QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

APRIL - JUNE 2024

We've had a great start to our program year so far! GRCC is thrilled to announce our new Associate Director, Katie Kreutter (she / her). A native Rochesterian, Katie is a graduate of St. John Fisher College (B.A., Communications / Journalism) and received her MPA from SUNY Brockport’s downtown campus. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit and government sectors, Katie is looking forward to connecting her passion for reducing carbon emissions with GRCC’s existing efforts.

Recent University of Rochester Graduate and Argonne National Lab's workforce development program intern Sahara Walto (B.A. Political Science, B.A. Environmental Studies) will continue through the summer helping to organize an upcoming EV technician training program and our fall Drive Electric event, will be assisting with efforts to implement a new Customer Relationship Management system, and is utilizing her design skills to update our website and promotional materials.

The organization has already grown and evolved as a result of their skills and contributions, and we are excited to continue working together to bring you the best that GRCC has to offer!

US Sets New Record with $71B in Clean Energy Investment

In the first quarter of this year, private investors poured 40% more money into clean energy and electric vehicles than they did in Q1 2023. Read more here!

NY Announces $11.6 Million to Develop Clean Energy Industry Workforce

On May 21, 2024 Governor Hochul announced this new funding, saying “As we develop a clean energy economy in New York State, we're ensuring that we have a workforce ready and able to fill the needed jobs of tomorrow. This funding will support critical programs for New Yorkers looking to develop skills in the emerging energy sector so that everyone can participate in our green energy future.” Read more here!

USDA Publishes Request for Information on the Production of Biofuel Feedstocks Using Climate-Smart Practices

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on methods for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the impact of climate-smart farming practices on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from U.S.-grown biofuel feedstock crops. This input is being collected through a Request for Information to establish voluntary standards for biofuel feedstocks produced with practices that reduce GHG emissions and/or sequester soil carbon. These standards, authorized by section 2709 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, could be considered in international, national, or state clean transportation fuel policies to further incentivize climate-smart biofuel feedstock crops.

Read more here!

In 2018, trucks surpassed cars as the top-selling vehicle category in the United States.

How much has the gap widened since then?



See the answer with this updated Maps and Data chart!

EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook

The Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook offers interactive resources to help communities, planning organizations, local and state governments, tribes, and other decision makers navigate important considerations when planning and deploying EV charging infrastructure.

This interactive resource was developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation in partnership with DOE’s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program. The playbook will be released in two phases—the first set of modules is available now and offers resources on EV infrastructure plans; engagement; deployment strategies and site identification; and costs, funding, and revenue. Modules can be followed in order or used as standalone resources. 

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program

Forth and the Electrification Coalition hosted a webinar for an in-depth review of the newly announced guidance. They discussed how the EC and Forth can support your application process through resources and technical assistance.

Watch the recording here.

Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program Webinar

The Electrification Coalition (EC) and WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative hosted this webinar to share the details of the EPA’s new Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program. Speakers discussed the two sub-programs within this funding opportunity—the School Bus Sub-Program and the Vocational Vehicle Sub-Program (Class 6 and 7 Trucks); described how states, Tribal entities, and municipalities can build strong application materials; and shared scalable examples and case studies of similar federal funding awards.

Watch the recording here.

Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Scenario Analysis Model

Argonne National Lab demonstrated the Heavy-Duty Battery Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Scenario Analysis Model (HEVISAM) and showed sample outputs for port equipment and electric school bus fleets.

Watch the HEVISAM webinar recording.