Fluorinated Gases Emission Reduction Incentives

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

What does it fund?

Installation of climate-friendly, ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant technologies in newly constructed and existing supermarkets. Funding is also directed towards refrigeration system retrofits in existing supermarkets, replacing high-GWP refrigerants with lower-GWP refrigerants.

Who is eligible for funds?

California businesses or owners or operators of a retail food facility.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

Higher application scores are awarded to projects that are located within disadvantaged and low-income communities.

How do I access funds?

Apply through a statewide competitive process.

Funding timeline

This program is now accepting applications through the online application portal. Through FRIP, CARB is investing $38.5 million for climate-friendly refrigerants in California commercial and industrial refrigeration facilities. Applicants can submit applications for the first application window from October 14, 2024 to January 31, 2025.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2023

$11.0 million allocated

$1.0 million implemented

36,715 MTCO2e estimated GHG emissions reductions

15 projects implemented