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C5's Stakeholder Spotlight aims to highlight our local stakeholders and their efforts to support the coalition's mission of supporting transportation across California's Central Coast. The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) joined C5 as an official member in early 2024! C5 greatly values collaborating with SLOCOG to establish and maintain high-quality, effective clean transportation systems across the Central Coast.

C5’s Stakeholder Spotlight series aims to highlight our local stakeholders and their efforts to support the coalition’s mission of supporting transportation across California’s Central Coast. Renewable Properties joined C5 as an official member in early 2024! C5 greatly values collaborating with Renewable Properties to promote the use of alternative transportation and cleaner skies across the Central Coast region, and thanks them for supporting the coalition.

C5's Stakeholder Spotlight series aims to highlight our local stakeholders and their efforts to support the coalition's mission of decarbonizing transportation across California's Central Coast. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is a new C5 member as of this September! 3CE was established by local communities to source clean and renewable energy at competitive prices for customers throughout Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara counties. C5 is excited to collaborate with 3CE to advance our shared commitment to support the deployment of clean energy technologies across the Central Coast! 3CE supports C5's efforts through various means, such as by providing residential, commercial, and agricultural incentives for zero-emission vehicles and other clean innovation projects.

The Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) is the nation’s largest annual conference for public fleet professionals. GFX 2026 will the biggest yet, featuring the brand new Block Party & Experience —with an exciting mix of ride and drives, hands on training, interactive learning, and a cutting-edge technology showcase. Registration is now open! C5 stakeholders can use our discount code when registering: C5 Discount Code: CCGFX26 Enjoy a flat $500 rate (a $200 discount) on the Full Conference Fleet Pass.

This year we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Green Car Show! We are excited to welcome back the Ride & Drive with @rivianofficial , @toyota_of_santa_barbara and @alexander_hyundai . Bike Valet by @movesbcounty . Bike test rides by @ebikerysb . Solar and electric charging conversations by @verdekgreentech and @skyhooksolar . Thank you to @cccleancities for being such big supporters of the show! See everyone this weekend, April 25-26 at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara, CA.

Huge thank you to the incredible sponsors who are helping make SLO EarthFest 2026 possible!💚 Your support helps bring our community together to celebrate sustainability, resilience, and real climate action right here on the Central Coast. From powering the event to uplifting local voices, we couldn’t do this without you. Renewable Leader Sponsors: City of San Luis Obispo (PCC Grant) @cityofslo Firestone Walker Brewing Co. @firestonewalker_pasorobles C5 / Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition / SB County APCD @cccleancities 3CE - Central Coast Community Energy @centralcoastcommunityenergy California Land Watch Sustainability Advocate: New Times @newtimesslo Detail for Less @temo.cervantes.123 Megan’s Organics @sayhighmom SLO County Air Pollution Control District @slocleanair National Wildlife Federation @nationalwildlife Los Padres ForestWatch @lpforestwatch California Climate Action Corps @caclimateaction Task Buddy @fml_taskbuddy Sprouting Visionaries: Surfrider Foundation - San Luis Obispo Chapter @surfriderslo The Center Studio @thecenterslo 3C-REN @3c_ren Making SLO @makingslo IWMA @recycle_slocounty The Bunker SLO @thebunkerslo Waste Connections @wasteconnectionsslo Essential Mobility @essentialmobilityca 🌍 Follow @earthfest_slo for more updates! #SLOEarthFest #EarthDay2026 #EarthDay #SLOEarthDay #resilientfutures

We can’t wait for Earth Day! April 25-26 join us at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara, for 2 full days of eco loving fun! Plant-forward food court, green car show, eco marketplace, non profits, live music and beer and wine garden! Ride your bike on down and park it for free in the bike valet! 🍃🚲🌎 Thank you to all our sponsors that help make this happen: @carpinteriaevents @cec_sb @marborg_industries @rivianofficial @getpurewatersb @instaflyingshade @805beer @juneshineco @ebikerysb @learningdensb @byebyemattress @cccleancities @brandervineyard @skyhooksolar @verdek @jonnypops @coxcommunications @erentals_tents @centralcoastcommunityenergy @santabarbarafoundation @channelislandsrestoration @montecitobank @cityofsb @yerbamadre @thevoice @islay_events @rollnrock805 @alexander_hyundai Special thanks to @tvsantabarbara for this commercial!

Mark your calendars and join us in Goleta for a free community event that offers opportunities to test drive all-electric and plug-in hybrid clean air vehicles! 📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026 ⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave. 🔋Free test drives 🔋On-site DCA application help from @cec_sb 🔋Information about EV resources and incentives 🔋Free food (while supplies last) 🔋Chance to win a $200 VISA gift card Use the links in our bio to complete the driver liability waiver in advance and the DCAP Application Assistance form to request support navigating EV incentives!

Join us March 14 for a free EV Ride & Drive event to: 🚘 Test drive all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles 🚘 Explore resources and learn about state and local incentives that can make an EV more affordable 🚘 Enjoy a free meal (while supplies last) 🚘 Enter a drawing for a chance to win a $200 VISA gift card @cec_sb is offering in-person EV guidance and personalized help with EV incentive applications. Bring your driver's license for the test drive, and if you want help with the Driving Clean Assistance Program application, bring your most recent tax returns, current vehicle title, and vehicle registration as well. Save time at the Ride & Drive check-in — complete your waiver in advance: cec.pub/test-drive-event-page Fill out the DCAP application assistance registration form for support with incentives: cec.pub/dcap-assistance-ride-and-drive Links in our bio!⚡

📣 Goleta — get ready to experience the world of electric vehicles! ⚡ Join us March 14 for a free EV Ride & Drive event to: 🚘 Test drive all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles 🚘 Explore resources and learn about state and local incentives that can make an EV more affordable 🚘 Enjoy food from local vendors 👋 Find us at the event! CEC is offering in-person EV guidance and personalized help with EV incentive applications. 🎟️ Clean Air Vehicle Ride & Drive details: When: Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Goleta Community Center (5679 Hollister Ave.) Cost: FREE What to bring: Your driver's license and your curiosity! If you want help with the Driving Clean Assistance Program application, bring your most recent tax returns, current vehicle title, and vehicle registration as well. ⭐ BONUS: When you test drive an EV at the event, you'll get a free meal and be entered to win a $200 VISA gift card. Save time at the Ride & Drive check-in — complete your waiver in advance: cec.pub/test-drive-event-page Fill out the DCAP application assistance registration form for support with incentives: cec.pub/dcap-assistance-ride-and-drive

On February 11, C5 proudly sponsored a High-Voltage EV Safety Training at UCSB! 🚗🔋 20 fleet technicians from local municipalities, transit agencies, school districts, and public universities across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties came together for this exciting workforce development opportunity! ⚡😁 Under the guidance of industry expert Willie Castro—bringing over 37 years of automotive experience and 20+ years in education—participants received hands-on training in: • EV system safety • Hazard mitigation • PPE best practices • Safe-down procedure Thank you to our co-sponsors, @centralcoastcommunityenergy , @countyofsb , @sustainablysb , and UCSB Transportation and Parking Services, who made this free training opportunity possible!

Join transportation stakeholders at Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo this year in Las Vegas, Nevada, from May 4 - 7! ACT Expo is North America’s largest advanced commercial vehicle technology event, offering attendees access to the latest technologies, services, and vehicles driving the transition to low- and zero-emission transportation solutions. C5 stakeholders can enter the discount code 26AE-C5CA when registering for $100 off Full Conference and Expo Hall registrations! Learn more about ACT Expo by visiting the link in our bio. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Conference: May 4-7, 2026 Expo Hall: May 4-6, 2026 #ACTexpo #actexpo #commercial #technology #cleancities #lowemission #zeroemission #transportation #electricvehicles #cleantransportation