Wisconsin Clean Cities Newsletter

Wisconsin Clean Cities

Driving Wisconsin Forward Since 1994

October 2022

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Wisconsin Clean Cities

Annual Meeting 12.08.22

Wisconsin Clean Cities is hosting an afternoon of sustainable transportation at the Annual Meeting & Awards! Join us as we recognize our members' successes during the awards ceremony at The Automobile Gallery in Green Bay,WI.

Featured speaker Kaleb Vander Wiele, Transportation Electrification Project Manager, WisDOT Division of Budget and Strategic Initiatives. Kaleb's presentation will highlight WisDOT’s Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan which will guide the department in administering $78.65 million in federal funds to support the construction of electric vehicle charging stations.

Early-Bird Registration is available through November 11, 2022

Sponsorship Opportunities are available for companies to promote their products and services.

Registration & Sponsorship Information

Wisconsin receives federal approval for state's Electric Vehicle Plan

The Federal Highway Administration has approved Wisconsin's plan to expand its electric vehicle charging stations under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) initiative. The approval means that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) can now receive federal funding to implement the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan.

"As we work to implement the state's first-ever Clean Energy Plan, upgrading Wisconsin's electric vehicle infrastructure is one of the most important steps forward we can take to move towards a cleaner, more sustainable future," Gov. Evers said. "This plan approval and the federal funds Wisconsin will receive as a result will help bolster our state, our infrastructure, and our economy for years to come."

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"Get Charged Webinar Series"

EV Charging for Multi-Unit Dwellings

The first webinar in the "Get Charged" Series - Electric Vehicle Charging for Multi-Unit Dwellings, recently took place.

Since plug-in electric vehicle charging is accelerating nationwide, this webinar addressed many topics:difficulties faced by condominium and apartment property managers, owners and residents: along with

barriers and technologies related to deployment of EV chargers at multi-unit dwellings.

Attendees learned firsthand about an easy-to-use toolkit that has been developed with project partners, including the Center for Sustainable Energy, through a grant project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office.

If you weren't able to attend and are interested in this topic, click for the video and presentation slides.

Wisconsin Clean Cities Virtual Electric Vehicle Roundtable

Wisconsin Clean Cities' Virtual Electric Vehicle Roundtable took place September 13. EV industry leaders discussed Electric Vehicles, EV infrastructure and current EV programs and incentives currently available for fleets! Attendees learned firsthand from those who are currently implementing electric vehicles into their fleets and the best practices that could benefit their organizations.

If you weren't able to attend and are interested in this topic, click for the video and presentation slide.

Announcing the Newest EV Charging Station

Wisconsin Clean Cities recently held a Grand Opening for the new DC Fast-Charging Station at the Citgo Auto Truck Plaza in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.

The project was made possible in part through funding from the US Department of Energy, Ozinga Energy and the Michigan to Montana I-94 Clean Fuel Corridor Project, led by GTI Energy.

Attendees from the surrounding areas and the organizations involved, enjoyed hearing from speakers and learned more about the new charging stations.

Take the Drive Electric USA fleet survey

Is your fleet interested in deploying electric vehicles? Have you already started? We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your interests, provide resources, and promote your successes. Please take a moment to complete the survey by clicking the link below. Click here to learn more about the Drive Electric Wisconsin Program on our Website.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $28.5 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for Wisconsin School Districts

The Biden-Harris Administration announced the Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding $25,825,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 19 school districts in Wisconsin. The grants will help school districts purchase 73 clean school buses that will accelerate the transition to zero emissions vehicles and produce cleaner air in and around schools and communities.

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Ho-Chunk Baraboo, WI

EV Charger Site Ground Breaking

Inertial Electric recently broke ground at the

Ho-Chunk hotel and casino in Baraboo, WI for a brand new EV charger site. The site will deploy two ABB Terra 184s, 180 kW maximum each, with 2 ports for a total of 4 charging stalls. There will be two traditional, ADA compliant “pull-in” stalls and two unique, ADA compliant “pull-through” stalls. The charging stations will be located in front of the main casino entrance in the west parking lot of the facility. The Ho-Chunk nation is proud to offer these chargers for public charging and look forward to providing a DC fast charging option minutes off I-94 and for visitors to WI Dells.

Inertial Electric is providing the equipment, engineered the site layout, and is the General Contractor for the project. Alliant Energy is also a proud partner in this project. Many thanks to Lorrie Lisek and WI Clean Cities who also played a key role in making this project possible.

The site will be ready to begin public charging in the spring of 2023.

Member Spotlights:

ANGI Energy Systems LLC, is a U.S. based manufacturer of quality engineered gas compression equipment and a leading supplier of compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling equipment and systems. ANGI has a longstanding reputation as a leader and innovator in both the Compression and Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Refueling Station industries and has over 30 years of experience providing worldwide clients with high quality products and services. Learn More

Renewable Energy Group is leading the energy and transportation industries’ transition to sustainability by converting renewable resources into high-quality, sustainable fuels. Renewable Energy Group is an international producer of sustainable fuels that significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions to immediately reduce carbon impact. Learn More

Alliant Energy's purpose is to serve customers and build strong communities. We are focused on powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what’s next in energy.Alliant Energy is a component of NASDAQ. Through its utility subsidiaries Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company, Alliant Energy provides regulated electric and natural gas service to approximately 985,000 electric and approximately 425,000 natural gas customers in the Midwest. Learn More

Featured Technology: Ethanol

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.

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