Midwest Governors Association Webinar Clean Cities Success Stories 12/16/14 Samantha Bingham, Lisa Thurstin, Lorrie Lisek Chicago Area, Minnesota, & Wisconsin Clean Cities Coordinators Samantha.bingham@cityofchicago.org Lorrie.lisek@wicleancities.org Lisa.Thurstin@lung.org Clean Cities / 1
Clean Cities Clean Cities Mission To advance the energy, economic, and environmental security of the U.S. by supporting local decisions to reduce petroleum use in transportation. Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) Provides a framework for businesses and government agencies to work together Goal: Reduce U.S. petroleum use by 2.5 billion gallons per year Clean Cities / 2
Clean Cities Coalitions Nearly 100 coalitions throughout the United States 660,000 AFVs using alternative fuels * Total includes more than 16,000 electric charging sites. Clean Cities / 3
Clean Cities Stakeholders Coalitions are made up of local and national stakeholders. Almost 18,000 stakeholders nationwide 48% private-sector stakeholders 52% public-sector stakeholders Clean Cities / 4
Clean Cities Strategies Replace petroleum with alternative and renewable fuels Reduce petroleum use through fuel efficiency measures, smarter driving practices Eliminate petroleum use through idlereduction and other fuel-saving technologies and practices Clean Cities has saved nearly 4.5 billion gallons of petroleum since 1993. Eliminate Clean Cities / 5
Clean Cities Portfolio of Technologies Alternative and Renewable Fuels Biodiesel Electricity Ethanol (E85) Hydrogen Natural gas Propane Fuel Economy Fuel efficient vehicles Driving habits Vehicle maintenance Idle Reduction Technologies Behavioral changes Trip Elimination Telecommuting Ridesharing Clean Cities / 6
Clean Cities Strengthens Markets Connecting fleets with fuel providers and industry partners Training and information Technical assistance Funding Education and outreach to decision makers, fleets, and the public Clean Cities / 7
Online Information Resources Clean Cities www.cleancities.energy.gov Alternative Fuels Data Center www.afdc.energy.gov FuelEconomy.gov www.fueleconomy.gov Clean Cities Coordinators and Coalitions www.afdc.energy.gov/cleancities/coalitions/coalition_locations.php Clean Cities / 8
CACC Background & EV Update History Formed in 1992, designated 10 th Clean Cities coalition May 1994 Coordinator designated by the City of Chicago Chicago 6-county area Area 6-county Chicago area: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Support state-wide legislation and education events Lake Michigan Clean Cities Consortium Population 8,216,650 per 2010 Census 64% of state population Clean Cities / 9
Coalition s Performance Last 5 Years Clean Cities / 10
Evolution of EV Charging Pyramid Clean Cities / 11
Supporting EV Adoption Through Infrastructure Supported early public charging station network 26 fast chargers The continued growth of Chicago s electric vehicle fleet is dependent on the ability of Chicagoans to install residential plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) chargers A number of physical and social limitations make it difficult to install PEV chargers in multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) According to Clerk data, 395 EVs were registered in Chicago in 2013, with an estimated 76% of those to single family addresses 31% of Chicagoans live in single family homes Most EV are registered at single family homes Most Chicagoans live in multiunit buildings 76% 24% Multi Unit Single Family 30% 31% 39% Multi Unit Single Family 2 4 Flats Clean Cities / 12
Supporting EV Adoption Through Education Statewide EV Forums 2012 2013 Drive Electric Chicago website www.driveelectricchicago.org Launch of multi-unit dwelling (MUD) guidelines www.cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/progs/env/caccevguide.pdf Ride and Drive Events Taste of Chicago Daley Plaza Workplace Charging Challenge Workshop 11/22/14 Clean Cities / 13
Supporting EV Adoption Through Incentives Clean Cities / 14
Questions? Samantha Bingham 312-744-8096 Samantha.bingham@cityofchicago.org 1994 2014 Clean Cities / 15
MN Flex Pump, E15 & Biodiesel Update December 16, 2014 Midwest Governor s Association Lisa Thurstin Twin Cities Clean Cities Coalition Clean. Renewable. Close to Home.
MN E15/FlexFuel Development Project E85 & Mid level Blends E15 Infrastructure Assistance Marketing Campaign Biodiesel Alternative Fuel Stations in MN Biodiesel B20 5 E85 280 CNG 17 Electric 207 Propane 29 LNG 0 Clean. Renewable. Close to Home.
E85 & FlexFuel Blends 280+ FlexFuel Retailers in MN 2,700 nationwide 400,000 flex fuel vehicles in MN ~16 million+ nationwide Until recently - $0.60 to $1.20 less than RUL Now - $0.00 - $1.00 less than RUL Recent additions Holiday, Kwik Trip, SuperAmerica, Minnoco, Cenex More stations coming Kwik Trip, Minnoco, Cenex, others Clean. Renewable. Close to Home.
You May Have Heard New enforcement of equipment compatibility All E85 sites affected Suppliers poor pricing by some suppliers/terminals ~280 E85 Retailers Remain MN remains national leader in E85 Clean. Renewable. Close to Home.
E15 15 E15 retailers now in MN $0.03 to $0.10 less than E10 More stations coming MN - Minnoco, Cenex, independents Clean. Renewable. Close to Home.
E15 & FlexFuel Sites Existing and Coming soon Brooks Perham Bemidji Glyndon Willmar Starbuck Sleepy Eye Edgerton Faribault Wells Clean. Renewable. Close to Home. Owatonna Hampton Cannon Falls
Flex Pump/E15 Development Program Funding assistance for the installation of flex pumps offering E85 and E15. All Minnesota retailers are eligible. Priorities for grant candidates: High traffic area; High volume Good condition Grantees will be required to: Install and maintain E85/E15 compatible equipment Secure dependable E85 supply with competitive pricing Post pricing on marquee Conduct a staff training prior to station opening Hold a grand opening event Sell E85 and E15 for a minimum of 4 years. Clean. Renewable. Close to Home.
Influencing Consumer Perception Radio Cities 97.1 Jack 104.1 Buzn 102.9 The Current 89.3 Bus sides and billboards Online web ads Clean. Renewable. Close to Home.
MNFuels.com Clean. Renewable. Close to Home.
Biodiesel Minnesota s Biodiesel Requirement B10 began July 1, 2014; ended September 30 th B10: April 1 September 30 B5: October 1 March 31 Annual Emissions Reduction From Biodiesel in Tons Est. 900M gallons annual use in Minnesota Particulate Matter Hydrocarbon Carbon Monoxide B5 B10* 105 163 2.2% 3.4% 140 216 3.7% 5.7% 1,200 1,820 2.3% 3.5% B10 Added Benefit 58 76 620 Greenhouse Gases 425,000 671,000 246,000 Clean. Renewable. Close to Home. * B10 assume a return to B5 from Oct. thru Mar. Nitrogen Dioxide changes are engine dependent.
Questions? Minnesota Clean Air Choice Team Minnesota Corn Growers Association Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Minnesota Division of Energy Resources Minnesota Department of Agriculture Ford Motor Company U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities American Lung Association in Minnesota Lisa.Thurstin@Lung.org 651.223.9568 Twitter: @CleanAirChoice2 Facebook: Clean Air Choice Team CleanAirChoice.org Clean. Renewable. Close to Home.
Wisconsin Clean Cities Driving Wisconsin Forward Compressed Natural Gas in Wisconsin Lorrie Lisek, Executive Director www.wicleancities.org
Building Industry Partnerships Statewide Coalition 501 c3 Non-profit organization Over 80 members and 3,000+ stakeholders Connect fleets with fuel providers and industry partners Provide training, information & technical assistance Develop Projects & Pursue Funding Opportunities
A State of Fuel Diversity! 2014-428 Public and Private Alternative Fueling Stations 27% increase compared to 2013 Wisconsin Alternative Fuel Stations Fuel Type 2014 2013 CNG Compressed natural gas LNG Liquefied natural gas 59 & (4 planned) 1 (3 planned) Electric Chargers 174 121 Propane 55 (1 planned) Biodiesel 6 4 E85 133 115 44 1 53
CNG in Wisconsin 63 CNG Stations located in Wisconsin 45% increase compared to 2013
CNG Infrastructure
Natural Gas Successes
More Information Lorrie Lisek Executive Director Wisconsin Clean Cities www.wicleancities.org (414) 221-4958