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Sacramento Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation and energy sectors. |
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In this November 17th eNewsletter from Sacramento Clean Cities |
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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
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Presentation Slides and Recordings posted Here
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CARB Sued Over Advanced Clean Fleets Rule |
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Both the California Trucking Association and the Western States Trucking Association have sued to block CARB’s recently implemented Advanced Clean Fleets Rule.
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ACT Expo Excellent Fleet Awards |
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- Fleets dedicated to the betterment of the transportation sector
- Recognition of fleet operators who show true leadership in sustainable transportation practices
- Nomination Categories: Public Fleet, Private Fleet, Off-road Fleet, Shipper, Global Fleet, Long Haul Fleet
- Nominations Due December 15
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CARB Zero-Emission Mobility Options Public Seminar |
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Nov 21 - Virtual
- Results from “Strategies for Incentivizing High-Occupancy, Zero-Emission, New Mobility Options”
- How mobility strategies interact with land use to influence travel behavior.
- Barriers to adoption of new shared mobility and multi-modal transportation choices
- Scenarios that illustrate pathways to deep reduction of transportation emissions.
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Upcoming CARB Clean Truck Regulation (aka "HD I/M") Training Webinars |
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- Thursday 11/16 4:00pm - 7:30pm
- Tuesday 12/5 1:30pm - 5:00pm
- Monday 12/18 1:30pm - 5:00pm
- Regulatory training webinar on the requirements of Clean Truck Check, also known as Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (HD I/M).
- Clarify the regulation details for public fleets
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CARB Public Dialogue Session |
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November 29
Yuba City Senior Center
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CEC ZEV School Bus Charging/Fueling Block Grant Administrator |
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The CEC’s GFO 23-605 is seeking an administrator to run the $375M ZEV School Bus infrastructure grant program. The CEC will conduct a Pre-Application Workshop on Nov 28 at 9 AM via Zoom.
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Grants Accepting Applications |
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VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) Grant Fund Open |
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- $20M Available
- Stacking with CORE Allowed
- Eligible equipment includes forklifts (>8,000#) Airport GSE, Terminal Tractors, Ferries/Tug Repowers, Shore Power & More
- First-come, First-served basis until funding is exhausted
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Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Funding Available |
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- Voucher Incentives for the purchase of Heavy-duty Off-road Equipment
- $182M Available
- First Come/First Served Basis Until Funds are Exhausted
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Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) Funding |
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- $83M set aside for ISEF within the HVIP Program
- Incentives for small fleets that seek to deploy battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell trucks
- Fleets with < 20 trucks and <$15M annual revenue (NGOs are exempt from the revenue cap)
- Program runs until all funds are allocated
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- Diesel Emission Reduction Act for 2023
- $115M to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines
- Applications due by December 1, 2023
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CEC $38M for EVSEs in Low-Income and DAC Communities |
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- Rebates are available for installations by businesses, nonprofits, tribes and public entities
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Covers 50% of project cost up to $100K
- Awards will be based in part on project readiness.
- Funding Closes on Dec 12.
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EPA Clean School Bus Program 2023 |
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- Funding for the purchase of up to 25 ZEV Buses and/or clean buses
- Funding for EVSE and workforce development are included
- Priority given to tribal and DAC schools
- Applications due January 31st at 4pm ET
Register for Upcoming Rebate Program Webinars Here
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EPA $4.6B for Climate Reduction Act Grants |
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News |
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Volvo's Three Pillar Decarb Strategy |
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Volvo has a three pillar approach to decarbonizing heavy-duty emissions: battery electric drivetrains, fuel cell electric drivetrains and hydrogen ICE drivetrains. Volvo’s target is to be fossil free by 2040.
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US DOE $7.5M to Support Community Planning for Waste-to-Energy/Fuels |
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The US DOE will issue a $7.5M FOA in December to fund multiple communities to develop feasibility studies to divert organic waste from landfills into systems to convert it to energy or fuels.
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GM EV Motor Without Rare Earths |
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GM has announced that they have formed a partnership with Niron Magentics, a company that claims to be able to make powerful permanent magnet motors using Iron Nitride, a plentiful domestic mineral.
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DOE and EPA's FuelEconomy.gov |
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DOE and EPA’s FuelEconomy.gov website helps consumers choose the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. In addition to providing the Fuel Economy Guide, FuelEconomy.gov includes lists of the Top Ten 2024 Fuel Sippers and the 2024 Most Efficient Vehicles by EPA Size Class. The website features updated fuel economy data for new and used passenger vehicles dating back to 1984, allows side-by-side vehicle comparisons, and offers tips to help consumers save money and fuel. The website also includes NHTSA safety ratings, tax incentives, and a variety of tools to help consumers reduce costs and make informed decisions about fuel economy.
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Electric Heating Costs More than NG Heating |
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The Energy Information Administration’s “Winter Fuels Outlook for 2023-24 shows that an average US home heated with electricity will pay 77% more this winter than homes heated with natural gas.
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DOE Funds $18M "SPARKS" Program |
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The US DOE will provide $18M to fund a new program, “Spurring Projects to Advance energy Research and Knowledge Swiftly” (SPARKS). The goals is to fund innovative energy concepts that could foster the adoption of clean energy platforms, increase energy independence and improve the country’s economic and energy security
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Major Carbon Sequestration Project |
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Carbon TerraVault has signed an agreement with NLC Energy to sequester 150,000 metric tons per year of CO2 at the waste-to-energy site they will build in Elk Hills [20 miles west of Bakersfield].
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EVs Driven Less Than ICEs |
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A study of nearly 25 million odometer readings of used cars and SUVs has shown that, on average, EVs are driven 4,500 fewer miles than ICEs, resulting in less VMT reductions than previously modeled.
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CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Credits-$67.50 |
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LCFS Renewable Fuel Pathways |
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California Average Grid Electricity Carbon Intensity: California average grid electricity used as a transportation fuel in California: 79.43 to 81.49gCO2e/MJ.
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Check CARB Carton Intensity (CI)I Pathways Here
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Major Vehicle OEMs and Suppliers
Technology, Fuel and Sustainable Transportation Presentations
May 20 - 23 - Las Vegas Convention Center
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Green Technology Summit & Expo |
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August 20-22, 2024 in Tacoma
"Accelerate to Zero"
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Forth Electric Transportation Conference |
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September 24-26, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan
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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition | 916 - 622 - 8433 |
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