December 2014 Newsletter

REFUEL December 2014 | Wisconsin Clean Cities | Monthly Newsletter

Featured Member AmeriGas

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Question of the Month | WSF Fuel Retailers Survey Annual Meeting | Barriers Survey Featured Member Alternative Fuel News | Members in the News Get Involved with Wisconsin Clean Cities Save the Date

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

How can I determine whether an alternative fuel conversion system or other aftermarket device claiming to improve fuel economy or reduce emissions has been appropriately certiďŹ ed or veriďŹ ed?

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BARRIERS TO ADOPTING ALTERNATIVE FUELS SURVEY Barriers to the Adoption of Natural Gas, Electricity and Propane as Vehicle Fuels Last chance to tell us your opinion about the adoption of natural gas, electricity, and propane as vehicle fuels! Please fill out the survey as honestly and completely as possible.

The survey is part of The Lake Michigan Corridor Alternative Fuel Implementation Initiative; a new U.S. Department of Energy grant-funded program through the Gas Technology Institute (GTI). As part of the grant, GTI, Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC), South Shore Clean Cities (SSCC), and Wisconsin Clean Cities (WCC) are determining barriers to the adoption of alternative fuels. The results of this survey will be used to create specific educational documents and events.

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ANNUAL MEETING INVITE

WISCONSIN SMART FLEET

ALTERNATIVE FUELS SURVEY Fuel Retailers Survey Barriers to the Adoption of Alternative Fuels

Wisconsin Smart Fleet’s mission is to help fleets reduce their carbon footprint, leave the world a better place for the next generation, and meet their internal economic goals. To help fleets meet these goals, Wisconsin Clean Cities has designed a short survey regarding alternative fuel. It will only take 5 minutes of your time and your feedback will help with the success of the program.

Last chance to take the survey and be entered to win a $25 Visa gift card!

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FEATURED MEMBER AMERIGAS

About Us: With AmeriGas, you get more than just a propane supplier - you get a propane expert and partner. Since 1959, our mission continues to provide you with the most reliable, safest, and responsive propane service in the nation.

AmeriGas is the nation's largest propane company, serving over 2 million residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and motor fuel propane customers from over 2,500 distribution locations in all 50 states.

National Footprint: AmeriGas has over 20 AutoGas Specialists and 200 Account Managers operating from more than 1,200 locations in all 50 states. Our team will show you how easy it is to execute your AmeriGas AutoGas fuel solutions.

Turn-Key Alternative Fuel Solution with AmeriGas: • Safe • AutoGas tanks contain overfill protection and are 20 times more puncture resistant than gasoline or diesel fuel tanks.

• Green • AmeriGas Propane AutoGas boasts one of the best economic business cases for fleet operators moving to alternative fuel.

• Reliable • Our proven technology offers rapid refueling and reliable performance.

• Economical • Propane’s 104 octane rating compared to gasoline at 92 allows engines to run clean reducing engine maintenance cost.

• Cost Effective • Tax advantages are available in most states for fleet operators who transition to propane autogas through the American Taxpayer Relief Act. Customer Testimonial: Lake Michigan Mailers selected AmeriGas, Inc. to provide propane for the converted vehicles. “AmeriGas has been an ideal strategic partner for this program,” said David C. Rhoa, president of Lake Michigan Mailers, Inc. “We approached them with a basic outline of our program objectives. They provided us with a fully engineered solution that will allow us to reduce our fuel costs, manage the fueling requirements of our propane-powered fleet as it expands, and properly manage our fueling system.”

Fleet Managers nationwide turn to AmeriGas, America’s Propane Company for their turnkey AutoGas solutions. With currently 2,600 AutoGas fueling sites nationwide and the number consistently growing.

AmeriGas has the knowledge, expertise, infrastructure and supply network to effectively execute your AutoGas fleet requirements.

To learn more about AmeriGas AutoGas or calculate potential savings for your fleet, please visit www.amerigas.com/autogas.

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WCC MEMBERS & ALTERNATIVE FUELS NEWS • Love's Travel Stops opens CNG filling station in Ohio • ET Environmental Appoints Several Individuals to New Positions • Wisconsin Clean Cities to celebrate 20 years of statewide clean-fuel successes • MCEP Venture Opens Its First CNG • U.S. Oil Gain CNG for C.A.T. and for Ruan • Paper Transport Fleet Anchoring Louisiana CNG Station • Love’s Opens New Mississippi Travel Stop • First compressed natural gas filling station for vehicles in Tolleson • GAIN Clean Fuel Middleton CNG station grand opening • Odyne Systems Delivers Hybrid Trucks to Michigan Utility • Clean Energy with PMG at O’Hare • Roush Propane F-550s for Nestle

• Straight Talk About Business Cases for Propane • • • •

Designing a CNG Fueling Station Argonne Evaluates Propane Bus Fleets Clean Cities Wants to Help Pool AFV ACT Expo 2015 Is Fast Taking Shape

• Some Observations on the North American NGV Market • Upgrading a Maintenance Facility for CNG • What's in Store for Natural Gas Vehicles, Post-Election 2014?

• EPA, DOE Release 2015 Fuel Economy Guide for Car Buyers

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GET INVOLVED WITH WISCONSIN CLEAN CITIES! THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL MEETING & WISCONSIN SMART FLEET BANQUET SPONSORS!

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

AMERIGAS

DUAL FUEL SYSTEMS

SIERRA MONITOR CORPORATION

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY! Together we can “Drive Wisconsin Forward!”

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.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

December 8, 12, 18 & 19, 2014 CNG Training Course WCTC, Pewaukee, WI 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST

December 15, 2014 NGV Webinar: Role of Government Policymaking and Strategy Process 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

December 9, 2014 Annual Meeting & WSF Banquet Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI 1:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST

January 5-9, 2015 CNG Training for Heavy Duty Applications MATC, Oak Creek, WI 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST

December 10, 2014 January 13-14, 2015 Badger State Sheriffs’ Association Conference CNG Tank & Fuel System Inspection Training Radisson Paper Valley Hotel MATC, Oak Creek, WI Appleton, WI 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST

CHECK THESE OUT!

CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE! www.wismartfleet.org

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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.