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September 2015 | Wisconsin Clean Cities | Monthly Newsletter
FEATURED MEMBER Endpoint Solutions
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Clean Cities Question of the Month | Legislative Event Propane Roundtable | MG&E Workplace Charging Brochure Featured Member Member Webinar Series | Get Involved! Members and Alternative Fuel News Mark Your Calendars!
CLEAN CITIES QUESTION OF THE MONTH
ALTERNATIVE FUEL & VEHICLE EDUCATION SESSION @ CAPITOL Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Wisconsin State Capitol, Rotunda 2 E Main Street, Madison, WI 53703 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WISCONSIN CLEAN CITIES & THE WISCONSIN STATE ENERGY OFFICE WILL BE HOSTING AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL & VEHICLE EDUCATION SESSION TO: • Educate, exchange ideas, ask questions, and build strategic alliances with the Wisconsin State Legislators; • Connect legislators with Wisconsin Clean Cities members offering alternative fuel, vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, conversion systems, and more; • Learn about the Wisconsin Smart Fleet Program and how it can improve Wisconsin fleets carbon footprint; • Network with the legislatures, professionals, local and governmental fleets, and more; • Learn about a variety of alternative fuels, alternative fueled vehicles, and infrastructure; & • Gain insight on available resources and current laws & incentives. Interested in attending, exhibiting or sponsoring? Contact us today! Exhibit tables available for $150. 2 | September ReFUEL
WISCONSIN PROPANE AUTOGAS ROUNDTABLE Thursday, October 15, 2015 Milwaukee Area Technical College - Oak Creek 6665 South Howell Avenue Oak Creek, WI 53154 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM The Wisconsin Propane Autogas Roundtable is a stakeholder forum created to provide information to businesses and citizens about propane (LPG) as a transportation fuel and identify opportunities to expand the use of LPG throughout the state of Wisconsin. This is a free event and open to the public!
Stay tuned for more information!
MADISON GAS & ELECTRIC
UNDERSTANDING WORKPLACE CHARGING Many employers recognize the benefits of providing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for employees; benefits include attracting and retaining strong employees and supporting the company’s sustainability program, to name a few. And most employees see the benefit of installing EV charging stations. At two Madison-area employers-American Family Insurance and Raven Software, for example, at least 70 percent of employees surveyed were supportive. Doing your homework upfront is crucial for smooth implementation of a workplace charging program. For starters, survey your employees. Ask employees how far they commute, their willingness to pay for charging and whether on-site charging would sway their decision to purchase an EV in the future. Feedback will help you plan for equipment and develop charging policies and procedures. At Raven Software, 63% of employees would be more likely to buy or lease an electric vehicle if they could charge at work. This is important information to know as you plan for number of stations and where to locate them. Read More Check out MGE’s Workplace Charging: An Employer’s Guide Check out Clean Cities Workplace Charging Website 3 | September ReFUEL
FEATURED MEMBER Endpoint Solutions
Endpoint Solutions Corp. was formed in 2008 out of a desire to provide clients with cost-effective, common sense approaches while respecting our co-workers, employees, subcontractors, and clients. We pride ourselves on high quality engineering and innovative solutions with an end-focused approach. We are a nation-wide provider of environmental and engineering services based in Franklin, Wisconsin. Alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, butane, ethanol, and biodiesel offer great advantages in emissions reduction, cost savings, and supply diversification, but they also have particular chemical properties and handling requirements that are different from the traditional fuels familiar to most people. The design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of alternative fuel systems requires a specialized knowledge of the physical properties, safety requirements, and State and Federal rules, as well as a thorough understanding of the site requirements and consumer needs. Endpoint professionals have over 20 years of experience working with fuel and flammable/hazardous chemical storage systems including helping our clients plan and design new systems, obtain permits, communicate with regulators and inspectors, and manage construction from start to finish. Our staff includes certified tank installers, Steel Tank Institute (STI) tank inspectors, American Petroleum Institute (API) 570 piping inspectors, and certified site assessors. We offer assistance with air quality control and permitting, process safety management (PSM) programs, performing process hazard analysis (PHAs), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans. The blend of experience and expertise in both engineering and environmental safety and compliance positions us well to support our clients on all their fuel storage and handing needs. Endpoint has completed the design, permitting, and construction for multiple CNG stations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Our most recent project opened this spring in Edwardsville, IL. The station features three 200-horsepower gas compressors and nine CNG storage spheres with high flow dispensers to fuel multiple vehicles in under 10 minutes. Endpoint Solutions was responsible for civil design and layout, permitting, and construction management as the general contractor. The project was completed from start to finish in less than 6 months. Besides CNG, Endpoint has also permitted and designed butane fuel additive systems, ethanol and biodiesel storage system conversions, and propane and aviation fueling systems. Because we have professional engineers that are also certified STI tank inspectors, we have helped clients retrofit and certify used tanks for new purposes while maintaining quality and safety. In addition to our professional staff devoted to fuel systems, we also employ professionals with expertise in investigation and remediation of contaminated sites. As many CNG or LPG installations are retrofits on existing retail-fueling facilities, the ability to address existing contamination as part of the siting and installation is imperative to the success of the project. Endpoint’s focus is on building relationships and helping our clients complete projects smoothly and successfully. For more information on how Endpoint Solutions can help you, please visit www.endpointcoporation.com or call Marie VennÊ, at 414-427-1200 or email at marie@endpointcorporation. 4 | September ReFUEL
GET INVOLVED WITH WISCONSIN CLEAN CITIES! MEMBER WEBINAR SERIES ATTENTION members of Wisconsin Clean Cities! We are looking for a few of our members to co-host a webinar with us this fall/winter for our Member Webinar Series. This is a great chance to be able to share with our stakeholders information about your company, tell them a little bit more about who you are, what you do and why you became involved with Wisconsin Clean Cities. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Erika Noble at erika.noble@wicleancities. org or at (414) 221-4487.
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. Diamond Member
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Gold Members
WCC MEMBERS & ALTERNATIVE FUELS NEWS Core-Mark and U.S. Gain celebrate opening of fourth GAIN Station ANGI Taps Timothy Boyle to Lead International Growth Clean Energy Announces a Slew of New Natural Gas Contracts National Drive Electric Week 2015 Lands in Madison & Waukesha Roush Propane Bus = Huge School Savings U.S. Gain Opens Public CNG Station in Pa. ANGI Energy Systems announces next president ROUSH: 5 Top Autogas Questions Answered New Partnership to Co-locate Trio of CNG Stations EV Everywhere Logo Challenge U.S. Surpasses ‘Major Milestone’ for Alternative Fueling Stations 13 Corporations Agree to Reduce Carbon Footprint Alt Fuel Excise Tax to Be Based on Energy Equivalent Research Program for Propane Mowers Now Playing Through at Eight Top Golf Courses Alt-Fuel Tech and Challenges Highlighted at Colo. Conference Back to School: Saving Fuel in the Last Days of Summer Want to Save Money on Fuel? Drive Smart. New MidRange Natural Gas Engine Featured at STN Expo Hey, Fleet Managers: Alt-Fuel Incentives Are No Waiting Game Blue Gas Marine for CNG-Powered Boats Proposed EPA rules on cutting methane emissions from natural gas present challenges and opportunities to the transportation fuel 6 | September ReFUEL
MARK YOUR CALDENDARS!
September 1-2, 2015 Green Fleet Workshop La Crosse, WI
September 24, 2015 SSCC 3rd Annual Clean Air Golf Outing Valparaiso, IN
September 12-20, 2015 National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) Events Across the U.S.
September 26, 2015 Tour De Outpost - Ride 45! Greater Milwaukee Area, WI
September 19, 2015 Marshall Auto Body NDEW Event Waukesha, WI
September 29-30, 2015 2015 HTUF National Meeting Sterling Heights, MI
September 21, 2015 Wisconsin Counties Association Conference La Crosse, WI
October 15, 2015 Propane Autogas Roundtable Oak Creek, WI
September 23, 2015 Alternative Fuel & Vehicle Education Session Madison, WI
December 10, 2015 WCC Annual Stakeholder Meeting Location TBD
CHECK THESE OUT!
CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE! www.wismartfleet.org 7 | September ReFUEL
Wisconsin Natural Gas for Transportation Roundtable
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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