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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
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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.
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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)
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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-
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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)
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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!
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