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July 14, 2023

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

In this July 14th eNewsletter from Sacramento Clean Cities

Upcoming Grants - Funding for a wide range of transportation and energy programs and projects

Upcoming Workshops - Participate in the decision making process

New Updates, Regulations & Requirements - 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

Special Announcement

PG&E Multi-Unit Dwelling Charger Program

For sites located in prioritized communities, PG&E will install Level 1 and Level 2 chargers at no cost for multifamily housing units, not-for-profit organizations, and small businesses. The program includes an education campaign for site residents and employees to increase awareness about the charger installation and other EV benefits and incentives.

More info Here

Newsom Administration Announced Clean Truck Partnership

CARB has agreed to allow a longer period for 0.2g/bhp-hr engines to be produced and provide a longer period between emission standards reductions. In return, the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) and Ford Motors have agreed to meet the requirements of the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule and ZEV sales mandates, even if CARB loses litigation and rescinds these requirements. They have also agreed not to support any litigation opposing these regulations.

Read more Here

Grants Accepting Applications

CARB Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) 2023 Launch

$182M Available
Manufacturers & Dealers Encouraged to submit for equipment verification by June 15
Fleet applications accepted beginning July 18

Read more Here

Innovative Small e-Fleet (ISEF) Program Update

July 19 - Virtual

HVIP Funding for fleets with 20 or fewer trucks
California-based, privately owned trucking companies, independent owner-operators, and non-profits with fewer than 20 trucks and an annual revenue of less than $15 million
Non-profits are not disqualified by revenue

Read more Here

CEC "EnergIIZE" Drayage Fleet and the Transit Set-Aside Funding

Funding Pairs HVIP Incentives with infrastructure (EnergIIZE) project incentives
Drayage Funding $22.275M
Transit Funding $11.4M
Funding Open 7/27/23 to 8/25/23

Read more Here

DOE "Ride & Drive Electric" $51M FOA Funding

Resilience strategies and plans for EV charging networks to ensure adequate and equitable access to reliable EV charging services;
Projects that will assess, develop, and/or test business models that integrate EV and/or charger deployment in ways that deliver mobility, economic, or other benefits to Justice40 and underserved communities;
Developing a diverse and highly skilled workforce within the electrified transportation industry to support the deployment and maintenance of EV charging related equipment including equipment;
Establish teams to assess the performance, reliability, and usability of AC Level 2 charging and/or DC fast charging (DCFC) stations across the United States.
Applications due 7/28/23

Read more Here

Consumer Electronics Battery Recycling, Reprocessing, and Battery Collection DE-FOA-0002897

$125 million;
Funding projects focusing on recycling of electronics batteries and battery-containing devices;
Increasing consumer participation in the recycling of batteries and battery-containing devices;
Concept Papers Due 8/17, Full applications due 11/29

Read more Here

EPA 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program

$400 million in competitive grant funding for zero-emission school buses, clean school buses, and EVSE.
Two grant categories: school district and Tribal applicants; and third-party applicants.
Priority given to replace buses serving high-need local education agencies, rural areas, Tribal school districts and public school districts receiving basic support payments for students living on Tribal land, and rural areas.
At least 40% of the funding will go to disadvantaged communities.
Grant deadline: Tuesday, August 22.

Webinar Info Here

Grant Info Here

Read more Here

New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements

CARB Long-Term Heavy-Duty Investment Strategy

July 12 - Virtual

Includes trucks and school buses
Final document will be included in the FY 2023-24 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives.

Read more Here

CARB Moyer Funding Workshop on Marine Vessel Funding

July 28 - Virtual

Expanding eligible vessel types to include newly regulated vessels.
Update maximum funding percentage for various project types and emission standards.
Propose criteria for vessel replacement projects.
Propose minimum 1-year project life to assist vessels with approaching compliance deadlines.
Propose criteria for ZE and ZE capable hybrid vessels.

Read more Here

Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News

Sac Metro Air District Funds Hydrogen Locomotive Project

Davis-based Sierra Northern Railway has received a grant from the Sac Metro Air District and the California State Transportation Authority to convert three diesel switch locomotives operating in West Sacramento to hydrogen power. Sierra Northern would like to eventually power their entire fleet of 260 switch locomotives on hydrogen.

Read more Here

Terex All Electric Bucket Truck

Terex is introducing their all electric bucket truck. The Terex bucket lift is installed on an International Class 7 BEV. The Terex bucket lift is powered by the Viatech ePTO.

Read more Here

GM Concerned Over EV Implementation Rate

GM has voiced concerns over the auto industry’s ability to meet the proposed EV implementation rate being mandated by the EPA.

Read more Here

Alternative Fuel Insight

Volvo Biodiesel Commitment for Ocean-Going Vessels

Volvo has committed to using biodiesel in the ocean-going vessels delivering production materials and parts to Volvo factories in the US and Europe, cutting their global CO2 emissions from shipping by 84%.

Read more Here

EPA Receives Comments from Renewable Fuels Producers

The US EPA has received comments from a wide range of renewable fuels producers and from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation expressing concerns about a single focus on battery-electric transportation technologies.

Read more Here

Flying Car Given FAA Clearance

The two-seat, $300K, vertical take off “Model A” EV from San Mateo-based Alef Aeronautics has received the FAA “Special Airworthiness Certification” allowing prototypes to fly under special conditions. The Model A will also need to be certified by the FHWA as a car.

More info Here

LCFS Renewable Fuel Pathways

California Average Grid Electricity Carbon Intensity: California average grid electricity used as a transportation fuel in California: 79.43 to 81.49gCO2e/MJ.

CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Credits-$74.75

California Grid CI Values Fluctuate Significantly At Typical Fleet Vehicle Charging Times

Check CARB Carton Intensity (CI) Pathways Here

Conferences and Programs

Electric Truck DEPOT Bootcamp

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is offering a free ten-session series of one hour webinars covering the requirements for electrifying a truck depot. The webinars will run from 10am - 11am every other Tuesday from April 25 through September 5.

Please register Here