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NJ Clean Cities Coalition Overview

Greater Long Island Clean CitiesOctober 4, 2013Chuck Feinberg

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The New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition is a NJ registered IRS 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, and is formally designated by the US Dep’t of Energy as a Clean Cities Coalition.

We are the only state-wide entity dedicated to the establishment of Public/Private Partnerships for the advancement of alternative transportation fuels, advanced vehicle technologies and clean fuels project development in order to increase domestic energy security, enhance economic development and improve regional air quality.

NJ Clean Cities Coalition

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The Clean Cities Program A voluntary, locally-based government/industry partnership

• Established in 1993 in response to the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992

• Provides a framework for businesses and governments to work together to enhance markets for deployment of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies

• Locally based independent coalitions, supported by a national network

• The DOE program is funded and managed by the DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Vehicle Technologies program.

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• DOE designation in 1997, as a BPU program• Incorporated as a NJ Non-Profit and IRS 501(c)3 tax exempt entity in 2009• Re-designated in 2011• More than 200 stakeholders representing the spectrum of public and private interests• Activities funded by:

• Member dues• Sponsorships• grants & contracts

• Secured more than $17 million in grants for stakeholders in the past 4 years• Outreach to more than 3000 through: LinkedIn Group, Facebook, Twitter, e-newsletter, www.njcleancities.org

New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition

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Clean Cities Portfolio of Technologies

Rep

lace R

educe

Eliminate

Alternative FuelsElectric Vehicles

Biodiesel Ethanol

HydrogenPropane

Natural Gas

Fuel EconomyMore Fuel efficient vehicles, adopting

smarter driving and vehicle purchasing habits

HybridsLight- and heavy-duty

Electric hybridsPlug-In hybrids

Hydraulic hybrids

Idle ReductionHeavy-Duty Trucks

School & Transit BusesLight-Duty Vehicles

Post Sandy Theme = FUEL DIVERSIFICATION!

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In New Jersey, transportation represents the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions.

- NJDEP

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NJCCC Current Projects

• CNG Fleet & Infrastructure Program

• Regional Electric Vehicle Network Planning, with NYSERDA/TCI

• EPA Region 2, Diesel Emission

Reduction Programs, Marine Vessel

Engine Replacement Programs

• DOE Clean Cities Program Support

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CC Program Support Contract

This is the “bread & butter” of the CC Program

Major tasks:• Annual Report of Petroleum Displacement • Quarterly Alternative Fuel Price Reports • Maintain data for Alternative Fuel Station Locator • Stakeholder meetings, fuel-specific workshops, events• Dedicated fleet outreach

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NJ CNG Vehicle & Infrastructure Project

• NJCCC is leading a public/private team to implement the first large-scale deployment of AFVs and infrastructure in NJ.

• Effectively leveraged federal investment of $15mil with an additional $32 mil of non-federal for $47mil total project cost.

• Transitioned 305 highly visible vehicles to CNG from 15 fleets statewide (trash collection trucks and shuttle buses).

• Installed 6 CNG fueling stations across the state.

• Providing outreach & education to further develop the market.

• Base program displaces more than 2,000,000 gallons of petroleum and avoids more than 900,000 pounds of identified criteria pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions per year.

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NJCCC CNG Vehicles

Refuse Trucks - Waste Management 20Refuse Trucks - Suburban Disposal 13Refuse Trucks - Central Jersey Waste 14Shuttle Buses - The Parking Spot Group 12Refuse Trucks - Atlantic County Utilities Authority 15Shuttle Buses - Atlantic City Jitney Association 190Refuse Trucks - Blue Diamond Disposal 17Refuse Trucks - City of Linwood 1Refuse Trucks - Casworth Enterprises, Inc. 5Refuse Trucks - Giordano Companies 2Refuse Trucks - Township of Franklin 2Refuse Trucks - Township of Voorhees 3Refuse Trucks - Regional Industries 5Shuttle Buses - Wally Park 4Shuttle Buses – Courtyard Marriott Newark 2 

Vehicles Total: 305

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Atlantic City Jitney Association

• Founded in 1915, the Atlantic City Jitney Association is the longest running transit companies in America, serving the needs of the local community as well as the millions of visitors to Atlantic City, NJ.

• The fleet replaced 190 gasoline shuttle buses, which run 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, average age was 12 years.

• Ford E-450 CNG shuttle buses displace almost 1 million gallonsof petroleum fuel each year of operation.

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NJCCC CNG Infrastructure

Covanta ECRRF, Newark Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Egg HarborCentral Jersey Waste, TrentonWaste Management, CamdenBlue Diamond Disposal, Mt ArlingtonAtlantic City Jitney Association, Egg Harbor

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Atlantic County Utilities Authority

• The ACUA operates a solid waste facility with a recycling center, transfer station, and landfill. Their landfill methane gas-to-energy project provides electricity for the entire facility as well as additional power to the local grid. Their wind farm has become a popular landmark at the entrance to AC.

• Their collection fleet of 60 trucks is responsible for recycling and solid waste services throughout Southern New Jersey.

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Vessel Engine Replacements

• NJCCC is leading a public/private team to repower unregulated engines in vessels operating in NY Harbor & Vicinity with new Tier 2 and Tier 3 compliant engines.

• Many of the existing engines date back to the 1970’s, with no emission controls.

• EPA DERA-funded (FY11) project providing significant emission benefits, petroleum reduction through increased efficiency, and public education. Award pending for FY13 DERA funding.

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Transportation and Climate Initiative

Transportation and Climate Initiative is a collaboration of eleven Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia to:

• Reduce greenhouse gases in the transportation sector;

• Create benefits and funding opportunities for states that are leading the way;

• Align with federal government actions, goals and emerging inter-agency approaches;

• Implement a nearly $1 million Electric Vehicle Readiness Grant from DOE to lay the groundwork for the Northeast Electric Vehicle Network

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DOE Electric Vehicle Planning Grant

• Under the grant, the project partners: – Engaged stakeholders, including auto

manufacturers, charging station suppliers, utilities, municipalities, and other public and private entities interested in EVs;

– Conducted a literature review of market barriers, electrical grid impacts, plans for EV rollouts, and other issues specific to the northeast;

– Created siting and design guidelines, model permits, building codes, and ordinances tailored to the TCI region;

– Undertook education and outreach activities to raise awareness of the benefits of EVs and share the products of this work.

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Atlantic City Boardwalk

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Importance of alternative fuel vehicles

• Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts showed value of alternative fuel vehicles/advanced technology vehicles– Able to provide critical services when conventional fuel supplies are

interrupted– Alternative fuel supplies remained available post-storm– Point to need for FUEL DIVERSIFICATION

• Important to maintain an inventory of these resources so they can be integrated into contingency planning efforts and energy assurance planning.

• Clean Cities Coalitions– Informed about local alternative fuel landscape– Connected to key stakeholders

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No gas – No problem!

Note the license plate! (EF-OPEC)

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• Encourage public and private entities to lead by example– Bid preferences for contractors that use alternative fuel vehicles,

further preference for those that make fueling available to the public

– Transition their own fleets to use alternative fuels, telematics– Enforce anti-idling regulations

• Respond to Clean Cities data requests– AFV Station info– Quarterly Price Report– Annual Survey of Petroleum Displacement Activities

• Support your local Clean Cities Coalition (financially & otherwise)!!

We Need Your Help

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Contact Information

Chuck Feinberg

Chairman of the Board, New Jersey Clean Cities Coalitionwww.njcleancities.org

Twitter: @njcleancities

LinkedIn Group: New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition

chuck.feinberg@gmail.com

Executive Vice President, Greener By Designwww.gbdtoday.com

cfeinberg@gbdtoday.com