Drive Clean Colorado

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

We're thrilled to highlight a longstanding member of Drive Clean Colorado, TYNAN'S NISSAN, INC.and TYNAN'S VOLKSWAGEN, INC! Check out their Stakeholder Spotlight featuring Sales Director Markus Kamm to learn more about how Tynan’s has been a leader in EV sales since the early days of the Nissan LEAF launch. Recently, Governor Polis even visited Tynan's Nissan in Aurora to celebrate some of the lowest EV costs in the country! Tynan’s is an invaluable partner of Drive Clean Colorado, actively collaborating on ride and drive events to help more drivers experience the benefits of EVs firsthand. The combination of their affordable EV deals and DCC’s trusted community outreach has sparked strong consumer interest and led to successful EV adoption events. Together, Tynan’s and DCC are educating consumers, dispelling EV myths, and accelerating the transition to clean transportation! Read the full Stakeholder Spotlight to learn more about Tynan's work, achievements, and partnership with DCC here: https://lnkd.in/gq-y3A6U #StakeholderSpotlight #EVAdoption #CleanTransportation #DriveClean #Colorado #ElectricVehicles

Don't forget to register for this month's Coalition Conversation taking place on October 31 from 9:30-10:30 AM (MT)! This month’s topic is #Fleets— join us to discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping fleet electrification in Colorado. We will introduce our Fleet Electrification Guide as the resource of the month, followed by member presentations featuring fleet solutions, and takeaways from our eFleet Working Group. Network with DCC members, share updates, and gain insights from industry experts. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaibC3Jm Photo from Town of Erie Fleet Ride & Drive Event #DriveClean #Fleets #CleanTransportation #EVFleet #Coalition #Conversations #Networking #Colorado

Congratulations to the City of Louisville, Colorado for joining the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Charging Smart program! Drive Clean Colorado is proud to support Louisville this initiative by providing technical assistance as they implement best practices to achieve their EV-readiness goals. As part of the Founding Colorado Cohort, Louisville will participate in monthly peer-sharing discussions with other local governments, exchanging lessons learned and strategies for EV readiness. They are also on track to become one of the first municipalities in Colorado to earn the nationally recognized Charging Smart designation. Keep up the great work, Louisville! Learn more about Charging Smart and the Founding Colorado Cohort here: https://lnkd.in/gX_RDuS7 #DriveClean #Colorado #CleanTransportation #CleanAir #EVreadiness