Energy Independence Summit 2020
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Energy Independence Summit 2020 is the nation’s premier clean transportation policy summit. Register below if interested in attending or Contact Carina Soriano at
csoriano@centralina.org
or 704-688-7035 to learn more.
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Washington, D.C. | February 10th - 12th, 2020
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Green Truck Summit and Work Truck Show
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Come join the Clean Cities program at the Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Indianapolis, IN | March 3rd - 6th, 2020
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The ACT Expo is the largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event in North America.
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Long Beach, CA | May 12-13, 2020
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2020 Core Stakeholder Meeting Dates
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Electrification 2020 International Conference & Exposition
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The Electrification Int'l Conference & Expo gathers business, policy, government and academic leaders as well as vendors and partners to further the conversation about electrification's role in enhancing efficiencies and benefiting the environment within the framework of decarbonization and global sustainability.
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Charlotte, NC | April 6th - 9th, 2020
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Sustainable Fleet Technology Expo 2020
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North Carolina's focused showcase of the latest and greatest opportunities for biofuel, electric, natural gas, and propane fuels, technology and infrastructure.
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Durham, NC | August 26 & 27, 2020
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2020 DERA Request for Applications
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EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in competitive grant funding under the Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA) National Grants Program. The program is soliciting applications nationwide for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions and exposure, particularly from fleets operating in areas designated by the Administrator as poor air quality areas. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, Feb. 26th by 11:59 pm.
To explore regional partnerships and opportunities, contact Jason Wager at
jwager@centralina.org
or Carina Soriano at
csoriano@centralina.org
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FY2020 Advanced Vehicle Tech Research Funding Opportunity
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The U.S. Dept of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) has released a notice of intent to issue a "Fiscal Year 2020 Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research FOA" that will support the growth of advanced vehicle technologies to strengthen national security, economic growth and increase the affordability of transportation for Americans. Potential project topics may include:
- Energy Efficient Mobility Systems (EEMS)
- Gaseous Fuels Technology Demonstration Projects
- Alt. Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets Projects
- EV and Charging Community Partner Projects
- Technology Integration-Open Topic
- And more!
This FOA is scheduled to be posted to the US Dept of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Exchange website in January or February 2020.
To explore regional partnerships and opportunities, contact Jason Wager at
jwager@centralina.org
or Carina Soriano at
csoriano@centralina.org
.
The entire Notice of Intent is available by clicking the button below.
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2020 Round of CFAT Funding Now Open
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The next round of Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) funds are now available. 2020 offers $1.4 million, focused on reducing transportation-related emissions, and supported with federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funding from the NCDOT.
Project proposals are limited to $400,000 with a minimum ask of $5,000. Applications are due Friday, March 13, 2020 and should be emailed to Rick Sapienza at
resapienza@ncsu.edu
. This will likely be the only solicitation for 2020.
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Low or No Emission Program (Low-No Program) - FY2020 Notice of $130 Million Funding
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The main purpose of the Low-No Program is to support the transition of the nation’s transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles. The Low-No Program provides funding to State and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities.
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Eligible Applicants: An Eligible Applicant is a designated recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants, states, local governmental authorities and Indian Tribes.
All applicants must comp
lete the
supplemental form
and attac
h it to their submission in
Grants.gov
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Dates:
An applicant must submit a proposal electronically by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 3/17/2020.
Any agency intending to apply should initiate the process of registering on the
Grants.gov
site immediately to ensure completion of registration before the submission deadline.
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A webinar for both this opportunity will be held February 6, 2020 from 2-3:30 p.m. EST.
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Tax Credit Extended for EV Charging Stations & Installation!
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Congress recently passed a retroactive federal tax credit for those who purchased environmentally responsible transportation, including costs for EV charging infrastructure.
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Receive a federal tax credit of 30% of the cost of purchasing and installing an EV charging station (up to $1,000 for residential installations and up to $30,000 for commercial installations) with the retroactive tax credit.
Previously, these federal tax credits expired on December 31, 2017, but the credits are now retroactively extended through December 31, 20
20. F
ull details can be viewed on the U.S. Department of Energy website by clicking the link below.
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Daimler Trucks Division to Deliver 50 Fully-Electric School Buses for Virginia
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Thomas Built Buses, the North American Daimler Trucks subsidiary, was recently selected to provide the first 50 fully-electric versions of the iconic black and yellow school buses, in the first step of an initiative by Virginia based power company Dominion Energy.
Dominion plans to switch 1,050 of the school buses in Virginia from diesel to electrically powered ones, executives announced.
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Several sidewalks in the city were tagged with “clean graffiti” this week as part of an awareness campaign to encourage train travel. The campaign is spearheaded by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, N.C. Department of Transportation, Triangle J Council of Governments and
Centralina Council of Governments.
It is important as we move forward that multiple modes are easily accessible to make for a high-quality traveler experience and management of the overall transportation sector's energy use.
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Autonomous Shuttle Pilot Project
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Follow Adriane Jaynes; Tulsa Clean Cities, Lisa Thurstin; Twin Cities Clean Cities Coalition and Jason Wager; Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition as they explore an autonomous shuttle at the National DOE Peer Exchange on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, UT.
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The N.C. Department of Transportation wants to build a transportation system people want, need and will use. So, what is it that
you
want? Now is the time to speak up.
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A reminder that CCFC is awaiting any information you can provide for our Annual Report by February 14th. If you have any questions regarding our report, would like assistance in filling out the form, please contact Carina Soriano at
csoriano@centralina.org
or Jason Wager at
jwager@centralina.org.
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How do you get to work?
If it's using I-77, take this survey!
We're taking part in 'Beyond 77' - a project focused on improving the user experience on and around I-77. This important effort will push beyond the interstate itself, helping to identify a wide range of mobility options for motorists. We want your voice to help shape the solutions for this community. Move us forward.
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!
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