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GSCCC June/July 2019 Newsletter
Granite State Clean Cities Coalition (GSCCC) June/July 2019 Newsletter
Hi everyone ~ Happy Summer! I want to call your attention to a couple of
*FREE EVENTS*:
1) The “Bi-State Electric Vehicle Connector” (BEVC), a FREE Transportation
Electrification Event hosted by Granite State and Vermont Clean Cities
Coalitions on Friday, September 27th from 9am to 3pm at Hypertherm in
Lebanon, NH. Those invited to attend include: Fleet Managers, Vehicle
Operators, State and Municipal Representatives, Planning Commissions,
Energy and Sustainability Committees, Educators, as well as Business
Managers, Owners and Employees.
Are you interested in electric vehicles, technology and equipment? Are you
considering customer, fleet and/or workplace charging? You are invited to this
*FREE* event showcasing light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles,
ride-and-drives, technology displays, equipment demonstrations, speaker
panels and more. Space is limited, register today at: BEVC Flyer &
Registration Link
2) National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) is a weeklong celebration of Electric
Vehicles (EV) & Technology. We have a bunch of events scheduled across NH,
with our kick-off event taking place in downtown Concord on Saturday,
September 14th at City Plaza in front of the State House, next to the
Farmer’s Market. Join us! Register for NDEW-Concord & showcase your EV.
If you have any alternative fuel or vehicle questions, thoughts, or ideas, please
reach out. I look forward to hearing from you! ~Jessica
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***Funding Application Assistance*** On behalf of the Coalition, I’m here to help answer any questions (technical or
otherwise), assist with fleet evaluation and project planning, and provide support for your applications. Please let me know what you need …
if I can’t help, I can connect you with someone who can!
For Federal & State Incentives, Laws and Programs visit the Alternative Fuel Data Center: Search Link
National Biodiesel Board's Truck Wrap Program
The National Biodiesel Board has extended the deadline to apply for matching funds to be used for promotional vehicle wraps through August 1. If you power your fleet or vehicles with biodiesel, NBB’s annual Vehicle Wrap Program is a great opportunity to share your commitment to cleaner air. Apply today!
HYDROGEN FUELING STATION PLACED FOR AUCTION
July 29, 2019: Now live - the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium in West Virginia has placed its Hydrogen Fueling Station for auction on GovDeals.com. The auction ends in 30 days. Information about the NAFTC hydrogen station may be accessed at www.naftc.wvu.edu/hydrogenstation. Included on this site are photos of the station and its components, technical information about the various components, and legal terms for the
buyer. In addition to the station, they are selling two 2008 Ford Escape hydrogen-electric hybrid vehicles. Feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested in the hydrogen station. Interested buyers are encouraged to reach out with questions or to schedule a site visit:
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium West Virginia University 886 Chestnut Ridge Road Morgantown, WV 26506
304-293-7882
Calendar: Upcoming Events, Meetings & Webinars
July 31, Baltimore, RI – Low-Carbon Transportation Investments, Strategies, and Outcomes Free Public Workshop. The TCI states continue to seek input on the investments and policies necessary for a cleaner and more equitable transportation system. Click this link to register. Visit the TCI Webpage for more information on this meeting TCI Webpage.
August 7-8, Durham, NC – Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo – Showcasing the latest and greatest technologies in the biofuels, electric, natural gas, and propane arenas. The conference will also have a strong focus on data driven decisions and technologies. Register Now Using Friends Special Pricing of $100 Code: SFTfriends
August 8, TCI Webinar: Reference Case Modeling Updates – The TCI states will share updates and invite further input on the design of a proposed regional cap-and-invest program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation. This interactive presentation will review updates on the TCI “reference case” modeling run, the first step of the modeling process; Public input received following a previous TCI webinar on reference case assumptions; and final inputs and assumptions that were used to run the reference case. Learn more about this completed analysis, ask questions, and offer suggestions for TCI states to consider during the subsequent stages of modeling. Click this link to find out more & register for the webinar.
September 14-22 – National Drive Electric Week 2019 – National Drive Electric Week is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Interested in organizing or helping with an event? Visit the events page for more information. We kick-start the week in Concord on Saturday, September 14 from 8:30 AM – 1 PM at City Plaza on Main Street (in front of the Arch, adjacent to the Concord Farmer’s Market). It's a terrific opportunity to learn about EVs in an informal and informational setting … you might even get to drive one!
September 19-20, Keene, NH – The Radically Rural Summit – an annual two-day summit that brings together hundreds of people who are passionate about creating vibrant, robust rural communities and are eager to learn, connect and lead change. The Monadnock Sustainability Network and Hannah Grimes are organizing the inaugural Renewable Energy Track Sessions which include an electric vehicle session: “Charge It – Electric Vehicles are here. Are we ready?” Register at radicallyrural.org.
September 27, Lebanon, NH – Bi-State Electric Vehicle Connector Event - Granite State and Vermont Clean Cities Coalitions are hosting a Transportation Electrification Event at Hypertherm in Lebanon, NH, for Fleet Managers, Vehicle Operators, State and Municipal Representatives, Planning Commissions, Energy and Sustainability Committees, Educators, as well as Business Managers, Owners and Employees. Are you interested in electric vehicles, technology and equipment? Are you considering customer, fleet and/or workplace charging? You are invited to this FREE event showcasing light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle ride-and-drives, technology displays, equipment demonstrations, speaker panels and more. Space is limited, register today at: Flyer & Registration Link.
October 7, 2019, Norwood, MA - AltWheels Fleet Day - This annual event presents the latest in transportation technologies, alternative fuels and fleet management practices. As a member of the Advisory Committee for this year’s event, I’d like to remind everyone that it’s never too early to register or become a sponsor. Click this link to access the Reservation Form and this link for the Sponsor Proposal.
GSCCC Reports Petroleum and Emissions Reductions
Each year, Clean Cities Coalitions across the nation perform stakeholder outreach for the Clean Cities Annual Report. Clean Cities, a program supported by the United States Department of Energy (US DOE), works with public and private fleets and businesses to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels and technologies. In New Hampshire, the Granite State Clean Cities Coalition (GSCCC) is comprised of 140 stakeholders dedicated to the Clean Cities goals. The GSCCC Coordinator works with stakeholders to support their efforts, promote their achievements and provide education and outreach around the state. This year, GSCCC stakeholders provided data on their use of alternative fuels, advanced technology vehicles and other fuel-saving strategies during 2018. The data reflects the impact of stakeholder efforts in reducing petroleum consumption and vehicle emissions. Drum roll please … in 2018, GSCCC Stakeholders reduced petroleum use by over 1.4 million gallons …
… and Greenhouse Gas Emissions by over 8,500 tons!
This goes to show that even small steps can make big impressions! From propane powered school buses and compressed natural gas transit buses to electric vehicles and charging stations, if you are considering an alternative fuel project, or have
one that you implemented, please reach out to your New Hampshire Clean Cities Coalition and join the movement. Visit our website: GSCCC Website Link. Our coalition is a wealth of information and resources and I’m happy to assist with technical, promotional or administrative support. Drop me an email at: [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you!
Alternative Fuel Spotlight: “Alternative Domestic Fuels for a Secure America”
Todd Mouw, Vice President of sales and marketing for ROUSH CleanTech, recently shared the following article:
“Part of our nation’s independence comes from relying on domestic energy. We continue to beat the drum about the importance of energy security. We’re a country rich in oil, natural gas and propane. Using these domestic energy resources will help to better insulate us from the instability that plagues the globe today.
The volatility of oil prices that is currently being driven by the politics with Iran — and those countries that buy oil from Iran — have a significant impact on the freedoms we have fought for over the last 243 years.
According to The Balance, food prices depend on a combination of factors, one of which is rising oil prices. When the price of oil goes up, it affects food prices for two reasons. First, farmers use fertilizers that contain oil byproducts. Second, food in the U.S. is generally transported long distances, which requires fuel.
Climate change affects food prices, as well. For example, extreme weather caused by greenhouse gas emissions has led to farmland flooding and other challenges. In March, a “bomb cyclone” caused more than $1 billion in damages in Nebraska.
How can we champion alternative fuels that protect our air quality and lessen demand on fossil fuels? Propane autogas, for instance, emits fewer emissions than conventional transportation fuels and is produced domestically — so it’s not subject to the vagaries of Middle East politics. Commercial fleets, government municipalities, school districts and transit agencies that choose propane save money year after year on fuel costs and maintenance, all while safeguarding the air quality in their communities.
To learn more about ROUSH CleanTech’s alternative-fuel vehicle technology that powers school buses and Ford commercial vehicles, please visit www.roushcleantech.com.”
You might also be interested in …
Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative Announces More Than 140 Cites & Counties Have Committed to Purchasing Over 2,100 EVs by 2020
Fleet Electrification: What You Need To Know
Making The Switch To Biodiesel
Renewable Natural Gas: The “Ready Now” Alternative Fuel
WVU's Propane-Fueled School Bus Emissions Study
Social Media Appeal:
Are you on Facebook? Interested in what the Coalition has to say this week? Join the alternative fuel/advanced tech vehicle conversation, visit our Facebook page and click the link to “LIKE” us – 216 likes and counting!
Help us grow our following by: 1. “Liking” our page from your Facebook account.
2. If you think you’ve liked the page already, double-check – Did you know that “like” and “follow” are NOT the same thing? Some of you may have
“followed” the page but still need to hit that thumbs-up button. 3. On our page, click on the “Invite Friends” button on the right-hand side. You’d be surprised how many people will like us with just that little nudge!
4. … and share our posts!
Thank you for reading – if there’s something you’d like to see, say or share, drop me a line: [email protected]
GSCCC Coordinator, Jessica Wilcox
(603) 271-6751
www.granitestatecleancities.nh.gov
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