July 25, 2025

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

Special Announcements - Events and opportunities

Job Openings

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

SCC 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 Sacramento Clean Cities Webinars

• Presentation Slides and Recordings Posted Here

SacEV News

• Farmers Market - EV Test Drives & Showcase 
• $7,500 & $4,000 EV Incentives Disappearing Sept 20 
• Great EV Leasing Deals 
• More DC Fast Chargers Than Most People Know 
• Lucid's Collaboration with Uber and Nuro 
• Special Battery Tour for SacEV Members 
• Next SacEV Meeting September 17 

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Fairfield Fleet Job Openings

The City of Fairfield has TWO openings for Fleet Supervisor (one day shift and one night shift).   

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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 

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Port Infrastructure Program 

• Administered by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) 
• Projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port 
• Application deadline September 10, 2025 

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Communities in Charge Application Window Is Now Open

CALSTART announces the launch of Communities in Charge providing $30M in incentives for schools, health care centers, local businesses and communities. 

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Fleet Program at the Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum

August 20

Stateline, NV

• Registration 8am, Keynote 9am, Fleet Program 9:30am - 4:15pm 
• Best Practices for Cost-effective Fleet Management 
• Data Analytics and Right Sizing for Maximum Fleet Efficiency & Cost-Effectiveness 
• Vehicle Acquisition and Funding Strategies 
• Identifying Internal Efficiencies 
• Analyzing Life Cycles 
• Maintenance Effectiveness 
• Predictive Analytics 
• Cooperative Procurement Strategies 

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Highland Electric Fleets’ “Aftermarket Buyout & Service Program”

Highland Electric Fleets is introducing their “Aftermarket Buyout & Service Program,” basically a purchase and lease back with full service, warranty and uptime guarantees. 

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AFVi eLearning

AFVi is offering 30% Off all On-demand eLearning Courses using code SUMMER 30. 

• Fueling Station On-Demand E-Learning 
• Natural Gas Vehicle Driver and Fueling 
• Essentials of CNG Station Operations and Maintenance On-Demand E-Learning 
• NGV Essentials and Safety Practices 
• CNG Fueling Station Codes, Standards and Regulations 
• Propane Vehicle Technician Safety and Fuel System Inspection Training 
• Hydrogen Vehicle Essentials and Safety Practices 
• CNG Fueling System Inspector Training 
• Heavy-Duty NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training 
• Natural Gas Vehicle Fundamentals for Firefighters 
• NGV Refuse Driver Training 

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DOE Report ID’s Grid Vulnerability

A new report from the Department of Energy (DOE) puts a focus on significant reliability issues faced by the grid as data centers, AI and manufacturing tax an aging grid past its capacity.



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 GM Number Two in EV Sales Globally

GM’s CEO Mary Barra has indicated that GM remains committed to EVs. While GM has scaled back their EV development efforts, they have moved into the second slot worldwide behind Tesla.  

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Modernizing National Energy Labs

Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., has introduced the Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act, a bill aimed at revitalizing the Department of Energy’s national laboratories. 

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CALSTART’s Lion School Bus Update

CALSTART’s Electric School Bus Network (ESB) has published an update on their plans for Lion School Buses in the US. Important elements include: 

• All current Lion purchase orders and warranties are voided due to Lion’s bankruptcy. 
• Lion expects to relaunch service and support in California.  
• To provide this support, Lion is actively working to reestablish service locations and develop service packages that can be supported by their reduced workforce and resources. 
• Lion encourages school districts to use this link to submit service tickets. 

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Truck Reg Implementation Group (TRIG) Infrastructure Meeting

August 11 – Virtual (1pm – 3pm)

• TRIG meeting will cover publicly accessible heavy-duty charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure 
• Presentations from Pilot, First Element Fuels, Shell, Forum Mobility covering stations open now and within the next year,  

Registration required here

EPA Renewable Fuels Announcement June 13

• Sets strong growth targets for key renewable fuels that benefit American farmers while mitigating the impact on gasoline prices and ensuring the continued existence of liquid fuels. 
• Puts the American economy first by reducing the value of renewable fuels and feedstocks from foreign countries. 
• Eliminates one component of the electric vehicle (EV) mandate, by removing electricity as a qualifying renewable fuel under the RFS program (eRIN).

GEVO Selling CO2 Credits

GEVO is using their North Dakota Class VI Caron Sequestration Well, able to permanently sequester one million metric tons of CO2 per year, as the source for their “Puro-earth” carbon credits.

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Current LCFS Credit Value: $51.02

Truck Reg Implementation Group (TRIG) Infrastructure Meeting

August 11 – Virtual (1pm – 3pm)

• TRIG meeting will cover publicly accessible heavy-duty charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure 
• Presentations from Pilot, First Element Fuels, Shell, Forum Mobility covering stations open now and within the next year,  

Registration required here

Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum

August 20 - Tahoe Blue Event Center. Stateline, NV 

Fleet Track

• Data Analytics and Right Sizing for Maximum Fleet Efficiency & Cost-Effectiveness 
• Identifying Internal Efficiencies  
• Analyzing Life Cycles  
• Maintenance Effectiveness  
• Predictive Analytics  
• Cooperative Procurement Strategies 

General Sessions

• Explore the Future of Electric Mobility 
• Connect with Industry Leaders 
• Discover Sustainable Solutions 

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Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo

August 25-27 - Winston Salem, NC

• Leading fleets and technology providers 
• Transportation technologies, fuels and trends 
• Data driven decisions and tools 
• $100 Students 
• $249 Group Pricing Per Person (for groups of 3 or more) 
• $399 General Admission 

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Green Technology Summit and Expo (GTSE) 2025

August 26 - 28 - 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

FORTH Conference

October 14-16 - Detroit

• Beyond Transportation: How EVs can power homes, businesses, and the grid 
• Fleet Electrification: Lessons learned from real-world public and private fleet transitions. 
• EV Messaging & Engagement: Breaking through misinformation to boost equitable EV adoption. 
• Shared & Electric: How rideshare, carshare, and e-bikes are reshaping urban mobility.

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Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit & Exposition

November 13 - Pasadena 

• Key decision makers for school and higher education institutions  
• Influencers who design and manage green school programs 

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EVS 39

June 21-24 2026 - Long Beach 

• Early Registration Discount Code “EVS39FLASH10” 

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