REFUEL may 2014 | Wisconsin Clean Cities | Monthly Newsletter
Our Featured Member: CUMMINS NPOWER
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Question of the Month | SmartWay Award
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Alternative Fuel News | Barriers Survey
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Green Drive Events
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Featured Member
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Members in the News
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Become a Member
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Save the Date!
QUESTION OF THE MONTH
U.S. EPA SMARTWAY AFFILIATE CHALLENGE AWARD HONOREE Wisconsin Clean Cities (WCC) joins an elite group of 10 SmartWay Affiliates recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2014 SmartWay Affiliate Challenge award. EPA recognized these organizations for supporting policies and practices that reduce truck emissions and improve freight efficiency during a virtual awards presentation. WCC Executive Director, Lorrie Lisek, said they are pleased to be recognized by the US EPA as a SmartWay Affiliate Challenge Honoree. "The mission of WCC directly aligns with that of the SmartWay Program," said Lisek. "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. We are honored to be among those partners receiving this distinguished merit." Read More
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EPA RULING SHOWS WI AIR POLLUTION LOWEST IN 30 YEARS Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha counties now meet all federal standards Sustained efforts by manufacturers, utilities and the transportation industry to reduce fine particle pollution achieved a long-sought victory Tuesday as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency declared Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha counties in compliance with all federal air quality standards. Tuesday's approval, certifying compliance with the 2006 federal fine particle air standard, represents an important public health achievement and puts businesses in the region on a more competitive footing. For the state as a whole, the new designation certifies that Wisconsin has the lowest particle pollution in the past three decades. Read More
BARRIERS TO ADOPTING ALTERNATIVE FUELS SURVEY Barriers to the Adoption of Natural Gas, Electricity and Propane as Vehicle Fuels 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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NATURAL GAS FOR TRANSPORTATION ROUNDTABLE Monday, May 19, 2014 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Waterfront Hotel Leander Choate Room 1 N Main Street Oshkosh, WI 54901
12:30 PM: Registration 1:00 PM: Welcome & Updates 1:30 PM: Technology Updates 1:50 PM: Experiences/Barriers 3:10 PM: Break & Networking 3:25 PM: New Applications 3:45 PM: Closing Remarks
The Wisconsin Natural Gas Vehicle Fuel 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) and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Space is limited. Please register even if you have attended past roundtables.
ALT. FUELS WORKSHOP & WI SMART FLEET PROGRAM The Alternative Fuels Workshop will bring together Wisconsin's experts on alternative fuels and technologies. The Wisconsin Smart Fleet Recognition Program will recognize the partners in our new program that was developed to help reduce their carbon footprint, meet their internal economic goals, and provide them with smart fleet branding opportunities. Network with local fleet managers, businesses & consumers.
Fleets of all sizes are welcome to attend! Space is limited so please register.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM Alliant Energy Center Exhibit Hall C 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713 8:30 AM: Registration 9:00 AM: Welcome & Overview 9:30 AM: Experiences/Barriers 10:30 AM: Exhibit Hall/Networking 11:00 AM: Barriers Discussion 11:30 AM: WSF Recognition 12:00 PM: Lunch/Ride & Drive
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CHICAGO AREA CLEAN CITIES GREEN DRIVE$ 8:00 AM: Registration 8:30 AM: Introduction 8:45 AM: Light Duty AFV’s 9:15 AM: Medium Duty AFV’s 9:45 AM: Heavy Duty AFV’s 10:15 AM: Break 10:30 AM: Alt. Fuel Experiences 11:45 AM: Updates & Funding 12:15 PM: Lunch 1:00 PM: Ride’N’Drive, Exhibits 4:30 PM: Event Concludes
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road Wheaton, IL 60187 Come hear major automakers and green fuel & vehicle technology experts speak at the 3rd annual GREEN DRIVE$ 2014, a FREE event which will showcase the latest in green vehicle technology and offer an extensive ride-and-drive opportunity. Whether you are new to the alternative fuel industry or are already using clean fuel vehicles, you are sure to find value in this comprehensive one day conference. Please register for this free event by May 14. If you are interested in having a free exhibit booth or displaying an alternative fuel vehicle please contact Debbie Zorich at dzorich@legacyenv.com.
CHICAGO AREA CLEAN CITIES 20 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition (CACC) marks a major milestone in May 2014, celebrating 20 years of progress in cutting petroleum use in transportation. CACC members have worked for two decades to advance the deployment of alternative and renewable fuels, advanced vehicles, fuel economy improvements, idle-reduction measures, and new technologies as they emerge. Come celebrate this achievement at an evening reception May 21 at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, IL. The event is FREE if you register by May 9 and is open to all. Register today online by clicking the blue register link at the bottom right of this page. Please note, if you register and do no attend or do not send a delegate in your place, you will be invoiced $50 for your unused reservation. If there are seats available after May 9 and you want to register online or at the door you will be charged $50 per person. Registrations are limited. Please send any questions to RSVP@chicagocleancities.org.
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FEATURED MEMBER CUMMINS NPOWER
Cummins NPower is the upper Midwest's premier Cummins engine and power generation systems distributor, committed to providing fast, proven solutions to our customers. From engines, power generators and parts, with Cummins NPower you'll be receiving quality, reliable and functional products supported by our staff of highly trained and passionate employees. With 12 branches that cover Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and the northern parts of Michigan, Illinois and Indiana, we aim to provide unparalleled service and strive to deliver products that will meet both the immediate needs and the long term goals of our customers. Cummins NPower offers expertise that stems from a highly experienced team dedicated to earning your trust and providing you with peace-of-mind. Cummins NPower provides a safe work environment for all its employees and aims to remain environmentally conscious. From big projects like making our office lighting more energy efficient to little things like reducing the amount of paper communication we send out, we're dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint. Cummins NPower fully supports Wisconsin Clean Cities and their substantial and impactful mission to become a regional and national leader in promoting the use of alternative fuels and technologies and in advancing our nations economic, environmental and energy security by supporting actions to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector.​ Matthew Carr, General Sales Manager for the Lakes Region, sits on Wisconsin Clean Cities Auxiliary Board of Directors as well. Please contact Matthew Carr at (708) 482-2868 or at matthew.carr@cummins.com for more information. Visit the website at www.cumminsnpower.com.
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Wisconsin Landfill to Expand Biomethane Project Wisconsin’s Dane County Landfill announced a $20 million expansion of the county’s Rodefeld landfill that will extend the life of the landfill another 30 years and enable the county to continue its clean energy innovations. The landfill is home to a successful biomethane project that currently produces enough natural gas to power roughly 4,000 homes and to fuel the county’s fleet of 30 CNG vehicles. Read More Time Transport Inc. partners with U.S. Oil for addition of 3 CNG stations (Appleton, WI) Time Transport Inc. is partnering with U.S. Oil for the addition of three new GAIN®Clean Fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) stations to supply Time’s CNG fleet. One GAIN station located south of Milwaukee along I-94 in Sturtevant, Wisconsin opened on Monday, April 7th. The other two will be located in the Chicago area, one near Channahon, IL at I-80/I-55 and one in Hodgkins, IL at I-294/I-55. Read More Propane Autogas School Buses are Mainstream Across the country, hundreds of thousands of students are transported daily to school in buses operating on propane autogas. It is the most commonly used alternative fuel in the nation and worldwide. Vehicles fueled by autogas comply with the same safety standards as their conventionally fueled counterparts. Blue Bird Type A and Type C school buses equipped with the ROUSH CleanTech autogas fuel system offer a rapid return on investment for school districts that want lower operating costs and reduced emissions. Odyne Systems Partners with Allison Transmission’s Midwest Distributor, Inland Power, to Deliver on $45.4 Million Contract Odyne Systems of Waukesha and Inland Power Group of Butler, Wisconsin have teamed up to deliver on a $45.4 million contract from the Department of Energy, administered through the Electric Power Research Institute, to install over 120 Odyne plug-in hybrids systems on work trucks to be deployed throughout North America. Together, Odyne and Inland have added over 12 jobs to support the contract. Read More
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BECOME A MEMBER Wisconsin Clean Cities Member Video Challenge! Any interested member of WCC can submit a 30 second video of why they chose to be part of Wisconsin Clean Cities and how it has benefited their company. The winner will have their video featured on our homepage along with their company’s logo and website link. All videos will be combined and displayed on our members page and social media site. Please submit videos to Bailey Brown at bailey.brown@wicleancities.org by May 31, 2014 or contact her for more information.
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. Diamond Member
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! May 6, 2014 Northeast WI Annual Spring Seminar Green Bay, WI May 5-8, 2014 ACT Expo Long Beach Convention Center, CA May 19, 2014 Natural Gas Roundtable Waterfront Hotel, Oshkosh, WI May 20, 2014 Alt. Fuels Workshop & WSF Recognition Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI May 21, 2014 CACC 20th Anniversary Green Drive$ Dupage County Fairgrounds, Wheaton, IL
May 20-22, 2014 North Central Propane Industry Convention & Trade Show La Crosse Center, La Crosse WI June 10, 2014 Idle Reduction Workshop Green Bay, WI June 24, 2014 Electric Vehicle Workshop Milwaukee, WI July 17, 2014 Kwik Trip Natural Gas Seminar CNG Station Grand Opening Superior, WI
May 22, 2014 WPCA Extravaganza Manpower Group Headquarters, Milwaukee, WI May 19-21, 2014 EDTA Annual Meeting & Conference Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
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For more event info, visit our events page at www.wicleancities.org/events.php.
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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.