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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 March 1st 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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Free Annual Fleet Organization Membership |
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If you are a Fleet Manager interested in getting immediate feedback on a range of problem areas from other fleet managers in the region, the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) may be for you. MEMA and the Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition (SCCC) have teamed up to make your first year’s membership, normally $275, absolutely FREE if you are willing to help SCCC bring more federal and state grants, informational events and webinars and technician training opportunities to the Sacramento region.
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UC Davis Seeking Director of Sustainability |
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This position is accountable for leading UC Davis sustainability efforts and expanding sustainability beyond climate change and resiliency into equity and environmental justice. Apply By April 8
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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 Re-powers, Shore Power & More
- First-come, First-served basis until funding is 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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CEC Funding Announcement - Charging Infrastructure For Government Fleets |
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- GFO-23-606 $30 million for EVSE for light-duty government fleets
- Pre-application webinar January 10, 2024
- Applications due April 5, 2024
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CEC $16M Hydrogen Project Funding |
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- The CEC’s $16M EnergIIZE Hydrogen funding lane will open on April 17.
- Eligible items include, but are not limited to, compressors, chillers, liquid and gaseous hydrogen pumps and storage, electrolysis equipment, transformers, switch gear, hydrogen pumps, high-pressure storage, point-of-sale systems, piping and pipelines.
How to apply workshop Here
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EPA $4.6B for Climate Reduction Act Grants |
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CEC GFO-23-607 - Tribal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Planning, and Workforce Development |
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- The purpose of this solicitation is to provide funding for Tribes, Tribal Organizations, and Tribally-owned businesses for:
- Project Activity 1 – EV Charging Infrastructure: installing charging infrastructure for passenger and medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) EV charging equipment, supporting infrastructure, and associated resiliency technologies.
- Project Activity 2 – EV Infrastructure Planning: activities to support tribal participation in future EV funding opportunities and to enable tribes to plan for EV adoption.
- Project Activity 3 – EV Workforce Training and Development: activities that support careers in EVs, EV infrastructure, and EV-related technologies.
- $400,000 - $3,000,000 per award ($10,000,000 total)
- SUBMISSION DEADLINE April 24, 2024
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NREL $5M Clean Bus Planning Program |
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has announced planning grants to provide technical assistance to create customized bus electrification plans.
- Applications for assistance are open on a rolling basis through Sept. 30, 2024
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EPA $2B Environmental and Climate Justice |
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- Support for community-driven projects
- Environmental and Climate Justice grants
- Grants targeting clean energy and resilience including low- and zero-emission technologies and workforce development supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis for one year, closing on November 21, 2024
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News |
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Riverview International Newest Workhorse Dealer |
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Riverview International in West Sacramento is now a Workhorse Dealer. Workhorse has a full EV lineup including the W4, W750 and W56.
Read more about Riverview International Here
Read more about Workhorse Trucks Here
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GM is developing a PHEV pickup on the Silverado ICE platform while they are slowing plans for full EV pickups and vans. The ICE platform is being used because the Ultium platform will not support plug-in or range extension technology.
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Hyzon & New Way Fuel Cell ASL |
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Hyzon, manufacturers of hydrogen fuel cell trucks has entered a joint development agreement with New Way to build a fuel call Automated Side Loader (ASL) refuse truck for the North American market.
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DOE and EPA Announce $9.4 Million to Spur Development of Advanced Biofuels as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
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Mercedes Reduces EV Commitment |
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Mercedes has announced that they will no longer commit to being 100% EV by 2030, but at 50% EV and hybrid by 2030 and will continue building ICE vehicles well past 2030.
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California Truck Stop Dispenses Renewable Fuels |
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Cyclum Truck Stops is opening the first of six planned Truck Stops where a full range of renewable fuels will be dispensed. The first site will be in Tulare where RD, RNG, RH2, E85 and low-cost EV Charging will be available.
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Nominate an outstanding fleet manager, shop foreman or lead technician who brings innovation and leadership to your school bus maintenance operation. Deadline for nominations is May 1.
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The emission standard proposed by the EPA that would have essentially mandated EVs is being relaxed, likely as an election year concession to labor unions.
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Kentucky Bill Mandates ICE Vehicles |
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The Kentucky House has passed a two-year budget bill that would mandate state fleet purchases to be ICE vehicles, although PHEVs would qualify. The rationale given was due to the vehicles' necessity for governmental duties, they are critical, thus making the "proven reliability" of an internal combustion engine "preferable."
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Modern ICE engines have adopted a wide array of technologies to improve efficiency and reduce both criteria and GHG emissions. 73% of 2023 LD ICE engines employed direct injection, 37% were turbocharged (allowing a smaller engine using less fuel to perform successfully), 59% had transmissions with 7 or more gears and 26% had continuously variable transmissions, allowing engine RPM to more closely match power demand.
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Apple Cancelling EV Plans |
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Apple employees working on the electric car project have been told to expect layoffs and job reassignments in advance of a public announcement canceling the EV program.
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LCFS Renewable Fuels 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
Recent Biodiesel Applications
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Current LCFS Credit Value $66.33 |
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March 5 - 8 - Indianapolis
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March 6 - State Capitol Building
- Showcase of hydrogen vehicles and equipment
- Talk to owners, operators and manufacturers
- Public welcome
- 9am - 3pm
Sponsorships or Inquiries Here
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SacEV and Sacramento Clean Cities invite Clean Cities Stakeholders to participate in Earth Day EV events:
- Saturday, April 20 10am - 4pm at Fairytale Town (3901 Land Park Drive)
- Sunday, April 21, 11am - 4pm at Southside Park (8th & U Streets)
Register for Fairytale Town Event Here
Register for Southside Park Event Here
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Sustainable Facilities Forum |
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May 9 - Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento
- Global Warming: Materials and Manufactured Equipment
- CalGreen Code Updates
- Whole Building Lifecycle Analysis
- Power Budget Alternatives 2025
- Fleet Electrification | Zero Emission Fleets
- Waste Diversion | Organic Waste Recycling
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Deadline for submitting proposals - Feb 23 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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Green Technology Summit & Expo - August 20-22, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington
"Accelerate to Zero"
The Green Technology Summit and Expo (GTSE) is now accepting proposals to join our program. Major presentation categories include:
- Fleet Sustainability & Decarbonization
- AI / Drone Technology Advancements
- Cybersecurity
- Workforce Development
- Renewable Fuels & Technologies
- Heavy Duty & Medium Duty Decarbonization
- Energy Resilience
- Developing Zero Emission Infrastructure
- Utility Programs & Policy
- Transportation Policy and Incentives
- Environmental Justice
- Navigating Road Blocks in Sustainable Transportation
- Transportation Hubs
- Hard to Decarbonize Sectors
- Technical Training
Submission Deadline: February 25th, 2024
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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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