Food Truck Electrification & Efficiency program

Food Truck Electrification & Efficiency program is sponsored by Boulder County's Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE) in collaboration with the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) and the City of Boulder. This program helps mobile businesses, including food trucks, electrify their trucks and reduce emissions.

Food Truck Equipment – PACE Partners Skip to menu Skip to content Skip to footer Building Electrification and HVAC Refrigeration, Dishwashers, and Ice Machines Commercial Cooking Equipment Electric Landscaping Equipment 2026 PACE Small Business Grants Electric Landscaping Directory Equity Priority Buildings and Nonprofits There are many economic and social benefits to having a vibrant food truck culture.

However, there are environmental concerns and barriers unique to mobile vendors and food trucks. Diesel, propane, and gas generators conflict with noise ordinances and emit harmful air pollutants, including carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides. In collaboration with the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC), PACE is launching an initiative to support mobile food vendors in becoming more sustainable.

This program will allow food truck and mobile business owners in Boulder County to upgrade their old kitchen equipment and convert dirty and noisy generators into efficient electric zero-emission power stations. PACE has helped several food trucks through the process, and we are ready to support your mobile business today! Why make the switch to electric power?

Cost Savings: You can save on the high cost of fossil fuel for generators and ongoing maintenance and repair expenses. Over time, these savings can cover the initial investment and installation costs of power stations within approximately one year. Better Customer Experience: Traditional generators produce noise, unpleasant odors, and pollution.

Electric power stations enhance customer and employee satisfaction while increasing opportunities for mobile vendors to cater to private or indoor events such as weddings. Public Health Benefits: Continuous exposure to gas, diesel, or propane generators can lead to serious health issues. Cleaner power sources contribute to a healthier environment for your team and clientele, and open new opportunities for mobile vendors in business!

Combating Climate Change: One gas generator running for 8 hours emits up to 165 pounds of CO2, comparable to burning 83 pounds of coal based on the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. Reducing reliance on gas generators can help mitigate your environmental impact.

Food Truck Electrification and Efficiency Grants Mobile businesses in Boulder County can apply now for a grant that absorbs most of the cost of new kitchen equipment, a battery power station, and an electric system.

The Engines Off program from RAQC covers 80% of the battery power station and the electric infrastructure costs up to $20,000 The Kitchen Efficiency Grant from PACE covers 70% of the cost of replacing inefficient equipment with brand-new, energy-efficient models. This grant also supports the replacement of gas-powered cooking equipment with electric alternatives, up to $10,000.

The Engines Off program also supports the installation of a solar panel system. PACE advisors are ready to help you take full advantage of all the available incentives. We have dedicated time to learning about technology and processes and have built the necessary partnerships to ensure you have a sustainable system that meets your needs.

PACE grants are funded through the Boulder County Sustainability Tax and the City of Boulder’s Climate Tax. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis while funding is available. More about the Engines Off program from RAQC The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) was created in 1989 to lead air quality planning in the Denver metro area.

RAQC launched the Engines Off program to combat idling and support cleaner practices. Engines Off grants help mobile businesses and food trucks offset the costs of switching from idling engines to clean electric power. The Engines Off program is available for vehicles operating in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, or Jefferson counties.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transition to cleaner mobile energy. Visit the Engines Off website to check out some of the trucks who have received a grant from RAQC. Business owners should start by completing our interest form .

A PACE advisor will contact you to provide additional information and guidance throughout the application process.

RAQC requires the following information to apply to their electrification grant: Business contact information Final quote, either received from a battery manufacturer/vendor or written up based on the price of desired equipment Colorado Certificate of Good Standing; Unique Entity ID from the Systems for Award Management (SAM ID) If you are missing any of these requirements, complete our interest form anyway, and a PACE advisor will contact you and help you with the process.

Once the application meets the requirements and is approved, business owners can purchase after receiving the RAQC PO (purchase order) . After installation of a new battery system is complete, owners must provide proof of proper old generator recycling at an approved recycling center . A PACE advisor can guide you through this process as well.

Business owners must submit the required reimbursement documents through RAQC’s Reimbursement Portal . You will receive a check within 6-12 weeks after the reimbursement documents are submitted to the Reimbursement Portal and they meet the criteria. You will receive a confirmation.

Complete our interest form to get started! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at 303-786-7223 or info@PACEpartners. com .

For José Luís Arce and Arturo Silva, owners of Marco’s Hot Dogs and Tacos , switching from a gas generator to a battery-powered system has completely changed how their food truck operates. With help from PACE Advisor Norma King and funding through the Food Truck Electrification and Efficiency Grant program, they installed an all-electric setup that powers refrigerators, a steamer, and a water heater for days on a single charge.

“You just show up, turn it on, and go,” says Arce. “It’s so much easier. ” The new system has also improved reliability and customer experience.

Their refrigerators stay running even when the truck is parked, helping protect inventory during multi-day events, and the quieter operation has become a noticeable benefit. They’ve also noticed how much quieter their truck is at events. “People ask if we even need to plug in.

The quiet makes a big difference. ”