May 23, 2025

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

Special Announcements - Events and opportunities

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

Sac Metro Air District Grants Now Open

The Community Air Protection Incentives and the Charlene McGhee Memorial Lawn & Garden programs began accepting applications on May 1. The grant announcements are posted on the District's website. Look for the “Open” notation for the grants current available. 

Read more here  

Fleet Vehicles & School Bus Symposium

June 5 at the California Mobility Center (EPIC) 

• CHP Updates: BIT Inspection, Pre-trip Requirements, Safety Inspection CARB Regulatory Updates 
• Grants, Incentives and Opportunities
• Panel on Propane School Buses 
• Panel on EV Charging Management Software & Non-grid Charging Strategies
• Heavy-duty BEV Drivetrain Orientation and Safety 

Displays:  

• ZEV commercial fleet vehicles from GM, Ford, Rivian, Mullen, Custom Truck One Source
• School and Shuttle Buses from A-Z Bus, Model 1, Bus West, indiGO Dash
• Grounds Maintenance Equipment from Fairway EV, Elk Grove Power Equipment and Kress
• Infrastructure from ABS, Phil Haupt, ChargePoint, Suburban Propane, Pioneer eMobility; InCharge Energy

Click here to view the agenda

VENDORS: Would you like to feature your product in the displays? Contact Gina O'Neal at (916) 622-8433 for more information.

Senate Acts to Reverse ACCII, ACT and Omnibus

The Senate intends to take up the three Congressional Review Act (CRA) reviews of California’s waivers for ACC II, ACT and Omnibus. 

See Announcement of Intent here 

Read CRA Process here 

EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (MDHD ZEV Infrastructure Incentive Block Grant  

• Incentives for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure equipment for medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles operated and domiciled in California. 
• Applications will be primarily scored on project readiness with additional points available for publicly available or shared EV charging or hydrogen fueling stations and projects that demonstrate significant community support. 
• Incentive Amount Available: $30 million 

Read more here

We Prosper Together Catalyst “Pre-Development Projects” RFP 

• Projects in the greater Sacramento Metro Area 
• Funding for pre-development (planning) for future implementation  
• Qualifying projects: Biotechnology ● Precision Manufacturing ● Working Lands ● Business Services Opportunity Sectors (Definitions on pages 7-8 of the RFP ● Construction ● Healthcare ● Tourism ● Creative Economy 
• Applications due June 15 

Read more here

Charging Interoperability and Collaboration Yard – CEC GFO-24-609 “Charge Yard”

• Up to $4M in Grant Funds 
• Provide an open and neutral space for industry collaboration, knowledge sharing, interoperability testing, and conformance testing for electric vehicle charging equipment 
• Application Deadline: June 04, 2025 

Read more here

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

CleanTech Funding

The Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) cleantech funding database highlights sources of funding and ecosystem support for early-stage clean energy companies across technologies and services. 

Read more here 

Cummins Continues to Innovate

• Cummins is continuing to invest billions of dollars to innovate and develop cleaner, more advanced and efficient technologies. 
• Advancements in fuel injection systems, turbo chargers, after treatment and controls, have reduced NOx and particulate emissions by more than 98 percent. 
• Many power solutions will be in the mix for a long time because no single solution will meet our broader goals. These include diesel, biodiesel blends, natural gas and hydrogen engines, as well as battery electric, fuel cell and hybrid solutions. 

Read more here 

ISeeCars Survey

iSeeCars analyzed1 million cars sold at 3 years of age and found: 

• The 20 cheapest cars to drive include the Mitsubishi Mirage, Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Toyota Corolla  and Toyota Camry. 
• The 20 most expensive cars to drive include the Porsche 911, Mercedes-Benz SL Class, Lexus LC 500 Convertible, Chevrolet Corvette and BMW M5. 
• The study included some other extraordinary information. 

Read more here 

Nuclear is finally “Green!”

As Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology advances and has proven to be safe and renewable energy fails to meet expectations for reliability and cost, nuclear energy is emerging as a carbon-free base load strategy.  

• Germany will cooperate with France and treat nuclear as a “green” power source 
• Read more here 

• Belgium’s federal parliament voted to repeal a 2003 law mandating the phase out of nuclear energy 
• Read more here 

• Denmark announced it was reconsidering its ban on nuclear power 
• Read more here 

• Massachusetts is planning to repeal a state law banning nuclear power following a report by ISO New England, which found that nuclear power can reduce emissions more cheaply than wind and solar  
• Read more here

• Colorado’s governor signed a bill allowing nuclear to count as a “clean” resource despite his 2019 campaign promise to run the state solely on wind, solar and batteries. 
• Read more here 

Current LCFS Credit Value: $53.00

California Hydrogen Leadership Summit

June 3, 4 – Sacramento

• Convening state and local policymakers, industry leaders, and community advocates  
• Real-world projects, community benefits 
• Evolving interplay between state and federal initiatives 

Read more here

CTE One-on-One Transit Conference

June 16-18 – Binghamton, NY

• Connect with Key Industry Suppliers: One-on-One 
• No Cost for Fleets  
• Zero-emission vehicle manufacturers 
• Charger providers, Hydrogen fueling providers 
• SaaS for charge management, analytics, and resilience 
• A&E Infrastructure specialists 

Read more here

CARB Zero-emission Truck and Off-road Showcase and Ride & Drive

June 18 - Anaheim, CA 

• Large variety of vehicles used by government fleets, including pickup trucks, work trucks, box trucks, and more 
• Manufacturer representatives will also be on-site  
• CARB staff will be hosting a booth dedicated to assisting state and local government fleets 

Read more 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

Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum

August 20-21 – Stateline, NV 

• Explore the Future of Electric Mobility 
• Connect with Industry Leaders 
• Sustainable Solutions for Transportation and Energy 
• Participate in Transformative Discussions 

Read more here

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

NorCal Green Fleet Academy & Expo 

September 16, 17 & 18 - CalExpo Fairgrounds 

• Federal Policy Updates from DOE, EPA, DOT 
• California Policy Updates from CEC, CARB, GoBiz 
• Fleet Manager Training on Low & ZEV Transition Planning 
• Spec Writer Training for ZEV Spec Writing 
• Mobility Case Studies

• Registration Coming Soon 

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