LCF Clean Fuel News |Late Spring 2026 
Technical AFV Training
Join LCF’s Free "Charging Smart" Summer Cohort
Electric vehicles are becoming more common across Louisiana, with more than 20,000 EVs now registered statewide. As adoption grows, communities have an opportunity to ensure their permitting, zoning, and planning processes are ready to support safe and efficient charging infrastructure deployment.
That’s why Louisiana Clean Fuels is proud to support the Charging Smart program, a free national technical assistance and designation initiative that helps local governments adopt best practices for EV charging.
Through Charging Smart, your community can:
- Simplify permitting and reduce project delays
- Access expert guidance, templates, and vetted resources
- Position your community for private investment in charging infrastructure
- Earn national recognition for being “EV-ready”
To help Louisiana communities move forward, LCF is launching a Summer Charging Smart Cohort beginning in June. Join three other Louisiana communities already working on their Bronze designation.
This cohort will provide:
- Monthly group sessions with targeted guidance and resources
- A structured pathway to achieve Bronze designation
- Peer learning with other Louisiana communities
- One-on-one technical assistance and open office hours available to help you through the process
Participation is completely free, and LCF will guide you through each step of the process.
Sign up to join us!
Ready to get join us? Sign up for the Summer Cohort here.
Already signed up for Charging Smart and wish to continue your journey with us? Email Ann at [email protected]
C2001 Fundamentals of High Voltage xEV, Safety, and PPE
Learn the essential principles of high-voltage systems in xEVs, including safe handling, PPE requirements, and hazard mitigation. This course equips engineers, technicians, and safety professionals with critical skills to manage risks, comply with standards, and ensure operational safety in hybrid and electric vehicle environments. Whether you’re stepping into an EV-related role for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, this course blends technical know-how with a vision for the future. As electrification reshapes the mobility landscape, you’ll walk away ready to make an impact on sustainability, innovation, and cleaner transportation for generations to come.
Who Should Attend
Any engineer or technician developing, verifying, or validating a vehicle electrification system will benefit from this course.
Prerequisites
An engineering degree or prior knowledge of high voltage EV systems is not required in order to benefit from and successfully complete this course. However, prior experience in the automotive field as an engineer, technologist, or technician would be beneficial.
Learn more: https://www.sae.org/learn/content/C2001 (Discount CODE CC2025)
Clean Fuels Conference & Workshops
Virtual Coffee Hour - LCF Open Office Hours
Jun 26, 2026 10:00 AM Central Time
Join the Louisiana Clean Fuels team for our Virtual Coffee Hour, a casual, drop-in open office hour designed to give you direct access to our staff and more opportunities to connect with fellow stakeholders. We want to hear what’s happening in your world. Whether you have a specific question, a project you’re exploring, or simply want to stay connected, this is your time.
Technical Resource of the Month
Free Technical Assistance from National Lab Experts
Energy to Communities (E2C) Expert Match connects local governments, utilities, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations with national laboratory experts — at no cost — to answer near-term transportation and energy questions. This round has capacity for 4–5 applicants focused on transportation and mobility topics like EV charging siting, fleet electrification, microgrid solutions, and workforce development.
Funding Opportunities
EPA To Overhaul Clean School Bus Program
FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | BY ERIN KRUEGER | Via Biodiesel Magazine
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 19 announced plans to revamp its Clean School Bus program to focus on a wider range of alternative fuels, including renewable natural gas (RNG), biodiesel, renewable diesel and E85.
The CSB program was created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, which provide the agency with $5 billion for fiscal years (FY) 2022-2026 to support the replacement of older, diesel-powered school buses with cleaner models. To date, the program has primarily provided funding for zero-emission battery electric buses, with a minority of awards supporting other technologies, primarily buses fueled by propane or compressed natural gas (RNG).
EPA Clean School Bus Program Website: https://www.epa.gov/cleanschoolbus
About LCF
Louisiana Clean Fuels is a designated coalition in the US Department of Energy's Clean Cities and Communities partnership, supported by the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy and member organizations. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving fleets for 25 years.
The mission of Louisiana Clean Fuels, Inc. is to advance the nation’s environmental, economic, and energy security by supporting local actions to reduce emissions and diversify transportation fuel options. Our goal is to show how advanced technologies and alternative fuels can help meet business and environmental goals. By providing objective data, technical resources, and the right connections, we help fleets find reliable solutions that will stabilize or lower fuel costs.
