CALSTART is actively involved in regulatory and legislative proceedings at both the state and federal level. As a fuel- and technology-neutral nonprofit technology consortium, CALSTART provides valuable input to regulators and legislators on policy issues related to air quality, climate change, land use, and technology innovation in the field of clean transportation.

CALSTART President and CEO, John Boesel, spoke at Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's press conference and signing ceremony for SB 71 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), a tax exemption for manufacturing green tech equipment in the state. Watch a video of the speakers. Read the CALSTART press release. Read John Boesel's statement.