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Summary of Re-Imagining the Energy Ecosystem with Green Hydrogen Webinar
On April 14, the Green Hydrogen Council and Strategen hosted the “Re-Imagining the Energy Ecosystem with Green Hydrogen” webinar, which presented “why green hydrogen should be the backbone of the clean energy transition that is already underway, and why green hydrogen is a ‘super gamechanger’ to achieve multi-sectoral decarbonization.” GHC founder and CEO, Janice Lin,
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Summary of CEC Webinar Draft Solicitation Transit ZEV Infrastructure Workshop
On April 10, the California Energy Commission (CEC) Staff hosted a pre-solicitation workshop to solicit feedback on a draft concept for Zero-Emission Transit Fleet Infrastructure Deployment. CEC Staff has released a “Draft Solicitation Concept” document, which details the concept under consideration for a competitive grant solicitation to be issued by the CEC’s Clean Transportation Program.
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Summary of CARB HVIP Workgroup 1 Webinar
On April 7, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public work group webinar to discuss Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 policy for Clean Truck and Bus Vouchers (HVIP). The discussion focused on how best to adjust the HVIP to align with growing demand and the Governor Newsom’s proposed budget. Stakeholders addressed potential policy options
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Summary of CEC Staff Webinar to Discuss Two Draft Solicitation Concepts – Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles
On April 2, the California Energy Commission (CEC) staff held a pre-solicitation workshop to solicit feedback on two draft concepts: Blueprints for Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MD/HD) Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and ZEV Infrastructure, and Block Grant for MD/HD ZEV Infrastructure Incentive Projects. CEC staff has released “Draft Solicitation Concept” documents, which detail the concepts under consideration
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Comments on the Draft Staff Report on 2020-2023 Investment Plan Update for the Clean Transportation Plan
On March 30, the CHBC submitted comments to the CEC on the draft staff report on the 2020-2023 Investment Plan Update for the Clean Transportation Program. The comments focused on two areas: Appreciation for the Draft Report’s plans for continuing to provide $20 million for hydrogen related transportation investment in California in Chapters 3 and
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Summary of CORE Voucher Project Work Group Webinar
On March 27, CALSTART and CARB hosted a webinar on the CORE Vouch Project. The CORE project team is evaluating several adjustments to the Implementation Manual and seeking feedback from stakeholders. CORE is a first-come, first-served voucher program that is open until funds are used. There is currently $18.7 million still available from the original
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Summary of Planning and Policymaking for Transit-Oriented Development, Transit, and Active Transport in California Cities Webinar
On March 26, University of California, Davis hosted a webinar for the National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST) on “Planning and Policymaking for Transit-Oriented Development, Transit, and Active Transport in California Cities.” NCST is one of seven national centers funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program, and the only national center focused
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Letter of Support for SB 1122 – Green Electrolytic Hydrogen (Sen. Skinner)
On March 24, the CHBC sent a letter of support for SB 1122 to Senator Nancy Skinner. The proposed legislation would provide clarification that green electrolytic hydrogen ought to be eligible as a zero carbon-emitting supply-side resource in any plans developed to help California develop a cost effective, reliable and balanced power portfolio. The CHBC
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Comments on Staff Workshop on Research and Development Opportunities for Floating Offshore Wind
On March 20, the CHBC submitted comments to the CEC on the staff Workshop on Research and Development Opportunities for Floating Offshore Wind. The comments supported the recommendation to facilitate advanced hydrogen and other technologies to integrate offshore wind into the grid. Additionally, the CHBC recommended including studies and projects related to coupling offshore wind
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Reply Comments on the Proposed Decision on the 2019-2020 Resource Portfolios to Inform Integrated Resource Plans and Transmission Planning
On March 17, the CHBC submitted its reply comments to the CPUC regarding the R.16-02-007 proceeding on the Proposed Decision on the 2019-2020 Resource Portfolios. The CHBC expressed its agreement with comments made by CESA and EDF that support the Commission to include a wide range of long duration storage technologies in the resource portfolio
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Reply Comments on the OIR to Establish Policies, Processes, and Rules to Ensure Safe and Reliable Gas Systems in California and Perform Long-Term Gas System Planning
On March 12, the CHBC submitted its reply comments to the CPUC on the R.20-01-007 proceeding, which will establish policies, processes, and rules for the gas system. The comments centered on two points from the previous round of comments: Agree with comments by Middle River Power and others that encourage the Commission to consider options
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Opening Comments on the Proposed Decision on the 2019-2020 Resource Portfolios to Inform Integrated Resource Plans and Transmission Planning
On March 12, the CHBC submitted its opening comments to the CPUC regarding the R.16-02-007 proceeding on the Proposed Decision on the 2019-2020 Resource Portfolios. The comments focused on three aspects of the PD: Agree with the inclusion of roughly 1 GW of long duration storage by 2026 as part of the portfolio in the
