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Welcome to our latest edition of The Green Commuter. We provide you with upcoming transportation news in your area along with tips and ways to improve your fleets and communities. We appreciate your input so feel free to let us know how we're doing. Also, pass this email along to co-workers or friends to spread the word on improving Northwest Indiana's quality of life.
ACT EXPO IN WASHINGTON, DC
An estimated 3,000 stakeholders in Washington, D.C. attended what is being called the "Largest North American Alternative Fuel Vehicles Showcase." The 2013 Alternative Clean Transportation Expo converged at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy as a means to put key players together in the alternative energy transportation markets. To continue reading the article CLICK HERE
PROPANE LUNCH-N-LEARN
Join South Shore Clean Cities as they host a propane lunch-n-learn on Wednesday, July 10, from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the Purdue Technology Center located at 9800 Connecticut Dr. Crown Point, IN. REGISTER for the event, or to learn more please contact our office at 219-644-3690.
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WISCONSIN CLEAN CITIES OFFICIALLY EXPANDS STATEWIDE
For the past 19 years, Wisconsin Clean Cities - Southeast Area has worked diligently to promote and educate the public about alternative fuels, vehicles, infrastructure, improving fuel efficiency, and reducing idling time. The 501(c)3 nonprofit has grown significantly over the past two years. Since 2010, the coalition has organized and participated in 120 events or public engagements statewide. To continue reading the article CLICK HERE
CLEAN CITIES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
As the nation celebrates its independence this week, Clean Cities is marking its 20-year anniversary. And, as we look back at our accomplishments, one really stands out: In 2012, the program's cumulative petroleum savings surpassed 5 billion gallons.  This blog post is part of a series for Clean Cities' 20th anniversary featuring weekly facts about the program, its accomplishments, and local actions to cut petroleum use in transportation. To learn more facts about Clean Cities and to read the blog CLICK HERE

WEBINAR ON WORKPLACE CHARGING FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES!

Join the North Carolina Plug-in Electric Vehicle Taskforce and Advanced Energy on Tuesday, July 16 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for a FREE webinar on workplace charging for plug-in electric vehicles. Learn about workplace charging initiatives for plug-in electric vehicles, hear from the U.S. Department of Energy about the new Workplace Charging Challenge, and discover best practices and lessons learned from Advanced Energy on workplace charging installation case studies at three corporate campuses. To register for the webinar CLICK HERE or contact Jane Brasier for more information. Jane R. Brasier, Business Development Manager, Advanced Energy, (Phone)919-857-9047, jbrasier@advancedenergy.org
SSCC GOLF OUTING 
South Shore Clean Cities will be hosting our first ever golf outing at the beautiful Course at Aberdeen, located at 245 Tower Road Valparaiso, IN. The Clean Air Golf Outing will be held on Thursday, September 19. Check-in starts at 11:00 AM VIEW FLYER
NEXT ON THE GREEN COMMUTER
Listen LIVE on Wednesday, July 17th at NOON as The Green Commuter will be hosting Randy Niemeyer of Niemeyer Milk Transfer, Inc. Niemeyer Milk Transfer, Inc. is a three generation family business located in Cedar Lake, Indiana. The company has been serving Northwest Indiana and the milk industry since the 1920's. It is a unique business because of its scheduled service at over 93 family farms throughout the State of Indiana.
 
Also, tune in on Wednesday, July 31st at NOON as Bob McGuire from Alpha Baking will be the guest on The Green Commuter.
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UPCOMING SSCC EVENTS
Sincerely,

South Shore Clean Cities Team
219-644-3690
9800 Connecticut Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307
http://www.southshorecleancities.org

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