February 6, 2026

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

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

ZEV Street Sweeper Display

February 12 - CA State Dept. of General Services - Sacramento

Join NorCal Clean Cities and Municipal Maintenance Equipment to “Drop-in-and-View" the RAVO R5e Zero-emission Street Sweeper on February12 from 12noon to 2pm at the California State Department of General Services, 1700 National Drive, Sacramento, 95834. The sweeper and subject matter experts will be on hand to answer all your questions. 

The RAVO R5e is a mid-size 100% electric street sweeper with a five-yard hopper, designed for full-shift operation. It is capable of operating 8-10 hours on a single charge. The R5e has been in service for several years with fleets in the U.S. and internationally. At an industry-low 64 dB outside the cabin, the R5e makes early-morning and late-night shifts viable, all without emitting any CO2, Nitrogen Oxides or Particulates.

Date: Thursday, February12

Time: 12noon to 2pm

Location: California State Department of General Services

1700 National Drive

Sacramento, CA 95834

Read more here

Sacramento Region eMOBILITY Collaborative Webinar

 February 17

• WAVE Charging (David Greenfader), 20 minutes 
• Wireless roadway charging 
• CalGreen 2026 Building Codes for MUD EVSE, (Dwight MacCurdy), 20 minutes 
• PlugBox Multi-Unit Dwelling Technology (Sven Thesen), 15 minutes 
• Connecting parking space chargers to their corresponding rental units 
• Sac Region eMobility Communities Committee Updates (Nicole Bruns), 5 minutes 
• 2025 Year in Review (Guy Hall), 10 minutes 

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Location: Webinar

Attend meeting here

CEC NEVI Grant for High-powered DCFC Round 3 Solicitation

• GFO-25-602 -California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) 
• Publicly accessible DCFCs to support LD EV travel along major corridors in California 
• $79M Available, $15.8M maximum available for any one award 
• Pre-Application Workshop Wednesday, January 14, 09:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual Only) 
• Submission Deadline March 25, 2026 

Read more here

HVIP Reopened

CARB’s HVIP program reopened on December 16 at 9am. A program addendum has been released that has important program changes that impact voucher eligibility and requirements including:

• Eligible fleets can use HVIP vouchers to purchase Class 2b pickups
• Clean Fuel Rewards can now stack with HVIP for Class 8 truck purchases

Read more here

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

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

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

CARB Community Planning and Capacity Building Grants



• Up to $7.3 million in grants - individual awards of up to $500,000 
• Transportation-focused planning and capacity-building projects 
• Help communities lay the groundwork for future clean transportation investments 
• Eligible applicants: community organizations, local governments, public schools, Tribal governments 
• Applications must be received by CARB no later than February 10, 2026 

Read more here 

EPA Environmental Education Grant Program

• $3.2 million in funding 
• Locally and regionally focused environmental education grants 
• $200,000-$250,000 each, up to 16 grants nationwide  
• Efforts that use modern tools, including artificial intelligence, to help identify problems early, monitor water quality, and prevent future water contamination 
• Applications are due on March 3, 2026 

Read more here

Cal EPIC Wins $4M CEC Grant

The California Energy Commission has awarded $4M to Cal EPIC to Launch First-of-Its-Kind EV Charger Testing and Interoperability Lab in Sacramento. The grant, in partnership with the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI), and Momentum, is to build and operate a new test lab for EV charger research and development, standards, and vehicle-to-everything innovation.

Read more here

Public Fleet Manager of the Year Nominations

It's 2026 and that means Government Fleet is now accepting applications for the 2026 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year. This award recognizes an individual who has excelled in managing a fleet operation over the past year. The last day to submit nominations is Friday, March 6, 2026.

Read more here

DOE’s National Lab AI-Enabled Research

DOE’s Argonne National Lab has partnered with RIKEN, Fujitsu and NVIDIA to integrate AI and supercomputing to advance national security and innovative energy technologies. 

Read more here 

Geotab Asset Utilization Beta Tester

Geotab is looking for fleets interested in helping develop the most effective tool(s) for Fleet Asset Management. Help the industry define what priorities exist for categories to analyze. What data do you need for lifecycle planning? 

Learning goals for beta phase:

● What are you trying to accomplish with your utilization data? 

● How do you interact with your utilization data? (Grouping, filtering, sorting, etc) 

● What friction points exist with our current UI, and how can we make it easier to use? 

● What is missing? What else do you need? 

Sign up to be a Geotab Beta Tester here

PUC Webinar on Neighborhood Decarbonization Webinar

February 12

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will host an informational webinar on the SB 1221 Neighborhood Decarbonization Pilot Program. 

• PUC staff will provide an overview of the SB 1221 framework, 
• This webinar is designed for local governments and community partners explore opportunities to participate or provide input 
• Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Read more here

Newsom’s Attacks on Gasoline Supplies

Governor Newsom has taken several steps that will dramatically increase gasoline prices in California. He has directed that all oil production in the state be eliminated by 2045 and he has increased regulatory pressures on oil refiners causing them to leave the state. Predictions are that gasoline prices will rise to over $8/gallon.

Read more about forcing oil refiners out of the state here 

The State of Sustainable Fleets’ “Renewables Academy” Webinar Series

• Webinar 1 - Drop-in Renewables for Diesel Vehicles - Tuesday, February 17 | 11:00 AM PT 
• Practical differences between renewable diesel (RD) and biodiesel (BD) 
• How fleets use both year-round at low or no additional cost 
• How to replace nearly 100% of conventional diesel without operational disruption 
• Combining BD and RD strategies to meet cost, operational, and sustainability goals 

Read more here

• Webinar 2 - Cost, Operational, and Sustainability Benefits of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) - Tuesday, February 24 | 11:00 AM PT 
• RNG delivers stable fuel costs, diesel-like performance 
• Industry-leading emissions reductions 
• Using RNG to meet sustainability goals while maintaining reliability and uptime. 

Read more here

• Webinar 3-Optimizing Transportation with RNG and the 15L Natural Gas Engine - Tuesday, March 3 | 11:00 AM PT 
• Optimizing high-horsepower operations using RNG and the 15L natural gas engine 
• Achieve strong performance, improved maintenance outcomes 
• Positive total cost of ownership 
• Real-world lessons from operating natural gas vehicles 

Read more here

North American Council on Freight Efficiency (NACFE) “Run on Less – Messy Middle” Report

NACFE has released their latest report with videos and information on 13 fleet sites participating in their program.

Read more here

CARB Dairy and Livestock Methane Informational Solicitation



• Feedback from the public to inform work to reduce methane emissions from the dairy and livestock 
• Required by Senate Bill (SB) 1383 and Board direction in Resolution 24-14 
• Comments due by March 30, 2026. 

Read more here

President Trump Endorses E15

President Trump has called on Congress to make 15% ethanol in gasoline a year-around standard as a major boon to US farmers. 

Read more here

Tesla to Discontinue the Model S and Model X

Elon Musk announced that Tesla will discontinue producing the Model S and the Model X in Q2 of 2026. Tesla will reallocate the factory resources previously used for these models to the production of the Optimus humanoid robots.

Read more here

Pilot Travel Centers Installing Tesla Semichargers

Pilot Travel Centers will install 1.2MW Tesla Semichargers along portions of I-5, I-10 and some select high traffic corridors in California, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas. Each site will have between 4 and 8 charging stalls.

Read more here

Tesla Semi Upgrades

Tesla has upgraded the Semi, improving the efficiency 15%, achieving 1.7 kWh per mile and maintaining a 500-mile range. Tesla expects to ramp up production of the Semi in Q3 of 2026. 

Read more here

Fuel Feedstock

Current LCFS Credit Value: $68.90

Energy Independence Summit (EIS26)

February 10-11 - 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

ZEV Street Sweeper Display

February 12 - CA State Dept. of General Services - Sacramento

Join NorCal Clean Cities and Municipal Maintenance Equipment to “Drop-in-and-View" the RAVO R5e Zero-emission Street Sweeper on February12 from 12noon to 2pm at the California State Department of General Services, 1700 National Drive, Sacramento, 95834. The sweeper and subject matter experts will be on hand to answer all your questions. 

The RAVO R5e is a mid-size 100% electric street sweeper with a five-yard hopper, designed for full-shift operation. It is capable of operating 8-10 hours on a single charge. The R5e has been in service for several years with fleets in the U.S. and internationally. At an industry-low 64 dB outside the cabin, the R5e makes early-morning and late-night shifts viable, all without emitting any CO2, Nitrogen Oxides or Particulates.

Date: Thursday, February12

Time: 12noon to 2pm

Location: California State Department of General Services

1700 National Drive

Sacramento, CA 95834

Read more here

Work Truck Week

March 10-13, 2026 - Indiana Convention Center

• See the industry’s latest products and technology 
• Learn from colleagues & industry experts 
• Explore future technologies 
• Use promo code CALIFORNIA26 when registering for access to the exhibit hall (open March 11–13), including Ride & Drive, a complimentary Breakout Session and registration package upgrades 

Read more 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

April 13 to 17 - CARB LCFS Verifier Training, Los Angeles

• CARB is accepting applications for accreditation of LCFS verification bodies and individual verifiers 
• More information will soon be posted on the LCFS Verification website 
• CARB will NOT offer LCFS verifier accreditation training in 2027 and 2028 

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
• Advanced telematics and geolocation 
• Connected vehicle and V2X systems 
• Autonomous and automated technologies 
• Over-the-air updates and software-defined vehicles 
• Predictive maintenance and smart-trailer systems 
• Next-generation tires, ADAS, and safety technologies 
• Practical use of AI to turn vehicle data into action

Read more here 

CARB Hearing on GHG & Cap & Trade Regulations

May 28 - Webinar and In-person in Sacramento

• Board Meeting Consider Adopting 
• Proposed Amendments to the Regulation for the California Cap on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Market-Based Compliance Mechanisms (Cap-and-Invest Regulation, formerly Cap-and-Trade).
• Public agenda plus Zoom link posted 10 days before the hearing

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

NAFA Southwest Region Meeting

October 1 - Location TBA



• 100 Best Fleets Roundtable and Networking Event! The Regional Council is excited to bring this i 
• Recognizes peak-performing fleet operations 
• Encourages ever-increasing levels of performance improvement and innovation 
• Registration Fee: $50 for NAFA members and $75 non-members - Registration to open early 2026 

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 

Sustainable Facilities Forum and Green California Schools Combine for 20th Anniversary

• Combined into one event covering sustainability in the public sector 
• Early registration is heavily discounted 
• Date and location Announced Soon! 

Read more here