FebMar11 Newsletter (Revised)

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Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition

Prior to next years launch, Toyota is deploying 18 Prius Plug-In Hybrids to CU-Boulder fortesting in the SmartGridCity Program

CU-Boulder Gets 18 Prius Plug-In Hybrids For TestingToyota is doing some last-minute testing

on the new Prius plug-in-hybrid version,

which will have its retail launch about a

year from now. A total of 163 plug-in Prius

prototypes are distributed to universities,

utilities and car-sharing services such as

Zipcar for on-the-ground testing. The big-

gest group composed of 18 Prius vehicles

was sent to the University of Colorado-

Boulder through Xcel Energys SmartGrid

project.

The SmartGridCity is a technology pilot to

explore smart-grid tools in a real-world

setting. It serves as a living laboratory

that helps to determine which energy-

management and conservation tools

are needed and preferred, which tech-

nologies are the most effective at im-

proving the way we deliver power, and

how best to incorporate smart-grid tech-

nology into our business operations to

improve efficiency, reduce carbon emis-

sions and modernize the energy delivery

system. For more information, visit

www.toyota.com or http://smartgridcity.

xcelenergy.com

ACRE Doles Out $600,000 To Statewide Energy ProjectsFifteen grants totaling over $600,000

have been awarded through the De-

partment of Agricultures Advancing

Colorados Renewable Energy (ACRE)

program.

ACRE is designed to promote business

projects that add value to agricultural

products, as well as agricultural energy-

related projects.

Projects must in some way benefit or be

tied to agricultural production or the utili-

zation of agricultural land or water.

A maximum grant amount of $25,000

was awarded to seven feasibility pro-

jects, including several related to alter-

native fuels. They included:

- Boulder County, $24,500 to develop a

biodiesel supply chain for the county.

- Yuma Conservation District, $20,870 to

assess the feasibility of a northeastern

Colorado biodiesel facility.

Project participation grants were also

awarded and funds can be used to as-

sist with the purchase or lease of equip-

ment, construction costs and land costs.

Several of these had alternative fuels

impacts as well:

- Microgy Weld County, Weld County,

$68,712 to assist in development of a

methane-rich biogas production facility.

- RMSE Biodiesel, Morgan County,

$100,000 to assist in development of a

vertically integrated biodiesel production

facility.

For more information about the ACRE

program, click here.

In The News

Toyota Deploys New Prius to

CU-Boulder for SmartGrid

Testing

ACRE Doles Out $600,000 to

Statewide Energy Projects

ROUSH, SC4 Offer Propane

Passenger Van

EPA May Give Letter Grades

To Vehicles Instead of Fuel

Efficiency Ratings

Connecticut Buses Make

The Switch To Biodiesel

Fuel Economy Tip of the

Month

Grant Solicitations

Give Your Input: Electric

Integrated Resource Plan

If you have questions about the

Southern Colorado Clean CitiesCoalition, or youd like to know

more about being a partner, call

Executive DirectorAlicia Archibald

today at(719) 494-6592 or email

[email protected]

SC4 February/March 2011 719-494-6592 http://southern.cleancitiescolorado.org

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ROUSH, SC4 Offer Propane VanROUSH CleanTech wants to

help your fleet go green with

propane. The company offers

a variety of propane vehicle

conversions, and is giving

public and private southern

Colorado fleets a chance to

utilize a Ford E350 passengervan for an extended period

of time this spring.

Participants will also have

their fuel and fueling costs

covered. Insurance cover-

age will be the responsibility

of the borrower.

Southern Colorado Clean

Cities Coalition (SC4) is facili-

tating the program for

ROUSH, and SC4 partners will

have priority access to the

van. To find out more abou

the program and reserve a

time to borrow the van, con

tact SC4 today!

Propane, also known as lique

fied petroleum gas (LPG), is

used by many fleets. It has a

high energy density, giving

propane vehicles good driv

ing range, and propane fuel

ing infrastructure is wide

spread.

For more information abou

the Loan Program, call SC4

Marketing Coordinator Di

anne Bertini at (719) 213-5001

or email her at dianne@

cleancitiescolorado.org.

Boulder EV announced recently that the California Hybrid Truck and Bus

Voucher Incentive Project has approved four of its CARB-certified zero emis-

sion vehicles (ZEV) for their $20,000 rebate voucher program. The vehicles

include a medium-duty delivery van, 15-passenger shuttle, flat-bed, and

service-body truck.

Rebate Reservations Available Now!Please contact the Boulder EV team to

reserve your rebate vouchers. For vehi-

cle quotes, including emission and fuel

reduction quantification, give them a

call today. To qualify for HVIP rebates, vehicles must be registered and oper-

ated in the state of California for the next three years. For more information,

visit www.domestifuel.com.


Boulder Electric Vehicle Offers $20,000 Off Its

Trucks With Limited-Time Rebate Voucher

Join SC4 & ROUSH

CleanTech on April 15th,

from 11 am to 2 pm, for

a luncheon kick-off and

propane technology

demonstration at the El

Paso County Fleet Facil-

ity, 3275 Akers Drive in

Colorado Springs. Call us today for more information!

Fuel Economy Tip

Of The Month

Drive Sensibly Think "steady and

smooth" as you drive and take the

long view of the road so you can

brake easy. Dont mash the gas

when you start up and dont brake

hard to stop. Up to a 33% improve-

ment in highway fuel economy can

be realized by changing aggressive

driving habitsthat translates into a

savings potential of more than 180

gallons of fuel or $550 per year!

For more information about Boulder Electric Vehicles, visit

www.boulderev.com.
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Connecticut BusesMake The Switch ToClean BiodieselCTTransit riders will not only en-

joy more room on the new fleet

of 60-foot articulated buses

powered by biodiesel, but

theyll breathe easier as well.

Passengers on heavily traveledroutes running through Port

Chester, N.Y., Stamford, and

Norwalk will be the first to enjoy

the improvements.

Philip Fry, general manager for

CTTransit, recently told the

Stamford Advocate that the

buses are part of a multi-year

order of buses being purchased

by the Connecticut Depart-

ment of Transportation to re-

place much of CTTransit's fleet.In addition to reducing crowd-

ing, he expects the switch to

result in better fuel economy.

According to the article, the biodiesel buses also feature equipment that meet tougher

federal emissions standards for nitrogen oxide emissions. The new system injects a smalamount of catalytic solution into the hot exhaust stream leaving the bus, which converts

nitrogen oxide into nitrogen and water vapor. The vapor is treated with a second agent

that breaks down any remaining ammonia before leaving the bus, according to Fry.

The EPA plans to decide by the end of July whether to re-

quire vehicle emissions "grades" on all new vehicles. The plan

is to grade vehicles based on fuel efficiency, instead of of-

fering conventional fuel efficiency ratings.

The timetable suggests that the new labels won't appear on

new vehicles until the 2013 model year, which would begin

in the fall of 2012. The labels, first proposed in August as one

of two possible revisions, would give 40 percent of the vehi-

cles on the roads C's and D's. Automakers oppose the grad-

ing system and back a more modest labeling redesign that's

also under consideration. The final decision is up to EPA ad-

ministrator Lisa Jackson and Transportation Secretary Ray

LaHood, Oge said.

Environmentalists back the grades and say they will prod

more people into buying more fuel-efficient models. They

compare them to grades for restaurant cleanliness thathelped nudge that industry into better hygiene. In Decem-

ber, more than 50 members of Congress sent a letter urging

the EPA and Department of Transportation to stick with fuel

efficiency labels that highlight miles-per-gallon numbers on

stickers.

Rep. Dale Kildee, D-Flint, said the grades would "tip the

scales unfairly against many fuel efficient SUVs and trucks,

relegating them to a C or C+ grade."

(Article from The Detroit News, www.detnews.com)


Question of the MonthEPA May Give Letter Grades To Vehicles

Instead of Fuel Efficiency RatingsHow Expensive Is It To Replace A Hybrid Vehicles Battery

and How Often Do They Die?

ANSWER:

While it is currently expensivein the range of $3000to

fully replace a vehicles hybrid battery, that figure does-

nt really tell the whole story. First, hybrid batteries have

already proven to be very reliable in lab and real-world

applications, and its not unrealistic to have a battery last

(or outlast) the life of your vehicle. So long as your charg-

ing control system is working properly (that is, the battery

is not being cycled inefficiently or drained unnecessarily)

it is likely that replacement wont be needed.

Additionally, the rapid growth of hybrid and other elec-

tric vehicles has spurred a demand for these types of

batteries, as well as a secondary market for batteries

past their useful life in vehicles. These two factors are

pushing replacement costs down as well, and further

reducing the concern about expensive replacements

for current and prospective hybrid and electric vehicle

owners.
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Renewable Energy in Indian CountryThe U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Re-newable Energy Development and Deployment in IndianCountry. Areas of interest include: 1)Feasibility Studies todetermine the technical/economic viability of a futurerenewable project, 2)Development activities leading tothe deployment of renewable energy projects, and 3)Deployment (construction) of renewable energy projectsfor power production. Up to $4 million expected to beavailable, up to 20 awards anticipated. Responses due3/31/11. For more info, contact Kathryn Buckley at [email protected] or go to: www.fedconnect. net/FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA0000424&agency=DOE. Referto Sol# DE-FOA-0000424.

Transit Workforce DevelopmentThe U.S. Department of Transportation requests proposalsfor the Innovative Transit Workforce Development Pro-gram. This RFP will support projects thatdemonstrate inno-vative workforce development practices and programsoccurring in public transportation. Areas of interest in-

clude, but are not limited to, worker training and retention,pre-employment training, and new innovative programs.$1 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE$500K. Responses due 3/15/11. For more info, contactJarrett Stoltzfus [email protected] or go to: http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants_financing_7829.html. Re-fer to Sol# FTA-2011-009-TRI. (Grants.gov 1/6/11)

Community Action and the EnvironmentThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests propos-als for the Community Action for a Renewed Environment(CARE) Program. CARE is community-based, community-driven, multimedia demonstration program designed tohelp communities understand and reduce risks due to

toxic pollutants and environmental concerns from allsources. $2 million expected to be available, up to 9awards anticipated. Response due 3/22/11. For more info,contact Dennis O'Connor at oconor.dennis@ epa.gov orgo to: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants funding.html. Referto Sol# EPA-OAR-IO-11-08.

Agriculture & Food Research InitiativeThe U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals forthe Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Founda-tional Programs. The Foundation Programs support re-search, education, and extension as well as integratedprograms that address key problems of national, regional,and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of

agriculture. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:renewable energy, natural resources, and environment;agriculture systems and technology; and Agriculture eco-nomics and rural communities. $78 million expected to beavailable, up to 420 awards anticipated. Contact info anddue dates vary by subject area. For more info, go to:http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfasafri_rfa.html. Referto Sol# USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003397.

Energy and Water - AfghanistanA request for proposals for work to provide a broad rangeof energy and water sector services to support Afghani-


GRANT SOLICITATIONS stan's economic, social, and political development byproviding secure, reliable, and affordable energy, water,and sanitation. Energy requirements may in-clude: generation (thermal, hydro, solar, wind), transmis-sion, distribution, power imports, conservation, efficiency,and commercial operations. Water requirements mayinclude, but are not limited to: household, community,and urban water supply, point-of-use treatment, sanita-tion, wastewater management, wastewater reuse, inte-

grated water resources management, watershed plan-ning, design and construction of small irrigation dams,design and construction of large signature multi-purposereservoirs. USAID intends to post the RFP in the near fu-ture. For more info, contact Alvera Reichert at [email protected] or go to: https://www.fbo.gov/?s = o p p o r t u n i t y & m o d e = f o r m & t a b = c o r e & i d =a49d6a5884f5f1b7a9319b9fc3527ae1&cview=1. Refer toSol# RFP-306-11-0015.

Environmental JusticeThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests pro-posals for the Environmental Justice Small Grants Pro-gram. This program supports projects that address local

environmental and public health issues within an af-fected community; it is designed to help communitiesunderstand and address their exposure to multiple envi-ronmental harms and risks. $1.2 million expected to beavailable, up to 44 awards anticipated. Responses due3/31/11. For more info, including Regional contacts, goto: http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-smgrants.html. Refer to Sol# EPA-OECA-OEJ-11-01.

Sustainable CommunitiesThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests pro-posals for Technical Assistance to Build More SustainableCommunities. Through this RFP, EPA seeks to increaselocal governments and tribal communities to increasetheir capacity to successfully implement smart growthand sustainable communities development approachesthat protect the environment, improve public health, fa-cilitate job creation and economic opportunity, and im-prove overall quality of life. $2.5 million expected to beavailable, up to 3 awards anticipated. Responses due3/31/11. For more info, contact Kevin Nelson at [email protected] or go to: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/grants/epa_op_osc_11_01.htm. Refer toSol# EPA-OP-OSC-11-01. (Grants.gov 2/10/11)

Climate Change Impacts on Air and Water QualityThe U.S. EPA requests proposals for Impacts on Air Qualityand Water Quality with a Changing Global Climate.Through this RFP, EPA seeks projects focused on the de-velopment of assessments, tools and techniques, anddemonstration of innovative technologies for providinginformation and capacity to adequately prepare for cli-mate-induced changes in extreme events in the contextof air and water quality management. $6 million ex-pected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated. Re-sponses due 4/18/11. http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2011/2011_star_extremeevent.html. Refer to Sol# EPA-G2011-STAR-D1. (Grants.gov 1/24/11)
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LOCAL EVENTS

3/16/11U.S. DOEs Driving to 1 Million EVs Webinar, Click here for

more information and to register.

3/17/11 CleanFUEL USA 2011 Product Update Webinar . Click here for

more information and to register

3/18/11 Renewable Transportation Energy - ReTool - Leeds School of

Business - CU Boulder, Click here for more

3/24/11 Biomass to Biofuels Symposium, 9 am to 2 pm. Register at

www.wccnbc.org

3/25/11 SC4 Stakeholder Meeting @ Colorado Springs Utilities Leon

Young Facility, 1521 S. Hancock Expy, 80903, 1 to 2:30 pm

4/15/11 Propane Education & ROUSH CleanTech Loaner Kick-Off, 11

am to 2 pm, 3275 Akers Drive, 80922

NATIONAL EVENTS

3/06/11

3/09/11 Green Truck Summit, Indiana Convention Cen-

ter, Indianapolis, IN

4/17/114/19/11 Global Energy Summit, The Broadmoor in Colo-

rado Springs. Register at http://gnes.rmtech.org/

10/10/1110/13/11 Hybrid Truck Users Forum National Conference

& Expo, Baltimore. Register at www.htuf.org.

Colorado Springs Utilities has begun the Electric Integrated

Resource Plan. This public process is where your utility formu

lates how it will produce electricity for the near future. Pres

ently about 70% of our electricity comes from burning coal.

How do you see our energy future ?

Following are some ideas from local entities for what the goashould be:

100% carbon neutral by 2027 - Fort Carson along with the

other defense department installations

50% renewable energy by 2030 with an eye toward 100%

by 2050 - Pikes Peak Area Council of Government in thei

Regional Sustainability Plan

20% renewable energy by 2020 - New Energy Vision, Colo

rado Springs Utilities

The first public meeting is March 30, at 5:30 at the Penrose Li-

brary Carnegie Room

Follow this link to the CSU website for the EIRP

Please contact Scott Harvey if you would like to continue to be

updated on the process.

Scott Harvey, P.E., Art of Engineering, Inc., 719-528-1557

(Courtesy of the Pikes Peak Environmental Forum)


Give Your Input: Electric Integrated

Resource Plan

About the Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition

Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition (SC4) develops public/private partnershipsin Southern Colorado to promote alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, fueblends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, idle reduction, and alternative modes otransportation. SC4 enhances energy, environmental, and economic securitythroughout southern Colorado by promoting efforts to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector.

Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition is a coalition of individuals, businesses andorganizations, both public and private. SC4 was first designated as a coalition onJuly 13th 1994. SC4 is one of approximately 90 U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities programs in the nation.

Current SC4 partners include: ROUSH CleanTech, City of Colorado Springs, DwireEarthmoving and Excavating, US General Services Administration-Colorado Flee

Management Center, Yellow

Cab Taxi Service - ColoradoSprings, City of Fountain, Cripple Creek & Victor Gold MinePueblo County, AmerigasPerkins Motor CompanyDuke's Garage, San IsabeElectric, Phil Long Ford, PikesPeak Area Council of Governments, and El PasoCounty.

Contact us to join today!

CONTACT US:

Phone:

(719) 494-6592

E-Mail:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Web:http://southern. cleancitiescolorado.org

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