January 24, 2025


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

In this January 24th eNewsletter from Sacramento Clean Cities

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

Special Announcements

February 20 - GreenGo Ventures’ “Dragon Wings” Demo, Sacramento 


  • Transforms Parking Spaces into Resilient Clean-Energy Powerplants in Minutes 
  • Completely portable – opens and closes, ready to move in under 5 minutes! 
  • No trenching, no construction – Charges four EVs at a time & Megawatt Scalable 
  • 100% Made in the USA 


Agenda

  • Demo & Presentation 12 noon
  • Q&A / Closing Remarks / Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 


Location: DGS Office of Fleet & Asset Management

1700 National Drive

Sacramento, CA 95834


 Registration Required: Go to www.greengoventures.com or call: 310.486.7500 

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


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


Registration & Sponsorship Information Available Soon  

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!  


Grants Accepting Applications

Communities in Charge - Charger Incentive

 

  • Funds cover up to $6,500 per Level 2 AC port or 100% of eligible costs, whichever is less. 
  • Multifamily housing sites can receive an additional $2,000 towards eligible costs. 
  • Project sites for Tribal government, Tribal entity, or non-governmental organizations serving Tribal communities can receive an additional $3,500 towards eligible costs. 
  • At least four and up to twenty connectors are allowed for most project sites. Multifamily housing and workplace projects may have a maximum of forty connectors. 
  • Applications are open through January 31, 2025. 


Read more here 

Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors & Partners Make the News!

DOE Loans Rivian $6.57B


The DOE closed its loan agreement with the Rivian for up to $6.6 billion in financing for its new EV plant in Georgia. The plant will manufacture Rivian's midsize R2 electric SUV.


Read more here

Volvo VNL EVs In QCD Fleet


Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a food distribution logistics company has grown their fleet of Volvo VNL Class 8 EVs to 40 performing daily distribution work in Southern California. 


Read more here 


Early Bird Registration for Transportation Energy Partners/Energy Independence Summit Extended 


  • TEP - Energy Independence Summit 2025, Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC  
  • The Summit will bring together industry leaders, policymakers
  • Clean transportation strategies, success stories, and initiatives  
  • Insightful keynote presentations from leading agency and industry experts 
  • Networking opportunities with stakeholders from the public and private sectors 
  • Interactive workshops and panels on trends and policies in sustainable transportation 


  • Monday, 2/10: travel day + registration 
  • Tuesday, 2/11: program panels + networking 
  • Wednesday, 2/12: Hill Day + reception 
  • Thursday, 2/13: Agency Roundtables + travel day 


Read more here 

SacRT Hydrogen RFI


Sacramento Regional Transit has issued an RFI For Hydrogen Production, Delivery, Storage, and Fueling Technologies, and Hydrogen Facility Operation and Maintenance Support Services.


Download the RFI from PlanetBids.

US DOE Funds Biofuels Development


The US DOE, along with the US EPA have provided $6M to fund Sustainable Aviation Fuel programs in California, New York and New Hampshire.  


Read more here 

Alternative Fuels Insights

Sustainable Facilities Forum, Sacramento

May 15


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


Read more here 

Even Recharge – Mobile, Self-contained, Versatile


The Even Recharge self-contained unit can be dropped in any clear space and begin functioning as a food or refreshment stand. a refrigerated storage unit, a power source to charge EVs and eBikes, or

provide stand-alone power for a community garden or urban farm.  


Read more here 

Canoo Files Bankruptcy


Canoo has filed for bankruptcy, announcing that they were unable to secure sufficient contracts to meet their capital commitments.  


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: 75.00

Conferences and Programs

ACF Implementation Group Outreach Meeting, Virtual 

January 30


Read more here 

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

Go Green Ventures’ “Dragon Wings” Demo

February 20

Sacramento 


  • Transforms Parking Spaces into Resilient Clean-Energy Powerplants in Minutes
  • Completely portable – opens and closes, ready to move in under 5 minutes! 
  • No trenching, no construction – Charges four EVs at a time & Megawatt Scalable 
  • 100% Made in the USA 


Agenda

  • Demo & Presentation 12noon;
  • Q&A / Closing Remarks / Lunch 12:30 – 1:30


Location: DGS Office of Fleet & Asset Management

1700 National Drive

Sacramento, CA 95834


Registration Required: Go to www.greengoventures.com or call: 310.486.7500

West Coast Collaborative

March 12, 13, 14

Sacramento

 

  • March 12: Fleet Mobility Day: Federal and State Alt Fuel and ZEV Policies and Regulations 
  • March 13: Fleet Mobility Day: ZEV Implementation case studies and training 
  • March 14: Aviation Day: 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

May 15 - Sustainable Facilities Forum, 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

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