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A Message from the
Executive Director
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Happy New Year! May this year bring you and your family prosperity and excellent health. GWRCCC is excited about the prospects of 2023. This is the 30th Anniversary of the Clean Cities Program; GWRCCC will host events throughout the year to celebrate our progress and acknowledge the journey ahead.
This year, we will provide our members and stakeholders with monthly webinars that focus on education and training, business and networking opportunities, access to funding information and cutting-edge technology, resources for vehicles, and infrastructure development and deployment for the public and private sectors in the region. GWRCCC will do this while continuing to provide regional and national leadership centered around energy, environmental and transportation justice, and inclusion.
GWRCCC has a robust agenda for 2023 and a strong membership base. Dedicated, committed sponsors and donors will allow us to reach our programmatic and project goals and priorities.
Membership. It’s time to become a GWRCCC member or renew your membership.
Maintaining your membership commitment helps GWRCCC continue the great work of advancing alternative fuels, clean energy, transportation, and environmental protection and EETJI initiatives. It also helps fund our advocacy efforts regarding governmental legislative and regulatory matters. Visit www.gwrccc.org/membership to get started.
If you would like to learn about becoming a member or sponsor of GWRCCC, please email me at AntoineThompson@gwrccc.org or feel free to call me at the office at
202-671-1580. Let’s make it happen in 2023!
Sincerely,
Antoine M. Thompson
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Fleet Coaching
GWRCCC is offering 30 minutes of coaching for a limited number of fleets each month.
For more information, contact the office at (202) 671-1580.
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Thank you to the US Department of Energy Clean Cities Program for awarding us the Workforce Development Award!
We are proud of our work in clean jobs workforce development and we're excited to continue helping people find careers in climate action. Keep an eye out for our job fairs coming up in 2023!
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Clean Cities Coalitions: We Need You in DC for Energy Independence Summit 2023!
We invite you to join Clean Cities and clean transportation leaders from across the country IN PERSON in Washington D.C. for the 17th annual Energy Independence Summit! Please join us February 13-15 to participate in the most important clean transportation Summit with Congressional, Administration, industry, and coalition leaders.
This year will be especially important as we educate new Members of Congress about the importance of maintaining incentives and funding for clean transportation. You will also have the opportunity to learn the latest Administration spending plans for the Clean School Bus Program, the DERA program, Department of Transportation fueling infrastructure and transit programs, the USDA clean fuels programs, and other critical clean transportation programs.
Clean Cities Coalitions receive special Summit benefits, including discounted sponsorship rates, stakeholder registration discounts, travel stipends, and leadership roles throughout the Summit. These benefits are significantly greater if your coalition is a TEP member.
For more information click here.
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2023 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have just released the 2023 Fuel Economy Guide. The Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2023 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers.
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Enhanced Electronic Access: The 2023 Fuel Economy Guide will be published in electronic format only. You can download the latest Fuel Economy Guide from the FuelEconomy.gov website at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/guides.shtml and print copies from the electronic file as needed. The online Guide will be updated periodically to include newly released vehicle models and current fuel cost estimates.
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Display Signage: If you would like to help promote the Fuel Economy Guide or FuelEconomy.gov, you can print a sign/poster for display.
FuelEconomy.Gov
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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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Please take a moment to complete the My Electric Vehicle Survey provided by one of GWRCCC's Board Members.
To complete the survey, simply scan the QR code below.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $23 Million to Fund Research and Development to Decarbonize Water Resource Recovery Facilities
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) issued a $23 million funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that will drive innovation to decarbonize the entire life cycle of Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs). These facilities, which treat wastewater from public water systems, are among the country’s largest industrial electricity users with full lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on par with direct emissions from the food and beverage industry— one of the largest GHG-emitting industries in the United States. This FOA will accelerate research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of technologies to lower GHG emissions from WRRFs to help decarbonize our nation’s water treatment sector and move the U.S. closer to a net-zero economy by 2050.
Our nation’s energy and water systems are interdependent. From irrigating crops for biofuels to keeping power plants cool, water is used in all phases of energy production, while water extraction, distribution, and treatment all require energy. WRRFs are an essential part of our nation’s water infrastructure, simultaneously producing clean water, generating renewable energy, recovering nutrients from wastewater, and reducing our impact on the natural environment. However, cleaning water is an energy intensive process. WWRFs are estimated to be directly responsible for over 44 million metric tons (MMT) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions each year or the equivalent emissions from more than 9 million gasoline-powered passenger vehicles. A large portion of these emissions are comprised of nitrous oxide and methane, both of which are more powerful GHGs than carbon dioxide.
This FOA includes the following topics to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from WRRFs, while also lowering costs:
Decarbonization of WRRF Unit Processes: This topic will focus on projects to reduce GHG emissions from various unit processes within WRRFs while maintaining or decreasing operating costs. Proposed projects must achieve a 50% reduction in emissions from key processes without increasing total WRRF operating costs.
Reducing overall greenhouse GHG emissions from WRRFs: This topic will focus on projects to reduce GHG emissions and treatment costs for WRRFs at larger scales and higher levels of technological readiness. Proposed projects must achieve a 25% reduction in emissions without increasing operating costs beyond baseline operations of an entire facility.
The awards will be issued as cooperative agreements with a period of performance of three to five years. Concept papers are due January 27, 2023, at 5 P.M. ET. Learn more about the FOA here.
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This Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) program provides technical assistance to state and local government entities for solar site surveys and to conduct preliminary development of solar projects. This is a non-competitive program available on a first-come, first-served basis through June 30, 2023.
Click here for more information.
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New Federal EV Tax Credits
The IRS has issued new guidance on electric vehicle (EV) tax credits for 2023.
If you bought and placed in service a new qualified plug-in electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) on January 1, 2023 or later and meet certain income limitations, you may be eligible for a clean vehicle tax credit up to $7,500.
If you buy a new plug-in electric vehicle (EV) or fuel cell vehicle (FCV) in 2023 or after, you may qualify for a clean vehicle tax credit. Find out if you qualify.
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New Alternative Fuels Tax Credits and Grants
A dozen new tax credits and grants have been released for alternative fuels by the Federal government and are available online at the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center. Tax credits for biofuels, electric vehicles and related infrastructure are included. Grants include port electrification programs under the EPA.
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EERE Hiring: Opportunities to Join our Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Decarbonization Offices
AMMTO Career Opportunities:
While we will be accepting applications until positions are filled, applications should be submitted as soon as possible for best consideration.
This technology manager will serve as a subject matter expert in the development and implementation of circular economy technologies and systems activities to improve the research, development, commercialization, and adoption of these technologies in the United States.
This technology manager will work with their supervisor to develop appropriate metrics, goals, and objectives for the circular economy team based on a deep understanding of the technical and commercial viability of ReX (reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, etc.) pathways for a variety of manufactured materials. AMMTO’s circular economy portfolio includes design for recyclability, remanufacturing, and reuse of materials from plastics to metals, fibers, composites, and electronics as well as tools and methodology development for lifecycle assessment to enable more informed research and technology investment decisions.
This technology manager will serve as a subject matter expert in the development and implementation of materials for harsh service conditions activities to improve the research, development, commercialization, and adoption of these technologies in the United States. These activities spur innovation in the development and manufacturing of materials that can withstand the harsh service environments needed to improve the efficiency, durability, and cost of clean energy and manufacturing technologies, including high temperature turbines, offshore wind, and nuclear energy.
This technology manager will work with their supervisor to develop appropriate metrics, goals, and objectives for the materials for harsh service conditions team based on a thorough and deep technical understanding of manufacturing technologies, and related industry, community, and market needs. Harsh service environments can involve high temperatures and thermal cycling, high pressures, corrosive chemicals, dust and particulates, and mechanical wear.
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IEDO Career Opportunities
Please submit your application by January 13th for best consideration. We will accept applications after that but will begin interviewing for these positions in early January.
DOE is looking to welcome two general engineers / physical scientists who will serve as subject matter experts in the development and implementation of process heating technologies and systems activities and low carbon fuels and feedstocks respectively to improve the research, development, commercialization, and adoption of these technologies in the United States. One of these positions will be at the GS-13 level and the other at GS-14.
This technology manager will serve as a subject matter expert in the development and implementation of industry-specific efficiency and decarbonization activities to improve the research, development, commercialization, and adoption of these technologies in the United States. Applicants should expect to manage a portfolio covering industry-specific efficiency and decarbonization technologies for a broad set of industries, like metals, glass, and ceramics production, among others.
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How to Build an Idle Reduction Fleet Culture |
January 10, 2023
11:00 AM
via Zoom
For more information and to register click here.
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Defending Major 2022 Clean Transportation Victories
with 2023 Congressional Leadership
Webinar
Join Transportation Energy Partners for a free webinar on January 11th at 2:00 ET where we will discuss the big wins the clean transportation industry saw throughout 2022. With new congressional leadership taking effect in 2023, the industry needs to ensure this momentum continues. Come listen to our panel of experts as we determine the best strategies for continuing, and growing, industry successes.
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Learn more about Department of Energy Program Offices, funding opportunities, and ways to meaningfully collaborate.
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Clean Fuels Conference
Jan. 23–26, 2023
Tampa, FL
Registration is open for the Clean Fuels Conference (formerly the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo). Clean Fuels partnered with Chevron Renewable Energy Group to provide a limited number of $1,000 travel stipends to Clean Cities directors to offset travel and registration expenses. To apply, submit a brief application by November 18. Those selected will be asked to register for the discounted rate of $250 (non-refundable) to accept.
If any stipends remain after the deadline, Clean Fuels will open applications to additional coalition staff. Directors or approved coalition staff who are not selected or who miss the deadline can still attend for a reduced rate of $250 using a special code. Contact Kevin Herdler or Jenna Higgins Rose with questions.
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Consider joining our thriving organization!
For more information, scan or click on the QR Code below.
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Sponsorship Opportunities! |
GWRCCC is seeking your help and support. Click here to review the Sponsorship Opportunities. |
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