cleancities.energy.gov Clean Cities…… We Can Help! CNG Workshop Bronx Zoo March 13, 2012 Mark Smith Mark S. Smith Technology Deployment Manager Clean Cities, U.S. Department of Energy

cleancities.energy.gov Clean Cities A voluntary, locally-based government/industry partnership Established in 1993 in response to the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 Companion program to the EPACT mandates requiring certain fleets to acquire AFVs (Federal, State, and Fuel Provider Fleets) Deployment of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies Funded and managed by DOE-HQ in Washington, DC. DOE Regional Project Management Centers (located in Pittsburgh, PA; Morgantown, VA, and Golden, CO) guide coalitions and manage projects. Mission: To advance the energy, economic, and environmental security of the U.S. by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum use in the transportation sector.

cleancities.energy.gov Local Community/Coalition Support & Partnership Development: Direct support for CC activities, public events, training for Clean Cities coalitions & community leaders, local project coordination, strategic planning assistance Consumer Information, Outreach, and Education: Fuel Economy Guide, Alternative Fuel and Advance Vehicles Data Center (AFDC), other web based consumer tools, publications, workshops, targeted workforce and end-user education Technical & Problem Solving Assistance: Addressing Market Barriers, Safety Issues, Technology shortfalls Financial Assistance: Funding to Facilitate Infrastructure Development and Vehicle Deployment projects (Competitive Awards) Clean Cities Deployment Efforts include 4 major activities

cleancities.energy.gov Forming Local Community Partnerships: (Clean Cities Coalitions) ~100 coalitions Serving 78% of the US population Thousands of stakeholders from businesses, city & state governments, transportation industry, community organizations, fuel providers

cleancities.energy.gov Clean Cities Portfolio of Technologies Replace Reduce Eliminate Alternative Fuels Electric Vehicles Biodiesel Ethanol Hydrogen Propane Natural Gas Fuel Economy More Fuel efficient vehicles, adopting smarter driving and vehicle purchasing habits Hybrids Light- and heavy-duty Electric hybrids Plug-In hybrids Hydraulic hybrids Idle Reduction Heavy-Duty Trucks School & Transit Buses Light-Duty Vehicles

cleancities.energy.gov 3.7 Billion Gallons of Petroleum Reduction since 1993 Over 560,000 AFVs on the road 10,000 alternative fueling stations (CC influenced >70% of them) Long term goal of 2.5B gal/year by 2020 Clean Cities Efforts Get Results

cleancities.energy.gov Clean Cities 2010 Summary of AFVs and GGE Displacement Number of AFVs and Petroleum Savings from Fuel Type

cleancities.energy.gov Recently Funded Projects: ARRA + FY09-10 awards Natural Gas (S)tations and (V)ehicles NG Totals (S) 245 (V) 3,385

cleancities.energy.gov Natural Gas Basics Guide to Alternative Fuel and Advanced Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Guide to Alternative Fuel Commercial Lawn Equipment Clean Cities 2011 Vehicle Buyer’s Guide Business Case for CNG in Municipal Fleets Guide to Aftermarket Vehicle Conversions publications Publications

cleancities.energy.gov AFDC Natural Gas Section Motorweek Videos Clean Cities TV Financial Opportunities Online Information Resources

cleancities.energy.gov TransAtlas Alternative Fueling Station Locator Incentives and Laws Heavy-Duty Vehicle Search Petroleum Reduction Planning Tool Natural Gas Vehicle Cost Calculator Tools

cleancities.energy.gov Clean Cities University Courses – Using the TransAtlas Tool – Compressed Natural Gas in Municipal Fleets Webinars toolbox/training.html Training and Education

cleancities.energy.gov Other Important Web Sites and Resources Clean Cities Web site Federal Grants Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center Web site Fuel Economy Guide and companion Web site Clean Cities Coordinator Contact Information and Coalition Web sites