Drive Clean Colorado

This #StakeholderSpotlight, we’re thrilled to highlight Drive Clean Colorado member, Ohm on the Range! This innovative organization advances clean transportation by converting gas-powered vehicles to electric and offering workforce development training that empowers hands-on experience in EV technology. Ohm on the Range also hosts the annual “State of Charge” conference, a prominent event in the EV conversion industry. Terry Breheny, Ohm on the Range’s Founder and Director, shared, “Drive Clean Colorado has proven to be an effective leader advocating for electric transportation…” DCC is proud to partner with Ohm on the Range in promoting EV education, providing accessible funding information, and engaging with Colorado communities to accelerate EV adoption across the state. Read the full blog post to learn more about Ohm on the Range, their upcoming trainings, events, and partnership with DCC: https://lnkd.in/gUUJevha

On Monday, Drive Clean Colorado attended Mountain View Electric Association's ribbon cutting event for the first-ever public EV chargers in Falcon! These chargers represent a major step forward in expanding community EV access and are now open for public use.   We’re proud to have supported MVEA’s successful Colorado Energy Office Charge Ahead Colorado application to help fund these chargers and thrilled to have MVEA as part of our Workplace Charging Initiative, Watts@Work. Their commitment to electrification and to reducing barriers for EV adoption demonstrates leadership in advancing clean transportation for all. Congratulations Mountain View! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gXftCxHf Emily Cruz Carrie Guy EASTERN PLAINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE #EVCharging #WorkplaceCharging #DriveClean #Colorado

Reminder: Applications for the Colorado Energy Office's Fleet-ZERO standard round are open and due by November 15, 2024. Fleet-ZERO offers statewide competitive funding for EV charging stations to support light-, medium-, and heavy-duty #fleets. This is a great opportunity to support the electrification of your fleet. Don’t wait to get your application in! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/gH4rRBhz Have questions or need application support? Contact a DCC Coach: Northern Colorado - Desiree Moore Denver Metro Colorado - Jenna Wyatt East Central Colorado - Emily Cruz Southeast Colorado - AJ Samora

Drive Clean Colorado is excited to introduce one of our members, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles (formerly Creative Bus Sales)! Model 1 is a leading distributor of commercial vehicles, offering a wide range of buses, trucks, and vans—including electric and alternative fuel options designed to support sustainable transportation. They also provide customized solutions, maintenance, and #fleet management support to meet diverse transportation needs. We spoke with Jon Kibble, Model 1’s Commercial Business Development Manager and an #EV enthusiast, who shared, “DCC has a strong alliance that will help Model1 and myself be part of amazing opportunities to educate and collaborate with like-minded individuals to expand transportation industry needs.” We’re proud to collaborate with Model 1 to advance sustainable transportation solutions across Colorado! Read the full #StakeholderSpotlight blog post to learn about the work at Model 1, their partnership with DCC, and more: https://lnkd.in/gKr-gChP

Thank you to Mountain View Electric Association for hosting the Drive Clean Colorado Southern Colorado Advisory Committee meeting! We’re proud to work alongside such an experienced and engaged group of leaders driving clean transportation efforts in #SouthernColorado. This year has been full of exciting progress, and we’re grateful for your support as we carry this momentum into 2025. Carrie Guy, George Andrews, MBA, - City of Pueblo-Public Works, Dylan Goodman - @Pueblo Area Council of Governments, Erik Lundeen - Black Hills Energy, Timothy Stroesenreuther, MBA - Colorado Department of Corrections, @James Cordova - Pueblo Community College, Justin Edmisson - Phil Long Dealerships, Laura Getts - Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., Emily Cruz, AJ Samora, Jessica Wright

Last chance to register! Our October Coalition Conversation is happening this Thursday, October 31st, from 9:30–10:30 am. This month’s topic is fleets— join us to explore trends, challenges, and new opportunities shaping the fleet industry across Colorado. You’ll hear from DCC members and industry experts, including Jane Israel from Highland Electric Fleets, Timothy Stroesenreuther, MBA from Colorado Department of Corrections, and Andrew Robinson from Standard Fleet. We’re also excited to highlight our Resource of the Month, the DCC Fleet Electrification Guide. Don’t miss a walkthrough of this valuable tool by our Fleets & Infrastructure Project Manager, Quin O'Brien, along with takeaways from our eFleet Working Group. We're looking forward to this conversation and hope to see you all there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaibC3Jm #DriveClean #Fleets #CleanTransportation #EVFleet #Coalition #Conversations #Networking #Colorado #Fleets

Meet the Drive Clean Colorado team! This month, we're proud to highlight our Denver Metro Regional Manager, Jenna Wyatt! Jenna joined DCC in August 2023, bringing a wealth of experience from her Master’s in Environmental Management and Policy at the University of Denver, her internship with the City of Aspen, and her work with various sustainability-focused community organizations. In her role, Jenna serves the Denver Metro region by hosting educational EVents, assisting with grant applications, and supporting initiatives like Watts@ Work & Charging Smart. We’re thrilled to have her on our team! Learn more about Jenna and her role at DCC here: https://lnkd.in/gZdT8ePx #DriveClean #Colorado #CleanCitiesAndCommunities #CleanTransportation #MeetTheTeam #CommunityEngagement #CleanAir

Way to go EV Plug Pros LLC! It is exciting to see DCC members doing great things across the state to accelerate the equitable adoption of clean transportation. Read more about the great work taking place at EV Plug Pros in their Stakeholder Spotlight, here: https://lnkd.in/gajRNPJi Keep up the great work! Kelly Tatum #CleanTransportation #CleanAir #EVcharging #ElectricVehicles #Colorado #Infrastructure

Are you providing EV chargers for your employees? Here’s a great opportunity to be recognized and inspire others to follow your lead! Through Drive Clean Colorado’s #WorkplaceCharging Initiative, Watts@Work, we’re dedicated to helping workplaces lower barriers to EV adoption. That's why we’re proud to partner with The EMPOWER Project to celebrate the workplaces leading the charge toward clean and accessible transportation!

The latest round of US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Clean School Bus Program funding is currently open! The 2024 Clean School Bus Rebates provide funding to replace old buses with clean, zero-emission models. This is a great opportunity for eligible applicants to access federal funds that can cover up to the full cost of electric school buses and charging infrastructure. Contact DCC Fleets & Infrastructure Project Manager, Quin O'Brien for application support. Don’t miss this chance to improve air quality, cost savings, and health benefits for your community. Applications are due by January 9, 2025! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eRU4mDvF #DriveClean #Colorado #CleanAir #CleanSchoolBus #ESB