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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 December 29th 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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Grants Accepting Applications |
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Clean Mobility Options - Vouchers for Under-Resourced Communities |
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- $33M currently available to develop and launch zero-emission mobility projects including:
- Innovative transit services – like on-demand shuttles, vans and buses
- Ride-on-demand services – similar to those provided by Uber or Lyft
- Bikesharing and scooter-sharing
- Carpooling and vanpooling
- Electric vehicle carsharing
- Funding includes set-asides for tribal governments
- $100K vouchers for Community Transportation Needs Assessments in DACs
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Sac Metro Air District Grant Program Now Open |
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- $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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Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program |
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- $1.5 billion is available for the FY 2023 RAISE grants due by February 28
- SACOG, El Dorado & Placer County Transportation Agencies RAISE funding assistance
- Understand grant requirements, provide technical assistance, and provide letters of support
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US DOE $80M School Energy Upgrade Grant Program |
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- Energy improvements to schools, especially schools in DACs
- Also included, $100K for up to 25 local education agencies to train personnel as energy managers
- Grant applications are due by January 26
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New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements |
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Pre-Solicitation Work Group for Adult Education and Vocational Schools |
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January 6 - Virtual
- $1.5 million in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives Workforce Training & Development Investment
- Allocated for adult education and vocational schools to provide clean transportation training in or serving priority populations.
- Focus areas include:
- Developing new or strengthening zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) and infrastructure curriculum, training, partnerships, and other program elements
- Providing skill-building and workforce development, and promoting pathways to clean transportation jobs
- Expanding enrollment, education, and career opportunities that directly serve low-income and disadvantaged communities
- Prioritizing projects that serve communities in areas of the state (such as rural) that tend to be overlooked for funding
- CARB to release a competitive solicitation in the form of a Request for Proposals in early 2023
- Existing adult education and vocational school programs are the focus of this solicitation
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CARB Clean Cars 4 All Financial Assistance Work Group |
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January 6 - Virtual
- $215.5 million is currently available for the Financing Assistance project
- Develop innovative solutions to bring the benefits of clean transportation to DACs
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Energy Independence Summit |
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February 13 to 15 - Washington, DC
The annual Energy Independence Summit will be held February 13 to 15 at the Westin Hotel in Washington, DC. Your opportunity to meet directly with:
- Administration, Congressional and Industry Leaders
- Elects and their staff serving on energy policy committees
- Agency heads from DOE, EPA, DOT and USDA
Read more about the Energy Policy Summit Here
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CEC Workshop on Rule-Making for Replacement Tire Efficiency |
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February 14 - Virtual
- CEC will adopt a tire energy efficiency program for replacement tires for passenger cars and light-duty trucks
- CEC will develop and maintain a database for tire efficiency information
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News |
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DOE Evaluates EV Infrastructure Vulnerability |
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The charging infrastructure is vulnerable to failures from minor local disruptions to long-term national disruptions, and from cyber attacks to communications, network operations, cloud services and grid operations. DOE has contracted with Sandia Labs to study these issues and identify coping strategies.
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Ford's Move to In-House Component Production |
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Ford has announced their plans to manufacture their EV components in-house rather than purchasing them from vendors. Ford is building two battery manufacturing plants in Kentucky and an auto manufacturing campus in Tennessee.
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Renewable Fuels Necessary |
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The Diesel Technology Forum hosted a panel discussion of worldwide energy supply and demand and recognized that renewable fuels will play a key role in moving the global economy toward lower carbon emissions.
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Buick Dealers' Mandatory Investments |
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GM has informed their Buick dealerships that they will be required to invest a minimum of $300K in staff training, maintenance equipment and facility upgrades in order to be qualified to sell EVs. This comes as the vehicle manufacturer moves toward increased EV production while dealerships are concerned about the sales volume potential and the return on this investment.
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VW has announced that they are going to implement a $1,500 price hike on their ID.4 EV due to the increased costs of the battery materials.
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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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CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Credits-$69.00 |
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Check CARB CI Pathways Here
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Energy Independence Summit |
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February 13 to 15 - Washington, DC
The annual Energy Independence Summit will be held February 13 to 15 at the Westin Hotel in Washington, DC. Your opportunity to meet directly with:
- Administration, Congressional and Industry Leaders
- Elects and their staff serving on energy policy committees
- Agency heads from DOE, EPA, DOT and USDA
Read more about the Energy Policy Summit Here
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NAFA - Essentials of Fleet Management |
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Virtual
- 10 Hours of Live Instruction February 21 through March 7
- Vehicle Specification & Fleet Right-Sizing, Risk Management, Fueling Strategies, TCO
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May 2023 will bring another “May is Bike Month” sponsored by the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (SABA). This is a great show how you can reduce your carbon footprint while increasing your health! In 2022:
- 284 Workplaces Participated
- Nearly 40,000 Vehicle Trips Were Avoided
- Over 550,000 Cycling Miles Were Traveled
- 30 tons of CO2 Saved
Read more about SABA Here
Connect with May is Bike Month Here
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May 15 - 17, 2023
Portland
- Leading developments, best practices, and the future of electric, shared, and smart mobility.
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Four conference tracks, Vehicles, Charging, Impact and Cutting Edge.
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EVS36 "Driving the Transition to E-Mobility" |
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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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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition | 916 - 622 - 8433 |
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