Patty Monahan

Honored to receive Calstart’s Blue Sky Award yesterday. Rivian’s founder, RJ Scaringe, was co-recipient - I’m a big fan of Calstart & Rivian (pining for an R2!). Love Calstart’s work to advance the clean transportation industry in CA, the US and globally.

I have been fortunate enough to collaborate w dedicated & visionary state leaders, federal partners, stakeholders, & community leaders. I look forward to continuing working w you all in the future & appreciate the support you’ve shown the CEC & me. Onto the next adventure! ⚡️

...funded various infrastructure grants to support tribes and low-income/disadvantaged communities to ensure an equitable clean transportation transition + MORE.

⚡ Today marks my last day at @CalEnergy. Over the last 5 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside the best and brightest who are working tirelessly to accelerate the state’s progress toward a clean energy future that’s equitable, safe, affordable & reliable...

✨ 2025 will be an even bigger year with CEC’s recently approved $1.4B plan to expand ZEV infrastructure. We’ll continue to accelerate progress toward the state's clean transportation goals to build a bigger, better, and more reliable EV charging and H2 refueling network.

⚡2024 was a big year for Clean Transportation in CA & @CalEnergy. As we dive into the new year, I want to reflect on a few milestones we worked together to achieve in 2024: 🔌Reached 152K public charging stations 🚘 1 in 4 new vehicles sold are ZEVs 🚚 1 in 6 new MDHDs are ZEVs

🔌 The Kern Community College District’s 21st Century Energy Center is hosting a free online webinar titled “EVs and EV Charging for Electricians” on 12/16. 🚗For more information and to register, please visit: bit.ly/3ZAKv5u

📣💰@calenergy announced $117M in grant funds available! 🚘NEVI 2 will provide $107M for public fast chargers along major corridors & highways Apps due 3/17/25 ⚡FAST 2.0 will provide $10M for public fast chargers for light-duty EVs. Apps due 3/31/25 energy.ca.gov/funding-opport…

📅 Join @CalEnergy staff on Monday, Dec 16 at the SB 1000 workshop! We'll discuss findings on the latest assessment and prelim results on potential home charging access 🔌⚡️ energy.ca.gov/event/workshop…

Public fleets across California are getting $135M as part of the Inflation Reduction Act to switch transit vehicles, street sweepers, school buses, bucket trucks & more to #ZeroEmission options, including support for infrastructure. Congrats to the recipients!

EVgo has closed its loan facility from the @ENERGY Loan Programs Office to accelerate the expansion of public fast charging infrastructure across the U.S., with ~7,500 new high-power charging stalls to be built over the next five years. Read more in our press release: evgo.com/press-release/…

📣 @CalEnergy approved a $1.4 billion investment plan that will continue accelerating our progress toward the state's EV charging & H2 refueling goals! This means more reliable, accessible ZEV refueling infrastructure & clean air for all communities!⚡️ energy.ca.gov/news/2024-12/c…

⚡Today, #CalEnergy approved a $1.4 billion investment plan that accelerates progress on the state’s electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling goals. 🔌🚗 Learn more about this historic investment: bit.ly/3ZRQEun

⚡🌵Congrats @Rivian on opening the Joshua Tree Charging Outpost: 1st Rivian fast-charging site open to all EVs! Opening the charging network gives drivers more options for reliable accessible charging. State policy + private investments are helping expand & improve CAs network

Now open: The Joshua Tree Charging Outpost, the first Rivian fast-charging site open to all EVs! ⚡🌵 The Outpost is strategically located and designed to charge up your vehicles and everyone riding inside for desert adventure, including: 💧 Access to charging, restrooms and water 24/7 ☀️ A play area, scenic vistas and shade ☕️ Inside during open hours: trip planning inspiration, complimentary coffee,  and shop for snacks and gear 🗺️ Less than a mile from Joshua Tree National Park 🔌 Charges CCS EVs + NACS (with automaker-approved adapter) 💳 Tap-to-pay for use with or without the Rivian app 🌱 Charging powered by 100 percent renewable energy Learn more: rivn.co/JoshuaTree

Yesterday #CalEnergy celebrated 6 trailblazing energy leaders at the 2024 Clean Energy Hall of Fame Awards! 🎉 Thank you to our awardees for their leadership and outstanding achievement in advancing the state’s #CleanEnergy goals.💚 🌟Learn more: bit.ly/3BjLZcf

Grid reliability is essential to the California’s #ZeroEmission infrastructure goals, and this work is an example of the collaboration happening between state agencies to work toward a stronger, cleaner future.

💰📣 @CalEnergy announced $4M in funding for Technical Assistance (TA). This opportunity is for 3rd party implementers to provide TA for communities that are seeking federal/state funding for ZEV infrastructure. 📅 Apps due Feb. 28, 2025! More info 👇 energy.ca.gov/solicitations/…

⚡🔌 Next Monday, @ChargerHelp is hosting a fireside chat to discuss the "State of EV Charging and the Driver Experience". Join @CalEnergy 's Taylor Marvin and CEO @KamealeC on December 2nd from 12-1:30pm. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 29: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…