why no one funds

*[proj-ekts]anymore

*[proj-ekt]: a specific task

presentation by:

steve richardson, presidentpublic solutions group

what is [tuh·dey] about?

• not just about…• alternative fuels• reducing need for foreign oil• cleaner air• healthier children

• boosts in local economies

• is about…• saving money by reducing fleet costs and

how to get grant funding to help take the first step

www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

who is psg?• 14 years [ek-speer-ee-uhns]

• fleet analysis• strategic planning• ethical recommendations

• do not accept vendor support or kickbacks• project development• project coordination & management• project funding (raised over $85 million to date.)

www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

what is a [proj-ekt]?

• short-sighted

• minimal impact

• “pilot” program

• incorporates only one alt fuel

• single-fleet

• few if any partners• limited if any growth potential

www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

what are [proh-grams]?

• multi-faceted (fuels, fleets, refueling)

• provide long-term results

• impact public and private fleets

• plans for expansion (w/o further aid)

• funds its own future growth

• committed long-term partners

• incorporate 2 or more alt fuels

• multi-fleet (public & private)

• incorporates vendor partnerships

www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

• know your fleet• what fuel(s) will provide greatest savings

• what are those cost savings• fleet emission profiles

• current & future

• what vehicles to replace/repower/retrofit• costs?

• know your area• availability of refueling infrastructure• potential partner fleets (pooled fueling)

• county, municipal, private, state

• get help finding the “big picture”

taking the first step…

www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

discussion[dih-skuhsh-uhn]: examination by comment

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