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California Energy Commission Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities: The purpose of this solicitation is to provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following:
-An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or
-Follow-on funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research from a previously awarded federal grant that also received Energy Commission federal cost share funding under PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or this GFO and the proposed project meets the requirements of this solicitation.
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Amtrak Continues Advancing Zero Emissions Technology: Amtrak is seeking out options through a Request for Information (RFI) to help transform its rail fleet with zero-emissions technology. The step marks progress towards Amtrak's long-range goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak’s trains, which already provide one of the most sustainable modes of travel for many trips. (Amtrak Media Center)
Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program: The EPA has announced the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program. The EPA anticipates awarding up to $932 million in competitive grant funding. The funding is for replacing non-zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles with Zero Emission class 6 and 7 vehicles, including school buses and “vocational vehicles” (straight/box trucks, step vans, septic and bucket trucks, refuse haulers, street sweepers, transit buses, etc.). The deadline to apply is July 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. (EPA.gov)
$316 Million Available to Modernize Ferry Service and Better Connect Rural Communities: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the availability of $316 million to support and modernize passenger ferry service in communities across the country. Across the country, there are approximately three million ferry riders each month, utilizing these transit services to get to work, school, healthcare appointments, and more. In addition to FTA’s long standing Passenger Ferry Program, the BIL established more federal support for ferry service, including for ferry systems
Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA): The $5 million program provides school and transit bus fleets with free technical assistance to develop fleet electrification plans. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Renew America’s Schools Program: Supports energy upgrades in schools, some potential projects/expenses could include ESBs, electric vehicle supply equipment, on-site renewable energy generation and battery energy storage systems. Apply by June 13, 2024.
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