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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 FROM 2:00PM - 4:00PM PT. The California Energy Commission (CEC) will conduct a workshop to gather information on funding programs for clean transportation, primarily focusing on zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). The workshop is part of the CEC’s 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update (2020 IEPR Update) proceeding. A quorum of Commissioners may participate, but no votes will be taken. The workshop will be held remotely, consistent with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 and the recommendations from the California Department of Public Health to encourage physical distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19. The public is able to participate and observe the workshop consistent with the direction in these Executive Orders. Instructions for remote participation are provided below. The workshop will be held in two sessions.

Notice and Agenda
Notice of Commissioner Workshop on Clean Transportation Funding Programs
Remote Attendance
2:00 PM: Session 2 – Approaches to Assessing Funding Program Benefits
https://energy.zoom.us/j/92842826113?pwd=bFY5VGVwNjhQeit2S2tlQ2RFNmNGZz09
Webinar ID: 928 4282 6113 Webinar Passcode: IEPR2020
Participants may join the scheduled panel sessions by clicking on the link listed. You may also access Zoom at this address, https://join.zoom.us, and enter the unique Webinar ID and password. Zoom technical support is available at 1-888-799-9666 ext. 2, or you may contact the CEC’s Public Advisor’s Office at [email protected] or (916) 654-4489, or toll-free at 800-822-6228. To comment using Zoom’s online platform, use the “raise hand” feature. To comment by telephone, see instructions below.
Participate by Telephone:
To participate by telephone, call Zoom at 1-888-475-4499 (toll free). When prompted, input the unique Webinar ID for the session of your choice (listed above on the first page). To comment over the telephone, dial *9 to “raise your hand” and *6 to mute/unmute.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 FROM 10:00AM - 11:00AM PT. Join Strategen and guest Green Hydrogen Coalition (GHC) to learn the basics of green hydrogen technology and infrastructure. "Green Hydrogen Technology 101" This webinar targets anyone who is curious about the technical aspects of green hydrogen production, transport, and end-use.  We will hear from hydrogen experts from University of California, Irvine on the technologies and equipment that will allow for an affordable, accelerated transition to a green hydrogen-based energy system.  Presentations will be followed by a live Q&A session and supported by a Green Hydrogen Guidebook.

WEBINAR DETAILS:

Cost: Free
Featured speakers:

Dr. Jack Brouwer, Director of the National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC) and Advanced Power and Energy Program (APEP) at the University of California, Irvine (UCI)
Dr. Vince McDonell, Director, UCI Combustion Laboratory (UCICL)
Moderated by: Melanie Davidson, Director of Marketing, Green Hydrogen Coalition

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 FROM 10:00AM- 12:00PM PT. Please join the us for a complimentary webinar. Learn about the first installment of $27 million in Volkswagen Settlement funding available to entities throughout California for Zero-Emission Class 8 Freight and Port Drayage Trucks.

Webinar topics covered will include:

• Key eligibility criteria
• Project options and funding amounts
• Deadlines and application overview
• Application evaluation criteria
• Responses to questions submitted by webinar attendees when registering

Note: The solicitation for the first installment of $27 million in statewide funding is scheduled for release pending approval by the South Coast AQMD Board on Friday, August 7, 2020. If approved, applications will be accepted online beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 1:00 pm PST. Eligible projects will be awarded funding on a first-come, first-served basis.

REGISTER HERE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 - FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH - Renewable gas is increasingly gaining attention as a valuable resource in the decarbonization era. This conference will serve as a forum for the energy sector to explore the applications and opportunities of this resource – specifically evaluating two categories of renewable gas: • Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): pipeline-quality natural gas (biomethane) derived from processing, cleaning and treating raw biogas; primarily from landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and animal manure. It is interchangeable with natural gas and carbon neutral. • Renewable Hydrogen or Green Hydrogen: hydrogen produced without emitting greenhouse gases as a by-product. It can be generated from renewable electricity by electrolysis, from biogas by steam reforming, and biomass through thermal conversion. Attendees will gain in-depth knowledge about these renewable gas resources, with sessions providing comprehensive coverage of their involved technologies & production processes, market outlook & project economics, and related policy & regulatory initiatives. There will be a holistic review of renewable gas project due diligence, considering financial, investment, engineering and legal aspects of project development. Case studies from California and the rest of the country will highlight how the energy industry is researching, deploying, promoting and utilizing renewable gas resources. Expert discussions will also address the potential roles of renewable gas to: utilize existing infrastructure (thus mitigating stranded assets), serve as an energy storage resource (power to gas), and support decarbonization efforts and high penetrations of renewable energy on the grid.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 FROM 1:30PM - 3:30PM PT. There will be one Pre-Application Workshop. Participation in this workshop is optional but encouraged. The Pre-Application Workshop will be held remotely through Zoom, which is the CEC’s online meeting service, at the date, time and location listed below. Please call (916) 654-4381 or refer to the CEC's website at http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/index.html to confirm the date and time.

**Please add a note that this GFO is to find/select/award an administrator for this block grant, not a funding opportunity for infrastructure implementation (that’s later after administrator is selected).**

Pre-Application Workshop

Remote Attendance
Zoom is the CEC’s online meeting service. When attending remotely, presentations will appear on your computer/laptop/mobile device screen, and audio may be heard via the device or telephone. Please be aware that the Zoom meeting will be recorded.

Zoom Instructions:
To join this workshop, go to Zoom at
https://energy.zoom.us/j/93997947840?pwd=U2dFamZzTlZ1OFE5YlNHOHBTbGZ2QT09.
You may also access the workshop by going to the Zoom webpage at https://zoom.us/join and enter the unique meeting ID and password below:

Meeting Number: 939 9794 7840
Meeting Password: 518147
Topic: GFO-20-603 Pre-Application Workshop - MD/HD Block Grant

Telephone Access Only:
Call (888) 853-5257 or (888) 475-4499 (toll free). When prompted, enter the unique meeting ID number above. To comment over the telephone, dial *9 to “raise your hand” and *6 to mute/unmute your phone line.

Technical Support:
For assistance with problems or questions about joining or attending the meeting, please call Zoom Technical Support at (888) 799-9666 ext. 2, or you may contact the CEC’s Public Advisor’s Office at [email protected], or (800) 822-6228.

For more information:
https://www.energy.ca.gov/event/workshop/2020-08/pre-application-workshop-gfo-20-603-block-grant-medium-duty-and-heavy-duty
(If link above doesn't work, please copy entire link into your web browser's URL)

LIVE SESSIONS JULY 28 - 30. Track: Electrification of Transportation

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) have zero tailpipe emissions but what is the total well-to-wheel impact of these vehicles? The sustainability of transport rests on having a clean power generation source, and managing the time of day people charge. How are utilities, auto OEMs, fleet owners and others building a sustainable EV charging infrastructure? What additional local policies and subsidies are needed to scale this market? Lithium-ion batteries have dominated the EV market, but does room exist for hydrogen and other alternative fuels? How is the EV ecosphere planning to address the challenges of battery recycling?

April Bolduc
President
S Curve Strategies
Moderator

Bill Elrick
Executive Director
California Fuel Cell Partnership
Speaker

Brittany Syz
Director of Environmental Services and Sustainability
SDG&E
Speaker

Drew Murray
Senior Vice President. Strategy and Corporate Development
Edison International
Speaker

SAVE THE DATE - SEPTEMBER 10 - Ballard invites you to discover the future of marine propulsion! Across the world, organizations and governments are taking action to tighten GHG emission standards for marine vessels. Now is the time to look at solutions, and to move forward with a plan to switch to zero-emission technologies.

Fuel cell systems using renewable hydrogen are the most viable and scalable zero-emission solutions for marine vessels. Ballard's fuel cell technology can deliver zero-emission, fast fueling, reliability, long range, low weight and low volume marine propulsion for ferries, barges and fishing, cruise ships and shore power.

On September 10th, 2020 Ballard will launch its new 200kW fuel cell module "FCwave" for marine applications.

Sign up and join us when we present the new module through an online product launch.

SEPTEMBER 24TH FROM 10:00AM - 12:00PM MT. A total transformation of how workers commute and how companies transport products is already underway, yet the electrification of transportation poses significant infrastructure and technology adoption challenges. Investigate how technology can pave a path forward with innovative approaches to vehicles, infrastructure, fuels, and energy storage.

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 FROM 1:30PM - 4:30PM PT. There will be one Pre-Application Workshop; participation in this meeting is optional but encouraged. The Pre-Application Workshop will be held remotely through Zoom, which is the CEC's online meeting service, at the date and time listed below. Please call (916) 654-4381 or refer to the CEC's website at www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/index.html to confirm the date and time.

Remote access is available by computer or phone via Zoom.
 

Remote Attendance
Zoom is the CEC's online meeting service. When attending remotely, presentations will appear on your computer/laptop/mobile device screen, and audio may be heard via the device or telephone. Please be aware that the Zoom meeting will be recorded.

Zoom Instructions:

To join this workshop, go to Zoom at https://energy.zoom.us/j/92243243137?pwd=cUwzaTh1UE9HZEpRRUsvVk5Db1NIQT09. You may also access the workshop by going to the Zoom webpage at https://join.zoom.us and enter the unique meeting ID and password below:

Meeting ID: 922 4324 3137
Meeting Password: 575790
Topic: GFO-20-602 Pre-Application Workshop - Zero-Emission Transit Fleet Infrastructure     Deployment

Telephone Access Only:
Call (888) 853-5257 or (888) 475-4499 (toll-free). When prompted, enter the unique meeting ID number above. To comment over the telephone, dial *9 to "raise your hand" "and *6 to mute/unmute your phone line. International numbers available: https://energy.zoom.us/u/aHWkF0IsY