January 17, 2025

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

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

Upcoming Workshops - Participate in the decision making process

New Updates, Regulations & Requirements - 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

Save the Dates: March 12, 13, 14 - West Coast Collaborative, Sacramento 

• March 12: “Policy Day: with Federal and State Alt Fuel and ZEV Policies and Regulations 
• March 13: “Fleet Day” with ZEV Implementation case studies and training 
• March 14: “Aviation Day” covering Alt Fuel & ZEV Aircraft plus Airport Operations 

SACeMo Presentations of interest

Detailed Summary of California's 2025 Building Codes Affecting EVs 

History of the CALGreen New Construction Code for Residential EV Charging

EV Sales Update

Strategies for Truck Charging

If your corp yard is full, if your utility says it will take several years to get the power you need, if you don’t have the capital to install chargers, then check this Sacramento Clean Cities webinar on Truck Charging Hubs for solutions. 

Truck Charging Hubs 

CARB Withdraws Waiver Request

CARB has withdrawn their request to the US EPA for a waiver that would have allowed the implementation of the Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation (ACF) and the In-Use Locomotive Standards. The withdrawal of the ACF will affect private fleets. CARB has informed public agency fleets that they are still expected to comply. 

Read more here 

Government Agencies Mandated to Pay a Fee to Test EVSEs & Hydrogen Dispensing Systems

The Department of Food and Agriculture (Department), Division of Measurement Standards (DMS) is responsible for overseeing the fuel quality, dispenser accuracy, advertising, and labeling of all motor vehicle fuels sold at retail, including low- and zero-emission alternative fuels. State Regulations now require government agencies to pay a fee to have their Zero-emission fuel dispensing equipment tested. 

Read more here 

New Administration’s Energy & Environment Secretaries’ Senate Hearings

The new administration’s picks for energy and environment will have their Senate hearings this week. 



• North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Interior Secretary nominee, Jan. 14 
• Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy, Jan. 15 
• New York Representative Lee Zeldin, Environmental Protection Agency, Jan 15 or 16 

Read more here

DOT Awards $122M to California

The US DOT has awarded $122M to California for EV and hydrogen Infrastructure installations around the state. 

Read more here 

Renewable Drop-in Fuels

The use of renewable diesel, biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel has grown, rapidly approaching five billion gallons. These fuels are resulting in huge carbon reductions in on-road, off-road, marine and air applications.  

Read more here 

California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Division of Measurement Standards (DMS)

Requirements for EVSE installed for commercial purposes 

• The EVSE is type approved if being installed for commercial purpose, such that the fee for any transaction is based upon the quantity of energy delivered as motor vehicle fuel 
• EVSE operating commercially must be placed in service by a Registered Service Agency (RSA). CDFA-DMS maintains several lists of RSAs on the RSA website. 

Read more here 

CALSTART’s “ Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks Report

• More than 42,500 Zero Emission Trucks (ZET) have been deployed in the United States. 
• Applications such as first- and last-mile delivery, return-to-base operations, and drayage are ready for ZETs today. 
• Issues holding back ZET deployments include: High purchase price, Infrastructure delays, Insurance and monthly lease payments and Regulatory uncertainty. 

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  

Recent Hydrogen Carbon Intensity Pathway Applications

Current LCFS Credit Value: 73.25

CALSTART's California Summit: Driving Progress Toward 2030

February 12 - Sacramento

Join us in Sacramento for the California Summit, where the brightest minds and most influential leaders in the transportation and clean energy sectors will come together to shape the future. With less than five years to go to reach our ambitious emissions reduction targets, this event serves as a dynamic platform for meaningful discussions, collaboration, and action. 

Read more here

February 18 - VoltPost Presentation, Virtual

• Modular design allows up to four L2 EVSE retrofittable to metal lampposts  
• Modular design makes unit replacements or upgrades easy 
• Dedicated service separate from the street light has an independent, utility approved, meter.  

Read more about VoltPost here 

Join the virtual presentation at noon on 2/18/25 here

March 12, 13, 14 - West Coast Collaborative, Sacramento

• March 12: “Policy Day: with Federal and State Alt Fuel and ZEV Policies and Regulations 
• March 13: “Fleet Day” with ZEV Implementation case studies and training 
• March 14: “Aviation Day” covering Alt Fuel & ZEV Aircraft plus Airport Operations 

Save The Date – More Information Available Soon 

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

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.

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