On July 21, 2021, the BC Trucking Association (BCTA), in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure,

announced the third offering of the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program. The HDVE Program is a key component of the provincial government’s efforts to support its legislated targets for significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the next 30 years. By providing carriers with fuel management strategies and incentives of up to 50% for approved fuel-efficiency devices, participation in the program significantly reduces fuel consumption and associated GHG emissions On July 21, 2021, the BC Trucking Association (BCTA), in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced the third offering of the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program. The HDVE Program is a key component of the provincial government’s efforts to support its legislated targets for significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the next 30 years. By providing carriers with fuel management strategies and incentives of up to 50% for approved fuel-efficiency devices, participation in the program significantly reduces fuel consumption and associated GHG emissions by up to 35%. Eligible BC carriers are invited to apply for incentives of up to $15,000 per vehicle, and $100,000 per fleet towards the purchase and installation of fuel-saving equipment and technology.

Since its launch in 2019, BCTA estimates the impact of the HDVE Program to have removed the equivalent of 8,808 passenger vehicles across North America. The Province of British Columbia has committed $1.4 million to Year-three of the Program that runs until March 31, 2022, or until the funds are fully allocated – whichever comes first.

Program Key Features
Key features of the program include:
• A free, half-day HDVE Program Course that teaches participants how to develop a Fuel Management Program for a fleet of any size. 

• Incentive amounts of up to $15,000 per vehicle and up to $100,000 per fleet for purchase and installation of approved fuel-saving equipment and technology, including wide-based tires, aerodynamic devices, and auxiliary power units. 

• Funding allocated equitably among successful applicants by region, and carrier type and size.
Priority funding allocation for Year-three has been given to new applicants. Applications are being accepted from new applicants as of August 9, 2021, and from all applicants beginning September 13, 2021.

BCTA is working in collaboration with Indigenous businesses and communities to encourage program participation. Additional HDVE Program details, including a list of qualifying fuel-saving equipment, can be found in the Program Guide on the BCTA website, www.bctrucking.com. 

Eligibility
To be eligible for program incentives, BCTA membership is not required. Companies must meet the full eligibility criteria that are available in the HDVE Program Guide, including: 

• Must have one or more heavy-duty commercial vehicles in their fleet with a gross vehicle weight greater than 11,794 kilograms. 

• Vehicle must be licensed and insured to operate in BC.

• Must conduct business in the province with a terminal located in BC.

Applicants must also successfully complete the free, pre-requisite HDVE Program Course. This half-day course is offered online and in-person and describes the benefits of using different fuel-saving technologies and practices. Participants learn how to develop a Fuel-Management Program for any size fleet, incorporating measures to improve fuel economy. The course also demonstrates how to develop a baseline of fuel consumption and track progress as part of the company’s program. Those who are interested in attending can sign up for free on the BCTA website.

For more information on the CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program, visit www.bctrucking.com.
To learn more about CleanBC, visit www.cleanbc.gov.bc.ca.