Climate change policy of California

Range Energy’s RA Platform Now Eligible for $80,000 In California Incentives

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Range Energy (Range), the hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, today announced that its 53-foot electric trailer, the RA , is now eligible for point-of-sale incentives up to $80,000/unit through the California Air Resources Board Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Program.

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  • Range Energy (Range), the hardware company bringing powered trailers to the commercial trucking market, today announced that its 53-foot electric trailer, the RA , is now eligible for point-of-sale incentives up to $80,000/unit through the California Air Resources Board Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Program.
  • Range is accelerating the electrification of commercial transportation through the development of powered trailers for the heavy duty freight market.
  • Through CORE, a customer can buy Range trailer equipment and receive an $80,000/unit point-of-sale voucher for mobile power applications.
  • “California leads the nation in setting standards and incentives to decarbonize; their recognition of the role the trailer can play in this effort is no surprise.

Kress Commercial earns CORE eligibility for its Environmental Leadership

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Monday, July 10, 2023
California Air Resources Board, Commercial, CORE, Climate change policy of California, OPE, Investment, Positec, Electric battery

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kress Commercial – innovators in professional-grade, battery-powered outdoor power equipment (OPE) – is qualified for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) for Professional Landscapers by the California Air Resources Board. Kress is focused on leading the transition away from gas-powered to battery-powered OPE products that offer the same level of power and no downtime, so professional landscapers – and their communities – no longer have to endure hazardous, unhealthy conditions caused by fossil-fuel emissions.

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  • Kress Commercial leads in new battery-powered OPE, environmentally friendly technologies
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kress Commercial – innovators in professional-grade, battery-powered outdoor power equipment (OPE) – is qualified for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) for Professional Landscapers by the California Air Resources Board.
  • Having secured CORE qualification, Kress Commercial can offer lawn care and landscape professionals new purchasing-power using CORE incentive funding at CORE participating dealers.
  • "Obtaining eligibility from CORE affirms we are succeeding as we strive to support the future of professional landscapers and their quest to build healthier communities with battery-powered gear."
  • For more information about how to become a Kress dealer and to view the full lineup of Kress products, visit kress.com.

Schneider opens large-scale zero emission electric charging depot in Southern California

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Schneider National Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, today announced the completion of an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California.

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  • Schneider National Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, today announced the completion of an electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in Southern California.
  • The depot will power its battery electric truck (BET) fleet, which will include nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias by year’s end, making it one of North America’s largest zero emission fleets.
  • “Schneider decided to lead the way by building our own depot in South El Monte," said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke.
  • “It was important to develop onsite charging because it is the most efficient solution to power our growing electric fleet.

New Website Helps East Bay Residents Get Ready for Wildfire Season

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Diablo Firesafe Council (DFSC) has launched its new website to help East Bay residents prepare for wildfire. The site provides residents in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties with instruction, planning, and funding resources to protect their homes before wildfire strikes.

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  • Diablo Firesafe Council has expanded online resources for Bay Area residents to prepare for wildfire.
  • The Diablo Firesafe Council (DFSC) has launched its new website to help East Bay residents prepare for wildfire.
  • The site provides residents in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties with instruction, planning, and funding resources available at www.DiabloFiresafe.org .
  • OAKLAND, Calif., April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Diablo Firesafe Council (DFSC) has launched its new website to help East Bay residents prepare for wildfire.

US Foods Supports Emissions Reduction Efforts With Initial Delivery of Battery-Electric Trucks

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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The company previously announced plans to add 30 electric trucks to its La Mirada fleet in 2023.

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  • The company previously announced plans to add 30 electric trucks to its La Mirada fleet in 2023.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005271/en/
    US Foods announces initial delivery of battery-electric trucks (Photo: Business Wire)
    The addition of the electric trucks reinforces the company’s commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its growing fleet and will support the company’s near-term science-based emissions reduction target recently approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • Additionally, these zero-emission battery-electric trucks will help to reduce harmful fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) emissions throughout Southern California.
  • To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments, visit the company’s CSR website at usfoods.com/csr .

Four years earlier than planned, Sodexo Canada achieves transition to 100% renewable energy

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Montreal, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo Canada today announced its achievement of the RE100 scope 2 target a full four years earlier than planned.

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  • Montreal, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sodexo Canada today announced its achievement of the RE100 scope 2 target a full four years earlier than planned.
  • That goal was achieved by Sodexo Canada on [DATE].
  • At Sodexo Canada, we started the journey of reducing our carbon footprint many years ago, mentioned Normand St-Gelais, Director Corporate Social Responsibility at Sodexo Canada.
  • Sodexo offices and warehouse are proudly powered by Bullfrog Power with green energy from renewable sources which allows us to reduce the carbon footprint and support the growth of renewable energy in Canada.

International Code Council Launches “Code on a Mission” Challenge Urging Adoption of Modern Energy Efficiency Codes

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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The International Code Council the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions launched its Code on a Mission challenge today which aims to have over a third of the U.S. population covered by the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by the end of 2023.

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  • The International Code Council the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions launched its Code on a Mission challenge today which aims to have over a third of the U.S. population covered by the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by the end of 2023.
  • As communities race to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase energy efficiency, modern and innovative energy codes are essential.
  • The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes and standards and building safety solutions.
  • Code Council codes, standards and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide.

Workhorse C-Series All-Electric Delivery Trucks Awarded Executive Order From the California Air Resources Board

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Monday, July 13, 2020
Articles, Air pollution in California, Environment of California, Air pollution, Education, Pollution, California Air Resources Board, Sustainable transport, Emission standards, School voucher, Climate change policy of California, Ultra-low-emission vehicle

An Executive Order from CARB is given to vehicle manufacturers who meet specific emissions standards in compliance with CARB regulations.

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  • An Executive Order from CARB is given to vehicle manufacturers who meet specific emissions standards in compliance with CARB regulations.
  • Obtaining an Executive Order is also one of the preliminary requirements in order to be considered forthe California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project ("HVIP").
  • Vehicles permitted into the HVIP program are eligible for monetary vouchers to reduce total cost for the purchaser.
  • California as well as 13 other states have adopted vehicle standards under Section 177 of the Clean Air Act, which requires additional approvals beyond EPA regulations.

Over 100 Clean Trucks Powered by Renewable Fuel Now Operate at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a $533 million plan for clean transportation investments which will promote clean vehicle technologies such as natural gas trucks.

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  • The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a $533 million plan for clean transportation investments which will promote clean vehicle technologies such as natural gas trucks.
  • Switching to cleaner fuel and engine technologies is reducing air and climate pollution and helping the region achieve its clean air goals.
  • Clean Energy sells Redeem RNG fuel and believes it is the cleanest transportation fuel commercially available, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70%.
  • Clean Energy owns natural gas liquification facilities in California and Texas which produce LNG for the transportation and other markets.