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Estimated Distribution of CVRP Waitlist Checks The CVRP staff is anticipating to begin issuing rebate checks in mid-November, beginning with the applicants who were first placed on the waitlist. Rebate checks will be issued in weekly batches based on the month the applications were received by...

Celebrate National Plug-In Day at our "Tailgate without Tailpipes" party. Picnic lunch provided for all. Join CCSE and ECOtality to get the latest information on the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) funding and the latest news on the EV Project's charging stations in the region. Date...

Hello rheisler123, Let me confirm for you that all applicants on the waiting list as well as new applicants will be receiving the adjusted rebate amounts finalized by ARB last week. For a Nissan LEAF this results in a rebate of $2,500. The author came up with the additional “lucky” 5,500...

For clarification, the LEAF is categorized as a Type II ZEV. It will be eligible for the $2,500 rebate.

Hello Everyone, We here at the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) and our funding agency at the California Air Resources Board (ARB) want to thank you for taking part in the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP). Your transition to a cleaner vehicle will result in a healthier...

Hello All, Yesterday I received an email from a new LEAF driver that prompted this post. The new driver was concerned about the potential for consumers to apply for a CVRP rebate before they purchase the vehicle, and thus jump ahead of individuals that have followed the rules of the CVRP. I...

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to send you all a note confirming that we have started the waiting list for CVRP rebates. We officially started the list this weekend. I am hesitant to give you all a exact time/date as it will shift slightly as we finish auditing the applicants we received over...

notlpip, First off let me apologize for the mistake. Please mail the check to CCSE at the address below. Additionally, please give me a call directly, at 858.244.1190. I would like to correct this situation as soon as possible. California Center for Sustainable Energy Attn: Clean Vehicle...

Thanks smKettner, You are indeed right. The remaining funds are from the California Energy Commission (CEC). The funding provided by the CEC will only be open to light-duty zero emission vehicles capable of freeway operation and certified for four or more passengers. Thus the money in the...

Devin, We can assure you that when you apply for a rebate and are entered into the waiting list, you will be eligible for the reduced rebate amount at $2,500. The funding for the CVRP comes from legislation that was signed into law in 2007. It would be very difficult and therefore highly...

Hello Everybody, It looks like all of you have collectively answered the previous question, but I thought I would provide some more clarification. Our contract stipulates a 60 day turnaround time. That being said, we have made a significant effort to cut that time down to about two to three...

Hello Everyone, The press release and the post is referring to the $2 M that I posted earlier. I was waiting for the official press release and papers to be signed before we put it on web for a larger audience. So to be clear, there has only been one issuance of $2M from the California Energy...

Hello all, First off I am sorry that I have been silent this past week, but we have been inundated with rebate applications. That being said, I just posted a blog on our site as well as on Plugincars.com. I have included a n excerpt below as well as a link to ARBs press release, please read...

Hello All, The website is updated, but more information is coming shortly. Please be patient with us, I promise you will get details next week. https://energycenter.org/index.php/incentive-programs/clean-vehicle-rebate-project/cvrp-program-status Have a great holiday weekend! David...

Hello All, First off, thank you all for contributing to this thread. I can't tell you how good it is to have a conduit to share information. Let me try to address all of your comments in this post. However, if I miss something please call me out. Vehicle Certification Let me start off...