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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 January 27th 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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- Grants support the tech testing and validation
- Grid related technologies (energy efficiency, demand response, storage, net zero buildings)
- Sustainability including CO2 capture and decarbonizing
- Application deadline: March 3, 2023
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Valley Vision Opens $50M Solicitation For Proposals (SFP) |
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- Up to $10M for workforce development projects. Examples of eligible submittals include:
- Community Investment Playbook;
- Unified Strategic Workforce Development Plan (State Plan);
- Economic or community development strategy;
- Infrastructure financing or community revitalization plan;
- US Housing and Urban Development consolidated plan;
- Regional growth plan.
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EPA EJ Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program |
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- Projects that address environmental and public health issues within an affected community;
- Assist recipients building partnerships to address environmental and public health concerns;
- $25,000,000 for up to 50 awards to Community Based Organizations (CBOs) proposing projects for up to $500,000 each.
- $5,000,000 for up to 33 awards to qualifying small CBOs with 5 or fewer full-time employees proposing projects for up to $150,000 each;
- Applications due April 10.
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EPA Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) Program |
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- Projects that transform under-served communities into healthy, thriving communities;
- Funding for governmental and tribal entities;
- Support activities that lead to measurable environmental or public health results in disproportionately burdened communities;
- $20,000,000 for up to 20 awards for States partnering with Community Based Organizations (CBOs);
- $20,000,000 for up to 20 awards for tribal governments partnering with CBOs;
- $20,000,000 for up to 20 awards for local governments partnering with CBOs;
- $10,000,000 for up to 10 awards for U.S. Territories, Freely Associated States, Puerto Rico, and tribes in remote areas;
- Applications are due April 10.
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EPA's Environmental Justice Small Grants Program |
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- Eligible applicants are limited to federally recognized tribal governments;
- Help communities understand and address exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks;
- $1.6 million for up 16 to 20 grants of up to $100,000 each;
- Applications are due by May 20
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New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements |
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Save the Date - Upcoming Sacramento Clean Cities Hosted Lunch & Learn Event |
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- 2/14 - Canoo BEV Pickup and BEV Van: 11:30 - 2:30 (North Natomas)
- Check out the innovative Canoo Vehicles & Learn about availability and technology
- Meet the Canoo staff & Enjoy a hosted tri-tip lunch
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Register (Required) Here
- 2/21 - PEV Collaborative Meeting: 10:30 - 2:00 (Sacramento)
- Light-duty: EVMo’s Rideshare Platform & Low-mileage Used EVs for sale
- Presentations on EV Tech Training & Community Transportation Hubs (with tour)
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Register (Required) Here
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CEC "Communities in Charge" Workshop |
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January 31 - Remote
- An introduction to Communities in Charge
- Incentive project outline
- Funding amounts and timelines
- How to submit information and request funding
- How to stay connected with Communities in Charge
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Fleet Electrification and EV Safety and Maintenance Training |
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February 6, 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Virtual
Tom Pacheco, Colorado State Department of Transportation has developed a detailed Curriculum for EV Safety & Maintenance Training
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CARB Workgroup on Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) |
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February 8 - Virtual
Collecting input on the Funding and Implementation Plan
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CARB Workshop on Advanced Clean Fleet Rule Updates |
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February 13 - In-person and Virtual
- The CARB Board directed staff to make modifications to the regulation to address stakeholder concerns
- Staff will present proposed changes to the regulation
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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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Ford Magnetic Charger Coupling |
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Ford has filed a patent on a magnetic coupling system for chargers. The port does need to be within magnetic range of the coupler, so some degree of accurate parking will be necessary, but Ford says it will not need to be perfectly aligned.
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Lightning ZEV3 Altoona Certified |
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The Lightning eMotors’ ZEV3 Passenger Van, with a 10,360 GVWR and two battery pack/range configurations (80kWh/140 miles, 120kWh/200 miles) has received Altoona certification, making it eligible for federal and state transit grants.
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Nikola Mobile Hydrogen Fueler |
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Nikola has completed testing and commissioning of their first mobile hydrogen fueling trailer. The unit is now available for commercial operation, and will be used to support early introduction of fuel cell trucks while permanent stations are being constructed.
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Hertz has formed a public/private partnership with BP Pulse to introduce over 300,000 EVs and a network of chargers nationwide by 2027. The partnership is called “Hertz Electrifies” and will include rental cars and special flexible leases for rideshare drivers.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Explosive Growth |
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The Biden administration has set a goal of meeting 100% of all aviation fuel demand using SAF by 2050.
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Nikola Interview with Heavy Duty Truck |
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The new CEO of Nikola Motors, Michael Lohscheller, sat for an in depth interview with Heavy Duty Truck Editor Jim Park relative to Nikola’s plans for zero-emission fuel cell and battery-electric trucks, hydrogen production and electric and hydrogen fueling infrastructure.
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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-$63.25 |
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Renewable Jet Fuel Carbon Intensities
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 Leadership Development Institute |
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April 16 & 17 - Virtual
Helpful strategies and crucial answers to solve even the most difficult dilemmas when it comes to learning exactly how to become a respected and effective leader.
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Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) |
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April 16 - 19 - Virtual
- Cutting-edge education offered at CAFM Live
- Advanced fleet education covering all eight CAFM certification modules
- Accelerates preparation for Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) examination
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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
- We are a proud Community Partner for the 2023 #RoadmapForth Conference!
- Join 1k+ automakers, utilities, gov. agencies, NGOs & more May 15-17 for the nation's premier #electrictransportation conference.
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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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