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The Midwest CNG Coalition is made up of natural gas interests in the Clean Cities territories of Iowa, Kansas City Regional, Nebraska, and St. Louis Regional coalitions. Interested parties should contact Kelly Gilbert to inquire about the next teleconference: kelly@metroenergy.org or 816-531-7283. Join our LinkedIn and Facebook groups for the Midwest CNG Coalition.  
Electrify Heartland EV Coalition
Missouri-Kansas Propane Autogas Task Force
Missouri Co-chair-Steve Ahrens, Executive Director of Missouri Propane Gas Association
Kansas Co-chair-
Greg Noll, Executive Vice President of Propane Marketers Association of Kansas
If you are a vendor or fleet and would like to be involved, email our staff contact, Kelly Gilbert, at kelly@metroenergy.org.
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Funding and Incentives
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Clean Cities: Current Financial Opportunities
Current transportation-related financial opportunities,
including Clean Cities funding opportunity announcements
(FOAs) issued by the U.S. Department of Energy,
are listed below when available.
FY 2015 Vehicle Technologies Office Incubator DE-FOA-0001213 Open: 01/15/2015 Deadline: 03/30/2015 Fiscal Year 2015 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001201 Open: 1/22/2015 Close: 4/10/2015
Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001237
Open: 02/01/2015 DE-FOA-0001224: Hydrogen & Fuel Cell TechnologiesResearch , Development, and Demonstrations
Concept Paper Deadline: 04/02/2015
Full Application Deadline: 06/04/2015
USDA Makes More Than $280 Million Available Through REAP Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Deadline: Varies Application Details: See page 78029 of the Federal Register or contact state Rural Development offices. Contracting Opportunity The following listing is an opportunity to contract with the City of Wichita for the utilization of landfill gas generated by the Brooks landfill. Landfill Utilization Project-FP540003 Solicitation Documents Deadline: 04/02/2015 |
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PERC Update
You can read more about PREREA here. Contact us at KC or Central Kansas Clean Cities, or feel free to reach out to Jeremy Wishart at PERC if you have questions.
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Top Story
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Energy Department Announces $6 Million to Accelerate Alternative Fuel Vehicle Market Growth
On Monday, March 9, the U.S. Department of Energy selected Metropolitan Energy Center, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting energy efficiency and alternative fuels, to receive $250,000 as part of its $6 million award aimed at projects whose purpose is to improve an auto buyer's experience with alternative fuel and plug-in electric vehicles, supporting safety-related training, and integrating alternative fuels into emergency planning. Eleven projects nationwide were selected. Read more here |
When: April 1, 2015 @ 7:30 am
Where: Union Station, 30 W Pershing, Kansas City, MO 64109
Did you hear about
KCPL's 1,000 Charging Station deployment?
Join your hosts, the Greater KC Chamber of Commerce, USGBC Central Plains, Electrify Heartland Coalition and Kansas City Regional Clean Cities, to learn the opportunities, benefits and considerations of offering electric charging to your employees. Those interested can sign up on-site to be a host of charging stations on KCP&L's Clean Charge network.
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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training
March 20 & 21, 2015
Wichita Regional Training Facility 4780 E 31st Street South
Wichita, KS Room 123
Become better equipped to address incidents involving the growing number of vehicles on the road powered by alternative fuels. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) are different than our standard internal combustion powered vehicles! In addition, the fuels used to power these vehicles can be dramatically different. First responders need to know what unique hazards are present when these AFV require emergency attention. This 8-hour safety training course is offered on two consecutive days. When registering, choose either March 20 or March 21, not both.
Have questions? Click here for more information or cont
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David Johnson Coordinator Central Kansas Clean Cities.
Register today to reserve your spot!
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D.C. Alt Fuel Leaders Back Clean Cities
National trade associations representing U.S. alternative fuel and vehicle industries have signed a joint letter to members of Congress in support of funding the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program. The groups include NGVAmerica, the Electric Drive Transportation Association, the National Biodiesel Board, Growth Energy - America's Ethanol Supporters, and the National Propane Gas Association.
Read more at
Fleets and Fuels
NGT News: Alt-Fuel Trade Groups Call on Congress to Support Clean Cities Program
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Tell Us Your Thoughts on Anti-Idling
DOE's Clean Cities program has promoted idling reduction since 2005. Periodically, the program brings its stakeholders together to help it create a strategy for the next several years for deploying alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and fuel economy measures, such as idling reduction. At the 2009 strategy meeting, we released our first white paper, Idling: Cruising the Fuel InEfficiency Expressway, to describe the state of the industry at the time. Find out more about the public meeting and read the accompanying white papers, including Status and Issues for Idling Reduction in the United States, on the Clean Cities strategic planning meeting website. |
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Soybean Checkoff Recognizes Market Developer, Biodiesel Board
The United Soybean Board (USB) recently awarded two of its highest honors to a market developer and an organziaiton that have be instrumental in developiong mahor new opprotunites for the U.S. soybeans that have greatly impacted the profit potential for all US.S soybean garmers. USB gave its Outstanding Achievement Award to internatl aquaculture market developer Michael Cremer, Ph.D, and its Excellence in Oil Award to the National Biodiesel Board (NBB).
Read more at
United Soybean Board
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Local News
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AmeriPride Adding 20 ROUSH CleanTech Propane Autogas Trucks
Following a successful alternative fuels pilot project, Minnesota-based AmeriPride Services is expanding its program to include additional propane autogas trucks. "Propane autogas reduces greenhouse gas emissions and has easy, cost-efficient fueling infrastructure," continues Allison. "Because of our success in Kansas, we are implementing the same propane autogas vehicles in the Sacramento and Fresno areas." Read more at NGT News |
Take a moment to read through House Bill No. 664, which is under consideration within the Ways & Means Committee and is scheduled to be heard next Tuesday, March 17, at 5 pm. A similar bill, HB 1005, was referred to the Energy and Environment committee. Watch the hearing schedule page (http://www.house.mo.gov/HearingsDateOrder.aspx) to see if it will also be heard in committee on Tuesday morning.
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Biofuels News
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RINs Help Increase Biogas-to-fuel Project Activities
 Traditionally, the biogas project end market has been the sale of power to the grid, but transportation fuel may become the new end use of choice. Conversion of biogas into compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) is now frequently considered when penciling out project financials, and not without reason. Read more at Biomass Magazine |
Natural Gas News
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NGVA Conference & Expo Making Changes for Your Convenience
Recently, NGVAmerica sent an update regarding the 2015 North American NGV Conference & Expo to be held September 15-17 to membership and last year's exhibitors. To ensure that the programs and services they deliver to its members provide superior value, they are making the following changes to this year's conference: *Shortened, more focused schedule *Expanded expo *Fleet focus *New conference management More announcements will be made soon. For more information, contact Matthew Godlewski at 202.824.7397 or mgodlewski@ngvamerica.org. |
Propane News
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Propane Should Be a More Prominent Part of Our Alternative Fuels Conversation
Clean Fuel USA
 Increased domestic oil production has created a flood of supply in the US propane market; the US is now producing a record high of about 1.6 million barrels of propane per day; the Marcellus Shale has the potential to produce up to 1.8 billion gallons of propane per year by 2020. As a result of this growth, in 2012 the US became a net exporter of propane for the first time in history. Check out the full article. |
Request for Information on Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Procurement Aggregating Initiative
Clean Cities recently released a Request for Information for its
alternative fuel and advanced vehicle procurement aggregating initiative, which was first announced in a Notice of Intent last November. The program hopes to solicit feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to purchasing and procurement processes for alternative fuel and advanced vehicles as well as their subsystems.
Comments are due this Friday, March 13.
Read the full RFI and learn how to comment on the EERE Exchange website. |
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Energy Department Announces $35 Million to Advance Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies
The Energy Department today announced up to $35 million in available funding to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, and enable early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). This funding opportunity will accelerate American innovation in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies by supporting research and development advancements in demonstration and deployments of early fuel cell markets.
Read more at energy.gov
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3rd Annual NGV Bridge Fleet Framework & Infrastructure Summit
The NGV Bridge Fleet Framework and Infrastructure Summit, is taking place April 1-2, 2015 in Sacramento, CA. They are offering Clean Cities a discounted registration rate for those interested in attending. Use CC395 as the code to register under the Clean Cities rate ($395 flat - 70% discounted All-Access passes). You can find the agenda and more details on this event on the NGV Bridge website. |
2015 APWA North American Snow Conference
April 12th-15th
Devos Place
Grand Rapids, MI
Check out the latest technologies aimed at combating those winter blues at the North American Snow Conference. Vendors from more than 150 companies will be displaying their ground-breaking technologies, products and services for snow and ice removal, winter road maintenance, and fleet operations. At the APWA conference you will learn how to effectively confront severe winter conditions. From topics ranging from worker safety, standardization of GPS/AVL hardware and software, and how to interpret weather conditions you will walk away with the knowledge to properly address extreme weather conditions.
Sign up today and get $50 off your registration!
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BevOps Fleet Summit 2015
April 21st-24th
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Still considering BevOps 2015? The Ride & Drive gives you 5 reasons to experience it:
ONE... The 10th Annual Ride & Drive/Equipment Demo will be located at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway!
TWO...Spend the afternoon surrounded by beverage vehicles and equipment that can be tested right in the Superspeedway's Infield Road Course with the thrill of the cars whizzing by
THREE...Experience how well engine, component, lift gate and body innovations as well as other cost-saving distribution equipment address your company's unique beverage delivery needs.
FOUR...Along with a barbecue lunch and the pulse of the Speedway buzzing around us, it's sure to be an incredible time!
FIVE...Take back some great ideas to your operation. If you're involved in beverage distribution, you need to
experience the Ride & Drive/Equipment Demo!
Register by February 4th and save $150! |
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NAFA 2015 Institute & Expo
April 14-17, 2015
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
This conference is for fleet industry professionals, both government and private, to discuss the most relevant topics and concerns facing fleet operation today. It presents many opportunities for continuing education and networking with other fleet professionals.
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ACT Expo
May 4-7, 2015
Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center
Dallas, TX
The ACT Expo 2015, now in its fifth year, is an alternative fuels and clean vehicles conference and expo. It is dedicated to displaying all alternative fuels, advanced clean vehicles & technology providing strong educational value and positive results for fleet professionals and industry stakeholders looking to make investments in these alternative opportunities.
Find more information here
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Global Fleet Management Conference
June 15-16, 2015
Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay
Miami, FL
The full conference pass - which includes all seminars, keynotes, scheduled meals, and networking events - is $695. Groups of five or more from the same company are eligible for a discount.
Since its inaugural event in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2013, the Global Fleet Management Conference has attracted fleet managers and stakeholders from around the world, which sold out two weeks ahead of time. The second conference held in June 2014 in Brussels, Belgium, which, this time sold out three months in advance. Don't miss out on this "must-attend" event!
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Fleet Technology Expo
August 24-26, 2015
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, California
FTX is for all fleet types that are looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies. Educational sessions will cover topics ranging from how to turn telematics reports into actionable data to alternative-fuel topics, and ways other software, strategies and equipment can help a fleet streamline operations.
FTX will focus on three specific tracks: Green Fleet, Fleet Analytics and Heavy Duty. This year's FTX replaces the Green Fleet Conference & Expo traditionally held in October.
To sign up for updates for the event visit our website. You can also contact Joanne Tucker public relations and co-chair for Fleet Technology Expo or call 310-533-2415.
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Great Saving for Clean Cities Stakeholders
The U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities is a proud Association Partner with Government Fleet Conference & Expo. That means all local coalition members receive great savings on a fleet full conference pass.
Register by May 15 and save $100.
CLEAN CITIES MEMBERS:
Get an extra $100 off your Fleet Full Conference Pass with Promo Code:
CLEAN15
That's a $200 TOTAL savings!
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APWA International Public Works Congress& Exposition
August 30th-September 2nd
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona
Join nearly 6,000 public works professionals in Phoenix as we unveil the newest equipment and breakthrough technologies and bring you an unparalleled education track covering the entire gamut of publc works. Don't miss the chance to connect with public works professionals from all over the country in America's sixth-largest city, Phoenix, AZ. The City of Phoenix has been making environmentally sustainable practices a priority within key public works areas, creating thousands of jobs and making the city an ideal host for the public works industry's premier international event of 2015.
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