June 2015 Newsletter

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Clean Cities Question of the Month WCC 2014 Annual Report WSBA 2015 Annual Convention MATC Tank and Fuel Inspection Classes WCC Inaugural Clean Air Golf Outing Featured Member New Members | Get Involved with Wisconsin Clean Cities!

Members and Alternative Fuel News Mark Your Calendars!

CLEAN CITIES QUESTION OF THE MONTH

WISCONISIN CLEAN CITIES 2014 ANNUAL REPORT The Wisconsin Clean Cities Coalition today announced that in 2014 its member fleets and stakeholders displaced more than 21 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and over 70,000 tons of greenhouse-gas emissions.

“These numbers, the coalition’s highest numbers to date, are a great representation of the work our members are doing around the state,” said Lorrie Lisek, Executive Director of Wisconsin Clean Cities (WCC).

“This incredible accomplishment would not be possible without the efforts of our coalition’s stakeholders, which include commercial fleets and municipalities throughout the state of Wisconsin.”

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WI SCHOOL BUS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION 2015 Wisconsin School Bus Association Annual Convention June 22-24, 2015 Chula Vista Resort, 2501 River Road, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Registration Rates: • Full Conference: $175 | Monday Golf: $100 • Tuesday Only: $95 | Wednesday Only: $125 Please join us for our 67th Annual Convention being held at the Chula Vista Resort in the Wisconsin Dells on June 22-24! Don't miss our alternative fuel and fuel saving tips for school buses session on Wednesday, June 24. Speakers include Wisconsin Clean Cities, Blue Bird/ROUSH, Espar, Kobussen Buses and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. We have a great schedule of events planned!

MATC OFFERING CNG TANK & FUEL INSPECTION CLASSES MATC will be offering two CNG Tank and Fuel System Inspection Diesel 401 Classes June 16-17, 2015: Diesel 401-400 (00105166) August 18-19, 2015: Diesel 401-401 (00105167) Classes are scheduled from 8:00 to 4:30 PM each day.

Course Description: This course is designed to instruct students in the proper procedures required to visually inspect CNG fuel systems from high pressure cylinders through the 1ststage regulator. It covers cylinder identification, installation, General and Detailed Visual Inspections, proper venting (de-fueling), disposal and documentation. It is intended to raise the reliability of the industry and confidence of the general public in the safe handling and maintenance of high pressure natural gas storage systems. This class will prepare you to take the CSA certification exam. Note the CSA Exam will need to be scheduled with CSA independently if you wish to become certified through CSA. Website & Flyer

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2015 INAUGURAL CLEAN AIR GOLF OUTING

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Registration & Driving Range: 10:00 AM Lunch: 11:00 AM Shotgun: 12:00 PM | Dinner Following Outing

Morningstar Golfer’s Club S77 W26285 Prairieside Drive Waukesha, WI 53189 Directions Event Sponsor

$100 Per Golfer

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Registration Fee Includes: * Golfer Fee

* Lunch

* Beverage Ticket

* Raffle Prizes

* Skins

* Dinner

Refreshment Sponsor

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Two Golfer Fees Waived Logo on Event Signage & WCC Website Option to Set up Tent/Table at Assigned Hole Spotlight Article in Newsletter & Recognition in WCC Emails

$750 • • • •

Name on Event Signage & WCC Website

WCC Website Option to Set Up Tent/Table at Assigned Tee Recognition in WCC

Hole Sponsor

$200

$500 Logo in Golf Carts

Name on Event Signage &

Newsletter & Emails

Cart Sponsor

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One Golfer Fee Waived

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Logo on Hole Signage Name on Event Signage

Sponsor by June 5, 2015 for promotional items!

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THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!

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

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FEATURED MEMBER Black Dog Corporation

Black Dog Corp was founded in Chicago in 2006 by Amit Gauri, with humble beginnings, the business quickly started growing. By 2009 Black Dog Corp had become a commodities distributor of many items and soon gained large volume clients including The State of Illinois, Cook County, and The City of Chicago.

In 2010 with the mentorship of close family friends in the petroleum business Black Dog Corp gained access to products that were typically only sold by regional manufactures distributors. The sales of motor oils, lubricants, fuels and chemicals became Black Dogs main focus and Black Dog Corp obtained MBE/ DBE certifications as a fuel and petroleum (gasoline, diesel, LPG, natural gas, oils, lubricants and chemicals) wholesaler and started winning bids for multiple large governmental contracts. In addition to winning government contracts, Black Dog Corp increased its business with both public and private sector companies.

Black Dog Corp has relationships with major oil companies including BP, Castrol, Mobil, Shell, Valvoline, and Motorcraft along with many others.

In the last few years Black Dog further added to its experienced executive management team with diverse backgrounds in fuels, alternative fuels, oils, lubricants, chemicals and fleet industries.

Black Dog Corp. supplies traditional fuels including gasoline and diesel blends as well as alternative fuels (bio fuels and LPG currently), oils, lubricants, and chemicals. Black Dog has been working with a partner company and is planning CNG stations as well as a cleaner diesel fuel plants making the cleaner higher quality diesel fuel from natural gas. With other partners we are also now able to offer vehicle conversions to CNG or LPG. In the last couple of years Black Dog has added specialty trucks to transport bulk oil and fuels as well as to wet fill customer’s vehicles at their worksites.

Black Dog Corp currently is a supplier to The Chicago Transit Authority, The City of Chicago, Cook County, The State of Illinois, Midway International Airport, O’Hare International Airport, The Illinois Tollway, Chicago Skyway, Intren, Riggs Distler, Dunbar Armored, United Road Towing, Altom Transport, Midwest Wrecking, and many others.

In 2014 Black Dog Corp was awarded the “Supplier of the Year” by The Minority Supplier Development Council and was featured in Crain’s Chicago Business. Black Dog Corp was also awarded “Company of the Year” as part of The UBS Elevating Entrepreneurs’ program.

Black Dog works closely with many vendors to supply superior products in all categories at competitive prices and pride ourselves on customer service.

Black Dog now has its original offices in Chicago and has since added offices, warehouse and distribution center in Westchester, IL and in 2015 opened an office in Madison WI. We at Black Dog look forward to expanding our business further into Wisconsin.

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GET INVOLVED WITH WISCONSIN CLEAN CITIES! Welcome our newest Wisconsin Clean Cities members!

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!

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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WCC MEMBERS & ALTERNATIVE FUELS NEWS Tetra Tech to Acquire Cornerstone Environmental Group Terex Celebrates Digger Derrick's 70th Anniversary McNeilus launches CNG inspection program for CNG fleets VNG Adds CNG in Texas EVO Trillium opens CNG station at Central Freight Lines Roush Propane for Buses in Three States N. Carolina community celebrates new GAIN Clean Fuel station Milwaukee Rolls Out Last of 22 CNG Refuse Trucks Clean Energy for the Isla Bella’s First LNG Cummins Westport Unveils ISB6.7 G Natural Gas Engine Quantum and GAIN Partner on CNG Truck Financing Program UPS agreement with Clean Energy taps renewable natural gas First Odyne Hybrid System Fuel Tank Truck Delivered Roush Propane for ConocoPhillips Expanding partnership continues growth of CNG network U.S. Oil and Ruan build on partnership with new GAIN® Clean Fuel CNG station 20,000 and Counting: Alternative Fueling and Charging Stations Hit Major Milestone $13.5 Million in EPA Clean Diesel Grants Available Obama Lowers Ethanol Blending Levels Fleet Technology Expo Brings Back Largest Green Ride & Drive Chevrolet to offer CNG Silverado chassis cab Top 50 Green Fleets Environmental Group: Are Natural Gas Trucks Really Cleaner?

Obama Scales Back EV Goal for Fed Fleet Remarketing ‘Green’ Vehicles Ford Adds Gaseous Prep Package to 2016 F-150 Less Than Two Months until NCWM DGE Vote

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MARK YOUR CALDENDARS!

June 8, 2015 Level 1, 2, & 3 Battery Charging Webinar 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST

June 22, 2015 EV Quarterly Discussion Webinar 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST

June 10, 2015 Drivetrain Experts on Fuel Efficiency Webinar 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST

June 23, 2015 WCC 2015 Inaugural Clean Air Golf Outing Waukesha, WI

June 12, 2015 United Cooperative E85 Station Promotion Beaver Dam, WI

June 24, 2015 WI School Bus Association Annual Convention Wisconsin Dells, WI

June 15-16, 2015 Global Fleet Management Conference Miami, FL

June 26, 2015 United Cooperative E85 Station Promotion Hustisford, WI

June 16-17, 2015 CNG Tank & Fuel System Inspection Classes MATC - Oak Creek, WI

June 29, 2015 Renewable Natural Gas and RINS Webinar 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST

June 19, 2015 United Cooperative E85 Station Promotion Wyocena, WI

July 7-8, 2015 NGVi Natural Gas Training Courses Chicago, IL

CHECK THESE OUT!

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Alternative Fuel Vehicles Showcase - Outpost Natural Foods in Mequon

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.