BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Drive Clean Colorado - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Drive Clean Colorado REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260514T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20260423T030808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T030808Z UID:18767-1778763600-1778776200@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:HYDROGEN 102 – How to Start a Hydrogen Hub: Colorado Style! (Denver) DESCRIPTION:Ready to dive deeper into the hydrogen revolution? Join us in person for Hydrogen 102\, where we’ll explore how to kickstart a hydrogen hub the Colorado way. Connect with passionate people\, learn practical steps\, and get inspired by real-world success stories from across the state. \nToday\, fleets face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and improve energy reliability. Meeting these challenges means moving away from diesel combustion engines toward cleaner alternatives — and change of that scale can feel daunting. \nWe’re here to help. Hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicles can play a significant role in your transition planning. At this event\, you’ll: \n\nHear from other fleets navigating the same challenges\nLearn from hydrogen industry experts\nConnect with the local community\n\nRegister here \n  URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/hydrogen-102-how-to-start-a-hydrogen-hub-colorado-style-denver/ LOCATION:CSU Spur Campus\, 4777 National Western Dr\, Denver\, CO CATEGORIES:Drive Clean Connection,Fleet,Hydrogen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-500-x-200-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260520T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20260218T222228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T232706Z UID:18280-1779269400-1779278400@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:DCC Fleet Working Group with the City of Longmont DESCRIPTION:Drive Clean Colorado will host the second DCC Fleet Working Group meeting on May 20\, 2026\, in partnership with the City of Longmont. This convening will bring together fleet managers\, public agencies\, private sector partners\, utilities\, and industry leaders to discuss fleet electrification progress\, infrastructure planning\, funding opportunities\, and lessons learned from projects across Colorado. \nThis session will feature John Gage\, Engineering & Operations Administrator with the City of Longmont\, who will share insights into the city’s renewable natural gas (RNG) initiative. The presentation will explore how the project fits within Longmont’s Sustainability Plan\, how waste is being converted into a fuel and revenue stream\, and key considerations around plant design\, construction\, operations\, project costs\, payback timelines\, and Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). \nThe DCC Fleet Working Group serves as a collaborative forum for members to share real-world experiences\, address common challenges\, and advance fleet electrification and alternative fuel solutions across Colorado. As this is our second meeting\, we look forward to building on the momentum from our inaugural session. \nFor more information about the group’s purpose and structure\, please review the DCC Fleet Working Group Charter. Members are encouraged to reserve their spot by registering HERE. URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/longmont-dcc-fleet-working-group/ LOCATION:CO CATEGORIES:Fleet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/DCC-Fleet-Working-Group-Meeting-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260521T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20260423T030909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T030909Z UID:18769-1779368400-1779381000@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:HYDROGEN 102 – How to Start a Hydrogen Hub: Colorado Style! (Pueblo) DESCRIPTION:Ready to dive deeper into the hydrogen revolution? Join us in person for Hydrogen 102\, where we’ll explore how to kickstart a hydrogen hub the Colorado way. Connect with passionate people\, learn practical steps\, and get inspired by real-world success stories from across the state. \nToday\, fleets face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and improve energy reliability. Meeting these challenges means moving away from diesel combustion engines toward cleaner alternatives — and change of that scale can feel daunting. \nWe’re here to help. Hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicles can play a significant role in your transition planning. At this event\, you’ll: \n\nHear from other fleets navigating the same challenges\nLearn from hydrogen industry experts\nConnect with the local community\n\nRegister here \n  URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/hydrogen-102-how-to-start-a-hydrogen-hub-colorado-style-pueblo/ LOCATION:CSU-Pueblo campus – Occhiato Student Center (OSC)\, 2200 Bonforte Blvd\, Pueblo\, CO CATEGORIES:Drive Clean Connection,Fleet,Hydrogen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-500-x-200-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20251216T053336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T053709Z UID:17693-1779960600-1779964200@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:May Coalition Conversation DESCRIPTION:Drive Clean Colorado’s May Coalition Conversation rolls ahead on Thursday\, May 28\, from 9:30–10:30 AM. \nThese monthly conversations continue to be a space to share updates\, spark ideas\, and stay connected to the people shaping clean transportation in Colorado. Coalition Conversations welcome anyone who wants to learn\, contribute\, and hear directly from DCC’s newest members about the work they’re doing. \nIt’s an energizing way to stay engaged\, exchange perspectives\, and keep moving forward together. We hope you’ll join us for the May conversation. \nRegister now! URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/may-coalition-conversation/ LOCATION:Virtual: Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition Conversation,Stakeholder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/5-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260612T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20260408T175152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T021918Z UID:18722-1781258400-1781276400@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:EV Workforce Symposium DESCRIPTION:EV Workforce Symposium\n \n \n \n \n \n Automotive Technicians | Charger Installation and Maintenance | First Responders \nDrive Clean Colorado is convening the EV Workforce Symposium on June 12\, 2026 at CDOT HQ in Denver. \nColorado leads in EV adoption – a distinction carrying heavy responsibility. Symposium attendees – state agency leaders\, workforce educators\, industry partners\, and student – gathered to make sure the workforce is ready with appropriate\, accessible\,  and leading-edge training programs. \nSponsored by Xcel Energy.  \nThe event is free but you must be registered to attend. Register here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EV WORKFORCE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome & Opening RemarksEmcee: Bonnie Trowbridge\, Executive Director\, Drive Clean Colorado \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Setting the stage for a day of action. \nColorado leads in EV adoption – a distinction carrying heavy responsibility. Symposium attendees – state agency leaders\, workforce educators\, industry partners\, and student – gathered to make sure the workforce is ready with appropriate\, accessible\, and leading-edge training programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:15 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panel: The Workforce Behind the WheelModerated by Bonnie Trowbridge \nPanelists: \nMike Salisbury — Colorado Energy Office (Invited)Michael King — Colorado Dept. of TransportationMatt Goble — Colorado Dept. of Public Health & Environment \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Three state agencies\, one shared mission. After a brief overview of the Colorado Climate Workforce Analysis & Plan each panelist will speak to what their agency is investing in\, what funding and programs are available now\, and what they need from the workforce community to make it work. \nThis is a rare opportunity to hear from the people driving state EV policy all in one room. Funding announcements will be made. Come with questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Round 1: Current State of AffairsParticipants self-select into one of three tracks \nTracks: \nAutomotive Technicians: EV diagnostics\, repair & maintenance workforce needs (led by A.J. Samora) \nInfrastructure/Chargers: Installation\, inspection & maintenance of EV supply equipment (led by Desiree Moore) \nFirst Responders: Emergency response protocols\, battery safety & incident management (led by Steve Trowbridge) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join a breakout group for a working conversation among your peers doing the work. \nAuto Tech: Who is training EV technicians in Colorado today? What certifications exist\, and where are the real capacity gaps? \nCharging & Electrical: What does EVSE installation and maintenance actually require? How are contractors\, utilities\, and apprenticeship programs adapting? \nFirst Responders: How prepared are Colorado departments right now? What does solid EV safety training look like\, and who is delivering it? \nCome ready to share what you are seeing on the ground. \n45 minutes | Tracks reconvene at 11:45 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:45 AM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Networking LunchStudents welcome and encouraged to attend \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A great opportunity for cross-sector connections between industry\, educators\, agency partners\, and the next generation of EV workforce professionals. \n75 minutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:45 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Breakout Round 3: Priorities and Action PlanningTracks continue — building toward report-out \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Identify 2-3 concrete and actionable priorities your group will bring back to the full room. \nWho needs to be at the table? What is the timeline? What does DCC need to do to support you? \nAssign a spokesperson for report-out. \n45 minutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:30 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Full Group Report-OutAll tracks\, all together \nFacilitated by Bonnie Trowbridge.Closing remarks and next steps from DCC. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Each track shares top priorities and action items. \nDCC will capture commitments and follow up in writing. \nThe goal: everyone leaves knowing what happens next and who is responsible for making it happen. \n30 minutes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:00 PM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you for being part of building the workforce Colorado’s EV future demands. URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/ev-workforce-symposium/ LOCATION:Colorado Department of Transportation Headquarters\, 2829 W Howard Pl\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80204 CATEGORIES:Drive Clean Connection,Stakeholder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/Workforce-Symposium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260625T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20251216T053530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T053623Z UID:17697-1782379800-1782383400@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:June Coalition Conversation DESCRIPTION:Drive Clean Colorado’s June Coalition Conversation takes place on Thursday\, June 25\, from 9:30–10:30 AM. \nMidyear is a perfect moment to reflect on progress and look ahead\, and these monthly meet-ups offer just that. Coalition Conversations bring together folks from across the state who are working toward cleaner\, more sustainable transportation\, with time set aside each month to spotlight new DCC members and their initiatives. \nCome ready to listen\, share\, and connect during this relaxed and informative hour with peers who are moving the work forward. \nRegister now! URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/june-coalition-conversation/ LOCATION:Virtual: Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition Conversation,Stakeholder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/6-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260730T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20251220T211159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T211202Z UID:17705-1785403800-1785407400@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:July Coalition Conversation DESCRIPTION:Drive Clean Colorado’s July Coalition Conversation keeps the conversation going on Thursday\, July 30\, from 9:30–10:30 AM. \nIn the heart of summer\, there’s plenty happening across Colorado’s clean transportation landscape. These monthly conversations are a chance to stay plugged in\, hear what others are working on\, and meet new members joining the DCC network. \nIt’s an easy\, welcoming space to learn\, connect\, and stay inspired\, no matter where you’re tuning in from. We’d love to have you join us in July. \nRegister now! URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/july-coalition-conversation/ LOCATION:Virtual: Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition Conversation,Stakeholder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20251220T211621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T175934Z UID:17719-1787823000-1787826600@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:August Coalition Conversation DESCRIPTION:Drive Clean Colorado’s August Coalition Conversation continues on Thursday\, August 27\, from 9:30–10:30 AM. \nJoin our monthly Coalition Conversations as a steady touchpoint for collaboration\, idea-sharing\, and community-building. These sessions are open to anyone interested in advancing clean transportation and feature updates and introductions from new DCC members each month. \nWhether you’re a regular or joining for the first time\, this is a great opportunity to connect and stay informed as we head toward fall. \nRegister now! URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/august-coalition-conversation-2/ LOCATION:Virtual: Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition Conversation,Stakeholder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260924T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20251223T180137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T180430Z UID:17726-1790242200-1790245800@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:September Coalition Conversation DESCRIPTION:Drive Clean Colorado’s September Coalition Conversation is happening on Thursday\, September 24\, from 9:30–10:30 AM. \nFall brings fresh energy\, and these monthly gatherings continue to be a place to exchange insights\, celebrate progress\, and learn what’s next across the state. Coalition Conversations welcome anyone engaged or curious about clean transportation and provide a platform to hear directly from new DCC members. \nJoin us for a thoughtful\, engaging hour with people who are shaping Colorado’s transportation future. \nRegister now! URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/september-coalition-conversation-2/ LOCATION:Virtual: Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition Conversation,Stakeholder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261029T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261029T103000 DTSTAMP:20260423T030346 CREATED:20251223T180738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T180741Z UID:17734-1793266200-1793269800@drivecleancolorado.org SUMMARY:October Coalition Conversation DESCRIPTION:Drive Clean Colorado’s October Coalition Conversation wraps up our series for the year on Thursday\, October 29\, from 9:30–10:30 AM. We will not have a Coalition Conversation in November or December due to the busy holiday season! \nAs the year begins to wind down\, this conversation offers a chance to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and stay connected to the work ahead. Coalition Conversations remain open to all and continue to highlight the voices and projects of new DCC members. \nIt’s a meaningful way to stay engaged\, share perspectives\, and close out the season together. We hope to see you there. \nRegister now! URL:https://drivecleancolorado.org/event/october-coalition-conversation-2/ LOCATION:Virtual: Zoom CATEGORIES:Coalition Conversation,Stakeholder ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://drivecleancolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/10.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR