UPS Installs Biodiesel Tanks for Ground
Support Equipment
UPS installed two biodiesel
storage tanks on the Worldport property in Louisville, on Monday,
April 11. The installation was part of UPS’s goal to reduce their
carbon footprint 20% by 2020. Bill Jacob, Vice President of Air
Group Ground Support Equipment and Jaime Vincent of the Kentucky
Soybean Association were on hand to talk with the media.
 The 30,000 and 5,000 gallon tanks will enable UPS to provide
biodiesel usage in ground support equipment.
Bill Jacob, VP of UPS Airline Ground Equipment and KCFC VP, talks
with the media as Biodiesel tanks were being installed at Worldport,
Louisville.
Hybrid Electric School Buses Take to the Road
in Warren and Todd Counties
On April 11, 2011 Warren County joined the ranks of
school districts to have received hybrid electric school buses. Bill
Glisson of Whayne Supply handed over the keys for four new hybrid
buses to Superintendent Tim Murley on Monday. The ceremony was held
in Bowling Green, KY.
Bill Glisson of Whayne presents the key
to Jay WIlson, Energy Manager, Johnny
Watkins, Asst Trans Director of WCPS, and Supt Murley.
“We’re excited about getting the hybrid buses, it will be more
energy efficient. In Warren County we have put many things in place
to conserve energy with our buildings and with our energy education.
This is one more initiative to help conserve energy and protect the
environment,” says Superintendent Murley.
Todd County received one hybrid electric school bus
on April 6.
The Hybrid Horsepower for Kentucky Schools program is a
collaborative effort between the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition
(KCFC) and the Kentucky Department of Education. Performance data
for these hybrid electric school buses will be gathered by KCFC.
“Early performance data shows remarkable results in hybrid buses
across Kentucky,” says Melissa M. Howell, Executive Director of
KCFC. “Soon we will be working directly with teachers and students
to further detail operations of the systems,” adds Howell.
To view performance data, go to
www.kentuckycleanfuels.org/resources/hybridhorsepower.htm.
KCFC Meeting Reminder and RSVP
Be sure to join us for the Spring KCFC Meeting, April 29, 2011,
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT, at Shaker Village, Pleasant Hill, Ky. We
will be launching our new Green Fleets of the Bluegrass program.
Please RSVP TODAY to
kycleanfuels@insightbb.com today to reserve your spot.
Mark Your Calendar
for June 8 - 9, 2011
Greening Your
Fleet Conference
Belterra Resort, Florence, Ind.
Join the KCFC and the Greater Indiana Clean
Cities Coalition for a conference that focuses on alternative transportation fuels and advanced
technologies.
Industry experts from across the country will be on hand for
one and one-half days to provide fleet operators with
timely, credible information, including best practices for
reducing emissions and foreign oil dependency.
"No matter your fleet size or core business, we guarantee
you will take away something from your participation that
will benefit you in the operation of your fleet." Kellie
Walsh, Executive Director, Greater Indiana Clean Cities.
Find out more
See our news blogs at
http://kycleanfuels.blogspot.com
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