August 2023

Registration is now open for the Transportation & Innovation Expo in Madison!



Wisconsin Clean Cities is proud to partner with Madison Gas and Electric, Alliant Energy, and the City of Madison Fleet Service, to co-host the state’s largest sustainable transportation conference and expo on October 11, 2023 at the Alliant Energy Center. 

The 100,000 square foot exhibit hall will feature a variety of exhibitors, and indoor vehicle and equipment displays. Attendees will also have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a variety of alternative fuel and electric vehicles during the ride and drive outside the exhibit hall.

Available to you:

• All-day access to the expo hall with indoor vehicle displays and exhibit booths.
• Breakout sessions with top industry leaders, as panelists.
• Ride & Drive opportunities.
• Outdoor vehicle demonstrations.
• Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks.
• Networking.
• Prize drawings.
• And much more!

REGISTER TODAY!

Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities can be found HERE.

Learn More Through This Video!

Did you miss this webinar?

On August 15 we hosted the webinar, Navigating the Transformation: The Influence of Electric Vehicles and EVSEs on the Wisconsin Manufacturing Supply Chain.

Discussion surrounded electric vehicles and the associated need for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) infrastructure to support large scale adoption of vehicles into personal and commercial ownership. Watch the Recording Here!

From Cradle to Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Conventional Vehicles

Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG emissions. Argonne National Laboratory’s (Argonne) cradle-to-grave analysis considered everything from raw material extraction to vehicle scrappage to provide a holistic view of the sustainability of different vehicle and fuel technologies. The analysis showed that EVs (which have no tailpipe emissions) also have fewer GHG emissions than conventional gasoline or hybrid electric vehicles when the entire life cycle is considered. Argonne also provided emission estimates for technology anticipated to be available in 2030‒2050. Read More

The Number of Electric Vehicle Charging Ports in the U.S. Nearly Doubled in the Past Three Years

From the fourth quarter of 2019 to the first quarter of 2023, the number of public and private electric vehicle (EV) charging ports nearly doubled from 87,352 to 161,562. Public charging has experienced growth in every quarter since 2019. In the first quarter of 2023, public charging ports accounted for about 88% of all charging ports. The number of charging ports is an important measure of available EV infrastructure and represents the number of EVs that can charge simultaneously at charging stations across the country. Unlike gasoline vehicles that can only be refueled at filling stations, many EVs are charged at home, but public charging is still important to support long-distance travel and for those without access to home charging. Read More

Milwaukee Manufacturer, Ingeteam, welcomed President Biden on August 15

Ingeteam, a manufacturer specializing in electric power conversion, announced earlier this year it would increase production of electric vehicle chargers in support of the Biden administration's goal to build a network of 500,000 EV chargers along America's highways.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin said, "Wisconsin is ready to be an economic engine behind our renewable energy future." View Full Coverage Here

FUNDING UPDATES

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $77 Million in States and Tribal Nations to Modernize America's Electric Grid.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced seven states, three tribal nations and the District of Columbia were selected as the second cohort to receive more than $77 million in Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants. Supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the grants will help modernize the electric grid to reduce impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters while also ensuring power sector reliability. This historic funding is helping deliver on the President’s goal of ensuring all communities have access to affordable, reliable, 100% clean electricity. "As climate change threats intensify and we add more renewable energy to our power system, it is critical that the American people have a safe and resilient electric grid," said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. "Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Department is announcing a stream of investments to assist States and tribes in modernizing the nation’s transmission system and preparing the U.S. for its clean energy future." President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is growing the American economy from the bottom up and middle-out—from rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, to creating a manufacturing and innovation boom powered by good-paying jobs that don’t require a four-year degree, to building a clean-energy economy that will combat climate change and make our communities more resilient. Over the next five years, the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants will distribute a total of $2.3 billion to States, Territories, and federally recognized tribes, including Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Alaska Native Village Corporations, based on a formula that includes factors such as population size, land area, probability and severity of disruptive events, and a locality’s historical expenditures on mitigation efforts. The States, Territories, and tribes will then award these funds to complete a diverse set of projects, with priority given to efforts that generate the greatest community benefit while providing clean, affordable, and reliable energy. "I am proud to have worked with my Democratic and Republican colleagues to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to—along with fixing our roads, repairing our bridges, and expanding access to high-speed internet—invest in a resilient energy grid," said U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin. "This investment will help Wisconsin communities modernize and strengthen our grid, creating local jobs, and be better prepared for the next extreme weather event." Read More

2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program

Back to Air Grants and Funding

Notice of Funding Opportunity Number:

EPA-OAR-OTAQ-23-06

Closing Date: August 22, 2023

Summary: EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality is announcing the availability of funds and soliciting applications from eligible entities to incentivize and accelerate the replacement of existing school buses with clean and Zero Emissions (ZE) school buses. Eligible activities include the replacement of existing internal-combustion engine (ICE) school buses with electric, propane, or compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses, as well as the purchase of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure and EVSE installations. Applications will be accepted from state and local governmental entities that provide bus service, including public school districts; eligible contractors[1]; nonprofit school transportation associations; Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Tribally-controlled schools responsible for the purchase, lease, license, or contract for service of school buses or for providing school bus service for a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) funded school. See Section III.A for more information about eligible entities.

More Information

National Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)

EPA is authorized under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) to offer funding assistance to accelerate the upgrade, retrofit, and turnover of the legacy diesel fleet.

EPA anticipates awarding a total of approximately $115 million under this NOFO: $58 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funding and $57 million in FY 2023 funding, subject to the availability of funds, the quantity and quality of applications received, and other considerations.

All application packages must be submitted electronically to EPA through Grants.gov no later than Friday, December 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ET) to be considered for funding. More Information

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Transportation & Innovation Expo

October 11, 2023

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