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NorCal Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation and energy sectors. | | In this eNewsletter from NorCal Clean Cities and Communities | |
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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
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Presentation Slides and Recordings Posted Here
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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
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Energy Independence Summit (EIS26)
February 10-11 - Washington DC
- Premier national forum where clean transportation leaders, industry innovators, and federal policymakers come together to advance the future of clean fuels, advanced vehicles, and domestic energy independence.
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Dates: February 10-11, 2026
Read more here
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Fleet Pros Tour of Redwood Materials
February 12 - Sparks, NV
The Nevada Chapter of Fleet Pros has set up two tours of Redwood Materials’ state-of-the-art battery manufacturing and recycling facility on February 12 at 1201 575 Innovation Way, Sparks, NV.
Tour #1 – 9:00am to 10:00am (arrive at 8:45am to check in).
Tour #2 – 12:00pm to 1:00pm (arrive at 11:45am to check in.)
Cost including Lunch: Chapter Members - $20.00, Non-Members - $30.00. Life Members – No Charge
Registration and payment at FleetPros.org
| | Grants Accepting Applications | |
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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
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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
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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
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CARB Funding Opportunities for Fleets and Their Adoption of Zero-emission Vehicles, CORE, HVIP, and ISEF
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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
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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
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Applications must be received by CARB no later than February 10, 2026
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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
| | NorCal Clean Cities And Communities' Sponsors & Partners Make the News! | |
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FuelEconomy.Gov Website Helps Choose Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
DOE and EPA’s FuelEconomy.gov website helps consumers choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. In addition to providing the Fuel Economy Guide, FuelEconomy.gov includes lists of the Top Ten 2026 Fuel Sippers and the 2026 Most Efficient Vehicles by EPA Size Class. The website features updated fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers tips to help consumers save money and fuel. The website also includes National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety ratings, information on incentives, and a variety of tools to help consumers understand fuel economy and make informed vehicle purchase decisions.
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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
| Michael Taylor, NAFA’s Legislative Analyst in Washington, DC, has been appointed to the position of President of the Maryland Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions Advisory Board. | | |
CALSTART “Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks (ZETs): CALSTART has completed their eighth iteration of their report on the key trends in ZEV Trucks. Their main findings include:
- More than 59,000 ZETs have been deployed in the United States
- California, Washington and Wisconsin are the top three states for ZET adoption.
- Medium-duty trucks achieved 311 deployments, a 61 percent increase compared over 2024.
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Auto Loan Interest Deduction
The IRS has issued guidance allowing new car buyers to deduct up to $10K/year of interest being paid on new car loans. The deduction applies to tax years 2025 to 2028.
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Cummins’ Energy Storage
Cummins has entered the battery energy storage field to help remote locations, commercial sites and communities with reliable power with storage systems from 211kWh to 2280kWh.
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Geologic Hydrogen Deposits
Naturally occurring underground hydrogen deposits. "We have successfully developed an exploration strategy for helium and a similar first principles approach can be taken for hydrogen," says geoscientist Jon Gluyas, from Durham University in the UK.
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Judge Rules NEVI Grants May Proceed
A federal judge has ruled that the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grants that had been approved but were halted by the Trump administration may proceed.
Read more here
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German Chancellor Laments Move to 100% Renewables
Chancellor Fredrich Mertz critized Germany’s decommissioning of their nuclear baseload power generation and their commitment to 100% renewables. He stated, “We're now making the most expensive energy transition in the entire world.” “We set ourselves a goal that we now have to correct...”
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Vision Zero Action Plan Community Workshops
February 4 - City of Sacramento
- Virtual Zoom workshop - February 4
- Roadmap to eliminate transportation-related deaths and serious injuries by 2027
- Ideas to help shape safer streets across the City
Read more here
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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