Patty Monahan

Mom, backpacker, cyclist, clean transportation advocate, EV driver, UC Berkeley & UW alumna advancing CA’s transition to a 100% clean energy future.

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

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.

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

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! ⚡️

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

⚡ 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...

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

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

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

✨ 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.

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

⚡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

[California Energy Commission - ⚡#CalEnergy @CalEnergy]

🔌 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: https://t.co/krUFdJs7ss

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

📣💰@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
https://t.co/u5X6mW7mKI

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

📅 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 🔌⚡️

https://t.co/aa7yciRiQK

[Liane Randolph @mslianeran]

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 Fast Charging Network @evgonetwork]

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: https://t.co/lE1aHFT3Cu

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

📣 @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!⚡️

https://t.co/hwdbChST2g

[California Energy Commission - ⚡#CalEnergy @CalEnergy]

⚡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: https://t.co/X6EoRaTnsE

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

⚡🌵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

[Rivian @Rivian]

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: https://t.co/VocOTMWAON

[California Energy Commission - ⚡#CalEnergy @CalEnergy]

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: https://t.co/zfeLqoHgnJ

[Liane Randolph @mslianeran]

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.

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

💰📣 @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 👇 https://t.co/O9L05RGKXQ

[Patty Monahan @Patty_CEC]

⚡🔌 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: https://t.co/Vp10bIZbfm