Firstgreen Customers Capture $11.4M in CORE Incentives for Electric Machines

Firstgreen Industries has turned incentives into serious savings. The company recently announced it has helped its U.S. customers secure $11.4 million through the Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) program, funding 76 zero-emissions machines. It’s a success story that highlights how state-backed programs can accelerate adoption of electric off-highway equipment while softening the price tag for contractors.

The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project, better known as CORE, was launched by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) with CALSTART as the project administrator. The program provides point-of-sale vouchers that lower the cost of zero-emissions off-road equipment in sectors such as construction, agriculture, logistics and ports. Unlike some programs, CORE doesn’t require trade-ins or scrappage. The voucher is applied directly at the time of purchase, reducing the upfront cost by as much as $150,000 per machine. Funding can also extend to supporting infrastructure like charging equipment.