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Metropolitan Energy Center
Kansas City Regional Clean Cities
3810 Paseo Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64109
(816) 531-7283
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Regional Alt Fuel News U.S. DOE Clean Cities Releases 2013 Vehicle Buyer's Guide | |
Credit: Chrysler Group, LLC.
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U.S. DOE Clean Cities' Vehicle Buyer's Guide provides information on model year 2013 alternative fuel vehicles, like the Chrysler 300 FWD/AWD pictured above. According to the guide, the Chrysler 300 is an ethanol flex-fuel vehicle with a smog score of 5/10 and a greenhouse gas emissions score of 6/10. Read More Propane Market
Outlook 2013
Myth: The U.S. does not have sufficient supplies of propane.
Fact: The nation has so much propane that it started exporting the energy source in 2011. Last year the U.S. exported 2.5 billion gallons. Propane exports are expected to increase to more than 4 billion gallons per year by 2015. Read More about the ICF International's Propane Market Outlook 2013 report from Todd Mouw.
GE Fleet Services SurveyAccording to a recent survey by GE Capital Fleet Services, understanding alternative fuels is a focus for fleet managers (20%). This ranked closely to meeting cost savings goals (24%), and then the number one priority: maximizing productivity (44%). Read More How Freight Feels About LNG
According to transportation management company PLS Logistics Services' latest survey of industrial freight carriers, there is "significant movement" toward the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in trucking operations. Read More
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2012-2013 Tax Credits for Alt Fuels & Infrastructure
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Propane Mower Incentive Program Expanded for 2013
 With the Propane Mower Incentive Program, PERC is offering the following incentives:
- $1,000 per qualifying new mower purchase
- $500 per qualifying mower conversion
In return, you'll provide feedback and performance data for one mowing season. Visit the PERC Website for more info.
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20th Anniversary Success Story: Clean Cities Helps Nonprofit Cut Fuel Costs with Propane
This article is part of the Energy.gov series celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Energy Department's Clean Cities initiative by highlighting the work of some of the community-based coalitions that are helping reduce our nation's petroleum consumption in transportation.
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Mississippi's Community Counseling Services converted 29 vans to run on propane, saving more than $1.50 per gallon on fuel or more than $60,000 a year. | Photo courtesy of Community Counseling Services.
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Community Counseling Services is just one success story of many for the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program, which helped 28 organizations convert their vehicles to propane. Through $8.6 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and $10.4 million from its partners, the project put more than 1,200 light-duty propane vehicles on the road and installed 11 propane fueling stations. This project wouldn't have been possible without Virginia Clean Cities an their partners. Virginia Clean Cities educated fleets on the alternative fuel options available, helping fleets meet their needs while maximizing their savings. Read More
20th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Clean Cities program will be commemorated at ACT Expo, set to take place June 24-27 in Washington, D.C.
Join Kelly Gilbert and Aaron Brown in D.C as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Clean Cities program.
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Funding Announcements
Up to $9 Million Available from EPA for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use:
Applications are due, June 25, 2013.
More on the Request for Proposals and other documents:
TIGER Grant Program
WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the availability of $474 million for a fifth round of the highly successful TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) competitive grant program to fund surface transportation projects that have a significant impact on the nation, a region or metropolitan area. Visit http://www.dot.gov/TIGER for more information. Applications are due June 3.
"Eligible Applicants" for TIGER Discretionary Grants are State, local, and tribal governments, including U.S. territories, transit agencies, port authorities, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), other political subdivisions of
State or local governments, and multi-State or multi-jurisdictional groups applying through a single lead applicant.
"Eligible Projects" include, but are not limited to: (1) highway or bridge projects eligible under title 23, United States Code; (2) public transportation projects eligible under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code; (3) passenger and freight rail transportation projects; and (4) marine port infrastructure investments.
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Schedule of Coalition Meetings
 Midwest CNG Coalition
The Midwest CNG Coalition is made up of natural gas interests in the Clean Cities territories of Iowa, Kansas City Regional, Nebraska, and St. Louis Regional coalitions. Interested parties should contact Aaron Brown to inquire about the next teleconference: aaron@kcenergy.org or 816-531-7283
Join our LinkedIn and Facebook groups for the Midwest CNG Coalition.  
 Electrify Heartland EV Coalition
The new staff contact for Electrify Heartland EV Coalition is Cristil Miranda, Cristil@kcenergy.org, 816-531-7283. See the web site for photos of Electric Avenue and electric vehicle planning documents. www.electrifyheartland.org.
Next Electrify Heartland Meeting:
 On May 31, 2013, join us to send off MindDrive to its 2013 road tour to DC. Media event outside Union Station @ 2:00, followed by a Heartland EV Coalition meeting inside in the Greater KC Chamber's Board Room from 3:00 to 5:00. 
Mid-America PEV Exchange
Electric Transportation Partners presents monthly presentations with programming and information exchange to promote and support the U.S. plug-in electric vehicle market for the Midwest region of Clean Cities Coalitions: Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas, and other organizations.
For more information about online teleconference, contact:
Anne McCollister, Founder and Facilitator
Mid-America PEV Exchange
anne@etpnebraska.com
402-613-9566
Missouri-Kansas Propane Autogas Task Force
Our first meeting between propane suppliers and the state propane industry associations provided an excellent groundwork to launch a united effort of outreach and education to fleets in Missouri and Kansas. It was decided that a co-chairmanship will lead the Task Force with MPGA and PMAK. A big thank you to Steve and Greg for stepping up!
Missouri Co-chair-Steve Ahrens, Executive Director of Missouri Propane Gas AssociationKansas Co-chair- Greg Noll, Executive Vice President of Propane Marketers Association of Kansas If you are a vendor or fleet and would like to be involved, email our staff contact, Aaron Brown, at aaron@kcenergy.org.
Next Meeting
June 6, 2pm
Location: TBD
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Technical Trainings
Chicago to Host NGVi CNG Trainings in June
The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) is hosting two training courses related to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in Chicago on June 4-6.
 NGV Technician & Fleet Operations Safety Training - June 4 Course will cover safe maintenance practices, fueling procedures and operation of NGVs.
CNG Fuel System Inspector Training - June 5-6 Course will provide techniques for inspecting CNG fuel systems, including on-board CNG fuel storage cylinders. Dave Crowley, an ASE master certified automotive technician and CSA-certified CNG fuel system inspector, is the NGVi's trainer for these courses.
For more information, contact Kristy Maston at (800) 510-6484 or kmaston@ngvi.com, or click HERE to register.
Lincoln to Host NGVi CNG Codes & Standards Training
Black Hills Energy, in cooperation with the Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi), is sponsoring a "CNG Codes & Standards Training" for fire marshals, code officials, and anyone who converts, builds, operates and/or maintains NGVs or CNG equipment. This one-day training will provide an overview of the codes and standards related to CNG vehicles, fueling station design, and vehicle maintenance facilities.
CNG Codes & Standards Training Date:Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Location: Quality Inn, 1511 Center Park Rd, Lincoln, NE Registration Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2013 Register Now Lunch and break items will be provided, along with all course materials, in the cost of registration. During the course, participants will learn: - CNG Fueling Station Codes and Regulations
- Codes and Standards Covering Vehicular CNG Cylinders and the Onboard Fuel System
- Vehicle Maintenance Facility Codes and Standards
Specific codes addressed will include but are not limited to: - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 52 Vehicular Gaseous Fuel Systems Code
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 National Electrical Code
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 496
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Section VIII, Division 1 and Division 2
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 68 Venting of Deflagrations
- ISO 13631 - 2002
- ANSI NGV 1,2,3 and 4
- SAE J1616
- DOT/FMVSS 304
- CGA C-6.4
- International Mechanical Code
- International Fire Code
- International Building Code
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NAFA Meeting:Tour of Safelite Autoglass
 Please join the NAFA Mid-America Chapter for the May 21st meeting at Safelite AutoGlass. A BBQ lunch will be catered by Jack Stack Barbeque. There will be a tour and the opportunity to see glass repair demonstrations. We hope to see you there! Deadline for reservations is Friday, May 17th. Tuesday, May 21, 2013 LOCATION: Safelite AutoGlass 1820 N. Corrington Ave., Kansas City, MO (NE corner of I-435 & Front St.) AGENDA: 10:00-10:30 AM Registration 10:30 AM Demos & Tour followed by Lunch COST: $20 Payable to NAFA at the event. or call (785) 843-2910
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Please join MARC for the Mission Transit Center ribbon cutting ceremony!
Make plans to attend.
Transit improvements along the Metcalf/Shawnee Mission Parkway corridor -a SmartMoves transit corridor - are almost complete. These improvements are possible as part of $50 million in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants allocated to the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Friday, May 31 8:30 a.m.
Mission Transit Center
5251 Johnson Drive, Mission, Kan. Questions:
Contact Brian Scovill at 913.895.6052 or
Alice Amrein at 913.715.8352.
Get your employees to work as a team and reduce pollution this summer!
June 3-August 30, 2013
Compete in the contest, win cool prizes, help keep our air clean, and save money all at the same time! More Info
Friday, June 7, 2013
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sheraton Crown Center
2345 McGee Street
Kansas City, Mo.
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Webinars
Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) Webinar 
Greg Zilberfarb, 703-779-4890
For calendar of PERC Webinars visit:
http://thirdthursday.net
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National Conferences
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2013 Government Fleet Expo & Conference
San Antonio, TX
June 10-12, 20123 Education & Expo
June 13, 2013 Post Conference Training
Just to let you know, this year's agreement would work a little differently than last year's. In 2013, our primary partnership will be with the national Clean Cities program, with only their logo on our website and printed marketing materials. As a member of KC Clean Cities, you get a $100 discount (excluding those members that would classify as suppliers). Ask us for the discount registration code.
More information and Registration: Government Fleet Expo & Conference 2013
2013 Electric Drive Transportation Association Conference
June 10-12, 2013
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
Washington, DC
The EDTA Conference & Annual Meeting is the premier electric drive event of the year where senior-level industry speakers & experts representing automakers, utilities, component suppliers & manufacturers, product distributors, and government officials come together. The conference includes workshops, interactive presentations, and panels to address the pressing issues facing our industry. More info here.
2013 ACT Expo
 June 24-27, 2013 Washington, DC
Come learn about the many economic and environmental benefits of using alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technologies!
ACT Expo is unrivaled in its ability to provide strong educational content, hands-on access to new technologies, and valuable networking opportunities.
Save the date for the 2013 Kansas Energy Conference!
Oct. 1-2, 2013
Hilton Garden Inn & Manhattan Conference Center
Manhattan, Kan.
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