about wisconsin clean cities
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Wisconsin Clean Cities | 231 W. Michigan St., P321 | Milwaukee, WI 53203
Wisconsin Clean Cities (WCC), a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, is one of 87 active U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities coalitions in the United States. The coalition is membership-based and relies on membership participation and dues to accompish their mission. In 2010, WCC was comprised of 14 members, and in 2012 boasts more than 60 members a significant growth under new leadership, renewed
vitality, and reinstated vision.
Goal and StrategiesWCC’s mission is to reduce petroleum consumption and vehicle emissions through the support and promotion of alternative fuels, alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles, and the necessary fueling infrastructure to sustain the industry. WCC works toward their mission of petroleum reduction through education and outreach, training, acquiring necessary funding to implement projects, and stakeholder partnerships. The coalition’s fuel portfolio includes biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, natural gas, and propane. Additionally, the coalition advocates for idle reduction and fuel economy technologies.
WCC employs three main strategies:1. Replace petroleum with alternative and
renewable fuels;2. Reduce petroleum consumption through
smarter driving practices and fuel economy improvements;
3. Eliminate petroleum use through idle reduction and other fuel-saving technologies and practices.
AccomplishmentsTo measure WCC’s level of success in reducing petroleum consumption and greenhouse gases, each year WCC gathers data from stakeholders. It gives the coalition a yearly benchmark to set operational goals and gives Wisconsin a chance to show the U.S. DOE the incredible efforts in the state. In 2011, Wisconsin was 7th out of 87 coalitions for reduced petroleum consumption (gasoline gallon equivalents or GGEs)
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Wisconsin Clean Cities works to promote petroleum reduction and one method is educating fleets and the general public about alternative fuels. WCC holds many events throughout the year and often features vehicles, such as compressed natural gas trucks (U.S. Venture pictured).
Driving Wisconsin For ward
2,084,075 gallons of gasoline equivalents
Alternative FuelVehicles (80%)
Fuel EconomyImprovements (1%)
Idle Reduction (16%)
Off-Road Vehicles (3%)
2011 Petroleum Savings by Technology Type
12,498 tons total
Alternative FuelVehicles (63%)
Off-Road Vehicles (2%)
Idle Reduction (32%)
Fuel EconomyImprovements (3%)
2011 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced by Technology Type
by serving as a community-government- business partnership of select industry participants in Southeast Wisconsin’s severe ozone nonattainment region, encompassing Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Racine counties.
In 1998, the WCC program made the transition to become an independent, self-sustaining nonprofit coalition within the Southeastern Wisconsin community. In July 1999, WCC hired its first Executive Director, and was housed out of the downtown office of the local utility, We Energies. Today, WCC is housed in the same building.
WCC has grown since its humble beginnings. In 2011, WCC started an initiative to expand its designation to encompass the entire state in order to reflect the work they do outside of Southeastern Wisconsin.
Over the last 18 years, the Board of Directors has increased from 5 members to over 12, membership is at a decade high, and the number of stakeholders is well over 2,000. Since 2005, WCC and its partners have displaced almost 13 million gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum through the promotion of alternative fuels, advanced technology vehicles, and supporting infrastructure.
PartnersWCC’s members consist of more than 60 private and public organizations and individuals that support WCC’s mission of petroleum reduction and energy security. WCC’s supporters include: U.S. Venture (Diamond), We Energies (Diamond), ANGI Energy Systems (Platinum), AmeriGas (Gold), Clean Energy Fuels (Gold), Cummins NPower (Gold), General Motors (Gold), Kwik Trip (Gold), Paper Transport, Inc. (Gold), ROUSH CleanTech (Gold), Truck Country (Gold), Wisconsin Kenworth (Gold), Trillium CNG (Gold).
WCC Members gain the benefit of being connected to the other 86 Clean Cities coalitions across the United States more than 10,400 other stakeholders. Some other benefits members gain include:• Networking opportunities with fleets and
industry partners;• Technical training, seminars, and webinars;• Information resources on alternative fuels,
advanced vehicles, idle reduction, and othertechnologies that reduce petroleum use;
• Assistance with funding applications andtechnical troubleshooting;
• Information about funding opportunitiesfrom the U.S. Department of Energy, stateand local government agencies, nonprofits,and foundations; and
• Public recognition for progress inreducing petroleum consumption.
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and greenhouse gases (tons). As a whole, the coalition reduced a total of 2,084,075 GGEs (equivalent to 49,620 barrels of oil or around 1.9 million liters of soda) and 12,498 tons of greenhouse gas emissions (equivalent to taking 2,451 passenger vehicles off the road).
Wisconsin Clean Transportation ProgramThe State Energy Office, in partnership with WCC, was able to bring $15 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding into Wisconsin for the purchase of alternative fueling infrastructure and vehicles. Further, the program has leveraged an additional $17 million in cost-share from its 37 partners across the state. The mission of the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program (WCTP) is to significantly reduce petroleum consumption and emissions, and is anticipated to displace over 1.6 million gallons of petroleum each year. Since its inception, the program has updated or installed 13 private and 4 public fueling or electric charging stations, and deployed more than 220 vehicles.
History The coalition was established in 1994 and located within the State Department of Administration’s Madison office building, under the Bureau of Transportation Services.
The WCC organization had direct benefit to the Governor’s Alternative Fuels Task Force
Compressed Natural Gas in Over-the-Road TrucksPaper Transport, Inc. (PTI) has 35 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks on the road. PTI has logged over 2.4 million miles with natural gas powered trucks, and has formed a joint venture to build public-access CNG fueling stations throughout the regions in which they operate. The first station opened in Green Bay last January and two have been added since with two more planned for early 2013. In promoting the natural gas industry, PTI advocates natural gas as a transportation fuel to their competitors, sharing technical expertise with other carriers looking to explore CNG as an alternative fuel source. Additionally, PTI has lent itself to test prototype compressed natural gas products, putting into service a Kenworth and a Freightliner tractor powered by the CWI ISX-12G CNG engine. They have also been instrumental in working with and testing APG dual-fuel technology. PTI has been and continues to be a leader and pioneer in the natural gas truck market. PTI is a member of Wisconsin Clean Cities, and Jeff Shefchik, President of PTI, serves on the board of directors.
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Why Join Wisconsin Clean Cities?“As a manufacturer of CNG fueling equipment, it’s convenient havinga high percentage of our customers affiliated with a common associationlike the Wisconsin Clean Cities Coalition. They offer clean fueling partnerssupport in specialized events, funding, technical assistance, and referenceinformation. It’s an easy decision to support Wisconsin Clean Cities.”
Dan Hicks, Midwest Regional Sales Manager, ANGI Energy Systems
Wisconsin Clean Cities Board of DirectorsThe primary role of the Board of Directors is to provide overall guidance and policy to make final decisions on pivotal issues. The Board consists of representatives from both public and private voting member organizations. Members of the Board serve three year terms, are elected by vote, and required to be dues paying members in good standing.
Jeff BachTechnical Support & Training ManagerAmerican Diesel Systems
Al BartellFleet Repair SupervisorCity of Milwaukee
Katrina BellMarketing CoordinatorANGI Energy Systems
Craig FischerSales DirectorDual Fuel Systems
Ruanna HayesAlternative Fuels SpecialistKwik Trip
Matt JarmuzDirector of SalesOdyne Systems, LLC
Jerry MedingerManager - Clean Fuels & Vehicle TechsAmerican Lung Association in Wisconsin
Ken Neusen, PhDDirector Emeritus - Center for Alt FuelsUniversity of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bryan NudelbacherBusiness AnalystU.S. Venture
Bob ReaganSenior Service ManagerWe Energies
Jeff ShefchikPresidentPaper Transport, Inc.
Mary SmarelliPresidentTransit Express
George T. StoneInstructor of Natural ScienceMilwaukee Area Technical College
Auxiliary Board Members:Matthew CarrGeneral Sales ManagerCummins NPower
Martin FranzkowiakAccount ManagerFerrellgas
Tim GlynnDirector of Development & Marketing for Alternative FuelsE.H. Wolf and Sons
“Wisconsin Clean Cities gave us the tools that were instrumental to begin the conversion of our fleet from diesel to CNG. This conversion willreduce harmful emissions and significant costs for our operation – a win-winfor everyone. Wisconsin Clean Cities has provided us with the informationwe need to continue to make a positive impact on our community.”
Lisa Morris, HR and Safety Manager, Time Transport, Inc.
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Wisconsin Clean Cities231 W. Michigan St., P321
Milwaukee, WI 53203(414) 221-4958
Kwik Trip Makes Major Investments in Alternative Fueling Retail Stations
Kwik Trip built the nation’s first truly alternative fuels station in La Crosse, WI – a personal investment of $3 million dollars. The design of the station itself incorporates 10 transportation fuels, including CNG and liquefied natural gas (LNG), under a single canopy to achieve a one-stop fueling experience for the general public. As of January 2013, Kwik Trip has six locations offering CNG – which sells for between $1.59 and $1.79 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) in Wisconsin, and plans to open an additional 10 stations in 2013 within their territory (Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin).
Kwik Trip’s own natural gas vehicle (NGV) fleet will serve as part of the anchor load. Kwik Trip maintains a fleet of about 400 vehicles which travel over 18 million miles annually. They have just begun to transform their fleet and currently operate over 20 NGVs ranging from light-duty vehicles to Class 8 trucks. Kwik Trip is an activist for the natural gas industry and strongly advocates the nationwide adoption of natural gas to be a standard fuel instead of an alternative fuel. Kwik Trip is also a member of Wisconsin Clean Cities.
Wisconsin Clean Cities ContactsContact us with any questions or information about Wisconsin Clean Cities or our mission.
Lorrie LisekExecutive Director
(414) [email protected]
Emily DeVillersProgram Associate
(414) [email protected]
Heather GoetschProgram Associate
(414) [email protected]
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