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editor’s letter Independence with Gaseous Fuels Believe it or not, July is here. That means people across the country will be focusing on family, friends, good food, and our nation’s independence. A lot has changed since 1776, but one thing remains the same: we still value July 4, our Independence Day. We at the Fuels Fix want to remind you to think about energy independence as well this month. What could define independence better than being self-reliant for our energy needs? You may have noticed that we’re highlighting gaseous fuels in this issue. Why gaseous fuels, you might ask? They are part of the bigger picture of us, as a nation, gaining energy independence. Each alternative fuel is a piece of the puzzle that completes our picture of energy independence. I’ll refer you to the articles in this edition which present the evidence of how gaseous fuels are a viable and responsible route for our country to take. You may be interested to hear about gigantic garbage trucks, tiny Honda Civics, and ubiquitous taxi cabs—all running on cleaner-burning, domestic natural gas. Perhaps you would be more intrigued by a savings calculator from our good friends at Roush CleanTech or North Carolina’s Propane Village: a walkthrough, outdoor exhibit that showcases propane’s environmental and financial benefits. Of course, we do have a few non-gaseous fuel articles as well, just to round things out. After all, as Clean Cities coalitions, our jobs are to maintain an all-in approach. All the pieces of the puzzle work together to create a bigger picture, right? Enjoy this issue, have a great July 4th, and as always, let us know what you think.
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Biodiesel Focus STUDENTS MANUFACTURE BIODIESEL AT RISKFEST By Kelsey Kusterer, Planner II, Energy & Environment, Triangle J Council of Governments Photography by Rachel Burton, Piedmont Biofuels
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Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School students learned about risk and resource management at Riskfest on April 25 in Raleigh. The event, in its sixth year, was coordinated by the USDA Risk Management Agency to encourage students, government and local businesses to use risk management strategies to preserve urban and rural communities. Four hundred students from sixth and eighth grades attended Riskfest, rotating through 25 stations. Each station was set up outside where students could participate in hands-on lessons on energy use, alternative transportation, food safety risks, water quality, biodiesel, and more. Elwood Peters, outreach coordinator at Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School, said Riskfest is an important way to connect with Earth Day and encourage students in environmental stewardship. “The students are engaged and inspired to become not just learners, but to become better stewards of our planet and to become agents of change,” said Peters. Covering the biodiesel station were Rachel Burton, founder of Piedmont Biofuels headquartered in Pittsboro, and Paul Eudy, scientist at Piedmont Biofuels. Funding for their portion of the workshop comes in part from the United Soybean Board. The Piedmont Biofuels team brought their education trailer and students participated in hands-on demonstrations of the biodiesel production process, seeing how biodiesel is made from soybean oil. “Many students were very interested in the production process,” said Burton. “Some of the teachers discussed bringing students to tour Piedmont’s plant in Pittsboro as a field trip.” Students asked Burton a variety of questions such as biodiesel’s impact on the environment, whether biodiesel can improve a car’s speed, and if it affects air quality inside the vehicle. Biodiesel is renewable, has much lower emissions than petroleum diesel, and helps engines run smoother and longer. Burton said there’s seven percent less energy content in biodiesel than in petroleum, but that speed is largely affected by driving habits. Vehicles running on biodiesel have similar horsepower, torque, and performance to automobiles using petroleum. As for the smell—older vehicles using biodiesel may have a more noticeable French fry smell, but newer vehicles have emissions after-treatments to reduce odor.
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Partner Focus BALTIMORE’S FIRST PROPANE AUTOGAS TAXI FLEET LAUNCHED UNDER LARGE-SCALE CLEAN VEHICLE CONVERSION PROGRAM by Jamison Walker, Virginia Clean Cities, SPADP Program Manager
On May 11, 2012, in a ceremony at its Mid-Atlantic headquarters, Veolia Transportation launched Baltimore’s first propane autogas taxi fleet, comprised of 50 Checker and Yellow taxis. The largest private provider of multiple modes of transportation in North America, Veolia is converting 300 of its taxis nationwide from gasoline to autogas under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program over the next year. State and local dignitaries, members of the media, clients from the local tourism and business community, and company employees were on hand to talk about the fleet’s transition to clean, American-made autogas. The event featured addresses by U.S. Senator Ben Cardin; US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Deployment Director, Mark Smith; Maryland State Comptroller, Peter Franchot; Baltimore Mayor, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake; President of Alliance AutoGas/ President & CEO of Blossman Gas, Stuart Weidie,
Vehicle Technologies Deployment Manager for the U.S. Department of Energy, Mark Smith; and Veolia Transportation CEO and Vice Chair, Mark Joseph. Mayor Rawlings-Blake had the honor of taking the city’s first autogas taxi ride. “We are proud to be the first taxi company in Baltimore implementing this form of alternative fuel and to contribute to local economic development,” says Navin Dass, general manager of Veolia’s Baltimore taxi fleet. “We hope that other companies in Baltimore will take our lead in making a positive impact on energy independence.” In addition to the Baltimore cabs, Veolia Transportation is also converting more than 250 taxis in Pittsburgh, Jacksonville and Denver to run on propane autogas under this Program. Veolia is Baltimore largest taxicab service provider, operating under the banners of Yellow, Checker, Sun Cabs, and Jimmy’s Cab in Baltimore County. “Veolia is a leader in the transportation industry, and their adoption of propane autogas is a significant step toward our goal of getting more U.S. fleets running on domestically produced alternative fuel,” says Executive Director Alleyn Harned of Virginia Clean Cities, the lead Program administrator. “Autogas is 30 percent cleaner than gasoline and costs at least $1 per gallon less, so Veolia’s autogas taxis will also have both reduced fuel and maintenance costs.” Fleets in the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program have eliminated 1,300 tons of greenhouse gases and displaced more than 1 million gallons of gasoline to date. The Program is comprised of public and private partnerships throughout 10 states in the Southeast, plus Denver,
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Colorado and Pittsburgh, PA. Over the Program’s four-year span, it will convert approximately 1,200 vehicles to clean autogas and introduce more than 30 autogas fueling stations nationwide. Propane autogas is the most widely used alternative fuel in the world, powering 18 million vehicles globally. With 98 percent of the U.S. autogas supply made in America, switching to autogas is a sound investment in our nation’s energy security. Visit www.usepropaneautogas.com to learn more about this cost-effective clean fuel.
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SUGGESTED READING: STATE OF CHARGE The reasons for switching to alternative fuels are many, but two of the most prominent is the potential reduction of greenhouse gases and savings for the consumer. A recent Union of Concerned Scientist’s report focuses on just this issue. “State of Charge: Electric Vehicles’ Global Warming Emissions and Fuel-Cost Savings across the United States” presents the greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs that result from electric vehicle (EV) charging by the various regions of the country. Current and potential EV owners will find this report useful as it analyzes different electric generation mixes for different parts of the country and provides miles per gallon equivalent in regards to pollution produced and energy used. These two areas of focus are incredibly important to potential EV owners. Clean and affordable transportation is necessary for switching from petroleum use; this report shows how electric vehicles can be a key component in making this change in America.
How much will it cost to charge an EV? Based on an average price of $3.50 per gallon of gasoline, they calculated that EV drivers could save nearly $13,000 over the life of their vehicle. Once again, not only is an EV going to lower greenhouse gas emissions, but can do so without requiring higher fuel costs. This report is a must read for anyone interested in the economic and environmental impact of electric vehicle charging! For more information and to see the executive summary and full report, please follow the links below.
Making the comparison between the emissions generated at a power plant to those coming out of the tail pipe of a conventional vehicle requires a lot of time and research; this report will be a wonderful resource for those of us without the scientific background to undertake such a project. They transparently present their methods in the full body of the report. The executive summary, however, highlights their main findings and is the perfect read for those not needing to understand the technical process and conversions necessary to accurately answer the question, “How green is my EV?” Their analysis revealed that electric vehicles are cleaner than the average vehicle on the market. In fact, this report states that almost half of Americans live in places where it is both cheaper and better for the environment to drive an electric vehicle than even the most efficient hybrids! The exact footprint of an EV, however, will differ across the country. This is because of the incredibly diverse electricity generation across America. So, the carbon footprint of a LEAF driven in Knoxville, Tennessee is going to look very different from that of the same vehicle charging in Portland, Oregon.
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Cover Story TN’S FIRST NATURAL GAS VEHICLE EXPO HELD IN NASHVILLE by Grace Loy, ETCleanFuels Education Coordinator
interested parties to come and learn more about the advantages of switching fleets to this Americanmade fuel. The event consisted of three parts: a full day of speakers who could expound upon the benefits of natural gas, a display area with 10 vendor booths from relevant companies and non-profits, and a vehicle display outside the capitol building.
The first Tennessee NGV Expo was held on April 4, 2012 at the War Memorial Plaza and Building in Nashville, TN. With approximately 450 attendees, 10 natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on display, and nine speakers, including Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey, the event was an absolute success. The hard work of Pat Riley from the Gibson County Utility District, Lynette DiMeola and the Marketing Committee of the Tennessee Gas Association (TGA), and the support of Speaker Pro Tempore Judd Matheny made this event possible. Natural gas is a growing alternative to traditional petroleum-based fuels. The advantages of this alternative fuel are many, including the fact that the vast majority of natural gas can be extracted and made in the United States. In addition, natural gas is cleaner burning than its petroleum-based equivalents. Additionally, captured methane that is sold as natural gas allows this methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, to be used for power generation in lieu direct emissions into the atmosphere. Pat Riley, General Manager for the Gibson County Utility District, said, “The vision for the event was really simple. We recognized that Tennessee was behind when it came to informing the citizens and the legislators about the benefits of natural gas vehicles and how they are a reality in several states and are a big mainstay in the global picture.” Being held at the capitol allowed state legislators to come and learn more about an alternative fuel that could greatly benefit both Tennessee’s economy and environment, and provided a central location for
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The day started off with Mike Keith, emcee for the day and voice of the Tennessee Titans, and TGA president Randy Nipp. Other speakers included: Carl Galbraith, Director of Business Development Questar Natural Gas; Bert Kalisch, President and CEO American Public Gas Association; Lee Tharp, Area Gas Operations Manager, Waste Management in Franklin, TN; Tom Hendricks, District Automotive Manager UPS; Trey Rabon, Regional Director for AT&T External and Legislative Affairs; and Stephe Yborra, Director of Market Development, NGV America. One of the main highlights was the vehicle display bordering the War Memorial Plaza. Attendees were able to see a variety of vehicles, including a UPS delivery truck, a Green Cab Company vehicle, and Honda Civic; all of these vehicles were fueled by natural gas! This variety of vehicles highlighted how many different industries and fleets could utilize this up and coming fuel to power their fleets. Paul Rice summed up the impact of the vehicle display by saying, “TGA’s NGV Expo was an important step in familiarizing both legislators and staffers on the auto industry’s adoption of natural gas as a vehicle fuel. While in session, it’s very difficult to get any meaningful face-time with legislators, but having the vehicles displayed where legislators couldn’t get out of the building without walking through them was just as powerful.” Mr. Riley summed it up best when he said, “Overall the Expo did everything we intended for it to do, and that
was to share the message about the benefits that NGVs have for everyone and the country as a whole. It will help reduce our dependence on foreign oil, bring back the country’s energy independence, and create a cleaner environment for everyone to work and play in.” In fact, plans are being made to repeat this event, but make it even bigger and better, with a two-day event that will include representatives from the entire Southeast. After a full day of learning about the benefits and logistics of natural gas use, it was the perfect way to drive home the point that this is not a technology and fuel for just the America of the future, but for the America of today. For more information about natural gas production and environmental impacts, please see the Energy Information Agency’s website.
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Propane Focus NC PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES PROPANE VILLAGE OPENING
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By David R. Tucker, Clean Cities Specialist, Triangle Clean Cities Coalition
On May 11, the North Carolina Propane Gas Association (founded 1957) hosted an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its new Propane Village. Located beside NCPGA’s headquarters and state-of-the-art training facility in Raleigh, Propane Village is an outdoor exhibit that, as you walk through it, tells the story of how propane can be used as a cleaner (90-99 percent less nitrogen oxides and 80-99 percent less particulates than diesel), more affordable (30-40 percent cheaper than gasoline) transportation fuel than petroleum. At the open house, Propane Village’s exhibits included: a 1,000-gallon Autogas fueling station, a ROUSH CleanTech propane-powered Ford F250, propane commercial lawn mowers, a City of Raleigh propane-powered police cruiser, and a LEHR propane outboard boat motor. VIP event speakers were NC State Senator Brent Jackson; John Williams, assistant secretary for energy, NC Department of Commerce; David Parker, NCPGA’s president; and John Jessup, NCPGA’s executive director. Propane Village is the brainchild of Mr. Jessup, who said it began due to the necessity to repair NCPGA’s headquarters. As a “stone soup” of ideas came in, an
ambitious building retrofit took shape including a solar hot-water system (supplemented by a propane-based system), solar PV panels, and more efficient HVAC equipment. Together, these measures should save NCPGA 20-25 percent on energy annually. The Propane Village exhibit was funded by the Propane Education & Research Council; a Carolina Blue Skies grant from Triangle Clean Cities Coalition (in which NCPGA is a stakeholder); and equipment donations from propane companies around N.C. which included a wooden pergola, bridge, and entryway. When asked about the challenge of getting rival propane companies to work together on the project, Jessup stated, “When it comes to the Association, people leave their competitive hats at the door, because they know that a rising tide lifts all ships. They know that anything we can do to promote the industry is good for them.” Jessup added that Propane Village is “always open and available if people want to come and check it out. We would be happy to give you a tour.” If interested in a tour, or for more information, please contact the NCPGA at 919-787-8485 or ncpga@ncpga.org.
North Carolina Propane Gas Association President David Parker (L) and Executive Director John Jessup (R), in front of their new propane vehicle fueling station at the grand opening of Propane Village.
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uestion of the month From August 2011
What is the status of E15 implementation now that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted the recent Clean Air Act (CAA) waivers? In March 2009, EPA received a formal CAA waiver request from the ethanol industry to raise the allowable ethanol content in gasoline for conventional passenger vehicles from 10% (E10) to 15% (E15). In October 2010, after an extensive evaluation, EPA granted a partial waiver for the use of E15 in Model Year (MY) 2007 and newer light-duty vehicles. In January 2011, EPA granted a second partial waiver for the use of E15 in MY 2001 and newer light-duty vehicles.
So when will I see E15 at my local gas station? The EPA waivers were just the first step in the process of bringing E15 to the market. State and federal agencies have begun to tackle the many additional issues that must be addressed. In the last two months, EPA has made the following announcements: • E15 Labeling and Other Requirements. On June 27, the EPA finalized new requirements to help ensure that E15 is properly labeled and used once it enters the market. Specifically, this rule outlined a label that must appear on all E15 fueling pumps to alert customers that the fuel may only be used in certain vehicles. In addition, the rule officially prohibits misfueling MY 2000 and older conventional gasoline vehicles with E15 and sets other requirements for E15 producers, distributors, and sellers. For more information, refer to the final rule in the Federal Register. • Underground Storage Tank Guidance On July 5, the EPA finalized guidance for owners and operators of underground storage tanks (USTs) containing ethanol blends greater than E10. The guidance will assist these entities USTs to be compatible with the fuel stored. For more information, refer to the final guidance in the Federal Register.
What else must be done? Before any fuel can be sold in the United States, manufacturers must register it with EPA’s Fuel and Fuel Additives program. As of August 10, 2011, E15 had not yet been fully registered with EPA. Other federal regulations must also be addressed. In addition, statewide laws and regulations limiting sale of E15 must be amended before the fuel can be sold in certain states. These state provisions include ethanol blend cap restrictions, biofuels mandates, and technical fuel specification standards.
Supplemental Information and Resources It will no doubt take time to update laws and regulations to allow the sale of E15, and address other barriers. An exact timeframe is not known. For more information on the EPA partial waivers and to stay up-to-date on new developments related to E15, please reference the following resources: 1) EPA’s E15 website 2) Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC)’s Technology Bulletin: E15 Approved for Use in 2001 and New Vehicles In addition, the U.S. Government Accountability (GAO) Office recently published a report, Biofuels: Challenges to the Transportation, Sale and Use of Intermediate Ethanol Blends, which identifies three additional key challenges to the retail sale of E15 and other intermediate ethanol blends: • Compatibility Intermediate ethanol blends may degrade or damage some materials used in existing UST systems and dispensing equipment, potentially causing leaks. Studies that test fuel storage and dispensing components and equipment are needed to fully understand the effects of intermediate ethanol blends. • Cost New storage and dispensing equipment that is compatible with intermediate ethanol blends may be needed to sell the full at retail outlets. Currently, according to the GAO, the total cost of installing a compatible single-tank UST system and fuel dispenser is estimated to be more than $120,000. Cost will range widely depending on equipment replacement needs. • Liability Many fuel retailers are concerned about potential liability issues if consumers misfuel their MY 2000 or older automobiles or non-road engines with E15. This issue was partially addressed by the recent E15 labeling rule, but concerns may still exist.
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FIRST U.S. DOE / U.S. DOI ALTERNATIVE FUEL PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHED IN KENTUCKY “The Clean Cities partnership is a great boost to the park and our staff,” said Park Superintendent Patrick Reed. “We have incorporated sustainable, green practices into almost every facet of our operation. These new vehicles aid in our efforts to reduce emissions and lower the carbon footprint of the park and to show park visitors how, together, we can make a difference.”
of its good track record with past Clean Cities alternative fuel projects and its high visibility impact with park visitors. Forever Resorts, the park concessioner, also converted its bus fleet to propane. The partnership recognizes the park’s long collaborative history with the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition, which was instrumental in the installation of an alternative-fuel filling station at the park.
The Clean Cities/National Park Initiative replaces older vehicles with new, more efficient ones that are less reliant on petroleum based fuels like gasoline and diesel. Mammoth Cave National Park already had a strong alternative fuel vehicle fleet, fueled by propane, ethanol, biodiesel, and electricity. The partnership with Clean Cities replaced four aging propane buses (three 1990 models and a 1977 model) with new ones, and also two gasoline pickup trucks with two propane pickups, and one gasoline-powered golf cart with a new electric powered GEM (Global Electric Motorcar) vehicle.
Equally important, the initiative educates the public about the benefits of alternative and renewable fuels and advanced vehicle technologies. The park has marked its vehicles with a “flowering flame” emblem to draw attention to alternative fuels. The “flowering flame” incorporates two elements representing the benefit of energy and environment working together. A flower head of blue flame depicts alternative fuel; beneath the flowering flame, a green stem and leaf represent the
Mammoth Cave was selected as one of the first National Park Service (NPS) areas to kick off the Initiative because
Brian, Melissa, Pat and Andrew stand in front of new GEM electric vehicle and Ford LPG Pick ups added to the MCNP fleet. © Victor Peek Photography.
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agencies’ commitment to environmental protection. “Alternative fuels and cleaner more-efficient vehicles are a perfect complement to the park’s mission of preserving our national treasures and resources. This Initiative allows a larger audience to learn more about the energy and environmental benefits of these vehicles,” said Dennis A. Smith, DOE’s National Clean Cities Director.
MCNP Superintendent Pat Reed joins with group in cutting the official ribbon © Victor Peek Photography.
“With our high visitation, Mammoth Cave is a perfect place for a demonstration project like this,” said Reed. “Mammoth Cave is a mammoth cave with several outlying cave entrances. Each year, approximately 175,000 visitors ride a bus as part of their cave tour; visitors enter and exit the cave at various locations and walk up to five miles underground. On a busy summer day, buses travel more than 400 miles within the park. Using propane instead of gasoline greatly reduces emissions and the park’s carbon footprint and park visitors get a better understanding of how alternative fuels can reduce the country’s dependence on oil.” In 2010, DOE-Clean Cities and the NPS signed a five-year interagency agreement to create the Initiative. This new pact complements the NPS Climate Friendly Parks program, and enables the partnership to support transportation-related projects that use renewable and alternative fuels, electric drive and advanced vehicles, and fuel-saving measures. The initiative also works to support efforts outlined in the NPS Green Parks Plan.
“We are mandated by Congress to protect, preserve and improve the park environment,” added Reed. “We have a relatively small fleet and the change in emissions won’t single handedly solve the region’s energy and air quality problems, but we have the opportunity to influence millions of park visitors as we lead by example.” The DOE-Clean Cities National Park interagency agreement allows up to $5 million each year to be used for demonstration projects that educate park visitors on the benefits of reducing dependence on petroleum, cutting greenhouse gases, and helping NPS ease traffic congestion. Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park will unveil their programs later this year.
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The Flux Rep Report or t
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Honda Civic Edition, 2012
Costs per mile of different Honda Civic models Civic Hybrid
5.71¢ per mile
(2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, 44city/44hwy) $3.37 per gallon
Civic CNG
4.93¢ per mile
(2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas, 27city/38hwy) $2.13 per gas gallon equivilant
Civic HF
7.25¢ per mile
(Honda Civic High Fuel Economy, 29city/41hwy) $3.37 per gallon
Civic
7.86¢ per mile
(2012 Honda Civic Sedan, 28city/36hwy) $3.37 per gallon
Cruise ranges of Civic models
600 mi. Hybrid
435 mi. Gas
462 mi. HF
220 mi. CNG
Assumes 55% city & 45% highway driving. Source: DOE, Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center, Honda
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Emissions per year of different Honda Civic models Civic Hybrid
6,502 lbs of CO2
(2012 Honda Civic Hybrid) .41 lbs of CO2 per mile
Civic CNG
7,336 lbs of CO2
(2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas) .46 lbs of CO2 per mile
Civic HF
8,261 lbs of CO2
(Honda Civic High Fuel Economy) .52 lbs of CO2 per mile
Civic
8,956 lbs of CO2
(2012 Honda Civic Sedan) .56 lbs of CO2 per mile
Initial costs of Civic models
$
24k
Hybrid
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26k
CNG
20k
$
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Gas
$
16k
Assumes 16000 miles driven per year or about 34 miles per day. Source: DOE, Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center, Honda experts in greentech design & branding | www.birchstudio.com/fluxreport
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EcoCAR2 Focus PENN STATE UNIVERSITY WINS THE “BEST COLLABORATION WITH A CLEAN CITIES COALITION” ECOCAR 2 AWARD WITH PITTSBURGH REGION CLEAN CITIES By Dana Bubonovich, AVTC Communications and Logistics Coordinator and Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program Coordinator, Argonne National Laboratory
EcoCAR 2 proudly announced that Penn State University, along with Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities (PRCC), won the “Best Collaboration with a Clean Cities Coalition” Award at this year’s EcoCAR 2 Year One Competition in Los Angeles in May. Los Angeles Clean Cities coordinator Wayne King presented the award on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program. Since 2009, the Clean Cities Program has been a sponsor of the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions, including EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future. EcoCAR 2 is three-year collegiate engineering competition that challenges 15 universities across North America to reduce the environmental impact of a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu without compromising performance, safety and consumer acceptability. The Clean Cities sponsorship funding has allowed each EcoCAR university the chance to recruit an outreach and communications research assistant to help spread the awareness of EcoCAR, Clean Cities, and the mission of petroleum reduction through alternative fuels and advanced vehicles. During each EcoCAR competition series, Clean Cities sponsors several awards to recognize EcoCAR teams and their collaboration with Clean Cities Coalitions. This year, EcoCAR 2 teams were tasked with creating a three-minute video that highlighted a strong collaboration with a Clean Cities Coalition. Teams were evaluated on how well they worked with a neighboring Clean Cities Coalition to develop a strategy for collaboration and for leveraging resources, how successfully they executed outreach initiatives in their community, and how they plan to work with their Clean Cities Coalition partner throughout Years Two and Three of EcoCAR 2. The videos were evaluated by a judging committee, including Dave Gardy, TV Worldwide; Andrew Hudgins, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Marcy Rood Werpy, Argonne National Laboratory; and David Schrivener, automotive journalist for MotorWeek.
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Penn State described how they worked with PRCC during the academic year on various strategies for collaboration. Executive Director of PRCC, Rick Price, traveled to State College, PA, several times to meet with the team, including speaking at a keynote address during a vehicle architecture announcement. The two also collaborated on various stakeholder meetings and outreach events at three Penn State satellite campuses across Western Pennsylvania. “We’re already brainstorming ideas to work more with Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities next year and reach out to the Philadelphia area as well,” said Penn State Outreach Team Member Taylor Kidd. “EcoCAR and Clean Cities’ goals align perfectly, and each group can expand its reach in the community if we work together throughout the competition.” Both the Penn State EcoCAR team and PRCC received $1,500 each in prize money for the award. Other special recognitions go to The Ohio State University and Clean Fuels Ohio, Virginia Tech and Virginia Clean Cities, and Wayne State University and the Clean Energy Coalition for their participation in the award.
You can check out Penn State’s video by visiting their YouTube page at: http://www.youtube.com/pennstateecocar
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CLEANER REFUSE HAULING UNDER CAROLINA BLUE SKIES In the greater Charlotte region, two organizations have established themselves as leaders in bringing CNG-powered vehicles into their refuse hauling fleets. City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services and God Bless the USA, Inc. (GBUSA) have and continue to set the pace for making the waste collection process cleaner and more cost efficient while decreasing petroleum consumption in the greater Charlotte region. Both entities have accessed funding through the Carolina Blue Skies & Green Jobs Initiative to facilitation the integration. City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services Starting in 2007, following a directive put forth to reduce environmental impacts throughout City departments, the City of Charlotte’s Solid Waste Services department researched and tested alternative and fuel-reduction technologies and decided that compressed natural gas (CNG) could provide the most benefit to the environment, as well as potentially lower costs. Savings were realized immediately with the purchase of the two CNG-powered refuse haulers.
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The purchase price, with the aid of an outside grant, was significantly less per vehicle than the comparable diesel truck. With the federal alternative fuel tax credit and the low cost of CNG—averaging $1.61/GGE— the cost difference between diesel and CNG resulted in $25,000 in fuel savings for the two vehicles. Additionally, at the end of the first year the CNG vehicle maintenance was half of what was needed for diesel trucks, resulting in over $50,000 in maintenance savings. During summer 2012, the City of Charlotte will add four (4) additional CNG-powered refuse trucks to its fleet through the Carolina Blue Skies & Green Jobs Initiative.
God Bless the USA, Inc. GBUSA is a private waste management company located in Monroe, North Carolina, 25 miles southeast of Charlotte that provides trash and recycling collection services to more than 10,500 customers in the region. GBUSA recently added its third CNG refuse unit in April 2012, and owner Erik Blowers plans to completely replace their fleet with CNG units in the coming years. Most of GBUSA’s CNG trucks were purchased in part using funding from the Carolina Blue Skies & Green Jobs Initiative. The reduction of harmful emissions and significant decrease in noise levels emanating from the trucks are features that are well received by municipalities served by GBUSA. The company plans to add the first CNG refueling station in Union County and is looking at options to make this infrastructure available for public use. GBUSA’s operation cost reductions through use of the CNG trucks are significant. With diesel costs hovering around $4.00/gallon, the CNG trucks are currently operating in the $2.00/gallon range. Through construction of their own station, costs could be reduced by over 20%.
At this year’s HTUF Conference + Expo, happening at the Charlotte Convention Center September 18–20, GBUSA and City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will be featured in a session on refuse applications. The session will include presentations from GBUSA owner Erik Blowers, and Kathy Sanders, Fleet Manager with the City’s Solid Waste Services department. These presentations would discuss their respective alternative fuel and advanced technology experiences to date pertaining to refuse application and lessons learned. For further information on refuse hauling and alternative fuels, see Clean Cities Niche Market Overview: Refuse Haulers (September 2011).
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Bringing the Entire Industry Together The 2012 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo will unite existing and future advanced biofuels producers with strategic petrochemical and agribusiness partners, government officials, investors and project finance professionals, technology and biomass supply-chain service companies. Presentations will focus predominantly on domestic (U.S.) advanced biofuel and biobased chemical: • Production • Research & Development • Project Development • Exports & Imports • Foreign Biofuels Production & Policy (as it relates to the U.S.) • Feedstock Issues Professionals actively pursuing the advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals industry as a growth opportunity can’t miss this event!
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SAVE $1,000 TO $10,000 ON PROPANE MOWERS It is always exciting to announce new programs and share the word about incentives to reduce emissions and replace petroleum in new ways. We are particularly excited about the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) recently approved program—the Propane Mower End-User Incentive Program. This program will pay an incentive of up to $1,000 to accepted customers who purchase a new, dedicated propane mower with a 60- to 72-inch cutting deck, and commit to providing basic feedback on mower usage and performance this mowing season. As the summer mowing season begins to heat up, lawn and landscape professionals can trim both their costs and their carbon footprint by investing in a new, dedicated propane mower with help from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). For a limited time, PERC is seeking participants for the Propane Mower End-User Incentive Program that puts up to $1,000 back in the pocket of customers who purchase eligible new, dedicated propane mowing equipment. PERC’s incentive helps cover up to $1,000 toward the incremental cost of a new, dedicated propane mower with a 60- to 72-inch cutting deck size. Customers accepted into the program can purchase up to 10 mowers with incentives. To further increase customer savings, this incentive can also be combined with any other original equipment manufacturer (OEM) rebate and any existing state Propane Gas Association rebate for which the customer is eligible.
Propane-fueled mowers can reduce carbon monoxide emissions by more than 80 percent and can reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50 percent when compared with gasoline-powered mowers. Mowers fueled by propane also meet or exceed all current emissions requirements established by the EPA. Mower customers who are accepted into the program will sign a commitment to provide feedback about mower usage throughout the mowing season, helping PERC to acquire a variety of performance data that will be used to further advance the market for propane-fueled commercial mowers. The Propane Mower End-User Incentive Program complements PERC’s Propane Mower Dealer Demonstration Program, which places 300 propane-fueled commercial lawn mowers as demonstration units in dealerships throughout the U.S. For more information on the Propane Mower End-User Incentive Program, including eligibility guidelines and applications, please visit www.autogasusa.org/ mower-incentive.
Not familiar with propane as a mower fuel? Propane is an environmentally friendly alternative fuel produced right here in the United States. It’s the same fuel you trust to heat your home and cook hamburgers on your grill. When used as a fuel for mowers, propane can save customers money and time compared to gasoline-fueled mowers, due to lower fuel costs, reduced fuel lost due to theft or spillage, and less downtime as a result of on-site fuel delivery and approved operation on ozone action days. Additionally, propane is normally available at a significantly lower cost per gallon than gasoline. At the fleet level, propane is around $2 a gallon in the region in the last alternative fuel price report. Summer 2012 | FuelsFix.com
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Partner Focus THE BUSINESS OF BIODIESEL
One Tennessee Petroleum Distributor’s Story on Making Biodiesel an Integral Part of His Business in an RFS Market By Jenna Higgins Rose and Richard Nelson, National Biodiesel Board
Peter Gale works for a petroleum distributor that’s been in business for 71 years. He says not much about the industry had changed, until 10 years ago, when his company began offering biodiesel.
ers (referred to as “obligated parties”) to blend a certain percentage of biofuels into their gasoline and diesel. They must meet annual minimum volumes in order to remain compliant with the RFS-2 mandate.
“We had a dump truck company, MDM Trucking, come to us with an adamant desire to use biodiesel,” he said of his first customer to convince him to carry biodiesel. “The owner brought in a stack of papers he’d printed from the internet and put it on my desk, so I began researching biodiesel. I was hooked.”
McNutt is not an obligated party. However, downstream petroleum distributors stand to gain from participating in the RFS-2, because every gallon of renewable fuel they sell carries an RFS “credit” that has monetary value.
Today, Gale sees his company, McNutt Oil, based in Maryville, TN, as much more than oil. It’s an energy company, with biodiesel as one of its core offerings. The company sells about 200,000 gallons a year to fleets and farms, and also runs two pumps that sell 20 percent biodiesel (B20) in the Tennessee cities of Alcoa and Newport. Gale says the company and its customers have had a very positive experience with biodiesel. “Almost all feedback has been positive,” he said. “One large manufacturer commented that the air was much cleaner in the plant while they used biodiesel. We’ve had very few bumps in the road, and customers like it.” Even though McNutt Oil has carried biodiesel for 10 years, Gale had new business challenges to tackle when the federal Renewable Fuels Standard-2 (RFS-2) went into effect in 2011. The federal law requires 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels by 2022 in four separate categories (conventional ethanol, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuels, and cellulosic-based biofuels). Biodiesel fills the biomass-based diesel requirement, and also the advanced biofuels category. In fact, it is the first commercially available, domestically produced advanced biofuel in the nation. “The RFS program has enhanced biodiesel availability throughout the nation,” said Paul Nazzaro, petroleum liaison for the National Biodiesel Board. “It helps ensure that the customer will have it when they ask for it by encouraging more distributors to carry biodiesel.” The RFS-2 requires petroleum refiners and import-
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Biodiesel or biodiesel blends allow any obligated party to meet their individual requirements through use of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). RINs are “currency” used to track fuel volumes and ensure compliance by obligated parties in the RFS-2. When a gallon of biodiesel is produced, a RIN is generated and attached to that gallon. Obligated parties then purchase and use these RINs to demonstrate compliance. RINs for biodiesel, which are valued at 1.5 times due to biodiesel’s higher energy value, have traded over the past nine months at an average of greater than $2.00 per gallon. This additional market value is reflected in the fuel price as the fuel moves “downstream” to the retailer and also possibly “upstream” to the producer, which in turn can help lessen the total cost of biodiesel in all market sectors. “I began exploring how to participate more heavily in the RFS-2 program because I wanted to maximize the value of my RINs,” Gale said. However, he quickly realized that the paperwork involved with becoming a registered blender with the Environmental Protection Agency was more than he wanted to take on by himself. So he found a group that could handle the trading for him, called RIN Alliance. RIN Alliance, like other similar organizations, has a software system where Gale can simply enter in how many gallons he bought and how many he sold. The organization handles the rest. “There’s a fee, but it is reasonable for someone our size,” Gale said. “It’s a good return on RINs.”
“Now we’re figuring out how much of that we can return to customers to make our biodiesel more competitive,” Gale said. “There is some risk because the value can change, but we can estimate and research it and make our biodiesel products more competitive as a result.” RIN Alliance and other services like it bundle the RINs to get the best price, rather than smaller entities all negotiating their own deals with obligated parties. Gale said it took some research, but that ultimately the value of the RINs makes it well worth his time. “In this business, knowledge is power,” he said. “You have to do your homework but at the end of the day, you’ll be a better business person.”
Gale said he believes biodiesel is a fuel that’s proven itself, and that it will stay a part of the fuel supply for decades to come. “I believe this is a winning product that will help us be more energy independent,” he said. “There’s just a lot of pluses to it, including that it is something we can grow here. It’s our farmers and plant workers getting paid instead of those dollars going overseas.” For more information on the RFS-2, RINs, and Compliance contact the author at rnelson@ksu.edu or visit the National Biodiesel Board (www.biodiesel.org) or the EPA RFS-2 website. Biodiesel education is supported by the United Soybean Board and the soybean checkoff.
The Road To American Energy Independence Is Faster Than You Might Think. 182 mph, to be exact. That’s the speed record recently set by Oklahoma soybean farmer Brent Hajek in a B20 biodiesel-powered pick-up truck. But there’s a more important race at stake. Biodiesel production is already cutting diesel imports by 3 million gallons a day and putting America on the fast track to energy independence. www.AmericasAdvancedBiofuel.org
Biodiesel is Here, Now.
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Propane Focus GEORGIA SCHOOL SETS STANDARD OF SAVINGS WITH SAFE, SUSTAINABLE PROPANE AUTOGAS As a leading manufacturer of propane autogas fuel systems, ROUSH CleanTech is dedicated to quality, performance and service in the alternative fuel industry. For 85 years, Blue Bird Corporation has continued to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing capabilities. These two companies have joined forces to help schools across the country achieve their economic and emissions goals by creating propane autogas-fueled Blue Bird buses like the Propane Powered Vision, the first ever 77-passenger Type C school bus to operate on this clean-burning alternative fuel. Earlier this year Hall County School System became Georgia’s first school district to fuel their fleet with clean-burning propane autogas. The school district recently purchased 20 Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision school buses fueled by domestically produced propane autogas to lower the county’s costs for school bus fuel and maintenance while reducing the community’s carbon footprint. “We choose propane autogas because not only does it represent significant reduced fuel costs and clean-burning properties, but also because the source, natural gas, is in abundant supply right here in America,” said William Schofield, superintendent of the Hall County Schools. “With today’s tight school budgets, using a transportation fuel that saves taxpayers money, keeps the environment clean, and keeps jobs within our national borders is a win-win for everyone. Plus, our drivers love how quiet the propane buses perform.” Propane autogas refueling infrastructure is less expensive than any other alternative fuel; in fact the school district has chosen to install three 1,000-gallon propane autogas refueling stations on their school properties, each with state-of-the-art dispensing systems. “Anytime you can save money, especially taxpayers’ money—and that is what you’re doing by saving on a cheaper fuel that’s available—and at the same time creating a cleaner air for all of us, those are wins,” said Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, as he joined local and state officials on May 10 to celebrate the implementation of the school’s propane autogas powered school buses.
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Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, shaking hands with Blue Bird President & CEO Blue Bird, spoke at and attended the key-handing ceremony for Hall County Schools. ROUSH CleanTech manufacturers the propane autogas fuel system for the Blue Bird school buses.
Hall County buses transport more than 20,000 students daily, using 220 school buses that travel nearly 4 million miles per year. Compared to their $3.50 per gallon cost for diesel, Hall County pays about $1.75 per gallon to fuel with propane autogas. The school district expects to save $36,000 in fuel costs for their 20 new propane buses in 2012 alone. Propane autogas, which costs up to 50 percent less than diesel fuel, also offers reduced maintenance costs and extend engine life potential due to its clean-burning properties. “These propane autogas buses really deliver—less noise, reduced costs and fewer air pollutants—all while running on an American-made fuel,” said Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing for ROUSH CleanTech. “The on-site fueling stations Hall County has installed
will not only help make the switch to this sustainable fuel even more seamless, but it will save the school even more money on their fuel costs—something that is extremely important when taxpayer dollars are on the line.” Noise levels on propane autogas buses are decreased by 50 percent when compared to diesel counterparts, giving drivers fewer distractions. Ninety percent of U.S. propane supply is produced domestically, with an additional seven percent from Canada. “Anytime that you can achieve a major step forward in terms of economy, in terms of keeping the environment clean, and utilizing American natural products that are available to us rather than having to import them from somewhere else, that is indeed good for our state and our nation,” Governor Deal said. “I think you’ll probably see many other school systems in Georgia following this example.”
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, children are among those most susceptible to the health effects of diesel exhaust exposure as a result of the child’s developing body and lungs, narrower airways, faster metabolism, and faster breathing rates than adults. “Schools across the nation are experiencing the environmental and economic benefits of Blue Bird’s propane buses,” said Phil Horlock, president & CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. “We are proud to deliver a bus that not only provides school children with a reliable, safe and environmentallyfriendly ride to and from school every day, but also fuels economic development in Georgia.” To view video coverage of the May 10 “Georgians supporting Georgians for a greener community” ceremony, please visit http://www.hallco.org/. To learn more about ROUSH CleanTech and its full line-up of propane autogas vehicles, please visit ROUSHcleantech.com.
Dignitaries and executives gather at Hall County Schools in Georgia to celebrate the acquisition of clean, economical Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision school buses equipped with ROUSH CleanTech liquid propane autogas fuel systems.
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THE ZERO COMPROMISE
ALTERNATIVE FUEL SOLUTION Up to 40% Fuel Savings*. 57,000 Fewer Pounds of C02*. Zero Loss in Engine Performance.
PROPANE AUTOGAS VS. GASOLINE
FUEL COSTS: 40% LESS
The Savings Calculator below says it all: impressive savings with lower operating and maintenance costs — thanks to the ROUSH CleanTech liquid propane autogas fuel system. Contact us to learn about significant state and federal incentives/grants.
VEHICLE WARRANTY: 5 YEAR / 60,000 MILE1
CO2 EMISSIONS: 24% LESS PERFORMANCE: IDENTICAL
SAVE MORE THAN $19,000 PER VEHICLE.* 2012 Ford E-250 Cargo Van ROUSH CleanTech Savings Calculator Gasoline (5.4L V8)
Propane (5.4L V8)
$28,325.00
$28,325.00
Savings or (Cost) to Convert
Capital Costs Base Ford Vehicle Purchase Price ROUSH CleanTech Propane Autogas Fuel System Price
$11,300.00
Federal Alternative Motor Vehicle Tax Credit (propane only) Total Capital Savings or Investment to Convert:
$28,325.00
$39,625.00
200,000
200,000
13.0
11.1
15,385 $3.68
18,018 $2.25
$56,616.80
$40,540.50
$0.030
$0.015
$6,000.00
$3,000.00
$(11,300.00)
Operating Costs (fuel) Total Vehicle Life (miles) Average Miles per Gallon** Gallons of Fuel Used Over Life of Vehicle Average Fuel Price (per gallon)*** + Federal excise tax credit/gallon (propane only) + Adjusted Fuel Price (per gallon) Total Fuel Savings or Cost Over Life of Vehicle:
$16,076.30
Operating Costs (misc.) Maintenance Rate per mile (tune-ups, oil, engine life, etc.)**** Maintenance Costs Fuel Loss from Pilferage & Theft ($100 per year) Total Misc. Savings or Costs Over Life of Vehicle: Gross Vehicle Lifetime Savings or Loss: Net Vehicle Lifetime Savings or Loss (minus investment to convert):
$500.00
$0.00
$6,500.00
$3,000.00
$3,500.00
$19,576.30 $8,276.30
Assumptions: • Propane Conversion price is listed at MSRP. Volume discounts are available • A 50% reduction in maintenance costs by running a vehicle on propane, compared to gasoline. A factor the Texas Railroad Commission uses in their calculations when considering an alternative fuel conversion • Gasoline prices captured from http://www.eia.doe.gov/ * Based on factors and assumptions as defined in the savings calculator chart pictured ** MPG ratings for gasoline and propane vehicles are estimates. Variations in MPG should be expected when operating a vehicle that is towing, hauling, or being driven in various city / hwy applications *** Propane fuel price is an estimate based on your fleet size, not a quoted price, and is subject to change ****Figures defined by Texas Railroad Commission using data collected from gasoline and propane autogas vehicles
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