1. 1 NYCLHVCC CNG Roundtable CNG Overview By Ronald J. Gulmi, Managing Director February 22, 2012

2. 2 Emerald Alternative Energy Solutions, Inc. Mission: Direct alternate energy programs as a fiduciary of the organization seeking to save money and/or enhance revenues To provide fleets with petroleum reduction strategies and solutions that will improve their bottom line, the nation’s energy security, the global environment and provide enhanced community relations Dedicated to continually expanding customer base as new opportunities emerge

3. 3 Market Growth Possibilities: NGVs The Roller Coaster Ride:

4. 4 Market Growth Possibilities: NGVs Riding the “Crest of the Wave”:

5. 5 Market Growth Possibilities: NGVs The Future is Bright:

6. 6 Market Growth Possibilities: NGVs The Stars Are All Aligned:

7. 7 Why the Stars Are All Aligned - Benefits Economic Price stability and cost less Incentives & funding Environment - Cleaner Air Reduction in Carbon and GHG – go “Green” Reduction is DPM, NOx, SOx and other pollutants Improved Work Environment for Employees Energy Security Improved - North American fuel reduces America’s dependence on Foreign Oil Reduction in Noise – engines are quieter Renewable Forms – Bio Methane Waste Water Treatment, Landfill Gas, Anaerobic Digestion Increased Vehicle/Equipment Product Availability Increases in Supply – Marcellus Shale: NY, PA, OH, WV

8. 8 Why the Stars Are All Aligned - Benefits The Natural Gas Industry Has Reengaged NGVs Northeast Gas Association – reestablished the NGV Working Group Gas Exploration and Production Companies “Gas Producers” formed American Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) American Gas Association (AGA) – LDCs reengaging NGV Market Joint AGA/ANGA Transportation Collaborative – Drive Natural Gas Initiative Legislative Advocacy Infrastructure Development/Business Modeling Fleet Conversions/OEM Outreach Marketing and Education

9. 9 Why the Stars Are All Aligned - Benefits The Natural Gas Industry Has Reengaged NGVs (continued) ANGA Joins Natural Gas Vehicle of America (NGVA) – 29 companies; 10 new Board Members Apache Corp., Southwestern Energy, EnCana, Newfield Exploration, The Williams Companies, Bill Barrett Corp., Pioneer Energy Resources, Laredo Petroleum, Chesapeake NGVA Hires new Marketing/Communications Resource

10. 10 Industry Market Trends Gas Supply has increased and is abundant Renewable Forms of Natural Gas playing greater role CNG Fuel Station Infrastructure is Growing More Vehicle Product offerings – OEMs, QVMs & SVMs More certified, qualified upfitters (again) We have increased CNG station infrastructure developers We need the federal NAT GAS Act We need low cost-reliable home fuel appliances We need pipeline infrastructure – transmission and distribution We need more CNG fuel station infrastructure We need more CNG cars and light duty

11. 11 Local Market Trends The number of CNG fleets in NYC/LHV is Growing Some fleets have decreased in size – National Grid, Con Ed We have certified, qualified upfitters again – CVS, Dejana We have increased CNG station infrastructure developers NYC Private Fleet CMAQ Funding Coming Spring 2012 We need the federal NAT GAS Act We need New York State AFV Incentives Reintroduced We need low cost-reliable home fuel appliances We need pipeline infrastructure – transmission and distribution We need more CNG fuel station infrastructure We need more CNG cars and light duty

12. 12 Local Market Trends – ARRA CNG Projects Verizon – 165 Vans Westchester Ambulette – 18 Ambulette Vans City of White Plains – 1 Street Sweeper, 1 Refuse Truck, 2 Dump Trucks, 4 Delivery Trucks Demon Trucking (Phoenix Beverage) – 2 Delivery Trucks

13. 13 Local Market Trends – Current Fuel Pricing Con Ed Stations - $2.55/GGE NGrid Stations (Operated by Clean Energy) - $2.679/GGE All Clean Energy Stations (LaGuardia, Valhalla, New Paltz, Poughkeepsie, Albany) - $2.679/GGE Stable and consistent pricing well below petroleum! Note: Pricing includes a NYS Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption due to expire on September 1, 2012. Exemption is approximately $.44 per GGE comprised of the following: $.08/GGE in Motor Fuels Tax, $.16/GGE in Petroleum Bus Tax (PBT), $.20/GGE in NYS and Local Sales Tax.

14. 14 New York City - Lower Hudson Valley Region 31 Total CNG Stations Public Access – 15 Stations 5 National Grid Stations: JFK Airport, Canarsie, Greenpoint, Staten Island, Albany 5 Con Ed: Rye, Bronx, 2 - Manhattan, College Point 5 Clean Energy: LaGuardia Airport, NYSDOT – Valhalla, NYSOGS – New Paltz, NYSOGS – Poughkeepsie, NYSOGS – McCarty Ave. Albany EERE Alternative Fuels Data Center – AFV Station Locator: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/stations/

15. 15 New York City Lower Hudson Valley Region 31 CNG Stations Private Access/Government – 16 Stations 2 MTA NYCT: West Farms/Coliseum Depot(Bx) & Jackie Gleason Depot(Bklyn) 2 MTA Bus Co.: College Point(Qns) & Spring Creek(Bklyn) Bronx Zoo 2 Manhattan Beer: Bronx and Brooklyn NY City Parks & Recreation Olmstead - Flushing Meadows/Corona Park(Qns) NY City Parks & Recreation – Central Park(Mhtn) NY City Dept. of Sanitation – Woodside(Qns) City of White Plains Public Works – White Plains 5 NYSDOT: Newburgh, Middletown, Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Hudson

16. 16 CNG Fuel Displacement - Benefits 2010 CNG Fuel Displacement for NYCLHVCC is: 10,618,620 gallon equivalents 14,987 Tons of CO 2 Reduced! Fleets (over 35 Fleets) MTA NYCT – Jackie Gleason (Brklyn), West Farms (Bronx) MTA Bus Co. – Spring Creek (Brklyn), College Point (Qns) NYC Fleets: Parks & Recreation, DOT, DGS, DOS NYS Fleets: DMV, DOT, OGS, OCFS, DEC, SI Disability Svcs, Workers Comp Port Authority NY/NJ, Romeo Limo, MTC Limo, US Limo LEROS Point to Point, SI Zoo, Bronx Zoo, The Treats Truck LLC Manhattan Beer, Phoenix Beverage, Anheuser Busch

17. 17 CNG Fuel Displacement - Benefits Fleets (Continued) UPS Verizon Westchester Ambulette City of White Plains National Grid, Consolidated Edison Metropolitan Paper Recycling, Filco Carting Ferrara Brothers Brooklyn Developmental Center

18. 18 Target Markets Heavy-duty freight trucks: Water ports and rail “Less-than-Load” (e.g., Yellow-Roadway, Forward Air, Swift) Transit buses/shuttle buses/school buses/ambulettes Major metro, municipal and public works departments Trash, recycling, cement and other vocational work trucks Medium-duty delivery and commercial service trucks: Telecom ─ food ─ beverage ─ snack food ─ newspapers linen/laundry ─ grocery ─ furnishings/appliances ─ office products Taxis and light-duty service vehicles

19. 19 NGVs are a “Here and Now Technology” For the foreseeable future, there is no one, silver-bullet, panacea technology or alternative fuel that is going to replace petroleum.

20. 20 NGVs are a “Here and Now Technology” For the foreseeable future, there is no one, silver-bullet, panacea technology or alternative fuel that is going to replace petroleum. We have many options – natural gas, ethanol, methanol, propane, gasoline/diesel hybrids and plug-in hybrids and natural gas hybrids.

21. 21 NGVs are a “Here and Now Technology” For the foreseeable future, there is no one, silver-bullet, panacea technology or alternative fuel that is going to replace petroleum. We have many options – natural gas, ethanol, methanol, propane, gasoline/diesel hybrids and plug-in hybrids and natural gas hybrids. But we don’t have choices. We have to use all available technologies and fuels – and NGVs ARE AVAILABLE NOW.

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23. 23 Why the NGV Market Will Grow We Have the Fuel – And It’s Ours Substantial Air Quality: Urban Pollution Substantial Air Quality: GHGs Biomethane Makes GHG Case Stronger Only Natural Gas Can Displace Diesel NGVs are a Here-and-Now Technology Government Policymakers are (Finally) Recognizing the Value of NGVs Money

24. 24 NGV Market Development: Teamwork and Collaboration – Important in the Approach Gas Utility Engagement Trade Allies Infrastructure Developers, Station Operators, Maintainers Dealerships, OEM Representatives, Upfitters (QVMs) Fleet Consultants Environmental Organizations Industry Associations (AGA, ANGA, NGVA, DNGI) US DOE Clean Cities Coalitions NYSERDA Customer Testimonial and Involvement Site visits, test driving, hands on – encourage the customer to learn from others

25. 25 Questions?