REFUEL MAY 2016 | Wisconsin Clean Cities | Monthly Newsletter
FEATURED MEMBER AmeriGas
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Question of the Month | Golf Outing CNG Training | Green Drive$ Event Clean Air Extravaganza | New Employee Introductions EPA SmartWay Affiliate Featured Member: AmeriGas Wisconsin Alternative Fuels Roundtables | Become a Member Members and Alternative Fuel News Mark Your Calendars!
CLEAN CITIES QUESTION OF THE MONTH
2ND ANNUAL CLEAN AIR GOLF OUTING
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June 16, 2016 Registration: 10:00 AM Lunch: 11:00 AM Shotgun Start: 12:00 PM Dinner Following Outing $125 Per Golfer Hawk’s View Golf Club 7377 Krueger Rd, Lake Geneva, WI
Wisconsin Clean Cities will be hosting a 2nd Annual Clean Air Golf Outing at Hawk’s View Golf Club in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Your $125 registration fee includes: golfer fee, beverage tickets, on course games, lunch, dinner, and raffle tickets. “Sponsorships are available. Reserve your spot today for this great networking event!” Click Here for Sponorships Levels. 2 | May ReFUEL
CNG TRAINING AT MATC THIS JUNE June 6-7, from 8am - 4:30pm CNG Tank and Fuel System Inspection Class MATC - Oak Creek, WI
With technology comes new responsibility and as a result the CNG Tank and Fuel System Inspection Class has been created. Current regulations require all CNG tanks visually inspected by a certified inspector every 3 years or 36,000 miles whichever comes first or in the event of an accident or fire on the vehicle. This class will cover the inspection requirements and techniques as defined by industry standards and regulations. This class will serve as a preparatory class for a student who would like to take the CSA certification exam to become a Certified CNG Fuel System Inspector.
June 13-17, from 8am - 4:30pm CNG for Heavy Duty Applications MATC - Oak Creek, WI
Attending students will leave with a good understanding of natural gas for use as a vehicle fuel, how to safely work with CNG, as well as the operation and maintenance of the ISL G and ISX 12G products. Students will utilize Cummins Insite as well as QuickServe Online service information for diagnosis and repair procedures.
Contact: Craig Kuehl for more information: Kuehlc@matc.edu • 414-571-4766
CLEAN CITIES GREEN DRIVE$ CONFERENCE & EXPO May 19, 2016 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CST Cost $75 NIU Naperville Meeting & Conference Center Wisconsin Clean Cities is teaming up with Chicago Area Clean Cities and South Shore Clean Cities of Northern Indiana for the 5th annual Green Drive$ Conference & Expo. As one of the largest green-transportation conferences held in the Midwest, this one-day event is a must-attend event for public and private fleets, as well as federal, state and local government officials, auto manufacturers, car dealerships, fuel suppliers, conversion companies, small businesses, and environment, clean-tech and clean-energy professionals. Emmy Award-winning host of MotorWeek, John Davis will serve as the master of ceremonies, with speakers from Fleet Owner magazine, automakers, shipping and logistics companies, and suppliers and vendors addressing topics from advanced-vehicle technologies to alternative fuels. More than two dozen green vehicles will be showcased. Tickets available for $75 each and sponsorship's and vendor booths, are now available also! Reserve your spot and Register Today! 3 | May February ReFUEL ReFUEL
2016 CLEAN AIR EXTRAVAGANZA Thursday, May 26, 2016 2:00 - 4:00 P
Godfrey & Kahn SC
833 E. Michigan St., Suite 1800 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Wisconsin Clean Air Partners will be hosting the 2016 Clean Air Extravaganza on May 26 at the offices of Godfrey & Kahn SC. Wisconsin Parnters for Clean Air is a coalition of businesses, community organizations, schools, and government agencies committed to improving air quality Wisconsin through voluntary action. The topic of this year’s event will be the Lakefront Getaway. The speakers for this year’s event will be Rocky Marcoux, Commissioner for the Department of City Development; and John McCarthy and Pat Kressin from GRAEF. Concluding the event will be the presentation of the 2016 WPCA Awards. If you are interested in attending this event please RSVP by calling 414-263-8751 or email peter.mcmullen@wisconsin. gov by May 19, 2016. Please include the name of your organization, total number attending, and the attendee(s) name(s) and title(s).
WISCONSIN CLEAN CITIES WELCOMES TWO NEW EMPLOYEES New Employee Introductions Ryan Peterson started with Wisconsin Clean Cities in April as an Intern. Ryan is a first year masters student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying Urban Planning. “We couldn’t be more excited about having Ryan join our team. He has been a valuable asset to the team so far. We look foward to getting the chance to learn from each other,” said Lorrie Lisek, Executive Director of Wisconsin Clean Cities. Courtney Long started with Wisconsin Clean Cities in May as the Program Specailist. Courtney brings a broad range of event planning experience and exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Courtney is a graduate from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a major in Marketing and a certificate in entrepreneurship. “Courtney will be a tremendous addition to our Wisconsin Clean Cities team. I look foward to working with her and having her meet our great members,” said Lorrie Lisek.
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WISCONSIN CLEAN CITIES EPA SMARTWAY AFFILIATE HONOREE Wisconsin Clean Cities (WCC) has been named a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2016 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Award Honoree. EPA recognized WCC on the 2016 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Recognition Webinar on April 21, 2016. “The mission of WCC directly aligns with that of the SmartWay Program,” said Lorrie Lisek, Executive Director of WCC. “We are honored to be recognized by the US EPA as a SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Honoree. By providing education and outreach opportunities that encourage the use of alternative fuels, vehicles and technologies, WCC continually addresses issues that affect our air quality and overall quality of life.” The SmartWay Affiliate Challenge is a national challenge developed by EPA to acknowledge organizations that participate in SmartWay and do an exceptional job supporting the partnership’s freight sustainability goals. SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Honorees have proactively initiated and executed recruiting, promotional and marketing activities that raise awareness and encourage their members to address air pollution from freight activities. These affiliates serve as role models for other SmartWay affiliates and partners. “EPA commends the Affiliate Challenge honorees for their extraordinary level of commitment, enthusiasm, and creativity in supporting EPA’s SmartWay program, and sustainable transportation,” said Christopher Grundler, Director of EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality. “The work in this arena helps to advance the environmental sustainability of commercial transportation and logistics bringing us all closer to achieving the shared goals of efficient goods movement and clean air.” The challenge was open to all SmartWay Affiliates. Participating organizations submitted an application and supporting materials describing various activities they accomplished during the period of March 1, 2015 to March 1, 2016. As a SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Honoree, WCC completed activities in a variety of areas, such as: • Spread the SmartWay message in multiple ways. Developed cobranded promotional materials for distribution at air quality conferences and hosted a webinar to foster understanding regarding SmartWay and how it helps to reduce emissions and save fuel. • Promoted SmartWay certified vehicles, resulting in brand awareness for the consumer sector. • Created awareness of the SmartWay program with numerous state, local, and nonprofit organizations • Partnered with the Wisconsin American Lung Association to provide education and outreach regarding ethanol (E85) use throughout the state. • Identified opportunities for fleets across the state to implement alternative fuels and SmartWay strategies through the Wisconsin Smart Fleet program. Click here to view the SmartWay Affiliate Honoree Challenge video. 5 | May ReFUEL
FEATURED MEMBER: AmeriGas AmeriGas is the first of our Golf Outing sponsors to be featured in our monthly newsletter! For the second year in a row they will be supporting our Clean Air Golf Outing, a worthwhile event that will help continue our coalition’s mission of reducing the dependence on petroleum-based fuels. Since 1959, AmeriGas has been one of the nation’s best in propane sales and technology. Currently, AmeriGas is the nation’s leader in propane services, with sales in all 50 states. Over 2 million people are benefitting from the friendly and competitive services that they offer. They offer propane for a variety of uses, including home heating, space heating, water heating pool and spa heating, drying cooking, grilling, and motor fuel. AmeriGas has provided alternative fuel solutions for a multitude of different vehicle types, including buses, government fleets, taxis, limos, and commercial fleets. Their impact on the alternative fuel scene in the United States has been seen in almost all markets and in all transportation industries. Propane, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas), is one of the nation’s most versatile sources of energy. This safe fuel serves approximately 60 million people in the United States in millions of homes, industry, farming and more. Propane not only offers customers a cheaper fuel alternative but it is much cleaner than petroleum-based fuels. Its application in vehicles could present a viable option for the solution to the dependence on conventional fuel sources. The vast majority of propane is being produced and distributed domestically through an established infrastructure that has grown exponentially in recent decades. AmeriGas has also been at the forefront of the sustainability efforts in the United States by providing customers with propane as an alternative to conventional petroleum-based fuels. There are over 300,000 propane-powered vehicles currently on the road in the United States, thanks in large part to companies like AmeriGas, who have invested in propane stations. AmeriGas has 2,600 fueling sites nationwide, with more and more stations expected every year. To learn more about AmeriGas and their efforts in establishing propane as a viable option for future generations, contact your regional supplier or: Jaime Mendez Area Sales Manager 815-529-6047 jaime.mendez@amerigas.com
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WISCONSIN ALTERNATIVE FUELS ROUNDTABLES Coming This Summer! FREE Location: TBD Join Wisconsin Clean Cities, the Wisconsin State Energy Office this summer for our Wisconsin Natural Gas for Transportation Roundtable and Propane Roundtable. These events will be FREE and open to the public. The Wisconsin Natural Gas for Transportation Roundtable as well as the Propane Roundtable is a stakeholder forum created to provide information to businesses and citizens about natural gas as a transportation fuel and identify opportunities to expand the use of compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG) and biogas.
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Your membership will allow us to continue to strive for reduced petroleum consumption, clean air, and an improved quality of life. Along with helping support many projects we are currently working on throughout Wisconsin, your membership would also include several benefits: • Information on upcoming grants that will allow your company to save money on infrastructure, vehicles, or fuel, as well as information about projects and the latest alternative fuels news • Support for grant preparation or assistance • A representative from your company may serve on our Board of Directors and supporting committees • Access to Wisconsin Clean Cities events, which include seminars, meetings, and conferences • Networking opportunities with fleets and industry partners • Technical training, workshops, and webinars • Individual consultation and technical assistance • Public recognition for progress in reducing petroleum consumption and assistance with media outreach. Gold Members Diamond Member
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WCC MEMBERS & ALTERNATIVE FUELS NEWS Roush CleanTech Develops Propane Autogas Fuel System for the Ford F-750 Cummins-Led Team to Build Plug-in Hybrid Class 6 Quick Spin: Sneak Peak of the Cummins 2017 Record Fleet Sales for Nissan EVs In Europe GAIN Clean Fuel Network Expands in Alabama ANGI Energy Systems Reports Steady CNG Station Growth Supplier Diversity Efforts Honored Oshkosh Corporation Named to 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company Roush Pushes Propane Powertrains For Mid-Sized Trucks McNeilus Brand Enhances High Capacity Back-of-Cab CNG Fuel System Tesla Nears 300 Mile EV Range Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Extension FedEx Boosts Fleet Fuel Efficiency
What You Should Know About Today’s CNG Fuel Systems Utah Transit Authority to Add All-Electric Buses to Its Fleet U.S. Senate Passes Vehicle Innovation Act Oregon Makes $6 Million Available for Alt-Fuel Fleet Projects New Alternative Jet Fuel Approved New Flyer Debuts 60-Foot Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus The Netherlands Debates Banning All Car Sales Except EVs Seattle Launches Aggressive Electric Vehicle Plan Ontario Plans 500 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Across Province Ford Plans Long-Range Electric Car to Compete With Tesla, GM Trucking Fleets Rank Biodiesel at the Top for Alternative Fuel Use Hyundai IONIQ wins prestigious 2016 Red Dot Design Award 8 | May ReFUEL
MARK YOUR CALDENDARS!
May 19, 2016 June 20-23, 2016 Clean Cities Green Drive$ Conference & Expo International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo Naperville, IL Milwaukee, WI May 24, 2016 Level 1: NGV Essentials and Safety Practices Training Chicago, IL
September 27-28 Level 3: Heavy-Duty NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training Chicago, IL
June 16, 2016 WCC Clean Air Golf Outing Lake Geneva, WI
September 27-30 Level 3: Heavy-Duty NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training & CNG Fuel System Inspector Training Milwaukee, WI
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WCC is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), organization, and is one of nearly 100 Clean Cities coalitions across the U.S. WCC works to reduce emissions, encourage the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles, and develop the refueling infrastructure necessary to sustain the industry. 231 W Michigan St., P321, Milwaukee, WI 53203| Phone: (414) 221-4958 | Fax: (414) 221-3961 Email: info@wicleancities.org | Website: www.wicleancities.org