Feb. 21, 2025

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

Special Announcements - Events and opportunities

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

SCC 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 Sacramento Clean Cities Webinars

• Presentation Slides and Recordings Posted Here

April 29 - May 1 - ACT Expo - Anaheim Convention Center  

• Sacramento Clean Cities stakeholders qualify for a $100 discount. First time fleets qualify for a full conference free pass!  

• Contact ttaylor@cleancitiessacramento.org for the $100 discount or the free pass. 

$88 Million Available for Advanced Vehicle Technologies – US DOE: DE-FOA-0003514

• VTO expects to make about 27-47 awards, each ranging between $1 and $6 million
• Grant Application Categories Include
• Multiple battery improvement categories
• Optimized Grid Planning for Electric Vehicles (EVs) using Advanced Metering Infrastructure
• CROP: Co-located Renewable Fuel and Off-road Vehicle Pilots
• Vehicle Life Cycle Analysis Baseline
• Electric Vehicle Workforce Development
• Vehicle Technology Integration Open Topic
• Submission Deadline for Concept Papers: April 1, 2025

Read more here

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

Fleet Electrification Challenges, Webinar

February 26  

• Fleet electrification, Fleet infrastructure challenges 
• How businesses can navigate California’s evolving regulations 
• Strategy, funding, and the real-world challenges of going electric 

Read more here 

EV Sales

Non-Tesla EV sales are growing, but tariffs, softening emission standards, reduced DOT funding and loss of the federal tax credit, plus sagging Tesla sales lead to national sales being flat. 

Read more here

Bill to Add $1K to the Price of EVs

A Bill introduced by Senator Barrasso from Wyoming would end the federal EV tax credit and add a $1,000 surcharge to all EV sales to go toward highway maintenance. 

Read more here 

US EPA Seeks Congressional Review of California’s Separate Emission Standards

The US EPA will transmit to Congress the Biden administration’s rules granting California’s ability to establish more restrictive emissions standards. 

Read more here

Carbon Intensity Updates

• California Average Grid Electricity Carbon Intensity
• California average grid electricity used as a transportation fuel in California: 80.55gCO2e/MJ. 
• Check CARB Carbon Intensity (CI) Pathways here  

Current LCFS Credit Value: 73.64

March 12 - Sacramento Electric Auto Association (SacEV) Meeting

All interested parties are welcome

Second Wednesday of odd number months (Next meeting – March 12)

California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front St, Sacramento

• 5:00 p.m. Test drives (if scheduled)
• 5:30 p.m. Mixer with pizza and soft drinks. Talk with EV owners and tour the museum's "EV Exhibit Center Showpiece" which shows over 100 years of automotive innovation.  
• 6:00 Meeting Start
• 7:00 Mixer - talk one on one with the speakers and other EV Members

For most meetings, you can also join online via Zoom Meeting

See more SacEV Activities here

April 10 – CARB Clean Transportation Equity Incentives Symposium

Los Angeles 

 

• Brings together project administrators, outreach partners, community groups 
• Provides transparency into CARB’s mobility incentive programs 
• Virtual: A link will be provided to registrants prior to the event 
• More information to come soon 

Read more here 

ACT Expo

April 28 - May 1 - Anaheim

Registration Is Now Open

Early Bird Registration through December 6 - Save more than 40% on a Full Conference Pass 

• 12,000+ Industry Stakeholders
• 2,700+ Fleet Operators
• 450+ Exhibitors (OEMs & Suppliers)
• 200+ Advanced Clean Vehicles
• Gain real-world insights from fleet case studies 
• Stay ahead of evolving regulations
• Learn about federal, state, and local funding opportunities
• Expo Hall with the latest advanced commercial vehicles and technologies.
• Ride & Drive of the newest trucks, buses, vans, and more!

Read more here

Sustainable Facilities Forum

May 15, Sacramento 

• EcoSynergy: California’s Collaborative Green Future as governments, businesses, communities, and individuals 

Read more here

Green Technology Summit and Expo (GTSE) 2025

June 9 - 12, Tacoma 



• The Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE) is the West Coast’s premier fleet modernization and sustainable transportation event including Diversifying Green Transportation, Ride and Drive
• GTSE offers attendees an inside look at the latest in fleet technologies and innovation and provides informative sessions featuring a who’s who of national and regional transportation leaders.

Register here

California Climate and Energy Collaborative 2025

July 9 & 10, San José

• Engage in interactive discussions with peers from across the state
• Learn about the latest climate and energy news and opportunities
• Connect with leaders pursuing cutting-edge climate initiatives
• Exchange knowledge, best practices, and innovative strategies

Read more here