The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) has secured another $1 million in rebates for fuel-saving technologies through the latest intake of the CleanBC Heavy-Duty Vehicle Efficiency (HDVE) Program, now in its sixth year.

In partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the program aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency within the province’s trucking industry.

The HDVE Program supports the use of fuel-efficient technologies, contributing to B.C.’s legislated emissions reduction targets of a 40% reduction below 2007 levels by 2030, 60% by 2040, and 80% by 2050.

Eligible applicants can receive rebates on approved technologies, including low- and zero-emission reefers, fuel-efficient tires, and auxiliary power units, with rebates of up to $15,000 per vehicle and $50,000 per fleet. Applications are open until Aug. 31, 2025, or until funds are exhausted. BCTA membership is not required to apply, but companies must meet the program’s full eligibility criteria outlined in the HDVE Program Guide.

“The CleanBC HDVE Program is a win-win for our sector. It helps our members reduce fuel costs, lowers carbon emissions, and makes the trucking industry more sustainable. With $1 million in rebates available, we encourage all eligible companies to apply and invest in the future of greener transportation,” said Dave Earle, BCTA’s president and chief executive officer, in a news release.

“By working with the trucking industry, we can make significant progress in reducing emissions and building a cleaner, more resilient economy for all British Columbians,” added Rob Fleming, B.C.’s minister of transportation and infrastructure.