Monterey Bay Air Resources District

Application materials, including SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS, are due by 4:45 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025. Visit our Employment web page to apply today. EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

3/13/2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOPS FOR MBARD DRAFT BUDGET AND PROPOSED REVISIONS TO FEE RULES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

Public Notice of Budget and Fee Workshops FY 2025-26

3/12/2025 MONTEREY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE: CONTRACTOR ORDERED TO PAY $75,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES FOR PERFORMING WORK WITHOUT BUILDING PERMITS AND VIOLATING ASBESTOS LAWS

SALINAS, California - Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced today that her Environmental Protection Unit, along with the District Attorney’s Offices of Santa Clara and Sonoma Counties, have resolved an enforcement action against Gary Garcia, owner of A & G Construction, Inc., for…

2/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: New Air Quality Sensor Map/Nuevo mapa de sensores de calidad del aire

Press Release in English. Comunicado de prensa en español.

1/22/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire Update / Actualización sobre el incendio en la instalacion de batería de Moss Landing

Press Release in English.

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 eligibility, and apply today: https://drivingcleanca.org/

1/17/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire/Incendio en la instalación de baterías de Moss Landing

Press Release in English.

California Air Resources Board 2024-25 Agricultural Vehicle, Equipment, and Infrastructure Survey

12/18/2024: The California Air Resources Board (CARB), California Energy Commission (CEC), and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), with the support of the California agricultural community, is requesting your participation in a new 2024-25 Agricultural Vehicle, Equipment, and Infrastructure Survey…

E-bike incentive vouchers for income qualified Californians

The California E-Bike Incentive Project provides up to $2,000 of point-of-sale incentives to support the purchase of a new electric bicycle (e-bike).

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…

11/1/2024 PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: MBARD Announces Spare the Air Program/MBARD Anuncia el Programa Spare the Air (Proteja el Aire)

Starting on November 1, 2024, the Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) will begin announcing wintertime Spare the Air alerts for the San Lorenzo Valley in Santa Cruz County. During a Spare the Air alert, MBARD will ask residents to choose an alternative home heating source such as electricity, propane…

9/26/2024 - EPA Announces the Opening of the 2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program Application Period

Today, September 26th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the opening of the 2024 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program application period! This is the third rebate funding opportunity through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s multi-year CSB Program. Under the 2024 CSB Rebate Program…

9/10/2024 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: Monterey Bay Air Resources District Announces the Launch/El Distrito de Recursos del Aire de la Bahía de Monterey anuncia el lanzamiento del Programa de Autobuses Escolares de Cero Emisiones 2024-25

The Monterey Bay Air Resource District (MBARD) is excited to offer public schools in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties an opportunity to add an all-electric zero-emission school bus to their fleet through the FY 2024-25 Zero Emission School Bus Program (ZESBP). ZESBP provides funding toward the…

7/1/24 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP)/Programa de incentivos para vehículos eléctricos de la Bahía de Monterey (EVIP)

Read the full press release./Lea el comunicado de prensa completo.

3/22/2024 HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

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

2/28/2024 HIGHER INCENTIVES now available for the WOOD STOVE CHANGE OUT PROGRAM/INCENTIVOS MÁS ALTOS ahora disponibles para PROGRAMA DE CAMBIO DE ESTUFAS DE LEÑA.

WOODSTOVE CHANGEOUT PROGRAM FLYER

11/3/2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) Starts November 6, 2023/El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos de Paisajismo Empieza el 6 de Noviembre de 2023

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is pleased to offer the Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP). Starting on November 6, 2023, residents and commercial operations in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties can receive a financial incentive while improving the air quality in their…

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…

3/31/2025 - Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District

Link to Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code of the Monterey Bay Air Resources District

3/25/2025 Clearing the Air News Reel - Landscape Equipment Exchange Program Rebates

3/25/2025 Clearing the Air News Reel featuring an interview of a Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) rebate recipient.

"We're Hiring" ad for Air Quality Planner at Monterey Bay Air Resources District, apply by April 21, 2025.

We're hiring an Air Quality Planner I/II

Application materials, including SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS, are due by 4:45 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025. Visit our Employment web page to apply today. EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Notice of public hearing by MBARD on April 24, 2025, for petitions regarding variances for Graniterock and Chevron Power Holdings.

3/21/2025 - Notice of Public Hearings for Docket No. 25-001 Graniterock Quail Hollow Site, Felton, CA, Interim Variance, Docket No. 25-002 Graniterock Quail Hollow Site, Felton, CA Regular Variance, and Docket No. 25-003 Chevron Power Holdings Salins River Cogen, San Ardo, CA, Short-Term Variance Applications.

3/17/2025 - PROPOSED REVISIONS TO FEE RULES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

MBARD is proposing revisions to three fee rules as a component of the draft Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The proposed revisions include a proposed fee increase of 2.8% consistent with the Consumer…

A person using a laptop with charts. MBARD workshop schedule for draft budget and fee revisions in Hollister, Monterey, and Watsonville.

3/13/2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOPS FOR MBARD DRAFT BUDGET AND PROPOSED REVISIONS TO FEE RULES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

Public Notice of Budget and Fee Workshops FY 2025-26

Press release: Contractor fined $75,000 for working without permits and violating asbestos laws in Monterey County.

3/12/2025 MONTEREY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE: CONTRACTOR ORDERED TO PAY $75,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES FOR PERFORMING WORK WITHOUT BUILDING PERMITS AND VIOLATING ASBESTOS LAWS

Press release for a new air quality sensor map on 2/11/2025 from Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

2/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: New Air Quality Sensor Map/Nuevo mapa de sensores de calidad del aire

Press Release in English. Comunicado de prensa en español.

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…

Press release on 1/22/2025 about Moss Landing Battery Facility fire update by MBARD.

1/22/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire Update / Actualización sobre el incendio en la instalacion de batería de Moss Landing

Press Release in English.

Press release about a fire at Moss Landing Battery Facility, dated 1/17/2025.

1/17/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire/Incendio en la instalación de baterías de Moss Landing

Press Release in English.

California Air Resources Board survey on agricultural vehicles, equipment, infrastructure. Link and QR code included.

California Air Resources Board 2024-25 Agricultural Vehicle, Equipment, and Infrastructure Survey

May contain: clothing, footwear, shoe, person, bicycle, transportation, vehicle, accessories, and glasses

E-bike incentive vouchers for income qualified Californians

The California E-Bike Incentive Project provides up to $2,000 of point-of-sale incentives to support the purchase of a new electric bicycle (e-bike).

May contain: pattern, floral design, graphics, art, and white board

11/1/2024 PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: MBARD Announces Spare the Air Program/MBARD Anuncia el Programa Spare the Air (Proteja el Aire)

9/26/2024 - EPA Announces the Opening of the 2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program Application Period

Flyer for a Diesel Engine Replacement Grant Program by Monterey Bay Air Resources District, with application details and QR codes.

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…

Promotional graphic for a Zero Emission School Bus Program with images of electric school buses and a QR code.

9/10/2024 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: Monterey Bay Air Resources District Announces the Launch/El Distrito de Recursos del Aire de la Bahía de Monterey anuncia el lanzamiento del Programa de Autobuses Escolares de Cero Emisiones 2024-25

The Monterey Bay Air Resource District (MBARD) is excited to offer public schools in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties an opportunity to add an all-electric zero-emission school bus to…

An EV charging plug connected to a car with incentive info for electric vehicle purchase/lease by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

7/1/24 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP)/Programa de incentivos para vehículos eléctricos de la Bahía de Monterey (EVIP)

Read the full press release./Lea el comunicado de prensa completo.

Banner celebrating the 50th anniversary of Air Quality Management by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District.

7/1/2024 - MBARD celebrates 50th anniversary of air quality management! 1974-2024

Monterey Bay Air Resources District celebrates 50 Years of Air Quality Management in the Monterey Bay Area. Let's boogie down and celebrate clean air!

An advertisement for the Monterey Bay Air Resources District's Hearing Board vacancies: Medical Professional, Registered Engineer, Public Member Alternate.

3/22/2024 HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

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

Ad for higher incentives in a wood stove change out program for 2024, with a lit stove image and bilingual text.

2/28/2024 HIGHER INCENTIVES now available for the WOOD STOVE CHANGE OUT PROGRAM/INCENTIVOS MÁS ALTOS ahora disponibles para PROGRAMA DE CAMBIO DE ESTUFAS DE LEÑA.

WOODSTOVE CHANGEOUT PROGRAM FLYER

May contain: grass, plant, device, and qr code

11/3/2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) Starts November 6, 2023/El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos de Paisajismo Empieza el 6 de Noviembre de 2023

The Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) is pleased to offer the Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP). Starting on November 6, 2023, residents and commercial operations in Monterey…

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

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

May contain: electronics, cell phone, mobile phone, phone, person, and human

3/25/2025 Clearing the Air News Reel - Landscape Equipment Exchange Program Rebates

We're hiring an Air Quality Planner I/II

3/13/2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOPS FOR MBARD DRAFT BUDGET AND PROPOSED REVISIONS TO FEE RULES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

3/12/2025 MONTEREY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE: CONTRACTOR ORDERED TO PAY $75,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES FOR PERFORMING WORK WITHOUT BUILDING PERMITS AND VIOLATING ASBESTOS LAWS

2/11/2025 - PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: New Air Quality Sensor Map/Nuevo mapa de sensores de calidad del aire

1/22/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire Update / Actualización sobre el incendio en la instalacion de batería de Moss Landing

1/22/2025 - Driving Clean Assistance Program Incentives

1/17/2025 PRESS RELEASE/Comunicado de Prensa: Moss Landing Battery Facility Fire/Incendio en la instalación de baterías de Moss Landing

California Air Resources Board 2024-25 Agricultural Vehicle, Equipment, and Infrastructure Survey

E-bike incentive vouchers for income qualified Californians

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

11/1/2024 PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: MBARD Announces Spare the Air Program/MBARD Anuncia el Programa Spare the Air (Proteja el Aire)

9/26/2024 - EPA Announces the Opening of the 2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program Application Period

9/10/2024 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRESNA: Monterey Bay Air Resources District Announces the Launch/El Distrito de Recursos del Aire de la Bahía de Monterey anuncia el lanzamiento del Programa de Autobuses Escolares de Cero Emisiones 2024-25

7/1/24 - PRESS RELEASE/COMUNICADO DE PRENSA: Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (EVIP)/Programa de incentivos para vehículos eléctricos de la Bahía de Monterey (EVIP)

3/22/2024 HEARING BOARD VACANCIES

2/28/2024 HIGHER INCENTIVES now available for the WOOD STOVE CHANGE OUT PROGRAM/INCENTIVOS MÁS ALTOS ahora disponibles para PROGRAMA DE CAMBIO DE ESTUFAS DE LEÑA.

11/3/2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Landscape Equipment Exchange Program (LEEP) Starts November 6, 2023/El Programa de Intercambio de Equipos de Paisajismo Empieza el 6 de Noviembre de 2023

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

Do you know about our Zero Emissions School Bus Program?

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