Idling Tools and Resources Elizabeth Henry, Fraser Basin Council Revelstoke October 11, 2007

2 Program of: Overview Provincial context –BC Energy Plan Idling tools –Education / outreach –Bylaws and policies –Data –Technology Linking to other actions

3 Program of: Context Provincial Target – 33 % reduction in GHG’s by 2020 Idling reduction – one first step Small commitments lead to bigger ones

4 Program of: Idling Reduction: Education and Outreach Early opportunity to reduce idling reduction Idling myths = opportunity for change Reinforce messages

5 Program of: Idling Reduction: Education and Outreach Key learnings Different messages for different audiences Drivers: focus on (1) health (2) environment Economics

6 Program of: Idle Free BC materials Free! Street signs Vehicle decals Driver cards Bumper stickers

7 Program of: Idling Reduction: Fleet policies Helpful in reinforcing education / outreach Provide guidance on weather / operating conditions when idling appropriate Other examples on

8 Program of: Example: City of Williams Lake Fleet Policy Sets appropriate idling times Initial shift: up to 5 mins Exceptions Emergency vehicles Cold weather etc

9 Program of: Idling Reduction: Bylaws Lead with education / outreach Follow with bylaw / regulation Different formats Noise bylaw Part of parking and traffic bylaw Enforcement

10 Program of: Idling reduction: Bylaws North Vancouver Gibsons Kamloops Vancouver Whistler West Vancouver

11 Program of: Idling reduction: Data What gets measured gets done! See results of education Measure idling times On-board diagnostics Advanced vehicle location / GPS Engine hour meters (low cost)

12 Program of: Idling reduction: Data Driver Behaviour Work tasks Identify specific locations / times where improvements can be made

13 Program of: Idling reduction: Technology While there are idling myths, there are also realities: Cold weather = cold drivers, tools Equipment that needs power (lights, radios)

14 Program of: Idling reduction: Technology Understand barriers Why are drivers idling? How can their needs be met without idling being required?

15 Program of: Idling reduction: Technology Electrical equipment Switch to LED lighting Increase battery backup Portable radios

16 Program of: Idling reduction: Technology Need to keep warm? Cab heaters Run on gas / diesel without idling engine Auxiliary power units Run equipment, heating, cooling without running engine

17 Program of: Idling reduction: Technology Electrified truckstops! Committed in BC Energy Plan Allow long-haul trucks to plug-in while truckers rest Economic as well as health benefits

18 Program of: Idle Reduction Success Ask what others have done Ask your drivers and residents what would help them idle less Educate Address barriers (technology, information) Reinforce messages with formal policies / bylaws Celebrate successes!

19 Program of: Idling reduction - Next steps? Green Fleet Accreditation: E3 Fleet Fuels / Technology - biodiesel, hybrids Employee transportation programs Use Idling as a first step!

20 Program of: Idling reduction - What’s next? Provincial Idle Reduction Working Meeting in Vancouver Area Chance to shape public outreach on idling reduction