September 5, 2025

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

Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition is rebranding to NorCal Clean Cities and Communities

Special Announcements

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

Sustainable Transportation Fair

Sept 17 - 10th Street – West Side of the Capitol 

• Discover Smarter Ways to Commute 
• Resources for money-saving and eco-friendly commute options 
• Discover sustainable solutions that ease traffic, cut costs, and reduce your impact 

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

Location: California State Capitol - West Side of Capitol

1315 10th Street Sacramento, CA 95814

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EV Permit Streamlining Requirement

Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a “Reminder” that local jurisdictions are required to have streamlined permitting for EVSE under California Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71.  

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HVIP Reopens September 9

The California HVIP Incentive Program will reopen on September 9 at 9am.

Key changes include: 

• Simplified voucher tables 
• Expanded fleet and program eligibility (large fleets are now eligible) 
• Increased truck conversion incentives 
• Streamlined compliance requirements

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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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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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Roseville Transit’s Electric Commuter Bus

Roseville Transit has added a battery electric bus to their commuter service.  

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Conquering Fleet Management Major Issues

• Technician accessibility
• Cost control
• Unscheduled maintenance 
• Sustainability goals 

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EPA Proposes More Bio/Renewable Fuels

The US EPA has proposed a significant increase in the amount of bio/renewable content in gasoline and diesel fuel.  

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Autonomous Vehicle Requirements in Texas

The Texas legislature passed SB 2807, a bill that requires autonomous vehicle companies to secure permits through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and the permits require that the company have a first responder safety plan. 

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Near Zero Emission School Buses

Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum notes that over 85% of school buses in the US are diesel powered and over 75% of them are powered by the latest technology diesel engines equipped with NOx and PM controls that result in near zero ozone-forming and toxic emissions. And they can run on renewable diesel at very low CO2 levels.  

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Current LCFS Credit Value: $56.50

Recent CARB LCFS Pathway Filings

SacEV Meeting, California Automotive Museum

Sept 17 – Sacramento

• 5:00 p.m. Test drives start 
• Lucid (with their new new Gravity SUV) and Rivian 
• 5:30 p.m. Mixer with pizza and soft drinks. Talk with EV owners and tour the museum's EV exhibit 
• 6:00 Program Begins 
• SMUD on vehicle to home and vehicle to grid technologies – Aaron Atwell 
• Discussion of how WeaveGrid plans to help EV charging on the grid - Sydney Hodges 
• CleanStart will bring their entrepreneurial trailer – Thomas Hall 
• A converted lowrider and its team have been invited  
• Other topics TBD.  
• 7:00 p.m. Mixer; talk one on one with the speakers and other SacEVA members.  

Location:

California Automobile Museum

2200 Front St.

Sacramento, CA 95818

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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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P3C Conference

March 23-25 – Dallas

• Reimagining how critical infrastructure gets financed, built, and maintained 
• Public and private sector leaders advancing the next generation of project delivery 
• Strategic insights on navigating federal funding and permitting 
• Lessons learned from real-world P3s and innovative delivery models 
• Interactive roundtables and curated networking

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EVS 39

June 21-24 2026 - Long Beach

• Early Registration Discount Code “EVS39FLASH10” 
• Call for abstracts launched Monday, August 18 inviting papers that cover research, market trends, policy initiatives, hybrid, battery, fuel cell technologies, electric transportation infrastructure, services and more



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GTSE Joins RE+ For RE+26

November 16-19, 2026 – 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

Agenda & Session Descriptions Coming Soon