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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-07-16 22:59 Samantha Dodero



The Leading in Los Angeles (LiLA) technology survey will help in understanding the market barriers and opportunities for deployment of the INTER technology solutions. The goal of the survey is to understand the current design practices of interior window shades and lighting systems in the building industry and assess the current and future market penetration of the proposed INTER technologies from the perspective of customers. 

Click here to take the Survey!
(Survey Deadline: July 20th)

Who should take the survey:
  • Non Profits
  • Government
  • A&E Firms
  • Building owners/operators
  • Property Management Companies
  • Technology Vendors (lighting, advanced lighting controls, daylight harvesting, etc.)


News


Credit:  Fresno Bee
California’s largest energy-saving home development being built in Clovis

Two proposed Napa County solar projects would power 2,000 homes

East Bay Community Energy wants to power the community
 
Los Angeles aqueduct filtration plan modernization - oxygen plant replacement

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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-07-09 20:49 Samantha Dodero

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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-07-03 17:56 Samantha Dodero

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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-07-02 18:33 Samantha Dodero


KICKOFF WORKSHOP TO LAUNCH STATE SAFETY RULEMAKING FOR UTILITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND LOCAL COORDINATION
The CPUC’s Safety and Enforcement Division, Risk Assessment Section, will hold a public workshop June 26, 2018, at the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) headquarters in Mather, Calif. The program will begin at 9:30 am and conclude at 4:30 pm and remote access accommodations will be provided. This first workshop is part of the Water and Electric Utilities’ Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Plans proceeding (R.15-06-009), expected to continue into 2019.

Click here to download the workshop agenda and find in-person, webex, and call-in information.


News


Credit:  SMUD
SMUD teams up with Uber to expand use of electric vehicles

Postcard from the Future: Latest on how states are preparing the grid for electric vehicles
 
Coal plants' vulnerabilities are largely unknown to feds

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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-06-18 20:26 Samantha Dodero



You are invited to participate in the AB 802 Public Agency Stakeholder Group taking place on Monday June 25, 1- 2 p.m. The deadline to report disclosable buildings to the Energy Commission was June 1, 2018 but it is not too late to comply and spread the word to your affected constituents. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear program updates, share your feedback, and participate in Q&A. Click HERE to register!


News


Credit:  The Press-Enterprise
Sunny side up: Fresno tops California cities, second in nation, in solar power per person

sPower and CleanPowerSF Sign Long-Term PPA for 100 MW of Solar
 
Napa Sanitation District could get nation's largest floating solar farm on ponds


Residential energy storage market reaches record US highs in first quarter of 2018
 
12 hours of energy storage enough for U.S. to run on 80% solar+wind

Industry challenged to achieve net zero carbon buildings
 
Credit: Green Tech Media

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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-06-11 20:30 Samantha Dodero


SEEC Cohort Training Session

Is your city or county planning to complete or update a climate action plan, sustainability plan or energy action plan? The 2018 CAP Cohort Training Session is a structured technical-assistance program to guide California local governments to scope out and be well prepared to develop their CAP. The Training Session is available through the SEEC program at no cost to local governments.

APPLY NOW!
 

The 14-week Session will run from the Week of July 30 through November 9, 2018. Participants should not expect to complete their CAP during the cohort session; rather, they will complete the training with a clear scope for what their CAP will focus on and cover, an understanding of how to use the SEEC ClearPath tool to support their CAP, and a clear set of next steps.

Topics covered will include: Deciding your community's goals for the plan; conducting vulnerability assessments; community engagement and equity; using the SEEC ClearPath tool to forecast emissions change, develop high-level scenarios, and to analyze specific actions; defining metrics and monitoring; and thinking about local government influence, internal capacity and community partners.

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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-06-04 23:38 Samantha Dodero

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Natural Gas Camp : What is Natural Gas and How to Save
2018-06-02 01:21 Samantha Dodero
SJVCEO was a lucky recipient of an environmental community grant from Southern California Gas Company (SoCal Gas) to host educational assemblies, Natural Gas Camp, with students in the San Joaquin Valley. During the assemblies students are exposed to the basics of natural gas, natural gas vehicles as well as how to conserve natural gas.


Yesterday SJVCEO held its first ever gas camp at Meadow Lane Elementary in Lemoore, CA. Students from three sixth grade classes rotated to different stations to learn about natural gas. During the 1.5 hour assembly students had hands on experience with gas meters, advanced gas meters and a CNG street sweeper from the City of Lemoore. Students were asked questions during each session and three lucky students were crowned Natural Gas Camp Champs and went home with Nest Thermostats. Thanks to Proteus Inc. the installation of the Nest thermostats to each household is at no cost. Each student was also given bags to take home that contained ways to save at home as well as fun giveaways from SoCal Gas and the City of Lemoore. 

Seeing a younger generation excited about natural gas and learning about what the future holds for the commodity was exciting! SJVCEO and all involved were so surprised that students were so aware of sustainability efforts with natural gas.







We cant thank all of partners enough for all of the help making this first Natural Gas Camp a success!



Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-05-29 20:59 Samantha Dodero


California's Solar Mandate for New Homes

The California Energy Commission adopted building standards that require solar photovoltaic systems on new home construction starting in 2020. Click here to find more information from the Califonia Energy Commission.

In the headlines...

Everything you need to know about California’s new Solar Roof Mandate
California utilities, solar developers advocate dialogue on new solar mandate
California is the first state to require solar panels on new homes. Here's why Big Brother is on to something

What do you think about the new solar mandate? Click one of the three responses below to cast your vote. Anonymous results will be shared at the end of the month. 
1.  We shouldn't require solar on new residential construction, utility-scale renewables is a better alternative
2.  We should wait, more research/discussion is needed
3.  The timing is right and California will be a model for the rest of the country


News


Credit: Yale 360
Where water is scarce, communities turn to reusing wastewater

Leandro, California, fuels municipal vehicles with Neste biofuel

CalZEV coalition supports Innovative Clean Transit measure under consideration at California ARB

Will Governor Brown plug the dangerous hole in California’s climate action?

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WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: EV's Made EZ
2018-05-24 19:19 Samantha Dodero





Panels & Presentations
Introduction to Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations
  • Linda Urata, Kern Council of Governments
Electric Vehicles Panel
  • John Clements, HummingbirdEV
  • Josh Arreola, A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems
  • Bill Williams, Proterra
  • Brandon Bluhm, A-Z Bus Sales (invited)
  • Gildo Beleski, Trikke
EV Charging Panel
  • Laura Bone, EVBox
  • Greg Lary, Tritium
  • John Hipchen, Konnectronix
  • Dedrick Roper, ChargePoint
  • David Greenfader, Envision Solar (invited)
EV Incentives Panel
  • Eric Doswald, Pacific Gas & Electric Company
  • Robert Juskalian, Southern California Edision
  • Dante Sanson, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (invited)
  • Michael Terreri, Center for Sustainable Energy
  • Jason Bradley, California Capital Access Program (CalCAP) Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Financing Program


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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-05-21 21:17 Samantha Dodero

SEEC Registration Open!


9th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum

The Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum will be offered at no-cost for local government staff and officials, and will provides over 300 participants with the opportunity to connect with state leaders, learn about new strategies and best practices, and network with peers from across the state.



California's Solar Mandate for New Homes

The California Energy Commission adopted building standards that require solar photovoltaic systems on new home construction starting in 2020. Click here to find more information from the Califonia Energy Commission.
 

In the headlines...

California's new solar mandate could change electricity in America
Of course California should require solar panels on new homes
California's boneheaded solar remedy for climate change
California rooftop solar mandate to boost sales 14% over 4 years
In a first, California requires solar panels for new homes. Will other states follow?
Why California rooftop solar requirement is not the right move for green energy

What do you think about the new solar mandate? Click one of the three responses below to cast your vote. Anonymous results will be shared at the end of the month. 
1.  We shouldn't require solar on new residential construction, utility-scale renewables is a better alternative
2.  We should wait, more research/discussion is needed
3.  The timing is right and California will be a model for the rest of the country


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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-05-14 20:57 Samantha Dodero




9th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum

The Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum will be offered at no-cost for local government staff and officials, and will provides over 300 participants with the opportunity to connect with state leaders, learn about new strategies and best practices, and network with peers from across the state.



Webinar Announcements


May 24, 2018 | 9:30-11:00am

Energy Efficiency Inventive Programs: Evolving Policy, Requirements, and Challenges
 
This webinar will serve as an educational forum for sharing dialogue among local government customers, energy efficiency program implementers, IOU program administrators and California Public Utilities Commission staff with the overall goal of communicating perspectives from all stakeholders.

Topics discussed will include:
  • The origins and evolution of efficiency programs and energy policy
  • Today's end-user experience, based on survey data from agencies who have leveraged ratepayer resources
  • The future direction of incentives and process


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UPCOMING CONFERENCE: SCE Water Conference
2018-05-14 20:29 Samantha Dodero


Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-05-08 00:39 Samantha Dodero

Exciting Announcements


9th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum

The Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum will be offered at no-cost for local government staff and officials, and will provides over 300 participants with the opportunity to connect with state leaders, learn about new strategies and best practices, and network with peers from across the state.




POWER WITH PURPOSE: Community Choice Energy Best Practices Symposium
June 4-5 in Sacramento!
The Business of Local Energy Symposium will be the premier convening of innovative leaders and experts to discuss, debate, and consider how we can most effectively contribute to Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) adoption. This is the place for local government policy makers, program leaders, and community advocates to inspire others and be inspired.

On June 5th, CCA experts and leaders will come together for a day-long event. On June 4th, there will be a pre-symposium workshop in the afternoon on distributed energy resource projects that build local resiliency, provide unique customer services and contribute to local economic development. More information about the Pre-Symposium workshop and the Symposium is available here: https://climateprotection.org/business-local-energy-symposium-2018/


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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-04-30 20:48 Samantha Dodero

Announcements

SEEC Forum 2018
Registration for the 9th Annual SEEC Forum in Sacramento, June 20-21 has opened. Click here to register!

CALSLA Street Light and Traffic Signal/Energy Efficiency Conference
The conference scheduled for May 7th in Southern California and May 14th in Northern California provides an excellent opportunity for networking and discussion of issues related to street lights and traffic signals. Attendance is limited, and registration is on a first come, first served basis. A detailed agenda will be provided to registrants. Click here to learn more!

Upcoming Building Operator Certification Courses
Building Operator Certification Level I begins on May 8th in San Diego and May 15th in Los Angeles. To learn more about how the BOC program can save your organization money and meet energy use reduction goals and register visit www.theboc.info/ca.
 

News


Credit: PRNewsfoto
Microgrids not just a dream at ranch owned by California Governor Brown

San Francisco Bay Area's largest public-private solar project now complete at 10.5 MW

Peninsula Clean Energy creating greener future

Mayor Mark Farrell of SF announces historic commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050


In the California desert, a battery project looms over Native land

Collaboration with utilities a key step to building a smart city

Why PG&E, National Grid and Enel are charging up to power EVs

Yes, your electric cars can charge on sunshine

California Energy Commission adopts energy-saving standards for spas
Credit: Getty Images

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Join SJVCEO for Fund-It Fast Chats
2018-04-30 19:43 Samantha Dodero

If you struggle with the question of how do I fund my projects...we can help!

Subscribe today for our first bi-monthly presentation on current funding for energy related projects, CLICK HERE.





Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-04-23 20:52 Samantha Dodero

Webinars to watch in the coming weeks:

Huntington Beach Advanced Energy Community - April 25th
UC Irvine's Advanced Power and Energy Program has partnered with the City of Huntington Beach, Altura Associates, Southern California Edison, and Southern California Gas, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to develop tools to optimally design and operate an Advanced Energy Community for the Oak View community in Huntington Beach.

Date: Wednesday, April 25th
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Click here to register!

General Plan Guidelines Update - May 2nd
Learn about the recent changes made to the General Plan Guidelines in 2017 and the forthcoming changes for 2018. Michael McCormick Senior Planner for the Governor's Office of Planning and Research will focus on updates for environmental justice and climate change components of the General Plan Guidelines and the tools and resources available to address climate change at the local level. 

Date: Wednesday, May 2nd
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Click here to register!


News


Credit: Engie Services U.S
School district to save $15.3M with new energy efficiency program

San Jose will become Bay Area's first U.S. LEED-certified city

SF giving away 100,000 long-lasting LED bulbs, mostly to disadvantaged

Lawsuits filed against L.A. County, lenders over green energy program
 

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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-04-17 16:49 Samantha Dodero

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Statewide LG EE Best Practices: Weekly Update
2018-04-09 20:32 Samantha Dodero

9th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum

The 9th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum Call for Proposals ends TODAY!

The 2018 Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum is an opportunity to showcase:
  • Best Practices
  • Local Projects
  • Innovated Strategies for energy efficiency and sustainability
  • Innovative Tools and Technologies
  • and more!
Click here to learn more!


News


Credit: VC Star
Ventura, Los Angeles energy group to set initial rates for Southern California customers

Plan to reconsider California desert protection plan will hurt state’s renewable efforts

Title 24 compliance can achieve a balance of efficiency and expense in commercial projects

Cap-and-Trade and Innovation

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SJV Clean Transportation Center: April Newsletter
2018-04-03 17:57 Samantha Dodero



Welcome to the April 2018 San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center Newsletter. With funding from the California Energy Commission, CALSTART opened the Center with the goal to accelerate the use of clean vehicles and fuels in order to help the region more quickly meet air quality targets.


SJV Clean Transportation Summit Drives Theme of Clean Air & A Healthy Economy 

The 2018 San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Summit – hosted by the Fresno State Transportation Institute and CALSTART, in partnership with Fresno State’s Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) and Project Clean Air – was successful in bringing awareness of the necessity of transforming transportation to promote a healthier San Joaquin Valley.
More than 200 attendees participated in the two-day event in Fresno March 14-15, featuring 30 vendors at the forefront of revolutionizing the clean transportation industry. Vehicle displays and ride-and-drive demonstrations were located throughout the Save Mart Center parking lots, highlighting the latest electric and natural gas vehicles for commercial and personal use.
Eight breakout sessions explored air quality and transportation issues in the San Joaquin Valley, as well as opportunities for progressing toward cleaner transportation. Sessions focused on converting to natural gas from diesel fuel, the impact of California High-Speed Rail on the region, the challenge of and solutions to connecting rural cities to major urban areas, and other timely topics.
The event concluded with the Funders Forum, where representatives from the Fresno Council of Governments, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, California Transportation Commission, Center for Sustainable Energy and CALSTART provided an overview of more than $220 million in funding available to the Valley for clean air projects. The goal of the funding is to continue to progress toward clean energy transformation that promotes healthier living conditions and increased economic activity for our region.
More information about the Summit, including coverage from Fresno's KSEE television station and links to presentations, is available on the SJV Clean Transportation Center website.


Valley Air District Board Approves New Funding for Truck Replacement Program  


The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) gave the region's trucking fleets a major boost when its Governing Board on March 15 approved a new funding program to replace diesel trucks with new zero-emission electric or near-zero compressed natural gas engines.

Formerly known as the Truck Voucher Program (TVP), it now simply will be called the Truck Replacement Program, SJVAPCD Strategies and Incentives Manager Todd DeYoung told those attending the Funders Forum at the SJV Clean Transportation Summit, speaking just hours after the Governing Board voted on the program changes.

Several speakers at the Summit noted that an incentive of $70,000 or more per truck is needed to make it economically feasible for fleets to convert from diesel engines to the new near-zero, low-NOx engines now available from Cummins Westport and sold by numerous manufacturers. New funding levels will range from $100,000 for these new CNG engines to $200,000 for an all-electric truck (see graphic above for details). Heavy-duty diesel trucks are the single largest contributor of NOx emissions in the Valley.

Rather than requiring 2010 and newer diesel trucks to be destroyed, said DeYoung, the Air District is creating a trade-up feature for those trucks to be used by smaller fleets and agricultural operations, which then would destroy and older, higher-polluting truck. For fleet expansion when no existing vehicle is being retired, a grant of $20,000 would be available per truck.

DeYoung said the $20,000 grant could be combined with funding from the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP), which is administered by CALSTART. Visit the HVIP website for more information. View the Governing Board presentation for more details on the Truck Replacement Program.



A total of 525 test drives were conducted in Fresno during Electrify America's Drive and Discover Tour March 5-7 at Fashion Fair Mall – more than any other market, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento. Because of that success, additional tour events are scheduled April 3-4 in Bakersfield and April 7-8 in Stockton.

Electrify America Discover and Drive Tour Coming to Bakersfield, Stockton in April   

Volkswagen's Electrify America Discover and Drive Tour was so successful in Fresno that additional events have been added for Bakersfield and Stockton in early April. The tour showcases electric vehicles (EVs) and charging, with several EVs available to test drive, including the BMW i3, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S and Volkswagen e-Golf, as well as the battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell powered Honda Clarity models.

The tour will be in Bakersfield April 3-4 at Bakersfield Plaza, 4200 California Ave., and in Stockton April 8 at Weberstown Mall, 4950 Pacific Ave., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The tour also will be at the Stockton Tune In and Tune Up event, 1658 South Airport Way, from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 7. In Fresno, the three-day event at Fashion Fair Mall had 525 test drives – the most of any of the tour's markets – even though it was on Monday to Wednesday.

"It was clear to all of us that there was significant demand in Fresno, and residents were really interested in learning more about electric cars," said Catherine Teebay, program manager for FORTH, which is conducting the tour as part of Electrify America’s initial $200 million investment in California to increase access to EVs and adoption through brand-neutral education and promotional activities.
Added materials about used EVs in addition to rebates and incentives will be featured. Admission is free and advance registration is not required but can be done online to speed up the sign-in process at the event.



Four new Pipistrel Alpha Electro two-seat electric training airplanes arrived in Fresno in March. The all-electric aircraft are part of a new pilot-training program administered by CALSTART's San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center, with grant funding from the Fresno County Transportation Authority.  

Nation's First Production Electric Aircraft Makes History Taking Flight in Fresno

The San Joaquin Valley now is home to the largest concentration of production electric aircraft in the world! Four Pipistrel Alpha Electro two-seat electric training airplanes were delivered to Fresno Chandler Executive Airport in March. San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center Director Joseph Oldham, who also has been a pilot for more than 40 years, is the innovator behind CALSTART's Sustainable Aviation Project, which will be the nation's first flight training program using electric aircraft.

With slightly more than $1 million in funding from the Fresno County Transportation Authority, the program is a partnership with the cities of Mendota and Reedley that includes $90,000 in training assistance grant funds for youth from disadvantaged communities in Fresno County. The planes will operate at  Fresno Chandler Executive Airport and the municipal airports in Reedley and Mendota.

"Had I not known Joseph and that he could deliver, I would have laughed him out the door," said Nicole Zieba, Reedley's City Manager. She noted that the nation, and even the world, is facing a pilot shortage. This project brings the hope of a high-paying job to youth living in an area that still has high unemployment, she noted. "We are going to change lives," Zieba said.

Oldham piloted one of the Alpha Electro planes on its first flight March 23 from Fresno Chandler Executive Airport. "This truly was a historic event," he said. "It was the first flight of a production electric aircraft in the U.S.!"

Check out this video of that historic flight. To learn more about the project, read the Sustainable Aviation Project Blog or website.



Crimson Renewable Energy, LP, is the state's largest producer of ultra-low carbon biodiesel. The Bakersfield plant's current production level generates emissions and carbon reduction benefits equivalent to taking 53,000 cars off the road. 

Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Helping California Meet Renewable Fuel Standard 

Richard Nelson, Ph.D., representing the National Biodiesel Board, and Daniel Burns from the Renewable Energy Group, Inc., (REG) spoke to a group of diesel fleet operators in Bakersfield. The March 21 breakfast meeting was hosted by Wholesale Fuels, Inc., to help inform the group about what is in the diesel fuel they are using.

Diesel fuel often contains up to 5 percent biodiesel. Looking at the bill of lading, not just the invoice, will show what is in the fuel, the presenters advised. B20, up to 20 percent biodiesel, up to B100, or pure biodiesel, are available. California requires biodiesel to have a NOx mitigant such as CATANOX or VESTA, Nelson noted. The presenters also cautioned that diesel storage tanks should be cleaned before storing since biodiesel breaks down accumulated sediments and may lead to clogged fuel filters.

In addition to being North America's largest producer of biodiesel, REG produces Renewable Hydrocarbon Diesel (RHD) and offers blends of both products to maximize the benefits of both fuels. As a 100 percent hydrocarbon product, RHD can be blended with biodiesel and petroleum diesel. It qualifies for various state biofuel tax incentives.

Norm Ueunten of Crimson Renewable Energy, LP, located in Bakersfield, also attended the meeting. Crimson is the largest producer of ultra-low carbon biodiesel in California and distributes biodiesel to the wholesale market in the Western U.S. The California Energy Commission (CEC) in January awarded a $4.4 million grant to Crimson from the Alternative and Renewable Fuels and Vehicle Technology Program to design and operate an advanced commercial scale refinery that converts low-value feedstocks such as trap grease, inedible animal fats and soap stocks into biodiesel fuel. Crimson previously received CEC funding to upgrade its plant.

The U.S. implemented the Renewable Fuels Standard in 2007 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels. California has expanded on these efforts with the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program. 
Quotes from the SJV Clean Transportation Summit March 14-15

"CALSTART's membership now includes more than 185 global companies. We bring the resources of all of these companies to the Valley as partners to reduce emissions."
John Boesel
President and CEO, CALSTART

"The transportation sector emits 80 percent of the region's smog and nearly 40 percent of greenhouse gasses. The largest contributor is heavy-duty diesel trucks.... Natural gas trucks are clean, abundant, affordable and available now."
Michelle Sim
Southern California Gas Co.

"Zero is better than .02. But it isn't when it's not available for the vehicles you need. We don't want to wait a decade."
Tom Jordan
San Joaquin Valley Air  Pollution Control District

"The fuel of the future has arrived. RNG is the most environmentally friendly and most cost-effective fuel for the movement of heavy-duty transportation vehicles."
Anthony Tarabini
Biorem Energy

"We will not get to cleaner air by regulation alone. Incentives play a key role."
Todd DeYoung
San Joaquin Valley Air  Pollution Control District

"At the end of the day, if we make some change, then it will have all been worthwhile."
Joseph Oldham
San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center

SJVCTC Newsletter Ceasing Publication

With the California Energy Commission grant that has provided funding for the San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center (SJVCTC) ending soon, this will be the last issue of our SJVCTC Newsletter.

The CALSTART offices in Fresno and Stockton will remain open as we continue to work on projects with other funding sources. Please check our website for future news and information updates. 


News Briefs

PG&E, SCE OFFERING CUSTOMERS $10,000 INCENTIVE FOR BMW i3

Several utilities, including PG&E and Southern California Edison, are offering their customers an additional $10,000 incentive on the purchase of a BMW i3 or i3s for a limited time.

The deadline is April 30 for SCE customers, while PG&E customers have until May 31 to take advantage of this program. Both utility programs only are available for vehicle purchases, not leases. 

This incentive is in addition to the federal tax credit and California and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District rebates that together amount to $13,000 or more, depending on income and eligibility. Residential EV owners also may qualify for rebate of $450 from SCE and $500 from PG&E.      

LIGHT-DUTY PUBLIC FLEET INCENTIVES NOW PART OF CVRP 

The Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) recently announced that the Public Fleet Pilot Project now is part of the state's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP). New funding levels also were announced, with public fleets in disadvantaged area census (DAC) tracts eligible for higher rebate amounts when purchasing light-duty vehicles.

Since 2014, more than 620 electric vehicles statewide have received substantial rebates through the Public Fleet Pilot Project, which is funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and administered by CSE.

As part of the CVRP public fleet incentives, all public fleets now can apply for multiple rebates in a single online application. Public agencies are eligible for up to 30 rebates annually. Public fleets also can reserve rebates up to six months prior to vehicle delivery and up to 18 months after delivery. 

Plug-in hybrid EVs are eligible for the standard CVRP rebate of $1,500 per vehicle, and those in DACs are eligible for an increased rebate of $3,500. Battery or range-extended vehicles are eligible for a rebate of $2,500, increasing to $4,500 for vehicles domiciled in a DAC. Another change to the public fleet program is that zero-emission motorcycles no longer are being funded. Fuel-cell vehicles are eligible for a $5,000 rebate and $7,000 in a DAC location. For more information or to check the map of DAC locations, visit CSE's public fleets website. 
 
DOE SELECTS EDI FOR ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected California-based Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI) as the electric drivetrain provider for a $4.4-million DOE program that aims to accelerate the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles. With matching funds from other public and private entities, total program funding exceeds $9 million. 
School buses continue to be the largest mass transit segment in the country, carrying twice the number of passengers as the entire U.S. transit and rail segments.
As part of the program, EDI will supply its EDI PowerDrive 7000ev electric drivetrain and its EDI Power2E exportable power solution to a leading school bus OEM to develop a fleet of electric buses with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capabilities.
The bus offers more than 100 miles of range, delivers power performance equivalent to its diesel counterpart, and requires no change to driver behavior. EDI already has collaborated with several OEMs to electrify buses.

CARB'S ONE-STOP TRUCK EVENT SET FOR BAKERSFIELD 

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will have a One-Stop Diesel Truck Event on Tuesday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 South P Street, in Bakersfield. One-on-one assistance will be available. See the One-Stop Truck Event website for information or to register,  

Looking for Grant Information?

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District offers a variety of grants and incentive programs for public agencies, residents, businesses and technology. Interested parties should apply early since incentives typically are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete list of current incentive programs is available on the Air District website.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) administers grant programs funded through various sources, including the cap-and-trade program. A list of the various funding programs is available on the CARB website.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) also administers grant programs for transportation technology. Go to the CEC website for information.

Various federal agencies offer grants and incentives for transportation technology each year. Federal agencies use the Grants.gov website for submitting grant applications. 
 


“The CALSTART San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center is a joint project between CALSTART and the California Energy Commission (CEC). It is funded through a grant from the CEC with the mission to assist residents and businesses in the San Joaquin Valley deploy cleaner transportation options to help improve air quality and promote economic prosperity.  For more information about CALSTART, visit www.calstart.org.”

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Contact Us
Joseph Oldham, Director     Thomas Paddon, Regional Project Manager
San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center
Fresno Address: 510 W. Kearney Blvd., Fresno, CA 93706
Fresno Phone: (559) 797-6034
Stockton Address: 5000 S. Airport Way, Suite #208, Stockton, CA 95206
Stockton Phone: (626) 744-5637
Email: joldham@calstart.org and tpaddon@calstart.org
Website: www.sjvcleantransportation.org

Newsletter Editor: Brenda Turner, Project Clean Air
projectcleanairprograms@gmail.com