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INVEST CLEAN aims to modernize the Southern California goods movement and logistics corridor by transitioning to zero-emission technologies. The project spans from the San Pedro Bay Ports through Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, to the California, Arizona and Nevada borders.

News & Events

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Event May 7, 2026

The 2026 SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly

May 7 & May 8, 2026

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Event April 8, 2026

Inland Empire Sustainability Summit

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM at Riverside Convention Center, Riverside, CA

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News Jan 30, 2026

Application Deadline for Last Mile Freight and Charging Infrastructure Incentive programs

News Dec 18, 2025

Deadline for Charging Infrastructure Incentive Program has been extended to no later than 12:00 PM/PT on January 30, 2026

News Nov 21, 2025

Deadline for Charging Infrastructure, Truck Replacement, and Battery Electric Switcher Locomotive Program has been extended to no later than 12:00 PM/PT on December 16, 2025

News Nov 19, 2025

Last Mile Freight Program - Funding Opportunity

News Oct 24, 2025

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May
7
2026
The 2026 SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly
May
7
2026
Public Benefits Steering Committee Meeting (Virtual)

Coverage Area

INVEST CLEAN Program Coverage Area

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Community Benefits

Benefits Over 25 Years (2025-2050):

12 Million Metric Tons
CO2e Emissions Reduced
1,600 Tons
NOx Emissions Reduced Per Year
28 Tons
PM2.5 Emissions Reduced Per Year
30 Tons
Diesel PM Emissions Reduced Per Year
1 Billion+
Gallons Diesel Avoided

Excellent cost effectiveness at $42/metric ton CO2e over the 25-year period.

Jobs & Workforce Opportunities

Workforce training programs will help prepare workers for clean transportation jobs:

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43,500+

high-road jobs nationwide as infrastructure becomes fully utilized

460+ jobs in California

4,700+ jobs across the nation

$500 Million

In July 2024, U.S. EPA awarded South Coast AQMD a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant of nearly $500 million for the INVEST CLEAN project.

INVEST CLEAN will see community benefits through emission reductions, and workforce training. Through a Community Benefits Plan, a Steering Committee will conduct outreach and education on climate, air quality, Zero Emission technology, and workforce.

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Email INVESTCLEAN-CPRG@aqmd.gov
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