Welcome to the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition Website!

Who We Are

The Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5) is a partnership of public and private entities who promote the use of alternative fuel vehicles on the central coast of California.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the mission of the Clean Cities program is to enhance our nation's energy security and air quality by supporting public and private partnerships that deploy clean-burning AFVs and build their associated fueling infrastructure.

What's New

2010 AFVI Conference - May 9-12 in Las Vegas

The AF&VI 2010 conference will showcases natural gas, ethanol, biodiesel, propane, electricity, and hydrogen, and their companion vehicles. The Conference embraces advanced technologies that result in fuel efficiency, petroleum displacement and emissions improvements. Included are hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid technologies; blends, including hydrogen; fuel cells; and, idle-reduction devices. To find out more about the conference and to register visit the AFVI Website.

If you are a fleet professional who owns or operates a fleet of 25 or more vehicles, you have a chance to win one of 50 free conference passes - check it out.

Funding Opportunities

State Grants

California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) created the HVIP to speed the market introduction of low-emitting hybrid trucks and buses. It does this by reducing the cost of these vehicles for truck and bus fleets that purchase and operate the vehicles in the State of California. The HVIP voucher is intended to reduce about half the incremental costs of purchasing hybrid heavy-duty trucks and buses.

Hybrid trucks and buses have been shown in testing to reduce both greenhouse gases and fuel use by 20-50 percent, depending on the vehicle and its application. Some hybrids are showing even greater reductions, especially when combining reductions from turning off the engine at work sites and at stops, incorporating advanced designs, and including low-carbon fuels. More information about the program can be found on ARB's website.

California Energy Commission 2010-2011 Investment Plan

The Transportation Committee of the California Energy Commission will convene the first meeting of the Advisory Committee for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program. Vice Chair James D. Boyd, Presiding Member of the Transportation Committee and Commissioner Anthony Eggert, Associate Member of the Transportation Committee will attend. Other Commissioners may attend and participate. The meeting will be held: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010, 9 a.m. at the California Energy Commission, Hearing Room A, 1516 Ninth Street, Sacramento, California 95814-5512. The meeting notice and the Draft 2010-2011 Investment Plan are available on the CEC website.

California Air Resource Board
The Air Resources Board (ARB) hosted a workshop on December 8, 2009 to discuss the AB118 AQIP Funding Plan for Fiscal Year 2010-11. AB 118 provides up to $50 million annually through 2015 for the AQIP to fund a variety of air quality incentive projects, including low-emission vehicles and equipment projects, air quality research, and advanced energy technology workforce training.

AB 118 lists 8 broad project types which are eligible for AQIP funding:

· On- and off-road equipment projects.
· Projects to mitigate off-road gasoline exhaust and evaporative emissions.
· Research on the air quality impact of alternative fuels.
· Research to increase sustainable biofuels production biomass feedstock.
· Lawn and garden equipment replacement.
· Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle/equipment projects (lower emission
school buses, electric or hybrid vehicles/equipment).
· Workforce training related to advanced technology to reduce air pollution.
· Projects to identify and reduce emissions from high-emitting light-duty vehicles.

The workshop notice is located at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aqip/fundplan/fundplan.htm .

Local Grants and Incentives

Vehicle Buy Back Program -The APCD old car buy-back program is now open for vehicles 1992 and older that have been registered in SLO County for the past two years. $800 will be provided to the first 175 vehicle owners who meet program criteria. Call 800-717-7624 to participate.

Federal Grants

USEPA Grants this site includes all types of air related grants some but not all deal with mobile sources.

The Solicitations Newsletter, issue #193 includes recent funding opportunities for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability projects.

Other funding opportunities can also be found at grants.gov and fob.gov

New Tool for Locating a Clean Car

The California Air Resources Board has developed a new tool to help buyers evaluate car emissions before purchasing a new vehicle. Check out our Buy a Clean Car webpage for more information.

Mile Electric Vehicles

Miles is having a year and sale. Click here for more information on year end specials.

Stakeholder Meetings

Check out the 2010 meeting schedule.
 

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