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DCAP Impact Stories

“It Is Worth Every Bit of Effort” – Joshua H.

“I had been thinking about an EV for years, but it was not financially realistic until DCAP
came along”.

“I Feel Totally Blessed and Really Grateful for the Help I Got.” – Christine B.

For Christine, a longtime El Dorado County resident, getting a reliable car wasn’t about luxury, it was about necessity.

“It Was a True Blessing — I’m Really, Really Grateful.” – Steven M.

For Steven, getting an electric vehicle wasn’t just about transportation. It was about getting back on his feet and moving forward with confidence.

Community Spotlight: Native American EnvironmentalProtection Coalition (NAEPC)

Community-led environmental work Thirty years ago, Tribal communities formed the Native American EnvironmentalProtection Coalition (NAEPC) in response to illegal dumping on Tribal lands.Today, NAEPC supports federally recognized Tribes facing similar threats to theirsovereignty, health, lands and people.

Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services

SNHS serves low- to-moderate income community members seeking to attain or maintain homeownership. We serve populations that are less likely to access affordable housing or become homeowners.

MAAC & DCAP Partner to Expand Access to Clean Transportation

Access to reliable transportation can open the door to greater economic opportunity. This month, we’re spotlighting DCAP’s partnership with MAAC and the upcoming Application Clinic, where eligible community members can receive one-on-one application support and learn about clean transportation incentives

Air Pollution Control District Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County APCD Ride & Drive Partner Reflections

To better understand the impact of Ride & Drive events, we asked Santa Barbara County APCD partners to reflect on their experiences.

Comite Civico Del Valle Ride & Drive Partner Reflections

To better understand the impact of Ride & Drive events, we asked Comite Civico Del Valle (CCV) partners to reflect on their experiences:

DCAP Ride and Drive 2025 Wrap-Up for the Year!

In 2025, DCAP continued expanding hands-on EV education across the state through Ride & Drive (R&D) events. From San Bernardino to Bishop to Eureka , residents received real opportunities to explore EVs, ask questions, and experience clean-air vehicles in person.