NASRC has secured new funding for natural refrigerant projects through our Aggregated Incentives Program (AIP) Pilot, which was developed to bolster the California Air Resources Board (CARB) F-gas Reduction Incentive Program (FRIP) and accelerate funding resources for natural refrigerants.
AIP Funding Results
Of the 16 recently awarded CARB FRIP grants, 13 grocery projects were funded through the NASRC AIP Pilot and represented $880,000 of the total $1 million awarded!
Other AIP Outcomes
In addition to awarded funds, the AIP Pilot resulted in several other exciting initiatives. Here are some of the other outcomes & next steps:
New Funding Support Through Carbon Offset Credits
Through the AIP Pilot, a new funding opportunity emerged that will provide grocers funding for the sale of carbon offset credits from natural refrigerant projects. To develop a scalable market of carbon offset credits, NASRC is launching a pilot and will begin soliciting project submissions in the next few weeks.Performance Data to Inform Industry Best Practices
Southern California Edison (SCE) is developing a comprehensive M&V study to evaluate and compare the energy performance of FRIP projects, which include multiple natural refrigerant system types across various climate zones. NASRC will support the design and roll-out of the study and coordinate information sharing throughout the industry.Technician Training Opportunities
FRIP awardees will provide technician training opportunities to support a workforce that is trained in the installation and maintenance of natural refrigerant technologies. NASRC will work with grantees and CARB to support the workforce development activities.Scaled Incentive Opportunities
The AIP Pilot demonstrated the demand for incentives to offset the costs of natural refrigerant technologies as well as the benefits of incentive programs designed to address other natural refrigerant barriers. NASRC is evaluating lessons from AIP and assessing new opportunities to develop scalable sources of natural refrigerant funding support at a national level.
Have more questions about AIP or natural refrigerant incentive opportunities? Contact us.