with clean, zero-emission electric models — including lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and more!

Our offices will be closed on January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/6/2026 - Clearing the Air News Reel - How to Submit a Complete PermitHow to Submit a Complete Permit

MBARD Engineering Division produced a video explaining how to submit a complete permit application.

1/13/2026 - Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program (DEERP) Grant Application Workshop Recording/Grabación del taller sobre la solicitud de subvenciones del Programa de sustitución de motores y equipos diésel (DEERP).

Learn about funding available for off-road/agricultural equipment replacement, marine engine replacement, and agricultural irrigation pump electrification projects. MBARD staff guides you through guidelines and the application process. Visit the DEEPR webpage for more information.

1/5/2026 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program Launch and Workshop on Tuesday, January 13, 2026/Lanzamiento del Programa de Reemplazo de Motores y Equipos Diésel y taller el martes 13 de enero de 2026

Press Release in English

11/26/2025 - CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE/BOLETÍN DE PRENSA: Changes to Backyard Burn Rules in Santa Cruz County/CAL FIRE Anuncia el Requisito Obligatorio de Permiso de Quema Residencial para los Residentes en Áreas No Incorporadas del Condado de Santa Cruz

11/26/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: MBARD Announces Spare the Air Program/MBARD Anuncia el Programa Spare the Air (Proteja el Aire)

10/21/2025 - Innovative Small E-Fleet Pilot Program – Supporting Small Fleets with More Funding and Options

The Innovative Small E-Fleet Pilot Program (ISEF) is a set aside under the HVIP program that supports small fleets (including public agency fleets) of 20 or fewer vehicles (with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 lbs) with voucher funding options for zero-emission vehicle adoption. ISEF vouchers…

9/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Wood Stove Change Out Program Now Open/Programa de cambio de estufas de leña abierto

6/1/2025 - HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

Join the Monterey Bay Air Resources District Hearing Board! Current Vacancies: Medical Professional, and Registered Engineer Alternate. Stipend provided.

9/17/24 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program Launch and Workshop on Wednesday, October 2, 2024/Lanzamiento y taller del Programa de Reemplazo de Motores y Equipos Diésel, el Miércoles 2 de Octubre de 2024

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is pleased to announce that it will be accepting applications for grant funds through the Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program (DEERP) beginning on Wednesday October 2, 2024. A grant application workshop presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on…

MBARD Invites Applications for Appointment to a Seat on the Advisory Committee

FOR RESIDENTS OF MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES

Do you know about our Zero Emissions School Bus Program?

We partner with Central Coast Community Energy to provide grants to school districts in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties to purchase electric school buses. Funding from the partnership helps transition schools to cleaner transportation thereby improving air quality and the health of our children…

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The image promotes a landscaping equipment exchange program, featuring a person using a Toro leaf blower.

Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) / El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos para Jardinería

Image features a silhouette and text about Martin Luther King Jr. Day, noting office closure on January 19, 2026.

Our offices will be closed on January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The image promotes a grant program for diesel engine replacement for agricultural equipment, accepting applications from Jan 13 - Mar 2, 2026.

1/13/2026 - Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program (DEERP) Grant Application Workshop Recording/Grabación del taller sobre la solicitud de subvenciones del Programa de sustitución de motores y equipos diésel (DEERP).

Learn about funding available for off-road/agricultural equipment replacement, marine engine replacement, and agricultural irrigation pump electrification projects. MBARD staff guides you through…

A notice for a public hearing on Feb 13, 2026, regarding a variance request for the Monterey Regional Waste Management District.

1/9/2026 - HEARING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on 2/13/2026 for Docket No. 26-001 – Monterey Regional Waste Management District dba ReGen Monterey Regular Variance Application

1/6/2026 - Clearing the Air News Reel - How to Submit a Complete PermitHow to Submit a Complete Permit

MBARD Engineering Division produced a video explaining how to submit a complete permit application.

The image promotes a funding program for diesel engine and equipment replacement, with applications accepted from Jan 13 to Mar 2, 2026.

1/5/2026 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Diesel Engine and Equipment Replacement Program Launch and Workshop on Tuesday, January 13, 2026/Lanzamiento del Programa de Reemplazo de Motores y Equipos Diésel y taller el martes 13 de enero de 2026

Press Release in English

12/17/2025 - 30-DAY PUBLIC NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION TO ISSUE AN AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 207 REVIEW OF NEW OR MODIFIED SOURCES

Pursuant to Rule 207, Section 6.9, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) solicits written comments to the preliminary decision to approve the issuance of Authority to Construct (ATC) GNR-…

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11/26/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: MBARD Announces Spare the Air Program/MBARD Anuncia el Programa Spare the Air (Proteja el Aire)

11/26/2025 - CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE/BOLETÍN DE PRENSA: Changes to Backyard Burn Rules in Santa Cruz County/CAL FIRE Anuncia el Requisito Obligatorio de Permiso de Quema Residencial para los Residentes en Áreas No Incorporadas del Condado de Santa Cruz

10/21/2025 - Innovative Small E-Fleet Pilot Program – Supporting Small Fleets with More Funding and Options

Wood stove with flames. Text promotes a replacement incentive program in English and Spanish by Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

9/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Wood Stove Change Out Program Now Open/Programa de cambio de estufas de leña abierto

Monterey Bay Air Resources District seeks medical and engineering professionals for board vacancies. More info at www.mbard.org/hearing-board.

6/1/2025 - HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

Join the Monterey Bay Air Resources District Hearing Board! Current Vacancies: Medical Professional, and Registered Engineer Alternate. Stipend provided.

Driving Clean Assistance Program offers grants and financing for clean-air vehicles. Up to $12,000 scrappage, $2,000 charging aid.

1/22/2025 - Driving Clean Assistance Program Incentives

Save money by switching to a new clean-air vehicle with the Driving Clean Assistance Program. DCAP is offering two incentives to help you access clean-air vehicles. Learn more, check your…

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MBARD Invites Applications for Appointment to a Seat on the Advisory Committee

FOR RESIDENTS OF MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES

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