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Vermont Clean CitiesNewsletterJuly 2013
IN THIS ISSUE
Questions of the Month
DOE News
Vermont News
Regional and National News
International News
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Welcome to the VTCCC Newsletter:Your clearing house for news, programs, and fundinginformation related to reducing the consumption ofpetroleum for transportation in Vermont.
Upcoming Events Liquified Natural Gas (LNG): CurrentApplications and Future Possibilities inVermont
August 23, 201312:001:00 pm Farrell Hall, UVMPart of UVM TRC Summer Brown Bag SeriesMore info here
National and Vermont Bike Challenge May 1September 30, 2013Join a team and compete!Great prizes every month More info here
Biomass to Biofuels
Begins August 26, 20134 credit course at UVMIncludes field trips and handson experience More info here
Green Fleet Conference and ExpoOctober 12, 2013Phoenix, AZMore info here
CNG Fleet Workshop November 13, 2013Sheraton Hotel and Conference CenterBurlington, VT More info coming soon
CNG and Propane 1st RespondersTraining
December 6, 2013
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Vermont Technical CollegeRandolph, VT More info coming soon
Clean Cities TRS Question of the Month
What are the key terms to know when discussing natural gasvehicles (NGVs) and their fueling infrastructure?
DOE News Clean Cities Blog Highlights "Clean Cities Top 20 Facts"Learn more about the Clean Cities Program. Energy Department Partners with EU onElectric Vehicle and Smart GridCoordination Interoperability Center will be located at ArgonneNational Laboratory. Energy Department AnnouncesInvestment to Accelerate Next Generation Biofuels Projects aim to drive down the cost of producing gasoline, diesel, and jet fuels frombiomass.
Vermont News Michelle McCutcheonSchour to Take Over as VTCCCCoordinatorUVM and Cornell grad looks forward to her new role at the UVM TRC. Colchester Approves ThreeYear Transit Pilot Project withCCTA The threeyear pilot project will allow the town to measure the effectiveness anddesirability of transit service. Amtrak to Test Bikes on Ethan Allen Line Program will allow Amtrak to gauge demand and gatherfeedback for testing on other lines.
Regional and National News Mass. School Bus Company to Install Automatic Idle ShutoffControls and Pay Penalties Under the Clean Air ActChanges will lead to reductions in fuel use and tailpipe emissions.
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Portland Biodiesel Company Helps Phish, OtherTouring Bands, Go GreenMaine Standard Biofuels aims to distribute 1 million gallonsannually by next year. Connecticut Seeks to Boost Electric VehicleStations State making $200,000 available to install charging stations. NaturalGasPowered Buses Usher New Era for KC TransitThe entire 300bus fleet will be replaced over 12 to 14 years. Largest Single Order of PropaneFueledBuses Completed434 PropanePowered Blue Bird Visions to be used inNebraska. Sales of U.S. PlugIn Vehicles Double asMakers Expand Offerings Motorists bought more than 40,000 plugin cars in the first and second quarters.
International News
Russia's Gazprom Steps Up Natural GasVehicles ActivityGoal is to replace 20% of the conventional fuel used inthe agricultural sector with NGV fuel by 2030.
British Government Commits £500m toElectric Vehicles Funds expected to provide a boost to lowcarbon travel across the country. Bangalore, India to convert 1000 Buses to CNGCNG has significantly reduced air pollution levels in New Delhi and Mumbai.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian ProgramThe VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Program is soliciting applications for projects thatwill improve access and safety for bicyclists and/or pedestrians through the planning,design and construction of infrastructure projects. The Bike/Ped Program provides funding for either the scoping or design/constructionof the following facilities:
* Bicycle lanes (onroad facility delineated with pavement markings and signs) * Shoulders (generally a minimum of 3feet wide to accommodate bicyclists) * Sidewalks * Pedestrian crossing improvements, including median pedestrian refuge islands * Pedestrian signals * Improvements that address requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
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Act * Shareduse paths (designed for use by both bicyclists and pedestrians) * Pedestrianscale lighting (not likely to rank highly as a standalone project, buteligible as a project component) Projects may be combinations of any of the above facilities. Projects with thefollowing emphasis will be considered favorably: * Facilities that address a documented safety concern such as a high crashlocation * Connectivity to other bicycle and pedestrian facilities * Proximity and access to and within village centers and downtown areas * Facilities that serve multiple uses e.g. access to businesses, residences andschools Applicants must attend a training session on one of two available dates;Monday June 3rd (13 PM) and Wednesday, June 5th (68 PM). All proposalsdue 7/26/13. For more info contact Jon Kaplan or click here.
Propane Mower Incentive ProgramThe Propane Mower Incentive Program offers up $1,000 for qualifying originalequipment propane mowers and $500 for qualifying propane conversions. A list of thequalifying equipment is available on the website. All conversions must be EPA and/orCARB certified. The applicant must agree to provide PERC with a season's worth ofmower performance and fuel usage data in exchange for the incentive. For landscapecontractors, fuel costs play a huge role in profitability. With the Propane MowerIncentive Program, we'll give you $1,000 per qualifying new mower purchase or $500per qualifying mower conversion to help us document the cost savings and benefitsthat propanefueled mowers can deliver. In return, you'll provide feedback andperformance data for one mowing season. For more info contact Alison Dimond orclick here. FREE 8Hour First Responder Safety Online Training for Electric Drive VehiclesNot all firefighters are able to participate in classroombased training due to location,cost, and time constraints. Because of this, the National Alternative Fuels TrainingConsortium (NAFTC) is exited to announce a limited number of firefighterscholarships to obtain FREE online Electric Drive Vehicle First Responder SafetyTraining. The NAFTC's awardwinning Electric Drive Vehicle First Responder SafetyTraining online course will equip firefighters with the knowledge they need to safelyrespond to automotive incidents involving electric drive vehicles, including:
Hybrid Electric Vehicles Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles Battery Electric Vehicles Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Participants in the selfpaced, eighthour Electric Drive Vehicle First ResponderSafety Training online course will learn about different electric drive vehicleconfigurations and their builtin safety systems, how to identify an electric drivevehicle at an accident scene, battery technologies, electric vehicle systems, andhow to approach, assess, and secure advanced electric drive vehicles. Participantswill also complete online modules for personal protective equipment and gear, crashand fire, and extrication. For more information click here.
Go Vermont Grassroots Grants For Energy CommitteesThe Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) Public Transit Section is offeringgrants to municipalities to assist in building a statewide outreach and advocacynetwork for the Go Vermont Program (www.connectingcommuters.org). VTrans willprovide a $500 grant to participating municipal energy committees. Go Vermont is awebbased clearinghouse for all transportation modes in Vermont, featuring anautomated carpool, vanpool and public transit matching service, a vanpool program,information for State Park and Ride locations, and a link to "511" traffic conditions.The project objectives are as follows:
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Broaden Go Vermont outreach effortsBuild relationships with local committees and advocatesIdentify local and regional transportation priorities and activitiesIncrease traffic to the Go Vermont website and tools(www.connectingcommuters.org)Focus regional and local initiatives and advocacy efforts.The ultimate goal of this program is to increase program awareness, carpoolregistrations, numbers of vanpools and general activity on the Go Vermontwebsite.
For more information contact Ross MacDonald or click here.
WeeklyPetroStats
Gas at the Pump, VT Crude Oil Futures Current $ 3.76/gallon $ 107.23/barrelOne Month Ago $ 3.58/gallon $ 93.67/barrelOne Year Ago $ 3.57/gallon $ 88.31/barrel
Sources: Fuel Gauge Report, NYMEX
Best Regards,Tom McGrathCoordinator, Vermont Clean Cities Coalition Funding for the Vermont Clean Cities Coalition is provided by the US Department of Energy.
