Although significant emissions reductions have been achieved under the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach (San Pedro Bay Ports) continue to place great emphasis on green development, including a particular focus on zero-emissions technologies. Fostering the development of zero-emissions technologies is a key component of the Ports’ plans to achieve their voluntary air quality goals that will also help to greatly reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions.
Technology Advancement Program
The San Pedro Bay Ports have taken a proactive role in providing funds for various proposed emission-reduction projects through the Technology Advancement Program (TAP). The Ports’ TAP functions to accelerate the verification or commercial availability of clean technologies in the port market through evaluation and demonstration with the goal of reducing emissions. Successful TAP projects may potentially be utilized as new control measures or alternatives to existing strategies already outlined in the CAAP, or as additional mitigation options for new projects.
Current Demonstration Projects
The San Pedro Bay Port Complex is an excellent testing ground for zero-emissions equipment. Equipment used at the ports work long hours under harsh conditions. Zero-emissions equipment that can be successfully demonstrated under port conditions are likely to have greater success in other industries. To encourage the deployment and commercialization of zero emissions technology, the Port of Los Angeles has partnered with various stakeholders including agencies, original equipment manufacturers, and equipment owners/operators on zero emissions demonstration projects. More information on these projects is available below.
Zero-Emissions Documents
The San Pedro Bay Ports have authored several papers and studies on the development and deployment of zero emissions technology and feasibility assessments that review the current state of the technology.
Zero-Emission Planning and Grid Assessment for the Port of Los Angeles
(2023)
Volvo LIGHTS Public Access Charging Infrastructure Assessment
(2022)
CAAP Feasibility Assessments for Cargo-Handling Equipment
(2018-2021)
CAAP Feasibility Assessments for Drayage Trucks
(2018-2021)
CAAP Zero-Emissions Large-Scale Drayage Truck Pilot Program Concept White Paper
(2020)
Port of Los Angeles Draft Zero Emission White Paper
(2015)
Port of Los Angeles/Port of Long Beach Zero Emissions Road Map
(2011)