Grants and Info Avalible from SLO Co. APCD
Clean Air Incentive Programs to aid Farmer and Ranchers
Agricultural Engine Incentive Program
Applications are now being accepted to reduce ozone and toxic emissions from stationary agricultural engines Countywide. The APCD has earmarked $573,175 to replace old stationary agricultural engines with newer cleaner technologies. Grant funding is available on a first-come, first -serve basis.
Implementation of the Ag Engine Incentive Program will enable the APCD to further partner with local stakeholders and assist them in achieving the emission reductions mandated in the new regulations. "The funding provided by the Ag Engine Incentive Program is a vital tool in helping the local Ag community meet these new regulatory requirements," states Larry Allen, APCD Director, "With limited public funds currently available, we need to show the support and interest of local agriculturalists to build for future funding possibilities."...[More]
Agricultural IC Engine Conversion Incentive Program
The Agricultural Internal Combustion Engine Conversion Incentive Program (AG-ICE) offers reduced electricity rate in exchange for permanently retiring a stationary diesel-driven engine utilized for on-farm irrigation purposes... [ More]
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Green Waste (Backyard) Burn Permits and Fees
The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District Board approved the recovery of costs for the green waste burn program at its January 2005 meeting. The District developed revisions to Rule 501 – General Burning Provisions. The regulation governing green waste burning (also called backyard burning) in San Luis Obispo County has started with the 2006-2007 Burn Season which normally runs from November through April... [More]
Agricultural Burning Permits
Starting January 1, 2006 Regular Agricultural Burn Permits are required prior to conducting any burning. There is a one-time permit cost of $10 per year, payable in advance to the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District...[More]