Western Washington Clean Cities

Leading the region in clean transportation, through the use of

local, sustainable alternative fuels and technologies

1 | P a g e

2011-2012 PSCC EVENTS

JANUARY Electric Vehicle Workshop

FEBRUARY Q1 Quarterly Steering

Committee Meeting

MARCH Ethanol Workshop

APRIL Propane Workshop

MAY Q2 Quarterly Steering

Committee Meeting Electric Vehicle Workshop

JUNE CNG Workshop Delivery Fleets Workshop

JULY Golf Fundraiser & Summer

Meeting

AUGUST Q3 Quarterly Steering

Committee Meeting Anniversary Party & Propane

Workshop

SEPTEMBER First Responder Training

OCTOBER Evergreen Fleet Workshop

Clean Cities Coordinator Stephanie Meyn

Stephanie Meyn is the coordinator for the Western

Washington Clean Cities coalition. Since joining the

coalition in 2008, she has successfully secured $15

million from the Department of Energy to support a

suite of alternative fuel and advanced technology

projects. These projects include a pilot test of

biomethane in tour buses, the purchase of alternative

fuel vehicles and supporting infrastructure, and

electrification of ground support equipment at Seattle-

Tacoma International Airport. Meyn also plays an

integral role in administering and promoting the

recently launched Evergreen Fleets program.

Evergreen Fleets offers efficient and budget-friendly

best practices to help fleets conserve fuel, reduce

emissions, and ultimately achieve certification as

"green" fleets.

Meyn has a Master of Science in Atmospheric

Science with a diverse set of experiences in air

quality management planning, government regulation

development, numerical modeling, and measurement

of energy efficiency in buildings. She proudly walks

the talk—literally. Her alternative vehicle of choice is

her feet—she lives car-free in Seattle and can offer

her product reviews and candid opinions on "rain-

proofing" a commute.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Stephanie Meyn Western Washington Clean Cities Manager Tel: 206.689.4055 Fax: 206.343.7522 Email: [email protected]

2 | P a g e

WHO WE ARE Western Washington Clean Cities is a statewide organization dedicated to promoting

the use of cleaner, domestic fuels and efficient vehicles to the transportation industry,

government, and the general public. We are a part of a network of more than 90

communities within the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program.

OUR MISSION

The Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition is a voluntary public-private partnership

that promotes the use of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies primarily

in fleet operations to eliminate the use of petroleum fuels.

CLEAN CITIES There are more than 200 million motor vehicles in the US and more than half the oil used in these vehicles is imported. Each year the country increases its dependence on imported oil, which increases the trade deficit, costs American jobs and undermines national security. Motor vehicles in the US are also responsible for more than half of all air pollutants, greenhouse gases and toxic contaminants. Alternative fuels can be domestically produced or extracted and have lower emissions than petroleum fuels. Thus, Clean Cities promotes the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) to reduce oil importation and decrease air emissions, thereby protecting the environment and public health while also improving national security and creating jobs.

MEMBERSHIP Western Washington Clean Cities is a national leader in the clean fuels market and only provides the top resources and technology to PSCC members. Through the Western Washington Clean Cities program our members receive education, technical assistance, access to grant funds and other services to implement the initiatives focused on alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid electric vehicle and idle reduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

City of

Seattle

3 | P a g e

WHO WE ARE Tracing its roots back to 2007, Evergreen Fleets began its quest for change with a collaborative effort between local fleet managers, the Western Washington Clean Air Agency and the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition to help develop innovative fleet standards for the betterment of our environment. With an ambitious mission ahead of them, King County and 21 other Western Washington cities and municipalities came together at King County's Clean Vehicles NOW! conference to form the Evergreen Fleets. Since then, Evergreen Fleets provides a voluntary green certification process for eligible on-road vehicle fleets — from light-duty vehicles all the way up to Class 8 trucks.

OUR MISSION

Evergreen Fleets strives to protect our climate and environment through greener transportation — promoting cleaner air, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing fuel consumption through smart and efficient fleet management practices.

BECOME AN EVERGREEN FLEET

You can be an Evergreen Fleet by doing a combination of the following:

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing Best Practices Achieving a minimum of 30 points Meeting diesel emission performance standards on all diesel vehicles

Certified Evergreen Fleets will receive:

Evergreen Fleets Certification kit that includes a comprehensive manual to walk you through the certification process, as well as tools for adopting and implementing environmentally friendly policies and practices

Access to the Evergreen Fleets online forum Recognition on the Evergreen Fleets website Evergreen Fleets decals to display on fleet vehicles Certification plaques to display in offices or the work place Reduced membership dues for the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition

www.evergreenfleets.org

4 | P a g e

Company logo featured on

Western Washington Clean Cities website.

Complimentary exhibit space at one Western

Washington Clean Cities event each year; discounted space at all other Clean Cities events.

Assistance with project development.

One complimentary fleet consultation each year.

Company logo featured on

Western Washington Clean Cities website.

Complimentary exhibit space at two Western

Washington Clean Cities events each year; discounted space at all other Clean Cities events.

Assistance with project development.


Publicity and marketing assistance on Clean Cities related projects and initiatives.

One complimentary newsletter or website article showcasing your company, or one of its Clean Cities efforts.

Assistance with technical reviews.

Company logo and link

prominently featured on Western Washington Clean Cities website.

Complimentary exhibit space at all Western

Washington Clean Cities events.

One-on-one assistance with project development.


Publicity and marketing assistance on Clean Cities related projects and initiatives.

One complimentary newsletter or website article showcasing your company, or one of its Clean Cities efforts.

Assistance with technical reviews.

Assistance with preparation of grant project applications.

SILVER - $2,500 GOLD - $5,000 PLATINUM - $10,000+

5 | P a g e

BENEFITS OF COALTION MEMBERS

Collective Effort: Membership in the Coalition provides a forum for joint action in working towards the common goals of reducing air pollution, global warming and the importation of petroleum.

Legislative Influence: The Coalition is active at the federal and state levels, seeking support for alternative fuels including financial incentives for vehicle purchases, infrastructure development and fuels. Participation in the Coalition helps provide members a voice in these legislative processes, while each member's participation bolsters the collective effort of the Coalition as a whole.

Public Image: Membership in the Coalition identifies your business or agency as environmentally friendly and active in addressing environmental concerns.

Financial Assistance: As a Clean Cities organization, the Coalition has access to grants specifically allocated for our purposes. These grants provide funding for the purchase of vehicles and the installation of refueling and recharging facilities. The Coalition provides assistance in developing project proposals and expertise in writing grant applications.

Education: The Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition provides up-to-date information on the latest developments in alternative fuel vehicles. The Coalition can also assist in determining what vehicles are most appropriate for a given application.

Practical Experience: Coalition membership provides access to entities currently employing alternative fuel vehicles, providing the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others.

Leveraging Resources: The development of partnerships among members allow for the leveraging of resources and the sharing of costs, such as developing shared fueling facilities or providing access to existing private facilities.

Market Access: The broad range of membership in the Coalition provides mutually beneficial business opportunities to members.

6 | P a g e

BY AND AMONG

The members of the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition and the U.S. Department of Energy.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to signify the commitment of the

members of the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition to work together and with

the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities program to increase petroleum

displacement through the increased use of alternative fuels and vehicles and through

efforts related to fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction.

The Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition will operate as a regional, voluntary

collaboration of public and private stakeholders in carrying out its mission. The

Coalition is dedicated to:

Increasing the use of alternative fuel vehicles and expanding the refueling infrastructure necessary to support these vehicles.

Promoting other vehicle-related programs that result in decreased petroleum consumption and reduced emissions.

Serving its members by providing research and technical assistance, providing access to grant funds, seeking incentives, and identifying partnership opportunities.

Providing opportunities for collaboration among members and regional partners. Leveraging resources of knowledge, time and funding. Setting the example through the leadership of our members and partners.

To achieve this mission, the Coalition has developed a set of strategies identified in the

Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition Strategic Plan. These strategies consist of

the following categories:

Alternative Fuels Market Development: Promoting the use of alternative fuels will be the

focus of the Coalition’s work, with the greatest efforts placed on those alternatives of

most interest in the region, currently natural gas and biodiesel. The use of alternative

fuels in on-road applications will receive significant attention, but the Coalition will

expand its efforts to encompass the use of alternative fuels in off-road and marine

applications where appropriate.

Related Programs: The Coalition will expand the scope of its work beyond the

alternative fuels, to take advantage of opportunities and develop partnerships in related

areas, such as hybrid electric vehicles, ultra-low sulfur diesel, idling reduction and

improving fuel economy. The principal role of the Coalition in these other areas will be

Memorandum of Understanding

7 | P a g e

to share information and provide education in partnership with others in the region that

has greater expertise.

Legislation and Policy Development: The Coalition will continue to seek local, state and

federal incentives for vehicle purchases, infrastructure development and fuels, and seek

the adoption of policies which lead to the implementation of alternative fuel programs in

fleets.

Communication, Education and Outreach: Communication and education are essential

for all aspects of Coalition work. A range of activities, from developing brochures to

hosting workshops, will be undertaken to meet the needs of Coalition members, fleets

and the general public.

Long-term Relevance, Effectiveness and Stability: Several strategies are proposed to

strengthen the Coalition as an organization and enhance the ability to affect change in

the region, including: improving financial stability, increasing awareness of the Coalition,

increasing participation of Coalition members, and increasing Coalition membership.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to the roles and responsibilities identified for the Steering Committee and

Coalition Members in the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition’s Procedural

Rules, the parties to this MOU agree to the following:

Clean Cities Steering Committee Responsibilities

Coordinate implementation of Strategic Plan and Coalition activities.

In cooperation with Coalition members, maintain and update the Strategic Plan and database of stakeholders, community fleets, AFVs, and infrastructure.

Provide assistance in public education, member recruitment activities, and dissemination of information to Coalition members.

Document Coalition activities and progress, and provide reports to DOE Regional Support Offices.

Serve as a liaison between the Steering Committee, Working Groups and DOE. Member Responsibilities The organizations and individuals (Coalition members) who have signed below agree to work together as the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition to achieve the goals and implement the actions in the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition Strategic Plan. DOE Responsibilities

Designate a Federal advisor to provide program guidelines, information, general assistance, material for promotional and educational activities, and assistance in public education activities.


8 | P a g e

Guide placement of Federal alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) responding to Clean Cities recommendations and resource matching plans.

Notify Coalition of funding opportunities and direct the award of Federal funds and grants as available.

Provide training for Coalitions members. Authority This Memorandum of Understanding is authorized under the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, which allows DOE to enter into cooperative projects with other public and private agencies, and the Energy Policy Act of 1992, Section 505, Voluntary Supply Commitments, which requires DOE to obtain voluntary commitments to help achieve replacement fuel goals from fuel suppliers, fleet owners, and vehicles suppliers. Under this Memorandum of Understanding, these groups, united with other local stakeholders, signify their commitment to contribute to the goals of the program.

Supplementary Interagency or Other Agreements

Because the DOE Clean Cities program supports Congressional and Executive

directives and may involve other federal, state, and local governmental entities, Clean

Cities program commitments may be subject to modification upon intervening

Congressional or Executive guidance.

ADMINISTRATION

Public Information Coordination

Subject to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552), decisions on disclosures of

information to the public regarding projects and programs referenced in this

Memorandum of Understanding shall be made by the DOE following consultation with

the other parties’ representatives.

Amendment and Termination

This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended by the mutual written agreement

between DOE and the signatories. This Memorandum of Understanding may be

terminated by the mutual written agreement of DOE and signatories. Signatories may

terminate individual participation upon a 30-day written notice to the Department of

Energy and the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition Steering Committee.

Effective Date

This Memorandum of Understanding shall become effective upon the latter date of

signature of the parties and shall remain in effect for a period of 5 years, upon which the

Memorandum of Understanding becomes eligible for renewal.


9 | P a g e

WESTERN WASHINGTON CLEAN CITIES COALTION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Signatories under this Memorandum of Understanding agree to undertake their best efforts to achieve the goals and objectives of the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition and to pay Annual Membership Fees or provide in-kind services.

_________________ Date

____________________________________________________________________ Signature, Name/Title of authorized signatory

____________________________________________________________________ Name/Title of primary contact

____________________________________________________________________ Company/Entity

____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address

__________________________ __________________________ Phone Fax

__________________________ __________________________ Email Address Website Address Please provide a brief description about the agency/business/organization or personal interest in the Clean Cities Coalition: ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Annual Membership Fees Please check the appropriate box below. An invoice will be sent upon receipt of this application. Do not send payment at this time. General Membership:

Individual $ 50

Non-Profit Organization $ 225

Small Business $ 225

(under 100 employees)

Large Business $ 350

(100 or more employees)

Government Entity $ 350

Coalition Sponsor:

Silver $ 1,500

Gold $ 2,500

Platinum $ 5,000

Diamond $ 10,000

In-kind services, please describe (these are approved on a case-by-case basis):

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10 | P a g e

Fax Registration Form to WWCC at (206) 343-7522

Submit Your Company Bio And Logo to [email protected]

Register for the Upcoming WWCC Event at pugetsoundcleancities.org

Get Connected

WELCOME TO WESTERN WASHINGTON CLEAN CITIES

11 | P a g e

Western Washington Clean Cities 1904 Third Avenue – Suite 105 Seattle, WA 98101 TEL: (206) 689-4055 FAX: (206) 3437522 www.pugetsoundcleancities.org

Documents

Western Washington Clean Cities