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Project to award up to $15.5M in rebates for EV chargers in Sacramento County

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million in funds available for qualifying local businesses and nonprofit organizations. A national nonprofit organization, CSE manages statewide incentive programs for electric vehicles and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in California, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.

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Up to $29M available for public EV chargers in SoCal; SCIP accepting applications

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A national nonprofit organization, CSE manages statewide incentive programs for electric vehicles and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure in California, New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. CALeVIP’s first incentive project was launched in Fresno County in December 2017, and others are slated for other areas of the state.

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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Existing metro area investments to be expanded are: Fresno. In addition to existing metro investments, Electrify America will invest in five new metro areas: Bakersfield. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario. San Diego-Carlsbad. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward.

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Severe drought influences ozone pollution

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Ground-level ozone forms when nitrogen oxide compounds—primarily from motor vehicle emissions—react with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from natural and anthropomorphic sources. Isoprene, a VOC emitted by plants, is a significant contributor to ozone production during summer months in many locations around the world.

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Ethanol industry taking challenge to California LCFS to US Supreme Court

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In 2010, two ethanol trade groups—the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy—filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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Federal Judge rules California Low Carbon Fuel Standard violates Commerce Clause of US Constitution

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In 2009, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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California Environmental Justice Advisory Committee launches series of statewide meetings

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The statewide meetings are being organized by the EJAC with the help of the ARB. The EJAC consists of representatives from communities in the state with the most significant exposure to air pollution, including those with minority or low-income populations. Meetings are also planned to be held this Fall in additional locations.