December 5, 2025

NorCal Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation and energy sectors.

Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition is rebranding to NorCal Clean Cities And Communities

Special Announcements

Available Grants - Funding for a wide range of transportation and energy programs and projects

NCCC Sponsors and Partners in the News - The latest news about our coalition Regulations and requirements that may affect your operations

Alternative Fuel & Zero-Emission Insights - Learn what’s new and what’s coming soon

Conferences, Programs - Educational, networking and presentation opportunities

Presentations Slides and Videos from Previous NorCal Clean Cities Webinars

• Presentation Slides and Recordings Posted Here

Administration Backs Biofuels

Part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” promoted by the Administration includes $7M to advance domestic biofuels production. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollings stated, “This home-grown biofuel production results in lower prices at the pumps, creates jobs, and puts Farmers First.” 

Read more here

NorCal Clean Cities’ Project Manager Gina O’Neal Helping Young Adults at Academy Stay...

...have a happier Christmas with a giving tree. Academy Stay residents are foster teens who have aged out of foster care and need the basics, sometimes as simple as underwear and sox, to be able to be successfully move on into the next phase of their lives. 

Interested in Helping? Contact goneal@norcalcleancities.org

DOE Reorganization

The US Department of Energy has moved many of the functions of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy into a new Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI). Other changes include the establishment of new offices dedicated exclusively to fusion energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies and elevation of geothermal energy.

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Communities in Charge – Funding Round 4 Open 

• Funding for the installation of Level 1 smart outlets  
• This funding wave focuses exclusively on multi-family housing and adjacent sites

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DCFC Grant Program Returns

The Fast Charge California Project (FCCP) is the latest CALeVIP initiative funded by the CEC and managed by the Center for Sustainable Energy.  

• $55M in Grants Available 
• Incentives for public DCFC Installations 
• Project Launch: July 2025, First come, first served 

Read more here

CARB Funding Opportunities for Fleets and Their Adoption of Zero-emission Vehicles, CORE, HVIP, and ISEF

• Zero-Emission Off-Road Heavy-Duty Funding (CORE) Opened August 19, 2025 - Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project 
• California’s Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Opened September 9, 2025 - The Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project
• Innovative Small E-Fleet Pilot Program (ISEF) – Supporting Small Fleets with More Funding and Options under HVIP - The Innovative Small E-Fleet Pilot Program

EnergIIZE Megawatt Charging System (MCS) Funding Lane Open 

• Project readiness is prioritized
• Applications in the same readiness tier will be prioritized based on order of submission
• Applications will be reviewed in two batches with the first review on January 6, 2026 
• Per charging port incentive amount: $450,000
• Maximum award per project: $2,500,000

Read more here

Communities in Charge Application Window Is Now Open

CALSTART announces the launch of Communities in Charge providing $30M in incentives for schools, health care centers, local businesses and communities.

• Application window for Level 2 EV charging rebates opened on August 5th 
• Application window for Level 1 EV charging rebates will open on October 7th, 2025 
• Last day to apply for either a Level 1 or Level 2 EV charging rebate is January 9th, 2026

Read more here

Hyroad Energy’s Bundled Hydrogen Services

Hyroad Energy purchased 100% of Nikola’s vehicles and assets and is rolling out a trucks-as-a-service model that integrates vehicle provision, maintenance, hydrogen supply and refueling stations under a pay-per-mile structure.

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SacRT ConstructionRFP

SacRT has released an RFP for construction services. For complete specifications, requirements, and submission guidelines: 

• RFP Title: SACRAMENTO Partnership 
• RFP Release Date: 10/30/2025 
• Proposal Submission Deadline: Jan 15, 2026 

Read more here

FTA $2B+ for Transit Agencies

The Federal Transit Administration has announced awards of over $2B funding 160 transit projects in 45 states and Washington, DC. CTE’s analysis of the awards indicates that CNG, diesel hybrid and propane buses were funded and zero-emission buses were not funded.

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Tesla Robotaxi Fleet Doubles

Elon Musk announced that Tesla’s robotaxi fleet in Austin, Texas will double in December to satisfy rapidly growing demand.

Bill Gates’ Climate Change Priorities Change

Bill Gates has published a new position on climate change stating, “The best way to help people adapt to climate change is to make sure they’re health and prosperous,” and, “When everyone has access to affordable, reliable clean energy, the world will be more prosperous and more resilient to climate change.” He proposes that, “The future of energy is subatomic” (i.e. fission and fusion).

Read more on climate position here 

Read more on energy position here 

Bollinger Motors Closes



EV OEM Bollinger Motors has officially gone out of business effective Friday, November 21. The sudden closing has resulted in many claims for unpaid wages.

Read more here

Recent Renewable Fuel Filings 

Current LCFS Credit Value: $51.50

P3 Government Conference

December 8 & 9 - Washington, D.C   

• How agencies are adapting procurement strategies to accelerate delivery   
• What public owners are prioritizing in partnerships today   
• Lessons learned from successful projects (large and small) across sectors   
• How future rounds of federal infrastructure funding will shape the pipeline   
• Connect directly with decision-makers on transportation, energy, and other categories 

Read more here

CARB One-Stop Truck Event

December 9 - Hilton Sacramento Arden West



• One-on-one compliance assistance with CARB staff 
• Overviews of Clean Truck Check, Off-Road Diesel, and Zero-Emission Forklift programs 
• Overview of Compliance Support 
• Overview of Incentive Funding and Q&A 
• Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Fleets Panel Discussion: Continuous Engagement 
• Drive Forward Initiative

Date: Dec. 9, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento

Read more here

Autonomous Trucking at a Crossroads: Safety, Workforce, and Policy, Virtual

December 9 - UCD ITS Webinar

• Researchers from UC Davis and UCLA share key findings 
• Safety metrics, human-machine interactions policy frameworks for workforce adaptation   

Read more here

Propane for Paratransit

December 16 - Webinar

• Routes providing essential transportation services spending a lot of time idling, which makes them a perfect fit for clean, reliable propane autogas.  
• New funding flexibility for propane autogas to paratransit fleets

Read more here

Energy Independence Summit (EIS26)

February 10-11, 2026 - Washington DC

• Get the latest on federal policy, funding, and incentives for clean fuels, vehicles, and infrastructure 
• Learn from real-world project success stories in urban, suburban, and rural communities 
• Build new partnerships with coalitions, companies, and public-sector leaders who can help move your projects forward 
• Bring your voice to Capitol Hill during Hill Day meetings with Members of Congress and staff 

Register here

EV Charging Summit and Expo

March 17-19, 2026 - Westgate Las Vegas

Featuring 200 speakers, 65 sessions, 240 exhibitors, and 5,000+ attendees. 

• Track 1: Site-Host Selection, Design, and Installation 
• Track 2: EV Fleet Electrification Deployment 
• Track 3: Funding, Incentives, Financing, Capital-Raising 
• Track 4: Charging Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance 
• Track 5: Commercial and Residential Real Estate 
• Track 6: EV Fleet Electrification O&M 
• Track 7: Energy Storage and Management 
• Track 8: Deployment Strategies for Municipalities and Utilities 

Read more here

P3C Conference

March 23-25, 2026 – Dallas

• Reimagining how critical infrastructure gets financed, built, and maintained 
• Public and private sector leaders advancing the next generation of project delivery 
• Strategic insights on navigating federal funding and permitting 
• Lessons learned from real-world P3s and innovative delivery models 
• Interactive roundtables and curated networking

Read more here

NAFA 2026 Institute & Expo

April 13-15, 2026 – Cleveland 

• 40+ Educational Sessions 
• Innovative Products
• State-of-the-Art Exhibits
• Expanded Ride & Drive
• OEM Panel Discussions
• Industry Leading Keynotes
• Unparalleled Networking
• Pre-Conference Events
• Relationship Building
• Specialty Learning
• 100 Best Fleets

 Read more here

ACT Expo 2026

May 4-7, 2026 – Las Vegas Convention Center

• Fleet-Focused Educational Conference 
• Trends, technologies, and policies transforming commercial transportation 
• Hear advanced commercial vehicle case studies from early adopter fleets  
• Learn how to take advantage of vehicle and infrastructure funding opportunities  
• Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape 
• Discover the latest technologies, solutions, and services to support fleet optimization 

Read more here 

EVS 39

June 21-24, 2026 - Long Beach

• Electrifying Innovation 
• Premier showcase for industry innovation 
• Longest-running international conference devoted to electric transportation and technologies



Read more here

GTSE Joins RE+ For RE+26

November 16-19, 2026 – Las Vegas Convention Center 

• The Green Transportation Summit and Expo, the largest vehicle technology event in the Northwest will merge with RE+, the largest clean energy event in North America to produce RE+26, November 16 – 29, 2026 in Las Vegas. 
• Fleet managers, policymakers, and industry leaders 
• Explore zero-emission vehicles, alternative fuels, and cutting-edge mobility solutions  
• Learning, networking, and business growth across transportation and clean energy

Agenda & session descriptions coming soon