WCC Monthly Newsletter

ReFUEL November 2013

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ReFUEL is Wisconsin Clean Cities’ (WCC) monthly coalition newsletter.

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.

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In This Issue: Page 5

You’re Invited: Annual Stakeholder Meeting and WCTP Recognition Banquet Features:

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Question of the Month: alternative fuels in emergency situations Wisconsin Clean Cities Members In the News Kwik Trip Seminars

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Mark Your Calendars!

A full listing of upcoming events

Fleets Across The U.S.

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Smith Dairy Deploys Natural Gas Vehicles and Fueling Infrastructure in the Midwest

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Eye On Clean Cities

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Wisconsin Clean Cities Proudly Announces the:

Annual Stakeholder Meeting & WCTP Recognition Banquet

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Lambeau Field Atrium | Legends Club Room | Green Bay, WI

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Wisconsin Clean Cities Event at a Glance Schedule (Central Time): 12:30 - 2:00 PM..........Sponsor Set-Up 4:00 - 5:00 PM...........Lambeau Tour (Optional) 2:00 - 3:00 PM ...........Networking 5:00 - 6:00 PM...........Cocktails & Networking 3:00 - 4:00 PM............WCC Annual Meeting 6:00 - 8:00 PM...........WCTP Recognition Banquet

Event Ticket Prices: WCC & WCTP Member Ticket Price $20 before November 29 ($25 after)

Lambeau Field Stadium Tour: $10 per person Tours are approximately one hour. *Space is Limited

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Non-Member Ticket Price $30 before November 29 ($35 after)

To register or become a sponsor visit www.wicleancities.org & click the events tab.

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Event Contact: Erika Noble (414) 221- 4487 / erika.noble@wicleancities.org Parking Information: Park in the North Lot off of Lombardi Avenue. Enter through the Miller Lite Gate and take escalators to the fourth floor.

Lodging Information: We have a block of rooms reserved at the Tundra Lodge for $70/night 2 blocks from Lambeau Field. 865 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay, WI 54305. Call (920) 405-8700 and tell them you are with Wisconsin Clean Cities.

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Question of the Month How have fleets benefited from alternative fuel use during emergency situations?

Another storm season is upon us. As such, we are reminded of the lessons learned from Superstorm Sandy, which made landfall near Atlantic City, New Jersey last October. Specifically, alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles were able to provide critical services and assist in recovery efforts when conventional vehicles were taken out of service due to fuel shortages and power outages at fueling stations.

It has been reported that more than 20% of conventional fueling stations had no fuel as many as 11 days after the storm. Meanwhile, alternative fuel fleets were still operating. For example, the compressed natural gas (CNG) Atlantic City Jitney minibuses were assisting with evacuation and the Oyster Bay CNG refuse and dump trucks were helping with clean-up efforts. Because CNG infrastructure is typically fueled by an underground pipeline, these stations are not as dependent on fuel delivery trucks for their supply. Therefore, these fleets were able to jump into action and provide support during a difficult time. CNG was not the only alternative fuel used during the Superstorm Sandy aftermath. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey continued their use of biodiesel blends without fuel supply interruptions. For a video summarizing the use of alternative fuel vehicles after Superstorm Sandy, see the following MotorWeek story: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/case/1323.

Emergency situations can include natural disasters, such as hurricanes, flooding, tornados, earthquakes, and wildfires. However, they also include systems and infrastructure failures, pandemics, and physical or cyber attacks. To that end, the Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition in Phoenix, Arizona is working with the Arizona Department of Emergency Management to encourage fuel diversity in an area of the country that is vulnerable to fuel shortages due to pipeline ruptures.

How can we learn from these experiences? • Incorporate alternative fuels into emergency planning efforts.

Energy Assurance Plans. Through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) State Energy Assurance Program provided grants to 48 states to develop or update their Energy Assurance Plans. The goal of these plans is to ensure secure and reliable energy infrastructure that will allow for rapid restoration and recovery in the case of an emergency.

As such, many state plans champion fuel diversity and include a shift to alternative transportation fuels to reduce petroleum demand, manage fuel supply, and maintain essential public needs during emergency situations. State energy offices are encouraged to revisit and update their plans frequently.

As alternative fuel infrastructure expands in your area, Clean Cities coalitions are encouraged to get in touch with their state energy office to incorporate alternative fuels into their Energy Assurance Plan.

For more information, see the DOE State Energy Assurance Program website: http:// energy.gov/oe/services/energy-assurance/emergency-preparedness/state-and-localenergy-assurance-planning. The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) Energy Assurance Planning website (http://www.naseo.org/energyassurance) is also a useful resource.

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Disaster Preparedness Plans. In addition to energy planning, state offices and agencies of emergency management have overarching plans to manage emergency situations. Alternative fuel and advanced vehicles can also play an important role in these strategies. To find your state emergency management office, visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website: http://www. fema.gov/state-offices-and-agencies-emergency-management.

• Work with stakeholders to educate them on the benefits of alternative fuels in emergency situations.

Tell them the stories about alternative fuel use during Superstorm Sandy. Utilities, municipal governments, and refuse companies may be particularly interested in these lessons learned.

• Know where the available fueling infrastructure is. Using the Alternative Fueling Station Locator (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/), you can identify stations in your area and work with those station operators to determine whether they will be available during an emergency situation. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is collecting information from natural gas stations about generator availability, specifically those that could power compressors and other infrastructure during an outage. Initial results indicate that over 50% of planned and existing CNG and liquefied natural gas stations have access to a generator that can operate the station. Please note that information about generator availability at individual stations will not be available through the Fueling Station Locator. However, it will be used to assist DOE and others in developing federal, state, and local energy assurance and emergency preparedness plans that incorporate alternative fuels.

For additional information about the response to Superstorm Sandy and alternative fuel use in emergency situations, please refer to the Webinar on the Role of Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Emergency Preparedness (http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/toolbox/webinar_ emergency_preparedness.html).

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Do you have a CNG vehicle in your fleet?

MGE wants to see how companies that do business in the Madison area are using CNG vehicles at work.

Visit MGE’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/madisongasandelectric and send us a message with photos of your CNG vehicle on the job. We’ll send you a Buck® Nobleman Linerlock Knife just for submitting your photos. You can also email them to cngatwork@mge.com.

To view MGE’s photo site rules, visit mge. com/cngatwork.

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Wisconsin Clean Cities Members In the News

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isconsin Clean Cities Gold member and major regional truckload carrier Paper Transport, Inc. recently deployed 20 new CNG-powered Kenworth T660s with Cummins Westport ISX12 G engines. This is in line with their ambitious plans to replace 25% of their 400-truck fleet, currently run on diesel, by the end of the year.

Congratulations to Wisconsin Clean Cities member Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation for their recent attaining of Gold Excellence in Economic Development. They won the award for their 2012 Annual Report from the International Economic Development Corporation.

The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 8, during the IEDC Annual Conference, which was held October 6-9, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

“While other larger trucking companies are just now starting tests of natural gas-powered trucks in response to requests from shippers, we’ve already gotten a major education in making natural gas work in our operation,” said Jeff Shefchik, president of Paper Transport. “It’s been a learning curve, but we’re no longer testing. We’re well on our way to adopting natural gas, which we think will provide us a significant competitive advantage.”

“The Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation as being one of the leading organizations in the industry for innovation, creativity and successful strategies,” said IEDC chair, Paul Krutko. “These awards are meant to honor the organizations and individuals who are dedicated to making a positive change in their communities. This organization uses creative solutions and inventive ideas, and offers other regions a wonderful example to learn and benefit from. The award represents an acknowledgment and appreciation for Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation’s dedication to continuous growth within itself, as well as improving the industry overall.”

Charter Fuels, Inc., based out of Lancaster, WI recently adopted its first autogas-powered delivery truck. They plan to use the new bobtail truck to deliver propane fuel to Madison area customers of all types: traditional residential, commercial and agricultural customers, and also Charter Fuels’ peer fleets in the Alliance AutoGas program.

(Source: Next-Gen Transportation News, 09-30)

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November 12, 2013 8:30 am - 11:00 am

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Mark Your Calendars!

Join Wisconsin Clean Cities at these great events!

November 12

Kwik Trip Seminar 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM DePere, WI Contact KTBeyondGreen@kwiktrip.com to RSVP

November 13

Sustainability Fair 11:00 am to 2:20 pm UW - Fond Du Lac UC -Commons

November 14

7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Kwik Trip Seminar 1200 S Moorland Rd Brookfield, WI 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CNG Kwik Trip Grand Opening 15700 West Small Road New Berlin, WI

November 19

Webinar: Greening Your School Bus Service for Administrators 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

December 10

2013 WCC Annual Stakeholder Meeting 2:00 - 4:00 PM Legends Club Room, Lambeau Field 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay, WI Sponsorship opportunities available!

December 10

Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program Banquet 5:00 - 7:30 PM Legends Room, Lambeau Field 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay, WI Sponsorship opportunities available!

For more event information, visit our events page at www.wicleancities.org/events.php.

For sponsorship opportunities, email info@wicleancities.org or call (414) 221-4958.

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FLEETS ACROSS THE U.S.: How Other Fleets Are Using Alternative Fuels And Vehicles

Smith Dairy Deploys Natural Gas Vehicles and Fueling Infrastructure in the Midwest

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transition to alternative fuels requires careful consideration of many factors and options. Ohiobased Smith Dairy Trucking recently undertook just such a switch, motivated primarily by concern for the environment, but also by rising diesel prices and tightening emissions regulations.

Fleet Maintenance Manager Chuck Diehl began the process by working with others both inside and outside the company to explore the many options available. Ultimately, the fleet settled on natural gas, opting to deploy natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and to build and operate a publicly accessible compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station to support its own vehicles and the greater community.

Smith Dairy Trucking’s fleet is made up of over 400 vehicles—primarily Class 8 refrigerated trucks and trailers, which are responsible for local and national product distribution for Smith Dairy in Orrville, Ohio; Wayne Dairy in Richmond, Indiana; and Pacific Valley Dairy in Pacific, Missouri. With a focus on economics, energy security, and emissions reductions, the company has a goal to fully transition away from conventional diesel fuel by 2030. In the summer of 2012, Smith Dairy Trucking took its first major step toward that goal, unveiling a publicly accessible CNG fueling facility in Orrville and deploying six CNG tractors out of its Orrville Distribution Center. After realizing significant success in the project’s first year, Smith Dairy Trucking plans to continue to invest in CNG vehicles and infrastructure.

Smith Dairy Trucking has become acquainted with the challenges and benefits of maintaining a public fueling station.

Specifically, public station operators must address questions and concerns from the public. In addition, other fleets rely on the station, so Smith Dairy Trucking must take their needs and operations into account when scheduling routine maintenance and repairs. Diehl said that “being open to the public raises the bar several notches.” Ultimately, however, the benefits of industry engagement and higher throughput have outweighed any growing pains.

“To Smith Dairy, CNG is an advanced fuel—it is moving us away from petroleum. We are planning to be diesel-independent by 2030, and CNG is only one part of that.”

- Chuck Diehl, Fleet Maintenance Manager, Smith Dairy Trucking

“I have never been involved in something in the dairy or trucking business that has created so much excitement and energy. It is a game changer for us,” Diehl said. Smith Dairy Trucking plans to continue to expand its CNG fleet in the future by adding several more dedicated and dual-fuel CNG trucks to reach its goal of diesel fuel independence. This expansion may also include another public CNG station at the company’s Richmond, Indiana, trucking distribution center.

The fleet has been working closely with Greater Indiana Clean Cities, the City of Richmond, and other local fleets on this effort. And the company isn’t stopping with CNG when it comes to alternative fuels deployment. Smith Dairy Trucking is also considering other fuels, such as propane and electricity.

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Eye on Wisconsin Clean Cities View pictures, videos, presentations, and join the online conversation!

Search Wisconsin Clean Cities on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and SlideShare.

The Green Vehicle Tour visits UW-Milwaukee on October 4th.

HTUF Matt Jarmuz from Odyne

Apple Fest up in Bayfield, October 4-6

Simulator from eco driving course

The Green Vehicle Tour hits up UW-Oshkosh on October 12th

Go Riteway Open House

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