Sacramento Clean Cities' Tim Taylor Honored by Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy honored Tim Taylor of Sacramento #CleanCities Coalition for his steadfast leadership and contributions to furthering affordable, efficient, and clean transportation fuels and technologies in support of Sacramento’s transportation goals. Taylor is known for his diligent involvement with local fleets, continuous efforts to further development of transportation solutions in underserved communities, and commitment to sharing his wealth of industry knowledge.
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In this week's 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
Grants Accepting Applications
Sac Metro Air District Grant Program Now Open
  • $20M in Funding available - open until funds are full awarded
  • On-road, Off-road & Infrastructure Project Proposals Welcome
  • Applicants with a complete project proposal including a completed Payee Data Record form, usage and ownership documents, detailed price quotes, equipment photos, and other requirements are encouraged to apply.
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VW Mitigation Fund ZEV Transit, School & Shuttle Bus Funding
  • $130M Opened on 10/31/22 at 2pm
  • Funding awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
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CARB Soliciting Administrator for the Advanced Technology Demonstration and Projects
  • Applications due by December 16
  • Intended to move technologies from demonstration to commercial 
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Upcoming Workshops
Clean Transportation Program Community Benefits Workshop (CTP)
November 29 - Virtual
  • Receive stakeholder feedback on how to define, measure, and improve the benefits to communities by the CTP
  • Ensure that CTP projects are located in disadvantaged and that these communities benefit from CTP investments
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CARB Regulatory Webinar Training
  • December 1 - Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Operation & Maintenance
  • December 8 - Air Regulatory Overview for Public Schools in California
  • December 14 - Compliance Overview: Truck & Bus, Portable Equipment Rules
  • December 15 - CARB Smog Check for Heavy Trucks
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Zero-Emission Hydrogen Locomotive Webinar
December 16
  • Sierra Northern RR will be operating a hydrogen fuel-cell locomotive in West Sacramento
  • First of its kind, proof of concept
  • Zero-emission, environmentally friendly
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DOE Request for Information (RFI): Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Buildings Owned and Operated by Non-Profit Organizations
December 19
  • $50M available over five [federal] fiscal years
  • DOE is seeking information on: (1) Outreach, (2) Technical Assistance, (3) Criteria and Metrics, (4) Funding, (5) Partnerships and Community Benefits
  • Responses are due by Dec 19 or Dec 22 -(the federal posting lists both due dates in different places)
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New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements
US EPA Evaluating Additional Locomotive Regulations
The US EPA, responding to petitions from several state and regional air agencies and organizations, will be evaluating additional regulations to reduce locomotive NOx and PM emissions, including requiring faster fleet turnover and requiring stricter remanufacturing emission standards. 
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CEC Climate Innovation Program Workshop
November 25 - Virtual
  • Seeking public comment on developing the Climate Innovation Program
  • The goals of the program: Reduce more quickly at a lower cost and increase resiliency 
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Tax Credit Comments Requested
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have released three notices requesting public input on several tax credit provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These include:
  • Credits for Clean Hydrogen Production and Clean Fuel Production
  • Credit for CO2 Sequestration
  • Credit for Commercial Clean Vehicles and AFV Refueling Property Credit
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Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification Training (HAZMAT)
December 15
  • General Awareness/Familiarization Training
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Safety Training
  • Function Specific Training - Drivers
  • Sponsored by California Trucking Association (Member: $149, Non-Member $199)
Read more Here
Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News
GM Repairs Teslas
GM Repairs Teslas: In a recent presentation by GM President Mark Reuss, GM dealerships have performed 11,180 repairs to Teslas. GM pointed out that 90% of the US population lives within 10 miles of a GM dealership. Right-to-Repair legislation requires OEMs to make detailed repair and software information available to independent repair shops. 
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Frontier Energy Co-Sponsors H2 Yard Truck Info
Frontier Energy, in partnership with ACT, will present an educational webinar on hydrogen yard trucks being piloted in the Port of Long Beach. 
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Alternative Fuel Insight
Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS)
Tesla has invited other OEMs to use their fast-charging network standard, which they have dubbed North American Charging Standard (NACS). It seems clear that they are not migrating to the CCS standard in the US anytime soon. 
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California Cities Required to Implement Automated Solar Permitting
SB 379 requires Cities in California to implement online streamlined permitting for residential solar energy system and a residential energy storage system paired with a residential solar energy system. 
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ACE Trains Go 100% Renewable Diesel
The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) heavy-rail commuter trains from the Central Valley into the Bay Area will begin using 100% renewable diesel. It will be the first commuter train in Northern California to run on renewable diesel. 
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LCFS Renewable Fuel Pathways
California Average Grid Electricity Carbon Intensity: California average grid electricity used as a transportation fuel in California: 76.73gCO2e/MJ.
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Low Carbon Fuel Credits-$64.00
Conferences and Programs
FORTH Roadmap Conference
May 15 - 17, 2023
Portland
  • Leading developments, best practices, and the future of electric, shared, and smart mobility. 
  • Four conference tracks, Vehicles, Charging, Impact and Cutting Edge. 
EVS36 "Driving the Transition to E-Mobility"
June 11 - 14, 2023 - Sacramento Convention Center
  • Annual international gathering of the world’s EV experts
  • Cutting-edge research 
  • Innovative technologies
  • EV Market developments
Read more about EVS36 Here
  • EVS36 Call for papers covering:
  • Research
  • Market and government programs
  • Activities across all fields related to hybrid, battery & fuel cell technologies
  • EV infrastructure and services.
Read more about submitting papers Here
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