The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved $373 million in grants to support alternative fuel vehicles. The Funding Plan for fiscal year 2015-2016 represents a $150 million increase over the previous fiscal year’s budget. Some of the key highlights from the funding plan include: $200 million for light-duty vehicle projects, including $163 million for[…]
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (District) is currently accepting applications for The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Grant Program. This program incentivizes voluntary emission reductions from heavy-duty diesel engines. The District will be accepting applications from Wednesday, June 24th through Friday, July 24th, 2015. Projects will be ranked according to their[…]
Are you considering adding alternative fuel vehicles to your fleet? If so, register today for a free, how-to webinar! Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 Time: 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT This webinar from Fleet Owner and ACT Expo will address a list of essential questions to examine your current fleet operation. The speakers will[…]
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (District) is currently accepting applications for the Voucher Incentive Program (VIP). The VIP provides a streamlined approach to reduce emissions for qualified on-road diesel trucks with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 14,001 pounds or higher. Vouchers up to $45,000 are available to replace qualifying trucks with[…]
The California Air Resources Board is offering the following diesel vehicle and equipment courses in April and May 2015. Please check the webpages for each course for the topics covered, revisions, cancellations, and additional sessions. These courses are free of charge. #302 Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) & Portable Diesel Engine ATCM. May 20[…]
Zero net energy (ZNE) buildings use only as much energy as is produced onsite through renewable resources. The number of ZNE building projects in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2012, with a total of 160 buildings in North America. In California ZNE buildings are gaining momentum and local governments are positioned to drive[…]
At the end of September 2014 California Governor Brown signed several bills aimed at strengthening the electric vehicle market, improving access to electric car charging, and reducing transportation related climate pollution. High-Occupancy Toll Lanes There are many reasons people are switching to electric vehicles but one big draw is for single occupancy drivers to[…]
While listing the benefits of transitioning a fleet to natural gas is easy, actually going through with a fleet conversion requires thorough research and analysis. For those fleet managers seeking to move from gasoline to a cleaner fuel source like natural gas, the task may at first seem overwhelming. If you are a manager considering transitioning your medium-duty fleet to[…]
San Diego Earthworks is hosting its 25th annual EarthFair in Balboa Park, Sunday April 27, 2014, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. EarthFair is one of the largest, free environmental fairs in the world, and it’s happening in our backyard! This year, Earthfair will have over 300 exhibitors, special theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special[…]
April 8, 2014- The San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition (SDRCCC) hosted the event “Steering San Diego Forward with Clean Mobility” at the San Diego Automotive Museum. The event highlighted the multi-modal clean transportation options and programs throughout the region, such as carsharing, vanpooling, biking, walking and public transit. The event was well received with[…]