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Sacramento Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. |
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Upcoming Clean Cities Webinars |
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Presentation Slides and Videos from Previous Sacramento Clean Cities Webinars |
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Presentation Slides and Recordings posted Here
Be sure to check out the 8/16 presentation on "Vehicle Bi-directional Charging (V2X)"
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Grants Accepting Applications |
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Clean Energy Fuels $50K/Truck Grants |
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- Clean Energy Fuels provides grants up to $50K/truck
- NG trucks - Clean, Quiet, Environmentally Friendly
- Using Renewable NG can have NEGATIVE GHG emissions
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EPA DERA Tribal and Insular Area Grants |
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- Grants up to $800K
- No cost share requirement
- Off-road, Ag & Mining Vehicles, School buses, EVs, Locomotives
- Electrified parking spaces
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- Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission (EnergIIZE) Commercial Vehicles
- Grant applications accepted from 9/1/22 through 9/30/22
- Total funding available - $13.95M for Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure
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EPA Funding Opportunity Notice - Technical Assistance for Underserved Communities |
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- $11M available now, up to $50M available in the future
- Funding to establish Environmental Justice (EJ) Thriving Community Technical Assistance Centers across the nation
- Centers to provide technical assistance, training, and capacity-building and assist with navigating federal systems such as Grants.gov and SAM.gov
- Applications due by October 4
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DOE $96M to Advance Clean Vehicle Technologies |
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- Concept Papers due 8/25, Full Applications due 11/10, Awards Announced March 2023
- 13 Proposal Topics in 7 Major Categories
- Community Partnerships and Justice 40 Requirements are Included
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School Healthy Air & Plumbing Funding |
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The California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency (CalSHAPE) program is open with applications due by October 31, 2022.
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SMUD "Shine Awards" for Incorporated Nonprofit Organizations |
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- Spark Level - up to $10K with 25% Match Required
- Amplifier Level - $10K - $50K with 50% Match Required
- Transformer level - $50K - $100K with 100% Match Required
- Applications may be submitted up to August 12 at 5pm
- Application workshops have been scheduled
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PEV DAC Call For Projects |
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The Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative’s Disadvantaged Communities Committee (PEV DAC) has published a grant application template and called for regional projects to be submitted. The template contains:
- The 7 criteria that must be met, information about the applicant and project site
- Additional information is also available to assist applicants:
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Advanced Clean Cars Regulation - Second Notice |
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August 23
- The CARB board directed staff to develop responses to testimony submitted on June 9;
- Written responses are now available for review and comment;
- A workshop on the staff responses will be scheduled.
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CEC Workshop - Building Decarbonization and EV Charging Equipment Website |
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August 30
- Website to help building owners, construction industry, local governments overcome barriers
- Technology options, tools, and resources, and all aspects of the project
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CEC GFO 21-606 - ZEV Battery Manufacturing Grant Implementer |
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September 1
- $100M Program to fund in-state battery manufacturing for zero-emission vehicles and related infrastructure;
- CEC will be seeking a contractor to develop and implement this grant program.
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CEC Workshop on Visibility of EVSE and H2 Infrastructure |
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September 6
- Visibility of EVSE and H2 refueling stations
- Signage along freeways, highways, and other roadways
- Use of green paint to indicate the presence of EV charging spaces
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CEC Clean Transportation Program's Advisory Committee Workshop/Meeting |
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$7.3 Billion in BIL For Resilient Infrastructure |
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The US DOT announced new guidance and $7.3 billion in over five years to help states and communities prepare for and respond to extreme weather events like wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat.
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The Inflation Reduction Act has a tax credit provision, but as currently written, the credit is only available for EVs that are made in North America, and made with components that are also sourced in North America. Other provisions in the Act include:.
- Tax-exempt entities [e.g. government fleets] would have the option of electing to receive direct payments from the U.S. Treasury
- Extends the credit for alternative fuel refueling property through December 31, 2032, with some modifications.
- Extension of excise tax credits for alternative fuels, biodiesel, and renewable diesel.
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New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements |
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- MS522: Air Regulatory Overview for Public Agencies - August 25
Registration Information Here
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50¢/GGE Natural Gas (NG) Federal Tax Credit Extension Approved |
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Also included in the Inflation Reduction Act are a number of other items that support heavy-duty NG vehicles:
- Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit;
- Production Tax Credit;
- Investment Tax Credit;
- Alternative Fuel Refueling Tax Credit;
- Clean Vehicle Credit & Used Clean Vehicle Credit;
- Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle.
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News |
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Clean Energy Fuels $50K/Truck Grants |
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- Clean Energy Fuels provides grants up to $50K/truck
- NG trucks - Clean, Quiet, Environmentally Friendly
- Using Renewable NG can have NEGATIVE GHG emissions
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US Gain Tackles Blockchain Strategies for the Energy Business |
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- Blockchains can play a role in the tracking, distribution, and retirement of RECs and voluntary credits.
- Blockchain can link all credits created to one chain of data.
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FedEx is putting 10 Ford eTransit Vans into package delivery service in 10 communities in nine markets across six states: Arizona, California, Florida, Chicago, Michigan and Texas.
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DANNAR Adds Fuel Cell Power |
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DANNAR, manufacturer of the Mobile Power System (MPS), a unique vehicle that can serve a very wide range of construction and emergency niches, and also function as a mobile electric energy storage system, is adding fuel cell technology from Advent to increase range and power capabilities.
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Upcoming SMUD-Sponsored Electric Vehicle Ride & Drives |
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- October 9, Times TBA: Littleton Center in Galt
- October 14/15/16, Times TBA: Cal Expo
- Other events may be scheduled
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Electrify America Will Install DCFC at 200 IKEA Stores |
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IKEA has announced a partnership with Electrify American to install DCFC, with a mix of 150kW and 350kW units, at over 200 stores in 18 states.
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Denver Clean Cities Project Manager Position Recruitment |
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- Manage and coordinate multiple projects
- Organize and plan project tasks and schedules
- Analyze, evaluate, and improve projects
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UCFS Transportation Department Recruitments |
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The DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Has Positions Open |
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- Office Director
- Analysts
- Program Managers for a Range of Technology Programs
- Batteries
- Electrification
- Energy Efficient Mobility Systems
- Off-road, Rail, Marine, and Aviation
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Monarch's EV Ag Tractors Begin Production Q1 2023 |
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The Monarch Mk-V battery electric ag tractor will be manufactured by Foxconn at their Ohio plant where the Fisker and Lordstown Endurance will be made. A small number of Mk-V demo units will be built in Livermore in Q4 of 2022.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit in Inflation Reduction Act |
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- SAF tax credit of $1.25 to $1.50 per gallon based on GHG reduction
- Tax credit starts at a GHG benefit of 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: 76.73gCO2e/MJ.
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Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo |
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August 30 - September 1
Durham, NC
- Produced by the 100 Best Fleets and NAFA Fleet Management Association;
- Case studies from the best fleets, vendors, & partners;
- Presentations on the most up to date sustainable fleet technology, operations, and implementation strategies.
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NAFA Fleet Legislative Summit |
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September 20-21
Washington, DC
- Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts Legislation
- EV Recharging Infrastructure
- Congressional Staff Briefings on Fleet Issues
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National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) |
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September 23 - October 2
Training webinar for Thursday, July 14th
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Green California Schools and Community College Summit |
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October 18
Pasadena
- Connecting environmental literacy and facility programs
- Funding to meet water and EV Fleet requirements
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November 9 - 11
Santa Clara
- Fleet solutions on electrification, Connected vehicles, Autonomous technology, Last-mile mobility, Shared mobility, Next-generation telematics
- Expanded Ride and Drive
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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition | 916 - 622 - 8433 |
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