Assessing Progress and Equity in the Distribution of Electric Vehicle Rebates Using Appropriate Comparisons

Assessing Progress and Equity in the Distribution of Electric Vehicle Rebates Using Appropriate Comparisons

Clean Vehicle Rebate Project | Center for Sustainable Energy

To support needed expansion in sales and equity, this research examined the characteristics of California consumers that claimed the statewide rebate for EVs purchased/leased in 2017–2020. Specifically, the characteristics of consumers that have received rebates from Clean Vehicle Research Project (CVRP), are examined.

Clean Vehicle Assistance Program Final Report

Clean Vehicle Assistance Program Final Report

Center for Sustainable Energy

This assessment of the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program features results from an adoption survey completed by participants soon after purchasing their vehicle as well as an ownership survey approximately one year after purchasing their vehicle. The goals of these surveys include improved understanding of program participant motivations, concerns, and experience regarding their clean vehicle and the program.

Standards for Mental Health in the Workplace

Standards for Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission

California has five voluntary standards that organizations may adopt to support the mental health of their employees. The standards can help organizations create policies and processes to address mental health in the workplace in ways that meet employee needs.. Learn more about how creating a positive workplace culture and supporting mental health improves job quality.

California Department of Civil Rights Complaint Process

California Department of Civil Rights Complaint Process

Department of Civil Rights

The California Department of Civil Rights investigates claims related to harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Read about how to file a complaint, responding to a complaint, possible outcomes, and more.

About California Climate Investments

About California Climate Investments

California Air Resources Board

Learn how California Climate Investments puts billions of dollars of Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, improving public health and the environment, and providing meaningful benefits to priority populations.

Funding Workbook for all California Tribes

Funding Workbook for all California Tribes

California Air Resources Board

An interactive resource that guides Tribes through narrowing down which California Climate Investments funding opportunities might be a good fit based on your Tribe’s needs and priorities. 

Technical Assistance Toolkit

Technical Assistance Toolkit

California Strategic Growth Council

This toolkit is designed to support California state agencies and other public and private funders in developing technical assistance programs that make a meaningful difference in under-resourced communities. Due to historic and continued under-investment, under-resourced communities often lack the staff capacity, partnerships, or resources to secure competitive funding and implement projects and policies. Technical assistance and capacity building support can be pivotal in leveling the playing field and ensuring that State resources go to the communities that need them the most.

Project Evaluations: Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects

Project Evaluations: Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects

California Climate Investments | CARB

The Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects program helps accelerate the next generation of advanced technology vehicles, equipment, or emission controls which are not yet commercialized. Final project reports serve as examples of project evaluations.

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Programs

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Programs

California Strategic Growth Council

If your organization isn’t ready yet to apply for a planning or implementation grant, find resources here to help you prepare for success. Through the Community Assistance for Climate Equity (CACE) suite of programs, SGC provides technical assistance and capacity building to help under-resourced communities access critical funding resources, implement high-impact projects, and enact community-led initiatives.

Technical Assistance Toolkit: Evaluation

Technical Assistance Toolkit: Evaluation

California Strategic Growth Council

Explore key considerations for evaluating technical assistance (TA) programs, including guidance to determine evaluation goals and processes as well as budgeting and contracting considerations for hiring an outside evaluator.

Resiliency Guidebook Equity Checklist

Resiliency Guidebook Equity Checklist

Governor’s Office of Planning and Research

This checklist is intended to assist State agencies to ensure that plans and investments identify and protect the State’s most vulnerable populations. This checklist can be used alongside any decision-making process to improve equitable outcomes.

Spectrum of Public Involvement

Spectrum of Public Involvement

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This document illustrates EPA’s spectrum of public involvement, which is characterized by five different “outcomes” that result from public involvement in agency decisions. It parallels the IAP2 Spectrum, but is tailored to the specific needs of a regulatory agency.

Public Participation Guide: Selecting the Right Level of Public Participation

Public Participation Guide: Selecting the Right Level of Public Participation

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This guide provides tools for public participation and public outreach in environmental decision-making. It will help you identify some of the best practices for planning, skills and behaviors that government agencies can use to design and implement a meaningful public participation program.