GHG-16: Expand the Use of Zero-Emission Construction and Agricultural Equipment​

Through this measure, the County intends to develop a pathway to phase out fossil-fuel-powered construction and agricultural equipment and encourage the use of zero-emission equipment, including electric- and hydrogen-powered equipment. The County will promote existing incentives and conduct targeted outreach.​ 

​Action Description: Incorporate use of zero-emission construction and portable equipment in the County’s bid evaluation process for capital improvement projects, providing preference to contractors that use electric-powered equipment.

​Action Description: Provide information about available incentives for zero-emission construction and portable equipment to contracts at the building permit counter through informational brochures, such as CARB's Clean Off-Road Equipment Vouchers and Carl Moyer program.

​Action Description: Include a list of available incentives to support the purchase of zero-emission agricultural equipment on the County Agricultural Commissioner’s website, such as CARB’s FARMER program, Clean Off-Road Equipment Vouchers, Carl Moyer program, and SMAQMD’s Commercial Lawn and Garden Program. Annually update the list of incentives and share it with the Sacramento County Farm Bureau.

​Action Description: Develop and adopt an ordinance requiring that all discretionary projects use electric-powered or zero-emission construction equipment starting in 2035.

​Action Description: Require that all projects implement SMAQMD Basic Construction Emission Control Practices (Best Management Practices) for reducing construction emissions as part of project conditions of approval.