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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 April 19th 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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NorCal Fleet Academy & Expo |
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June 5 & 6 - Sacramento
Here is a sample of the Professional Training that will be offered
●Fleet Managers:
●ZEV Transition Planning, Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
●Technicians
●Cummins Insight, Altec Hydraulics, Bendix Air Brakes, Vaccon, LD & HD Drivetrain Safety & Maintenance, Welding
●Spec Writers
●Spec Writing for HD EVs, Innovative Truck Body Developments
●Technology Displays
●ZEVs from Blue Dot, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, Battle Motors, Maxion
This training is being produced by the Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition in partnership with MEMA, East Bay Clean Cities, NAFA and the Sac Metro Air District.
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SacEV invites 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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EPA's $400M Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program |
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The US EPA is preparing to make $400M available to replace Class 6 &7 ICE with ZEV. Funding will also be available for:
- zero-emission vehicle infrastructure
- workforce development and training
- project implementation costs
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DERA Tribal and Territory Grant Program in Spring |
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EPA has announced that their 2024 “Diesel Emission Reduction Act” (DERA) grant program for Tribes and Territories will be available this Spring.
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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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ECEC GFO-23-607 Tribal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Planning, and Workplace 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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EPA Grants for Climate Reduction Act Grants |
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DOE $46M Research, Development, Demonstration & Deployment Grant |
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- Developing concepts for decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from off-road vehicles such as construction, agriculture, mining, and forestry vehicles.
- Developing and deploying vehicle-to-everything technologies that can lead to meaningful savings at the vehicle and transportation system level.
- Several high-tech development categories
- Concept Papers Due: 5/2/24; Full Applications Due: 6/24/24
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$54 Million Communities Taking Charge Accelerator Funding Opportunity
DE-FOA-0003214
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- Funding e-mobility charging solutions for individuals without access to home charging
- Funding charging and deployment solutions for electrified ultra-light, micro, light, and medium-duty fleets
- Funding projects that accelerate solutions in the EV charging ecosystem
Applicants must submit a concept paper by May 20, 2024, and full applications are due July 16
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EPA's $3B in Two Port Grants |
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- $2.8B for ZE Port Equipment and Infrastructure
- $150M for Climate and Air Quality Planning
- Application Deadline May 28
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DOE FOA 0003229 - Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy |
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- Deliver direct local community benefits of clean energy
- Spark additional investments in communities that create long-term local economic development
- Advance community-identified energy priorities and right to self-determination.
- Build capacity and partnerships in local governments and Tribes.
- Minimum Grant Size: $900K; Maximum Grant Size: $3.6M
- Applications Due May 31
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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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Battle Motors Class 8 BEV Loaner |
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Dobbs Peterbilt in West Sacramento has a Battle Motors Class 8 BEV truck available for demo that can be loaned to a fleet for up to 5 days. Contact Keely King at Dobbs Peterbilt for more info: 916-903-8842
Read more about Battle Motors’ Single Axle BEV Here
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The “Limited Edition” Sierra bearing the “Denali” badge will debut this summer at just under $100K and will feature a 440 mile range and “crab-walk” rear wheel steering.
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The American Free Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, led by former Attorney General Bill Barr, filed suit against CARB, claiming that the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation (ACF) unlawfully impedes interstate trade.
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Government Funded Biofuel/Renewable Fuel Developments |
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The US Department of Energy is making $18.8M available for processing algal products such as seaweed to produce biofuels and bioproducts. Meanwhile, the US Department of Agriculture is programming tens of billions of dollars promoting lower-emission farm practices for everything from fertilizers to grazing methods.
Read more about Algae as a biofuel Here
Read more about Family Farms and Renewable Fuel Here
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Rivian Evaluates EVSE Reliability |
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Rivian’s route planning software in 2024 will include an evaluation of the reliability of each charger site and will prioritize sites with the best reliability record.
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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 Carbon Intensity (CI)I Pathways Here
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Current LCFS Credit Value $59.22 |
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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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SacEV's Ride-and-Drives & EV Display Events in April |
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- Learn about:
- EV incentives on new and previously owned EVs
- Fuel savings and charging infrastructure
- Lower EV fuel and maintenance costs
- Chat with EV owners
April 20 - EVs at UC Davis Picnic Day
April 21 - EVs at Earth Day - Southside Park in Sacramento
April 21 - EVs at Day at the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce
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NAFA "New Frontiers" Fleet Event |
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April 22-24 - Austin, TX
- 40+ Educational Sessions
- Innovative Products and Solutions
- 200+ State-of-the-Art Exhibits
- Ride & Drive Experience — NEW
- Unparalleled Networking Opportunities
- Three Pre-Conference Events
- Captivating Keynote Speakers
- Specialty Training Track for Technicians
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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
- Comprehensive showcase of advanced clean commercial vehicles, technologies, and services
- Zero-emission vehicles and renewable fuels to comply with tightening regulations
- Latest technologies under one roof, test drive dozens of vehicles, and make valuable industry connections
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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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