August 2025

WE'RE JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY FROM TEE-OFF!



FINAL CALL FOR SPONSORS!

Golfing spots are sold out, but there's still a week left to sponsor a hole or donate either raffle prizes or 150 of your company’s merch items for our golfer swag bags before our August 15 deadline.

 

This is a great way to get your brand noticed among industry leaders and community advocates!

Although foursomes are sold out, you still have the option to join us for dinner at White Hawk Country Club at 4 p.m.

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GOEVIN Announces Over $3.3 Million To Support Public EV Charging Infrastructure Across Indiana

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Fact Sheet


The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. While the bill contains many tax provisions, this document focuses on the portions most impactful to alternative fuel vehicles.

Indiana’s CountryMark Co-op Cuts Ribbon On $100 Million Diesel Fuel Plant

Congratulations to Drive Clean Indiana member CountryMark on its $100 Million Expansion! Our members continue to make amazing strides, and we love to celebrate their achievements!


CountryMark is celebrating a major expansion at its Mount Vernon refinery in Posey County to increase production of renewable diesel fuel from renewable feedstocks, such as soybean oil.



“We ended up having an investment in our refinery that’s over $100 million, which is probably one of the single biggest investments that we’ve had probably since the refinery has been built,” according to Matt Smorch, President and CEO of CountryMark.



Read more here

DCI Board Member Spotlight

Scott Nelson

Cheneco Energy

Professional Questions:


How long have you been a Drive Clean Indiana Board Member?


I've been a DCI Board Member for six years.


Why did you join the DCI Board?


I joined the DCI Board to expand my professional networking and to take a leadership role in furthering DCI's mission.


What is your role/contribution to the coalition as a DCI Board Member?


I serve on the Projects & Programs committee. I also serve on the Northwest Indiana Partners for Clean Air board alongside Drive Clean Indiana.


What DCI event do you enjoy the most?


My favorite event is our Annual Conference.


Get to Know Scott:


What is something not many people know about you?


I am a former high school All-American swimmer, a professional musician, an award-winning songwriter, a visual artist, a hula hoop dancer, and a Six Sigma blackbelt.


How do you spend your time outside of work?


I enjoy traveling with my family, playing music with friends, and fishing.


Coffee or tea?


Coffee!


What's a movie or TV show you've watched recently that you'd recommend?


The Gilded Age on HBO Max or Severance on Apple TV+


What is something you're looking forward to?

I'm looking forward to being a grandfather someday.

SAVE THE DATE!

Drive Clean Rural USA Webinar -

The Replication Playbook


Rural communities face unique challenges, including limited staff resources, budget constraints, and political barriers, which can slow the transition to clean transportation solutions. Drive Clean Rural USA aimed to address these issues by offering technical education, workforce training, and cost analyses.


Join Drive Clean Indiana and Transportation Energy Partners staff as they explain and discuss Drive Clean Rural USA's Replication Playbook.


During this webinar, you'll gain tools and resources that are beneficial to the progress and completion of clean transportation projects in rural areas.


Elise Bereolos


Position: Engagement Coordinator


Professional Questions


What unique skills or expertise do you bring to the table that benefit the DCI team?


I love connecting with people and telling stories! As the coordinator of this newsletter and all of DCI's other external communication items, my curiosity and passion for storytelling help bring DCI's successes, along with those of our members, to life.


What drew you to this field, and how did you get started?


I've always found the foundation of community to be very important. I was drawn to this position because it allows me to be part of something that benefits my community. I love knowing that I work for an organization that helps local municipalities and companies!


What is your favorite aspect of our company culture?


My favorite part of DCI's culture is the tight-knit environment we have in our office. We're small, but mighty! It's rewarding to work toward a goal that benefits our local communities, state, and nation alongside a group of kind people.


Personal Questions


What's a movie or TV show you've watched recently that you would recommend?


The White Lotus on HBO Max or

Only Murders in the Building on Hulu.


How would you describe your ideal weekend?


My ideal weekend would be one day to see live music or a show with friends and family, one day to run errands, and one day to relax and do absolutely nothing.


What's the best piece of advice someone has given you?


Joy is a choice. It's a conscious decision to find positivity and gratitude in everyday moments.


What's a fun fact about yourself that most people wouldn't know?


I perform as a hobby and frequently participate in community theatre musicals around Northwest Indiana.


What's been your favorite travel destination?


Either Paros, Greece or Kauai, Hawaii.


August Highlighted Fuel

Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from corn and various other plant materials collectively known as “biomass”. The use of ethanol is widespread, with more than 95 percent of U.S. gasoline containing ethanol in a low-level blend to oxygenate the fuel and reduce air pollution.


Ethanol is also available as E85, a high-level ethanol blend containing 51 percent to 83 percent ethanol, depending on geography and season. The blend can be used in flexible fuel vehicles which have an internal combustion engine and run on either E85 or gasoline. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, there are more than 8 million FFVs on U.S. roads today. However, many flex fuel vehicle owners don’t realize their car is an FFV and that they have a choice of fuels.


Learn more on our website

Electric Vehicle Display at First Fridays in Downtown South Bend!

New Member Highlights

Slate Auto, an EV startup, has recently made a splash with the announcement of its affordable, customizable electric pickup truck, the Slate Truck, priced under $20,000 after potential tax credits. The company, backed by Amazon owner Jeff Bezos, is focused on direct-to-consumer sales and aims to disrupt the automotive industry with a radically simple and customizable vehicle. 

Since 1995, A-1 has specialized in the design, manufacturing, and installation of alternative fuel systems for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. A-1 offers fuel systems that operate on natural gas, propane, electric, hybrid electric, and hydrogen. With thousands of vehicles on the road, A-1 has built a reputation for reliability, innovation, and safety. 

Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium Webinar

The goal of the Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium is to educate Indiana schools on the benefits of cleaner fuels, reduce emissions, and provide information on operation cost savings. The Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium consists of:

  • Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
  • Indiana Department of Education
  • Region 5 EPA representatives
  • Indiana School Bus transportation leaders
  • Drive Clean Indiana


Join us for insightful discussions and updates on clean school buses. Each session offers engaging conversations and valuable insights aimed at advancing school transportation. Mark your calendars and connect with industry leaders working toward a more efficient and sustainable future.

Next Webinar: August 27, 2025

From Plan to Plug-In: Incentives and Tools for Multifamily Charging

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET


This webinar will:


Highlight Charge at Home’s technical assistance and resources to help MFH property owners and managers plan for implementation. 


Showcase funding program models to inspire utilities, agencies, and funding providers to design/expand MFH and L1/L2 charging incentives.

Stay up-to-date on Charge at Home events and multifamily EV charging resource drops. Sign up for the Charge at Home Newsletter.

Clean Transportation in the News!


Upcoming Events & Opportunities!


Why Become a DCI Member?

Our success is your success. When you choose clean fuels, vehicles, energy, and technologies, everyone wins with improved air quality, cost savings, job creation and security, support for American farmers, and independence from imported oil.



Advanced levels of membership yield greater benefits, including increased marketing for your organization on our digital platforms and the addition of grant development hours. Grant development provides one of the greatest opportunities for return on investment in your Drive Clean Indiana membership.

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