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A Message from the
Executive Director
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The first half of the year is completed but we have 6 more months to make an impact locally, regionally, and nationally on the adoption of alternative fuels, climate solutions, clean energy and transportation jobs, and environmental equity and justice.
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Charles Brown is an intern at the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition. He is a rising Sophomore at Xavier University of Louisiana studying Business with a concentration in Sales and Marketing. Charles hopes to help GWRCCC reach its goal by promoting its services and core values to the public. Charles enjoys playing basketball, playing the piano, and photography in his free time. |
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Jesse Casey is an intern at the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition. He is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Santa Barbara majoring in Environmental Studies. Jesse hopes to work with bio economy based plastic degradation, and biofuel refineries in the future. When in California he can be found at local community climate actions and planting native vegetation. Growing up in the Southern California area Jesse has grown fond of the local environment, and bases his work on helping protect these areas for the enjoyment of future generations. He enjoys rock climbing, and exploring the DC area in his free time. |
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Teresa Doley finished her A.S in Environmental Policy and A.S in Mathematics from Montgomery College and is in the process of transferring to a 4-year university. She hopes to create a strong foundation in computational methods and statistical analysis to become an expert in creating data-driven solutions to social issues such as climate change and its disproportionate impact on communities of color. In her free time, she enjoys cooking with local and seasonal produce as well as hiking with her friends. She is supporting the GWRCCC team by assisting with the alternative fuels pricing report and other data analytics work.
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John Lucas is an intern at the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition for the summer of 2022. He is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Santa Barbara and is studying political science. He plans to attend graduate school upon graduation and hopes to work in policy advocacy afterwards that advances the cause of a safer and healthier world and environment. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, he has a deep appreciation for local histories and communities, and, in DC, can often be found exploring new areas of the city or furiously reading through news about the government. |
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Isabella Puchkova is an intern at the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition. She is a rising-third year at UC Santa Barbara studying Environmental Science and Chinese. Growing up in the Bay Area, California, Isabella saw firsthand how urbanization affects marginalized communities and the natural environment. She advocates for increased accessibility of public transportation and for funding research in renewable energy development. At UCSB, Isabella interns at a coastal ecology lab and designs the website for a native bee conservation organization. When she is out of the GWRCCC office, Isabella enjoys hiking and art, and interns part-time for the Department of Energy. |
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Khadijah Shaw is a Maryland native. She graduated from Prince George’s County public schools in 2018. She is currently attending Bowie State University where she plans to graduate in 2023 with her Bachelor of Science in biology. |
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GWRCCC's
Green Jobs Fair
June 29, 2022
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There were career opportunities in Environmental Health, Electrical/Electrical Engineering, Labor, Wildlife Ecology, Green Construction, Renewable Energy, and Electric Vehicles through organizations such as the Maryland Environmental Service, Casey Trees, the Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office, Washington, DC National Electrical Contractors Association, and Optimus Technologies. |
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Electric School Bus Event at the U.S. Capitol
Congressman Paul Tonko (NY) and CEO of Greenpower Motors
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GWRCCC's Golf Tournament
June 15, 2022
Lake Presidential Golf Course
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GWRCCC would like your help as we gather input on our constituent’s level of interest for electric vehicles. We greatly appreciate your time to complete our 30 second survey which will help us better educate and advocate for electric vehicle infrastructure, programs and initiatives in the Greater Washington Region and the nation.
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Reconnection Communities Pilot Program |
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The Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) as $17.7 billion in loan authority to support the manufacture of eligible light-duty vehicles and qualifying components under the ATVM, authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Read DOE's two-page fact sheet for an overview of how LPO can finance auto manufacturing projects here.
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As part of its University Transportation Centers (UTC) program, the USDOT is seeking applications from universities for up to 35 UTC awards, with total funding of $450 million from 2022 through 2026. Only U.S. non-profit institutions of higher education are eligible to apply or to be members of a proposed UTC consortium. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is open now through August 25th, 2022.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 authorizes EPA to offer rebates to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission models. The program guidance and application process differ from prior EPA school bus rebate programs in many ways, so please review the summary of program requirements here before proceeding. Applications are due on August 19th, 2022.
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Meet GWRCCC at the Washington Nationals Stadium on July 29th.
For more information, click here.
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Save the Date!
Make plans to join us on October 20th!
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GWRCCC Webinars! Register TODAY!
All webinars are hosted via Zoom and start at 11 AM.
August 2: Benefits of Electric School Buses
August 9: EV Charging at Apartments and Condos
August 10: Celebrating International Biodiesel Day
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Sponsorship Opportunities! |
GWRCCC is seeking your help and support. Click here to review the Sponsorship Opportunities. |
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Green Transportation Summit and Expo
Aug. 16–18, 2022
Tacoma, WA
The agenda is available for GTSE, the region's premier fleet modernization and alternative fuels event. The event is hosted by Brian Trice, coordinator of Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities, along with the California Fuel Cell Partnership. Contact Brian for discounted rates and scholarships.
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Midwest Green Transportation Forum and Expo
Sept. 27–28, 2022
Columbus, OH
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Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo
Aug. 30–Sept. 1, 2022
Durham, NC
The 2022 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo showcases advanced vehicles, fuels, and technologies, including data-driven solutions. The conference is a source of on-the-ground experiences for increasing fleet efficiency and sustainability, while reducing emissions and costs.
Three tracks and 12 total breakout sessions will highlight more than 50 experts who will share the techniques and tools that support their operations.
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Fleet Forward Conference
Nov. 9–11, 2022
Santa Clara, CA
The Fleet Forward Conference is designed to deliver fleets solutions on electrification, connected vehicles, autonomous technology, last-mile mobility, IoT, shared mobility, Fleet Management as a Service, next-generation telematics, and more.
The 2022 event will feature a new safety track and an expanded Ride and Drive—attendees will have multiple opportunities to drive electric vehicles, mingle with product experts, and experience new technologies behind the wheel in a large outdoor interactive space.
Register using the discount code FFCGOVT23 for a $200 discount off the standard fleet manager conference pass. Early bird rates are good through Oct. 6, 2022, saving you an additional $100. This discount is for coalition coordinators, co-coordinators, and staff only. Please do not share with stakeholders.
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Consider joining our thriving organization!
For more information, scan or click on the QR Code below.
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