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Carpoolers Unite

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:09:44 +0000

The Regional Planning Commission’s (RPC) Metro New Orleans GreenRide is a ridesharing matchmaker — the program offers a free carpool matching service for metro New Orleans commuters. Create a profile, and the program will match you with commuters in your area. The program also will calculate your shared commute into cost savings and emissions reductions: how much gas will you save, and how much carbon emissions you will prevent from entering the atmosphere.

The program, part of the RPC’s Congestion Management Plan (itself a part of the comprehensive Metropolitan Transportation Plan), intends to reduce congestion on roads and highways. RPC transportation planner John King says GreenRide hopes to have up to 1,500 users within the program’s first year. (Its first few weeks saw 100 registered users.) “It’s all pretty new to us,” King says. “We’re still getting a feel for what works well in this region.”

The website takes commuters’ travel information and returns a map pointing to nearby participants with similar commutes. The website may soon sync users to their Facebook accounts for easier access. “Eventually it’ll reach critical mass where it’s easy to find a ride wherever you want to go in the region,” King says.

Visit www.norpc.greenride.com for more information.

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:09:13 +0000

SAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tour of Golden Leaf Energy
Biodiesel Plant

Save the date to join us for a tour of Louisiana’s newest BIODIESEL plant.

When: Tuesday, February 28, 20121:30pm- Sign In
2:00pm – 3:30pm: Overview & Tour

Where: Golden Leaf Energy Biodiesel Plant1225 Peters Road, Harvey, LA 70058
For a map of the site and to map directions from your location go to: http://g.co/maps/sh86s.

RSVP: To reserve your seat, please email slcfp@norpc.org with “Biodiesel Tour” in the subject line or reply to this email with your name and the names of other people attending from your organization.

President Barack Obama is committed to alternative energy and so are we!

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:16:11 +0000

In 199os the U.S. Department of Energy established the Clean Cities program as tool to implement the Federal Energy Policy Act. Our mission is to advance the energy, economic and environmental security of the United States by supporting local actions to reduce petroleum use in transportation. The Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition is one of nearly 100 programs across the country working to achieve this mission. We are thrilled that government leaders remain excited about furthering the national energy goals set forth almost a decade ago.

In Tuesday’s State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama reiterated his dedication to investment in petroleum alternatives saying,

“With [the United States controlling] only 2 percent of the world’s oil reserves, oil isn’t enough. This country needs an all-out, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy.”

Alternative fuels enhance security because they are domestically available, more affordable and cleaner burning that petroleum derived fuels. Although the extent varies, this is true for CNG, LPG, Electricity, Biofuels, Hydrogen, etc.

We encourage you to take a look at the following list of points made regarding the diversification of transportation fuels in the State of the Union Address. We’d also like to extend an applause to President Obama and all of our nation’s leaders who invest in America’s future through their support of alternative transportation.

What is America doing to further the mission of the Clean Cities?

Here’s a quick overview of important quotes on clean energy from the State of the Union Address.

Subsidizing the clean energy industry.

“We have subsidized oil companies for a century. That’s long enough. It’s time to end the taxpayer giveaways to an industry that’s rarely been more profitable, and double-down on a clean energy industry that’s never been more promising.”

Developing natural gas resources.

“The development of natural gas will create jobs and power trucks and factories that are cleaner and cheaper, proving that we don’t have to choose between our environment and our economy.”

Establishing a clean energy standard.

“There’s no reason why Congress shouldn’t at least set a clean energy standard that creates a market for innovation.”

A “Greener” Navy

“I’m proud to announce that the Department of Defense… the world’s largest consumer of energy, will make one of the largest commitments to clean energy in history -– with the Navy purchasing enough capacity to power a quarter of a million homes a year.”

Leader in high-tech batteries.

“In three years, our partnership with the private sector has already positioned America to be the world’s leading manufacturer of high-tech batteries. Because of federal investments, renewable energy use has nearly doubled, and thousands of Americans have jobs because of it.”

Want to Learn More?

The information and quotations included in this post regarding the American energy policy were extracted from the January 24, 2012 State of the Union Address, delivered by President Barack Obama to the U.S. House of Representatives. A full video of and transcript of the speech are accessible by following this link http://1.usa.gov/z724g3 to the White House website.

Suggestions for Further Reading

Check out these related articles!

“Obama SOTU Addresses Clean Energy, Environmental Policy”

Provides a general overview of the energy policy outlined in the State of the Union address, including the President’s comments on recent decline in American dependence on imported oil, the Navy’s “Green” changes and the importance of diversifying the U.S. energy industry.

Access this article from HuffPost Politics here: http://huff.to/w03HQD

“President Obama Putting Muscle Behind Natural Gas”

Further explains the President’s commitment to the natural gas industry, including possible job creation and proposed safety measures.

Access this article from Next-Gen Transportation News here: http://bit.ly/wYzQ1t

“@ENERGY Tweets: #SOTU”

Looking for a condensed version? Following the speech, Energy.gov compiled a list of the important tweets from the Department of Energy (@ENERGY) and the Energy Press Secretary (@EnergyPressSec). These posts provide an overview of Obama’s plan using quick quotes and facts from the State of the Union Address.

Access the Energy.gov list here: http://1.usa.gov/A6kwmH

To view the full conversation visit twitter.com/ENERGY

GBRCCC Plug-In Electric Vehicle Feasibility Study

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:19:24 +0000

In fall of 2011, the Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition studied emerging electric vehicle models, charging infrastructures and market potential in order to determine the feasibility of electric vehicles (EVs) in our region. To gather input from local experts, we hosted an EV Stakeholder Strategy Session on July 19th and an EV Feasibility Forum on Oct. 5, both held at Louisiana State University’s Center for Energy Studies.

The study was submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy as part of the national initiative to assess EV viability. We hope the 19-page report will also be a useful resource for our stakeholders. Particularly helpful for the expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure locally will be the 8 maps, which include an illustrated list of our recommended EV charging station locations.

Please take a moment to download the report here: EVfeasibility_GBRCCC

We welcome all suggestions regarding this study. Please send your comments to us at gbrccc@gmail.com

Fuels Fix Winter Edition

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:45:46 +0000

“The recently released Fuels Fix Winter edition is great source of quality information about clean fuels in the Southeast.

The Fuels Fix is 36 pages full of stories of how Clean Cities coalitions are enabling the reduction of our dependence on foreign petroleum, increasing economic activity and improving air quality through the use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles. Read the ezine online by clicking
HERE

Louisiana Film Industry Rolls out the Red Carpet for Biodiesel

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:12:32 +0000

Round of applause to Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership (http://www.cleanfuelpartnership.org/) for their efforts to bring biodiesel to the film industry in the greater New Orleans region. This story appeared in the coalition’s most recent newsletter:

Second Line Stages (SLS), in partnership with Golden Leaf Energy, now offers biodiesel fuel to the region’s booming film industry. The fuel will be available at Second Line Stages, located at 800 Richard Street in New Orleans, as well as by delivery for productions shooting on location. Projects filming in the greater New Orleans region can now save time and cut costs associated with repeated visits to gas stations. Hollywood Trucks, Louisiana’s largest, full-service film fleet, was the first fleet to commit to using the B5 blend in their diesel vehicles. A sticker by the gas tank will mark the vehicle’s ability to take the fuel.

“Hollywood Trucks is excited to partner with Second Line Stages to offer biodiesel as an alternative fuel to its clients in specific units of its fleet,” said Andre Champagne, President of Hollywood Trucks, LLC. “We believe that the future lies in renewable and sustainable resources, which reduce emissions and promote a cleaner environment.”

B5, a mix of 5% biodiesel with 95% regular, is included in ASTM Standard D975-11, the industry specification for diesel fuel, and is therefore interchangeable with traditional diesel. In fact, biodiesel will add back in some of the lubricity lost with the switch to ultra-low sulfur diesel. The biodiesel is manufactured locally from spent cooking oil and meets the ASTM D6751-11b standard for 100% biodiesel before being blended with regular diesel. Second Line Stages offers biodiesel fuel ranging from B2-B100 for both on and off-road vehicles.

B5 reduces particulate matter, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons in vehicle emissions by 4-5%, while improving air quality for vehicle drivers, on-location talent and production staff. In addition, biodiesel improves engine performance by adding lubricity to diesel fuel that was removed as a result of the mandated switch to ultra-low sulfur diesel. B5 will create no adverse performance effects, nor require engine alterations.

Troy Clark, Managing Partner at Golden Leaf Energy, is excited about the partnership: “We commend Second Line Stages and their customers for their commitment to alternative fuels and a cleaner environment. We are confident that this partnership will demonstrate the benefits and rewards of using locally produced alternative fuel to all fleets in the region.”

Productions interested in purchasing biodiesel please contact Diane Wheeler.

Propane for Lawn Equipment Workshop & Exhibition Nov. 3, 2011

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:40:49 +0000

When: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Includes complimentary lunch)

Where: Audubon Golf Clubhouse

6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA

RSVP:To reserve your seat, please email your name and the names of other people attending from your organization to: slcfp@norpc.org

View the full invitation and map: Save the Date- Propane for Lawn Equipment Workshop Nov 3

Space is limited so reserve your seat early! Priority will be given to lawn care companies.

Thanks to East Tennessee Clean Cities Coalition for publishing the fantastic Fuels Fix newsletter once again!

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:41:41 +0000

View stories about University of Tennessee hosting Biomass Field Days, updates from Southeastern Clean Cities coordinators, special report from 25x’25, Flux Reports and much more click here: Fuels Fix.

CNG events happening in Louisiana!

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:35:58 +0000

Please consider attending these workshops to learn how compressed natural gas can power your vehicles!

LGA’s Making $ense of Natural Gas Vehicle Fleets Exhibition & Tradeshow

LOGA’s Compressed Natural Gas Fleet Seminar & Workshop

Please contact either the LGA or LOGA for more information.

It’s not too late to register for LGA’s Making $ense of Natural Gas Vehicle Fleets Exhibition & Tradeshow

Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 01:13:06 +0000

It’s not too late to register for LGA’s Making $ense of Natural Gas Vehicle Fleets Exhibition & Tradeshow

Download the Registration & Information Flyer!

Monday, October 10, 2011
Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center
Houma, Louisiana

Download the Registration & Informational Flyer

Although admission to the Exhibition & Tradeshow is FREE, please register by filling out the attached registration form. Lunch will be provided ONLY to those who register.

Updated Agenda

Download the Registration Brochure and Register Today!

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Exhibitor Set Up

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Registration, Exhibit Hall Opens

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Buffet Lunch, Sponsored by Chesapeake Energy Corporation

12:00 PM – 12:10 PM
Opening Remarks, Michel Claudet, Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government President

12:15 PM – 12:35 PM
Opening Remarks, The Honorable Scott Angelle, Secretary of Louisiana Department of Natural Resources

12:35 PM – 1:35 PM
How Natural Gas Vehicles Can Provide Solutions for Your Fleet,Stephe Yborra, NGV America

1:35 PM – 2:00 PM
Break

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
How Natural Gas Vehicles Can Provide Solutions for Your Fleet(Continued), Stephe Yborra, NGV America

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Environmental benefits of using CNG to meet air quality mandates, Paul Miller, LA Department of Environmental Quality

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking and Visiting with Vendors in the Exhibition Hall

5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes, Exhibitor Breakdown

Following the last presenter, attendees are welcome to visit with the exhibitors. All attendees are cordially invited to the Louisiana Gas Association’s 4th Annual BBQ Cook-off. Starting at 5:00 PM located next door at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, complimentary food & beverages will be served.

Louisiana Gas Association
P.O. Box 82531, Baton Rouge, LA 70884
Ph: (225) 218-6885 - TF: (866) 921-0923 - Fax: (225) 767-7648
Web: www.lagas.org - Email: LGA@tatmangroup.com