GOEVIN: Closing the Gap Tour Recap | | | |
This month, the GOEVIN team traveled to eight different locations across Indiana to spread awareness and information about the GOEVIN program and new available funding for publicly accessible Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) and Level 2 charging stations.
In Evansville, Clarksville, Indianapolis, Muncie, Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Hammond, interested parties were able to ask specific questions about funding criteria and details to ensure they have no issues when submitting their project for funding.
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Did you miss the Closing the Gap Tour and the Charging Infrastructure Webinar?
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A Final Thank You to Our
GOEVIN: Closing the Gap Tour Sponsors!
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Partners for Clean Air
Scholarship & Awards Luncheon
Photo Recap
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Members of the Drive Clean Indiana team had a wonderful afternoon celebrating and honoring scholarship winners and industry awardees at the Partners for Clean Air Scholarship & Awards Luncheon earlier this month. Partners for Clean Air awarded four $2,500 scholarships, totaling $10,000, to deserving high school seniors from Lake, Porter, and La Porte Counties who are dedicated to protecting our planet.
This year's scholarship winners:
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Paige Hein - Washington Township High School
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Brooke Lakin - Michigan City High School
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Cavin McNulty - Munster High School
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Kaitlin Shideler - Valparaiso High School
This year's Partners for Clean Air awardees:
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K&C Trucking Co. - The Business Award
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Homewood Disposal Services and Metro Ports - The Industrial Awards
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Porter County Parks & Recreation and La Porte County - The Municipal Awards
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Trailblazers Bike Barn of Hobart - The Mark Siminski Bicycle Award
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DCI Board Member Spotlight
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Susan Decker
Sojos Capital
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Professional Questions:
How long have you been a Drive Clean Indiana Board Member?
This is my first year serving on the DCI Board.
Why did you join the DCI Board?
We’ve been working closely with the Electron Charger team as part of a large-scale redevelopment of more than 300 acres on the northwest side of Indianapolis. Through those efforts, Patrick introduced us to Drive Clean Indiana. The organization’s mission aligns perfectly with our goals of intentional, forward-thinking development - especially when it comes to sustainability and infrastructure planning. Joining the board felt like a natural next step!
What is your role/contribution to the coalition as a DCI Board Member?
I bring a unique perspective as the representative of a major real estate developer actively reshaping a large part of Indianapolis. In addition to that, I’m a public relations practitioner, which allows me to contribute communications and community engagement expertise to further the coalition’s reach and impact.
What DCI event do you enjoy the most?
I’ve enjoyed every event so far. It’s a completely new and fascinating industry to me, and I’ve appreciated the opportunity to learn from others who are driving real change. I also appreciate everyone's willingness to teach me.
Get to Know Susan:
What is something not many people know about you?
I’ve never had a cavity!
How do you spend your time outside of work?
Outside of work, I’m usually attending soccer matches, hiking, walking the dog, or just soaking up the good parts of life.
Coffee or tea?
Neither - give me a Coke Zero, please!
What's a movie or TV show you've watched recently that you'd recommend?
Our company is the franchisee of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Indianapolis, so I’m lucky to catch a lot of films. I’d recommend The Accountant 2. It recently hit theaters and delivers both action and suspense.
What is something you're looking forward to?
I’m looking forward to launching another exciting project on the northwest side of Indianapolis - an event venue called La Flaca. It’s always rewarding to see our plans take shape and bring new energy to the area.
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Jenna Ambrose (22)
School: Illinois State University
Hometown: Lowell, IN
Major(s): B.S. in Biological Sciences, pursuing M.S. in Hydrogeology
What do you hope to learn during this internship?: I hope to learn more about the grant writing process and network with other professionals.
What projects have you been working on this summer?: I've been working on analyzing projects for a funding opportunity using an internally developed map of the alternative fuel corridors in Indiana. I've also made calculations using the AFDC AFLEET Tool to determine emissions of fleets and their environmental impact.
What are your future goals?: I aspire to complete my M.S. degree and work for a consulting firm or the Indiana DNR as a Hydrogeologist.
Fun Fact: I know how to shoot a bow, and I've shot two Robin Hoods in the past.
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Emily Neyens (20)
School: IU Bloomington
Hometown: Schererville, IN
Major(s): Policy Analysis and Environmental Management
What do you hope to learn during this internship?: I hope to gain experience in the policy and communications side of clean transportation, particularly through stakeholder engagement, educational outreach, and partnership development.
What projects have you been working on this summer?: I am most excited to work on the upcoming DCI 13th Annual Clean Air Golf Outing. So far, I have been working on outreach efforts for donations and golfer registrations, and I'm enjoying the opportunity to speak with community partners and businesses.
Fun Fact: I traveled solo the first time I traveled internationally. Last May, I traveled to Athens, Greece for three days and explored the capital by myself before meeting up with my study abroad group.
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Biodiesel is a renewable, biodegradable fuel that can be manufactured domestically from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant grease. It is a cleaner-burning replacement for petroleum diesel fuel.
Biodiesel is a liquid fuel often referred to as B100 or neat biodiesel in its pure, unblended form. Like petroleum diesel, biodiesel is used to fuel compression-ignition engines, which run on petroleum diesel.
Learn more on our website
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Biodiesel vs. Renewable Diesel: Which Is Better for Your Fleet?
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THREE FOURSOMES REMAINING!
LAST CHANCE TO
RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
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Join us for one of our most popular events of the year, the 13th Annual Clean Air Golf Outing! The event will feature all of the activities our annual golf outing is known for – fun on the links, delicious meals, cocktails, raffles, on-course contests, networking, and more!
We’ll be back at the beautiful White Hawk Country Club,
1001 White Hawk Drive in Crown Point, Indiana.
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What is EMPOWER?
The national government-funded program called EMPOWER prioritizes equity and inclusivity while encouraging workplace EV charging. The name and mission stand for Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplace Electrification Readiness.
| | | Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium Webinar | | |
The goal of the Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium is to educate Indiana schools on the benefits of cleaner fuels, reduce emissions, and provide information on operation cost savings. The Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium consists of partners from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the Indiana Department of Education, Region 5 EPA representatives, and Indiana School Bus transportation leaders.
Join us for insightful discussions and updates on clean school buses. Each session offers engaging conversations and valuable insights aimed at advancing school transportation. Through interactive presentations and expert-led discussions, you’ll gain the tools and knowledge needed to explore innovative strategies and drive impactful results. Mark your calendars and connect with industry leaders working toward a more efficient and sustainable future.
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Charge at Home Roundtable: EV Charging Best Practices & Learning Lessons - June 26, 2025
10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
In this session, you'll learn:
• Common pitfalls in EV infrastructure planning
• How real-world behavior shapes charging needs
• Key questions to ask early to avoid unnecessary costs
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Clean Transportation in the News!
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities!
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Our success is your success. When you choose clean fuels, vehicles, energy, and technologies, everyone wins with improved air quality, cost savings, job creation and security, support for American farmers, and independence from imported oil.
Advanced levels of membership yield greater benefits, including increased marketing for your organization on our digital platforms and the addition of grant development hours. Grant development provides one of the greatest opportunities for return on investment in your Drive Clean Indiana membership.
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