Clean Cities-Georgia

The Georgia Hydrogen Summit is coming up early next month and will bring together top decision-makers, industry pioneers, and thought leaders to shape the future of hydrogen in Georgia. You’ll hear from leading voices in government, industry leaders, and academia as they discuss the priorities for 2025, the policies and programs needed to accelerate hydrogen adoption, and how to unlock the potential for well-paying jobs in this vital industry. This event will highlight the key enablers for scaling hydrogen technologies and explore the strategies Georgia can deploy to become a leader in hydrogen commercialization. Don’t miss the chance to be part of Georgia’s leadership in clean energy innovation! By attending the Hydrogen Summit, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the policies, programs, and strategies that will drive Georgia’s hydrogen economy forward. Your participation will help fuel innovation, create jobs, and solidify the state’s position as a leader in this transformative sector. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gysSavqJ

Join us on November 14th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a compelling webinar exploring the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in home service fleets. Designed for professionals in industries like HVAC, landscaping, electrical services, and more, this session will highlight the practical benefits and solutions of going electric. We’re thrilled to feature Lawn Capital, a leading name in sustainable landscaping, as our presenter. Learn directly from their experience transitioning to an electric fleet and the impact it’s had on their operations. Discover how electrification has driven down costs, boosted eco-friendly practices, and positioned Lawn Capital as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. In addition to hearing real-world insights, we’ll break down common challenges such as charging infrastructure, vehicle selection, and cost hurdles, offering practical strategies to overcome them. The event includes a dynamic presentation from Lawn Capital, followed by a moderated Q&A session—giving you the opportunity to engage directly and ask your questions. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/edxPMEnn

The Electrification Coalition is hosting a webinar with its Veterans for EVs Initiative called, ‘Will EVs Crash the Grid? Veterans Discuss EVs, National Security, and Grid Resiliency.’ This webinar will be Zoom on November 13th 12-1 pm ET. The webinar will tackle questions surrounding grid resiliency and reveal how EVs can make the grid stronger. We'll also explore the broader implications of EV adoption, including their role in transportation's future and our national security. We will hear from veterans and EV experts on the intersection between EVs, the grid, and national security through presentations, panel discussion, and a Q&A session. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKmaC52d

The world needs more workplaces with EV chargers. That’s why The EMPOWER Project exists. And it’s why a campaign has launched to celebrate forward-thinking employers in the U.S. who are providing chargers for their employees. Workplace charging is life changing for people who can’t have a charger at home, but want to save money (and the planet) by driving electric. The EMPOWER Project's goal is to crown an EV Charging Champion–an organization that’s gone above and beyond to offer EV chargers to their employees. Whether or not you win, EVERY organization who applies will be featured on our website, promoted on social media, and sent a certificate to commemorate their success. ?? Nominations are accepted through December 31, 2024. APPLY HERE ?? https://lnkd.in/gvJgaNq4 ?? Please note: to qualify, the organization needs to have installed chargers on or after April 1, 2022. Thank you to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for funding EMPOWER.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of Georgia’s leadership in clean energy innovation! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gysSavqJ

Join us on November 14th from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a compelling webinar exploring the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in home service fleets. Designed for professionals in industries like HVAC, landscaping, electrical services, and more, this session will highlight the practical benefits and solutions of going electric. We’re thrilled to feature Lawn Capital, a leading name in sustainable landscaping, as our presenter. Learn directly from their experience transitioning to an electric fleet and the impact it’s had on their operations. Discover how electrification has driven down costs, boosted eco-friendly practices, and positioned Lawn Capital as a forward-thinking leader in the industry. In addition to hearing real-world insights, we’ll break down common challenges such as charging infrastructure, vehicle selection, and cost hurdles, offering practical strategies to overcome them. The event includes a dynamic presentation from Lawn Capital, followed by a moderated Q&A session—giving you the opportunity to engage directly and ask your questions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMqZbXQ3

Every child deserves a safe, clean, and healthy ride to school. When a child rides a propane-fueled bus to school, they arrive healthier, safer, and better prepared to learn. Diesel school buses are not good for our kids or our communities. Though electric buses run clean and quiet, their extremely high costs place big burdens on school district budgets. That can mean less money for what matters most: educating children. Propane buses offer many of the same environmental benefits of electric — but at a fraction of the cost. They travel farther, refuel more quickly, and even have a smaller carbon footprint. That means a clean, quiet ride for every child (and huge cost savings for school districts). #CleanCitiesGeorgia Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBz8CkwE

Each year, the clean hydrogen community eagerly counts down the days to October 8. Why? Because 10/08 = 1.008, the same sequence of numbers as the atomic weight of hydrogen! October 8—National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day—is like a birthday party for hydrogen. And best of all, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) keeps the fun rolling all week long. Hydrogen Week marks an annual opportunity to celebrate hydrogen—clean hydrogen, specifically—and the crucial role this simple yet powerful element plays in supporting a robust, equitable clean-energy future for all Americans. Read more about how you can get involved in this week’s celebration and learn a few fun facts about hydrogen! https://lnkd.in/g6rt2D8M

We're excited to share that the EPA has announced the opening of the 2024 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program application period! This is the third rebate funding opportunity through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s multi-year CSB Program. Under the 2024 CSB Rebate Program, the EPA anticipates awarding up to $965 million in rebate funding with the potential to modify this figure based on the application pool and other factors. To allow for more transformative projects, the EPA has increased the maximum number of buses funded per application from 25 to 50 school buses. Eligible applicants can apply to receive funding for the purchase of zero-emission (ZE) and/or clean school buses (propane or compressed natural gas), and the purchase and installation of ZE charging infrastructure for applicants requesting ZE buses; selected applicants may also use their awarded rebate funds for workforce training, consulting costs for bus deployments, and bus warranty costs. The EPA will also provide additional funding per bus for ADA-compliant buses and for applicants not located in one of the lower 48 contiguous states to cover shipping costs. 2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program applicants must submit all application materials by January 9th, 2025, at 4:00PM ET through the Applicant Dashboard here: https://lnkd.in/g2C-vjqF

The U.S. Department of Energy is studying so-called "soft costs" of deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure that sometimes are overlooked, and notes that the outlay for such items — such as permitting, inspections, administration and utility interconnections — can be higher than those for buildout costs, such as charging station construction, equipment and software. DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory is leading the initiative in partnership with peer national laboratories to add clarity about soft costs that governments and private-sector companies may incur as they consider building out EV infrastructure. Read more: https://ow.ly/ZzyF50TvLV1