Are you in the market for an electric vehicle?
You’re in luck then. The process of claiming your tax credit became much easier this summer, with the passage of HB 1332. Beginning in January 2017, your electric vehicle tax credit will be assignable at point of sale. That means no more complicated calculations come April when taxes are due.
To read more about the bill and how it will affect you, please click here.
For a copy of the bill, please click here.
Businesses are attracting talent, promoting sustainability, and exhibiting leadership by providing EV charging for the thousands of employees who drive plug-in electric vehicles in Colorado. Attend this free workshop on Oct. 27 from 4-6:30 p.m. to learn everything about workplace charging and end the day with a networking reception. See flyer for more details.
Please RSVP to mgoble@raqc.org by October 23rd.
Join the Regional Air Quality Council August 19th – 20th at the Crown Plaza Airport Hotel, 15500 E 40th Ave, Denver CO for this premier event.
Register before 7/15/15 with discount code gtsedenver and receive the early bird price of just $99!
For more information, and to see the agenda, visit gtsummitexpo.com
The Regional Air Quality Council’s “Electrify Your Summer” ozone season kickoff event is Friday, June 5th at Market Street Plaza (16th St. & Market St.) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ground-level summer ozone season officially begins on June 1 and the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is one of many ozone-reducing behaviors, improving our regions air quality.
Visitors to the kickoff event will:
– Learn about the emerging technology of electric vehicles
– Learn about the economic and environmental benefits of electric vehicles
– Receive information on EV financial incentives, tax credits, and charging infrastructure
– See first-hand some of the most popular electric vehicle models available
– Have a chance to win an electric lawn mower and other prizes
– Interact with RAQC board members and industry experts
In 2012, the Denver Metro/North Front Range Area was designated as Marginal nonattainment for the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. Based on a recent decision by the DC Circuit Court, the attainment deadline for the region is now July 20, 2015. Because the region did not demonstrate attainment by the end of the 2014 ozone season, the region is anticipating a “bump-up” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to a Moderate nonattainment area, which has an attainment deadline of July 20, 2018 and requires the development and submittal of an State Implementation Plan (SIP) for this standard.
As part of the SIP development process, a Reasonably Available Control Measures (RACM) analysis must be performed, which will demonstrate that the state has adopted all reasonably available control measures needed to meet the Reasonable Further Progress (RFP) requirements and demonstrate attainment as expeditiously as practicable. As part of this effort, the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) Board has formed three subcommittees to evaluate potential strategies for incorporation into the upcoming and/or future SIPs.
All subcommittee meetings are open to the public and interested stakeholders.
Future meeting dates:
| Subcommittee | Date | Time |
| Trans./Land Use/Pricing | Tues., Nov. 10th, 2015 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM |
Previous meeting dates:
| Subcommittee | Date | Time |
| Stationary/Area Sources | Thur., Sept. 24th 2015 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM |
| Stationary/Area Sources | Tues., May 26th 2015 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM |
| Mobile Sources/Fuels | Tues., Nov 3th 2015 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM |
| Mobile Sources/Fuels | Wed., May 27th 2015 | 8:00 – 10:00 AM |
| Trans./Land Use/Pricing | Mon., Oct 5th 2015 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM |
| Trans./Land Use/Pricing | Tues., August 25th 2015 | 9:00 – 10:30 AM |
| Trans./Land Use/Pricing | Fri., July 10th 2015 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM |
| Trans./Land Use/Pricing | Tues., June 2nd 2015 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM |
**All meeting dates and locations will be posted on our calendar page, which you can access here.**
Meeting information will be posted at the following URL: http://raqc.org/documents/stakeholder-meetings/ and also can be accessed at raqc.org under the Document Tab, Stakeholder Meetings.
Please click here to be added to the RAQC email list to receive notifications about future meetings.
Position description for Community Events Intern
To Apply: E-mail a current resume, cover letter detailing relevant experiences and qualifications, as they relate to the job duties listed above, and any school credit requirements. The initial application deadline is Friday, May 1st, 2015. The position will remain open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The start date for the internship will be between May 1 and June 1. The internship will end between mid August and mid September. Please specify in your cover letter your dates of availability. Hours Per Week: 2-10. The majority of hours worked will be on site at weekend events with a small amount of office work.
Please submit requested application materials to Sara Goodwin, Communications Director, at sgoodwin@raqc.org No phone calls please.
Position description for Program Coordinator
Position Description: Working under the direction of the Program Director the qualified individual selected for this position will primarily coordinate program implementation of the ALT Fuels Colorado Program. This position will also assist with the Charge Ahead Colorado Program, Clean Air Fleets Program, Repair Your Air Campaign and other special projects as developed. See position description for additional details.
To Apply: E-mail a current resume, cover letter and writing sample by 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015 to Misty Howell, Office Manager at mhowell@raqc.org. No phone calls please.
The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) is pleased to announce the fifth round of ALT Fuels Colorado program awardees.
Awarded Organizations
Round 5 – October 2015
Round 4 – July 2015
Round 3 – March 2015
Round 2 – November 2014
Round 1 – September 2014
The goal of the ALT Fuels Colorado Vehicle program is to improve air quality and incentivize the deployment of alternatively fueled vehicles in Colorado. For a full list of program goals, materials, resources, and partners, please visit the ALT Fuels Colorado homepage. If you would like to be notified of application openings, please contact Kaylyn Bopp to be added to the distribution list.
The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) hosted a workshop introducing its ALT Fuels Colorado program on July 31, 2014 at the Adams 12 Conference Center. At this event, public, non-profit and private fleets were able to learn about funding amounts available and how the funding processes will work, hear from industry experts and fleets on the pros and cons of alternative fuel vehicles and how alternative fuels can work for their fleets, and talk to vendors and ask questions on vehicle currently available.
Please see below for presentations or click here for an agenda.
Thank you to everyone who made the workshop a success!
The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) hosted a workshop introducing its ALT Fuels Colorado program on July 31, 2014 at the Adams 12 Conference Center. At this event, public, non-profit and private fleets were able to learn about funding amounts available and how the funding processes will work, hear from industry experts and fleets on the pros and cons of alternative fuel vehicles and how alternative fuels can work for their fleets, and talk to vendors and ask questions on vehicle currently available.
Please see below for presentations or click here for an agenda.
Thank you to everyone who made the workshop a success!