July 24, 2026

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

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

Fleet Academy News - Updates on fleet training, technical support, and education

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

CEC GFO-25-902 - Cost-Share for Federal Geothermal Energy Funding Opportunities

The purpose of this solicitation is to provide CEC cost-share funding for applicants who apply for and receive an award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation.



• Letter of intent due one week prior to the federal funding submission deadline 
• Application due no later than 30 days after federal funding award

Read more here 

SacEV Updates

• SacEVA is taking a summer vacation in July, so SacEVA's next gathering is on September 9. 

Next Meeting

• Many EV manufactures will soon be eligible for State rebates: $3,500 for new EVs, $1,750 for used EVs.  
• PG&E offers two distinct EVSE rebates
• Standard Rebate: This pathway covers 50% of EVSE equipment expenses alone, with no household income constraints
• Rebate Plus: Up to 100% financial coverage for qualified hardware, panel upgrades, circuit extensions, and associated installation labor. Eligibility limited to households meeting specific income tiers 
• Details

Save The Date – September 14 – Sonoma Raceway

Fleet Manager Educational Event - Produced by NorCal MEMA, in partnership with East Bay Clean Cities and Fleet Academy partners NorCal Clean Cities and Silicon Valley Clean Cities

• Fleet Management Strategies for Efficiency and Compliance
• Leading Professionals Delivering Presentations & Case Studies
• Fleet Panels with Success Stories and Compliance Strategies
• Alt Fuel and Zero Emission Vehicle and Equipment Displays
• Fleet Management Tools & Software

Registration details coming soon

Upcoming Fleet Academy Events



• Lunch & Learn in Redding – October 9, Enoven Truck Body Store, 5125 Caterpillar Rd. in Redding
• Green Fleet Conference and Equipment Display – March 23, 24, 25 in Roseville

Underground Hydrogen Discoveries

Bore holes in Ontario, Canada, have identified underground deposits of hydrogen that are being naturally produced from certain rock formations. Labeled “White Hydrogen” these hydrogen wells are capable of producing hydrogen for decades.

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Lithium Extraction Breakthrough

Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a lithium extraction technique that uses a solvent to extract lithium directly from salty underground brine deposits without using huge evaporation ponds that harm the environment and waste water. 

Read more here

North American Council on Freight Efficiency (NACFE) Tracks Electric Yard Tractors

• Requests industry members to take a survey - even if you decide that EVs are not the right fit for you
• Your feedback will help NACFE map out current adoption trends, uncover critical barriers to scaling, and build a clearer picture of where electric terminal tractors fit into fleet efficiency strategies

Read more here

2026 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo

August 25-27 -  Durham, NC

• Leading fleets and technology providers 
• Showcasing the latest and greatest transportation technologies, fuels and trends 
• Focus on data driven decisions and tools 
• On-the-ground experiences for increasing fleet efficiency and resiliency, while reducing emissions and costs 

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FORTH Conference

September 13-15 - Seattle

• Expanding the Conversation: EV Education, Access, and Adoption
• Emerging Technologies: AI, Autonomous, and V2X
• Utilities at the EV Crossroads: Balancing Near-Term Costs with Long-Term Opportunity

Read more here

Green California Summit

September 15-16 – Pasadena

• Regulatory updates including CALGreen and energy code changes, stormwater and water conservation efforts 
• Practical pathways forward through energy efficiency, resilience, zero net energy strategies, transportation electrification, recycled water systems, organic waste diversion under SB 1383, zero net carbon, and energy benchmarking programs 
• How sustainability can be integrated into the curriculum, how environmental literacy can bridge the gap between facilities and the classroom, and how schools can implement best practices both operationally and academically

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EPIC Symposium

September 29 – Sacramento

• Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) is funded by the California Energy Commission and the three largest investor-owned electric utilities
• Discover the latest in research and technology development being advanced in the EPIC portfolio
• EPIC advances clean electricity innovation and entrepreneurship
• This is a no-cost event but registration will be required (registration info coming soon)

Read more here

NAFA Southwest Region Meeting

October 1 - Jack London Aquatics Center Banquet Hall, Oakland



• 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: $45 for NAFA Members and $65 for Non-Members and Guests (Includes a light breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and all educational sessions)

Register here

CHP 2027 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation

October 10-11 - West Sacramento 

• CHP Academy, 3500 Reed Avenue, West Sacramento - 8am 
• The CHP will evaluate acceleration (0-60, 50-100, 0-100 MPH), top speed, and braking, overall handling, endurance, and pursuit performance based on actual CHP pursuit scenarios. 
• Police agencies nationwide and vendors specializing in police vehicle equipment are invited 

Inquiries and RSVPs should be directed to Lieutenant Brad Hopkins at BHopkins@CHP.CA.GOV 

GTSE Joins RE+ For RE+26

November 16-19 – 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

Read more here