For more information: https://www.transit.dot.gov/HOPE

Via NAFA's March 20th Mobility Insights + Innovations Newsletter

Publication of Self-Driving Car Rule Anticipated

On March 13, the Administration has finished its review of a forthcoming proposed rule on how to regulate cars without human controls from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA rule is expected to amend crashworthiness regulations that may be necessary to facilitate the certification of motor vehicles equipped without driver controls.

NAFA is closely monitoring developments related to federal standards for AV technology. Hopefully, NHTSA’s proposal will impact AV development in a way that positively advances the safe testing and deployment of these technologies that have the potential to create a shift in the future of mobility.

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NEW JAGUAR I-PACE OFFERED FOR HOLE-IN-ONE

Friday the 13th may be a lucky day for one Clean Fuels Classic golfer

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March 2, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA – Instead of finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow this St. Patrick’s Day weekend, one lucky golfer at the Clean Fuels Classic may find themselves driving home in a new Jaguar I-PACE. Baton Rouge’s Paretti Family of Dealerships is offering a brand new all-electric Jaguar I-PACE SUV to a golfer who gets a hole-in-one at their sponsored hole at the Clean Fuels Classic Golf Tournament on Friday, March 13th at Pelican Point Golf & Country Club in Gonzales. The charity golf scramble kicks off the St. Patrick’s Day weekend and raises money for Louisiana Clean Fuels, a non-profit U.S. Department of Energy designated Clean Cities Coalition that promotes cutting air pollution through clean and sustainable transportation. 

The Clean Fuels Classic is a golf scramble open to the public, celebrating Louisiana Clean Fuels’ 20th Anniversary as a Clean Cities Coalition. Funds raised will help the non-profit offer much-needed technical training to support Louisiana’s natural gas fleets, promote the installation of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state, provide free safety training to first responders, and work with local school districts and public transit companies to find funding for new and cleaner buses.

The tournament will feature excellent food, a Bloody Mary bar, and, for players, a shot at driving away in a new Jaguar SUV! The event also features a raffle that includes a cuff bracelet from local artist Mimosa Handcrafted and a 60” flat-screen TV donated by Covington Orthopedics. Registered golfers wearing green to the Clean Fuels Classic will be given a free raffle entry at check-in.

Team and player tickets are available online at www.CleanFuelsClassic.com as well as at the door between 7:00-7:30 AM on March 13, 2020.

To learn more about the golf tournament, purchase tickets and see the schedule, visit www.CleanFuelsClassic.com.

Contact: Stephanie Keen | [email protected] | 225-342-7972

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About Louisiana Clean Fuels:  Louisiana Clean Fuels is a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition nonprofit agency supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and member organizations. The mission of LCF is to advance the nation’s environmental, economic, and energy security by supporting local actions to diversify transportation fuel options. Learn more at www.louisianacleanfuels.org.  In 2018, LCF Executive Director Ann Vail received the national group’s highest honor by being inducted into the Clean Cities Coordinator Hall of Fame. More information is available at www.louisianacleanfuels.org.

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Stuart McAvoy and Scott Barrios join the Louisiana Clean Fuels 2020 Board of Directors

February [DATE], Baton Rouge, LA -  Louisiana Clean Fuels (LCF), a US Department of Energy designated Clean Cities Coalition, announced today the addition of two new board members: Stuart McAvoy of UPS and Scott Barrios of Entergy. The new board members are filling vacancies from two retiring board members: Nick D’Andre of UPS and Matt Dearman of Entergy, former LCF Board Treasurer. 

Additionally, LCF has also announced the new 2020 Board Executive Committee. Randy Hayden of the Louisiana Propane Gas Association and Fred Skal of Premier CNG Enterprise return to their roles of Board President and Vice President respectively. They are joined by Vivian Aucoin of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality as Treasurer and new board member Scott Barrios as Secretary.

Meet the Newest Board Members:

Stuart McAvoy is the Global Director of Supply Chain Optimization and Sustainability within the Global Customer Solutions Group at UPS. His team, of over 50 resources globally, models UPS customer supply chains and measures the carbon emissions of their supply chains. Stuart has over 40 years of experience in supply chain and logistics.

McAvoy is active in his community by serving on several boards, including the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana’s Industrial Advisory Board, the Louisiana Center for Manufacturing Sciences Board, past member of the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation Board, and also serves on the Deposco Board of Directors. Deposco is a cloud-based supply chain inventory management software.

McAvoy holds an MS in Management, Organizational Development, Troy University, a BA in Business Administration and an AOS in Computer Science. McAvoy also earned the Professional Logistics Certification from The Logistics Institute at Georgia Tech.

A native of Thibodaux, Scott Barrios is the lead advocate and account manager for Entergy’s Electric Technology Program in Louisiana. Entergy’s eTech program promotes the adoption of electric-powered alternatives to many applications that traditionally require fossil fuels. The program provides customer support by dedicated field representatives and financial incentives to Entergy customers who purchase select electric equipment.

Prior to joining Entergy, Barrios was a consultant for Wexford Group International where he advised clients within the federal government on national security policy and technology issues. Barrios is also a 20-year veteran of the US Marine Corps.

Barrios holds an MS in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, BS in Psychology from Excelsior College, and a Certificate in Project Management from Cornell. He is also an active member of the Environmental Affairs Committee with the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance.

The 2020 Louisiana Clean Fuels Board of Directors consists of 11 members: Randy Hayden, Fred Skal, Vivian Aucoin, Scott Barrios, Tokesha Collins-Wright, Calvin Ray, James Setze, Stuart McAvoy, Jim Tilley, Dinero Washington, and Kent Meadows. The board serves in an advisory and oversight capacity in order to support the organization's goals and mission. The board, which meets on a quarterly basis, is comprised of representatives from government agencies, national, regional and local fleets as well as various stakeholder organizations. To learn more about Louisiana Clean Fuels' Board of Directors, please visit the LCF website at www.louisianacleanfuels.org.

Contact: Victoria Herrmann | [email protected] | 225-342-7972

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About Clean Cities: As part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), Clean Cities coalitions foster the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. Since beginning in 1993, Clean Cities coalitions have achieved a cumulative impact in energy use equal to nearly 8 billion gasoline gallon equivalents through the implementation of diverse transportation projects. More information is available at www.cleancities.energy.gov.

About Louisiana Clean Fuels:  Louisiana Clean Fuels is a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and member organizations. We are a non-profit organization serving both public and private fleets for nearly 20 years. The mission of Louisiana Clean Fuels is to advance the nation’s environmental, economic, and energy security by supporting local actions to diversify transportation fuel options. In 2018, Executive Director Ann Vail was inducted into the hall of fame. More information is available at www.louisianacleanfuels.org.

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Louisiana Clean Fuels celebrates its 20th anniversary with a golf scramble at Pelican Point Golf & Country Club on March 13, 2020.

February 17, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA - Louisiana Clean Fuels (LCF) is proud to announce their first-ever golf tournament, the Clean Fuels Classic, to be held on March 13, 2020, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their official designation as a U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities coalition. Funds raised at this charity event will help the non-profit achieve their 2020 program goals and objectives, such as supporting the state’s natural gas fleets with much needed technical training, helping municipalities plan for electric vehicles, and providing safety training to first responders.

The Clean Fuels Classic will take place at Pelican Point Golf & Country Club in Gonzales, LA. The event is a golf scramble meaning players of all ability and experience levels are welcome. The Clean Fuels Classic will feature excellent food, a Bloody Mary bar, and, for players who get a hole-in-one at holes sponsored by the Parretti Family of Dealerships and Gerry Lane Chevrolet, two chances to win a new car! LCF will also be raffling off items such as a beautiful cuff bracelet from local artist Mimosa Handcrafted and a 60” flat-screen TV donated by Covington Orthopedics.

The headline sponsor for the Clean Fuels Classic is the Paretti Family of Dealerships. Other major sponsors include EMSI Air, ROUSH CleanTech, Republic Services, Surgical Imaging Specialists, and the Renewable Energy Group. The deadline to sponsor is February 27th. Advance team and player tickets are available online at www.CleanFuelsClassic.com as well as at the door between 7:00-7:30 AM on March 13, 2020.

In April 2000, the Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition received designation as a U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities coalition. Originally serving a five-parish non-attainment zone, the coalition expanded to cover 57 parishes in 2013 and changed its name to Louisiana Clean Fuels. In 2018, the LCF Executive Director, Ann Vail, was inducted into the Clean Cities Coordinator Hall of Fame. Since its designation 20 years ago, LCF has guided its stakeholders through a dramatic increase in alternative fuel use, from mere thousands in 2009 to nearly 9 million gallons in 2019.

To learn more about the golf tournament, purchase tickets and see the schedule, visit www.CleanFuelsClassic.com.

Contact: Stephanie Keen | [email protected] | 225-342-7972

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About Louisiana Clean Fuels:  Louisiana Clean Fuels is a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and member organizations. The mission of LCF is to advance the nation’s environmental, economic, and energy security by supporting local actions to diversify transportation fuel options. Learn more at www.louisianacleanfuels.org.

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Contact: Ann Vail | [email protected] | 225-281-7353

Louisiana Clean Fuels Calls for Entries for 2020 Clean Fuel Leader Awards

Public and private fleets in Louisiana are encouraged to share their 2019 fuel-saving measures and alternative fuel usage

February 10, 2020 | Baton Rouge, LA - Louisiana Clean Fuels (LCF), a US Department of Energy designated Clean Cities Coalition, is requesting information on 2019 fleet efficiency updates and alternative fuel use from public and private fleets in Louisiana to be included in LCF’s 2020 Clean Fuel Leader Awards. The awards ceremony, held each fall, honors top-performing fleets in Louisiana for their efforts to reduce both their fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions which contribute to poor local air quality and climate change. 

“The data we collect is used as a benchmark to gain an accurate picture of alternative fuel and vehicle usage in Louisiana,” explains LCF Executive Director, Ann Vail, “which will help both LCF and the Department of Energy understand the current alternative fuels market.” Louisiana Clean Fuels has been collecting data from fleets in their territory since 2009. “Our Annual Report helps to show our progress and the progress of stakeholders in Louisiana in shifting to domestic energy sources, eliminating harmful emissions and improving fuel efficiency,” says Vail. 

LCF and its stakeholders have cumulatively reduced over 165,500 tons of greenhouse gas emissions since the organization began collecting data in 2009. Fleets in the LCF territory recently reported reducing their NOx emissions (which contributes to the production of ground-level ozone), by 262,000 lbs in 2018 alone. The coalition assures participating fleets that all information provided in the survey will be aggregated to show the overall usage of alternative fuels from all participants. Fleets or fuel providers wishing their data to be kept confidential may opt-out of consideration for an award.

Previous award categories include Clean Fuels Champion and Runner-Up, Best Performing Municipality, “Top in Class” Awards, Most Improved Fleet, Dealership of the Year, and Corporate Leadership Award. The 2019 Clean Fuel Champion was Republic Services for reducing more than 19,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2018 through the use of compressed natural gas and other fuel- and emissions-reducing methods. Other 2019 award winners include UPS, SWEPCO, the Paretti Family of Dealerships, Stone Oil, Entergy eTech, Amerigas, Ferrel Gas, Waste Management, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. View photos from the 2019 Clean Fuel Leader Awards in our photo gallery.

Who should enter?

Any on-road or off-road, light or heavy-duty fleet that uses alternative fuels such as: 

• natural gas (CNG & LNG)
• propane
• electric vehicles
• hybrid vehicles
• other alternative fuels such as biodiesel, RNG, E85, etc.

Public or private fleets that are employing fuel reduction practices such as: 

• fewer miles traveled by employees utilizing carpooling, telecommuting, compressed workweek, mass transit or bicycles
• shorter routes
• driver education on fuel reduction driving
• idle reductions
• cylinder deactivation
• tire auto air inflation
• low rolling resistance tires
• trailer aerodynamic packages
• Replacing older vehicles with more fuel efficient ones

What information do fleets need to provide?

• Fleets that are utilizing alternative fuels are asked for the type and number of vehicles, annual miles driven, and the actual or estimated amount of fuel used.
• Fleets utilizing fuel economy improvements are asked for the previous miles per gallon, current fuel economy, number of vehicles and vehicle miles traveled.
• Fleets that have reduced vehicle miles traveled are asked for the method of reduction and further details on the effects of the method.

How to Enter:

• Email [email protected], or
• Call 225-342-7972 and ask about the “Annual Report”, or
• Complete this survey (https://louisianacleanfuels.org/arsurvey)

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About Clean Cities: As part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), Clean Cities coalitions foster the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. Since beginning in 1993, Clean Cities coalitions have achieved a cumulative impact in energy use equal to nearly 8 billion gasoline gallon equivalents through the implementation of diverse transportation projects. For information on how the Department of Energy uses data collected by Clean Cities coalitions, see their 2018 Clean Cities Coalition Activity Report. More information is available at www.cleancities.energy.gov.

About Louisiana Clean Fuels:  Louisiana Clean Fuels is a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and member organizations. We are a non-profit organization serving both public and private fleets for 20 years. Our mission is to advance the nation’s environmental, economic, and energy security by supporting local actions to diversify transportation fuel options. In 2018, Executive Director Ann Vail was inducted into the hall of fame. More information is available at www.louisianacleanfuels.org.

October 14, 2019 | Baton Rouge, LA - Louisiana Clean Fuels (LCF) announced the winners of the Clean Fuel Leader Awards on Wednesday evening, October 9, 2019, at a welcome reception held in conjunction with the Clean Fuels Summit. LCF, a designated US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, awards outstanding alternative fuel users in the organization’s territory each year. These awards recognize the exceptional achievements of Louisiana Clean Fuels stakeholders who have been working tirelessly to reduce petroleum consumption and emissions. 

Ann Vail, Executive Director of LCF said, “This year I was overwhelmed by the level of cooperation and leadership we saw from our stakeholders. We are honored and humbled by their achievements to preserve our natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and protect our nation’s energy security through the use of domestically produced alternative fuels and advanced technologies.”

Republic Services received the highest honor, Clean Fuel Champion, for reducing more than 19,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2018. Republic Services utilizes compressed natural gas (CNG) in LCF’s territory to fuel their refuse trucks. In addition, Republic Services reduces their emissions and fuel usage through other methods, including idle reduction, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction, and fuel economy improvements. The award was accepted by Steven Carville on behalf of Republic Services (pictured left).

“We are truly honored to receive this award,” said Sharon Mann, General Manager for Republic Services. “Our company is dedicated to the environment, and we are very proud of this accomplishment. We are dedicated to continuing to help our environment and looking forward to continuing our commitment along with saving the planet.”

United Parcel Service (UPS) received the Clean Fuel Champion Runner-Up award for the second-highest reduction of greenhouse gas emissions with over 800 tons reduced. UPS operates biodiesel, propane and natural gas vehicles within LCF’s territory, and the company has a major focus on corporate sustainability efforts. According to their sustainability report, their sustainability goals include sourcing 40% of their ground fuel from “low carbon or alternative fuels by 2025” and having 25% of their annual vehicle purchases be alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) was honored for their Corporate Leadership in recognition of their efforts to support the development of an electric vehicle charging corridor along our interstate highways. Their support of the Louisiana Clean Fuels DC Fast Charging Master Plan, Louisiana Electric Vehicle Road Show, and their efforts to rally their community leaders and the major utilities in the state to submit proposals for funding for chargers from the state’s Volkswagen Settlement plan.

“We’re proud to partner with Louisiana Clean Fuels and honored to receive the 2019 Corporate Leadership Award,” said Chelsea Adcock, Consumer Programs Marketing Coordinator for SWEPCO, who accepted the award on SWEPCO’s behalf (pictured right). “LCF has been a valuable resource as we determine the most effective and efficient way to bring electric vehicle infrastructure and hopefully, Electric Vehicle Alternative Fuels Corridors to Northwest Louisiana and its residents.”

The Paretti Family of Dealerships was recognized with the Dealership of the Year award for their continued work in promoting electric vehicles and their active participation in LCF’s events throughout the year. The Paretti Family of Dealerships has been a prominent sponsor of LCF’s Louisiana Electric Vehicle Roadshow in addition to showing their Jaguar I-PACE at several Road Show and National Drive Electric Week events.

“The Paretti Family of Dealerships is committed to the sustainability and the future of electrification transportation,” said Mike Rase, Vice President of the Paretti Family of Dealerships.” As we look at Jaguar and Land Rover’s long range production forecasts it’s easy to see that EV’s are here to stay.  In fact, we have invested over $100,000 in EV infrastructure alone not to mention the training of multiple EV Specialists as well as technicians. It’s an honor to be receiving this special award.”

Waste Management’s Fleet was recognized as having the Largest Growth by Volume of alternative fuel usage. They grew their natural gas usage by more than 300,000 GGEs in 2018. The Most Improved Fleet Award went to Eagle Distributing of Shreveport for growing their alternative fuel usage by in 2018 by ten times over the previous year.

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) Secretary Dr. Chuck Carr Brown was recognized for his Leadership in Public Service, with special recognition of LDEQ’s diligent work on the Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement as well as their efforts with alternative fuel corridors. Louisiana has been one of the first states in the country to both implement and fund diesel emission reduction projects under the VW Settlement and to successfully work with their DOTD to get the major interstates approved for signage and get that signage installed under the FHWA’s Alternative Fuel Corridors program. Ann Vail presented the award to Dr. Brown (pictured left) at the reception.

“LDEQ supports the work Louisiana Clean Fuels does to promote the use of alternative fuels and zero emissions vehicles in our state,” Dr. Brown said. “We are all working toward a cleaner environment, and we have made great progress in Louisiana. LCF’s efforts have been key to achieving those gains.”

Other awards were given out as follows:

• Both Stone Oil and AmeriGas were awarded the “Top in Class” award for their Idle Reduction programs. Stone Oil reduces the emissions of marine vessels while they are docked in their ports by allowing the vessels to plug in to “shore power” and turn off their diesel engines. AmeriGas’s own idle reduction policies and equipment reduced the amount of fuel they wasted when the vehicles were parked, resulting in the largest fuel savings for any on-road fleet in our territory.
• Ferrel Gas was honored for reducing the most Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by simply optimizing their routes. This resulted in a massive reduction of fuel use for the company, not only reducing their fuel cost but also reducing the emissions that would have been emitted by driving the longer routes.
• Commuter Krewe was honored for their work to reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles driving in the Baton Rouge area. Carpooling reduces the number of vehicles on the road and consequently helps reduce traffic congestion and vehicular emissions.
• The Entergy E-Tech program was awarded “Most Innovative Incentive Program” for their electrification rebate program for their utility customers. Entergy customers can easily apply for a rebate by simply replacing large gaseous equipment with electric ones (ex: electric forklifts) or by installing electric vehicle charging stations (level 2 or 3).
  
  

The following were also recognized for their efforts in reducing emissions and conserving fuel:

• Best Performing Municipality without Transit: St. Landry Parish
• Best Performing Municipality with Transit: Shreveport (SporTran)
• Best Performing School District: East Baton Rouge Parish
• Most CNG Used: Republic Services
• Most Propane Used: UPS
• Most E85 Used: LDEQ
• Most Renewable Natural Gas Used: Waste Connections
• Most Electric Used: SporTran
• Above and Beyond Award: Jeff Cantin, President of Solar Alternatives
• Community Spirit Award: Louisiana Tesla Owners and Dreamers Facebook Group
  
  

LCF Executive Director Ann Vail presented the awards and announced the winners at the event, which was sponsored by ROUSH CleanTech. LCF is proud to honor these outstanding organizations and to recognize the achievements of clean fuel stakeholders who have gone above and beyond in reaching their environmental and transportation goals.

For more information, please visit www.louisianacleanfuels.org. See all photos from the event here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hD8Z-aXHEg6NfwkJzq0siKZtDfxnFW_V?usp=sharing

Contact: Victoria Herrmann | [email protected] | 225-342-7972

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About Clean Cities: As part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), Clean Cities coalitions foster the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. Since beginning in 1993, Clean Cities coalitions have achieved a cumulative impact in energy use equal to nearly 8 billion gasoline gallon equivalents through the implementation of diverse transportation projects. More information is available at www.cleancities.energy.gov.

About Louisiana Clean Fuels:  Louisiana Clean Fuels is a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and member organizations. We are a non-profit organization serving both public and private fleets for over 19 years. Our mission is to improve air quality and health, reduce environmental pollution and strengthen Louisiana’s economy by increasing the use of cleaner, domestic fuels and energy-saving vehicles. In 2018, Executive Director Ann Vail was inducted into the hall of fame. More information is available at www.louisianacleanfuels.org.

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October 4, 2019 - Louisiana Clean Fuels (LCF), a U.S. Department of Energy designated Clean Cities Coalition, will host their Annual Clean Fuel Leader Awards at a Welcome Reception at Mannings in New Orleans from 6 PM-9 PM on October 9th to honor clean fuel champions and welcome attendees of the Clean Fuels Summit the following day.

LCF’s Annual Clean Fuel Leader Awards will recognize outstanding organizations within the alternative fuels industry. These awards recognize the exceptional achievements of Louisiana Clean Fuels stakeholders who have been working tirelessly to reduce petroleum consumption and emissions.

Awardees will be recognized in the following categories:

• Clean Fuel Champion will recognize the top two fleets overall
• Top In Class Awards will recognize emissions reduction achievements for non-alternative fuel projects (Idle Reduction, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction, and Carpooling).
• Most Improved Fleets
• Corporate Leadership 
• Dealership of the Year
• Leadership in Public Service
• Municipalities of the Year
• School District of the Year
• Plus, other recognition awards for outstanding Louisiana fleets that reduce their emissions with alternative fuels and other fuel savings measures
  
  

LCF Executive Director Ann Vail will present the awards and announce the winners at the event, which is sponsored by ROUSH CleanTech. Recipients of past awards include UPS, Stone Oil, Republic Services, Corporate Green, East Baton Rouge School District, and St. Landry Parish Solid Waste.

LCF is proud to present these awards to recognize the achievements of clean fuel stakeholders who have gone above and beyond in reaching their environmental and transportation goals. The LCF Welcome Reception is open to clean fuels stakeholders and attendees of the Clean Fuels Summit.

The Clean Fuels Leader Awards ceremony and Welcome Reception are being held in conjunction with the Clean Fuels Summit happening the next day. The Clean Fuels Summit is the state’s premier alternative fuels conference and expo hosted by both Clean Cities coalitions in Louisiana – Louisiana Clean Fuels and the Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership. The Summit, which is being held on October 10th at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, will feature an exclusive Ride & Drive on the racetrack, updates on the latest sustainable fleet technologies, and an impressive speaker lineup of clean fuel leaders from throughout the transportation industry.

For more information, please visit www.louisianacleanfuels.org.

Contact: Ann Vail | [email protected] | 225-281-7353

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About Clean Cities: As part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), Clean Cities coalitions foster the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. Since beginning in 1993, Clean Cities coalitions have achieved a cumulative impact in energy use equal to nearly 8 billion gasoline gallon equivalents through the implementation of diverse transportation projects. More information is available at www.cleancities.energy.gov.

About Louisiana Clean Fuels:  Louisiana Clean Fuels is a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and member organizations. We are a non-profit organization serving both public and private fleets for over 19 years. Our mission is to improve air quality and health, reduce environmental pollution and strengthen Louisiana’s economy by increasing the use of cleaner, domestic fuels and energy-saving vehicles. In 2018, Executive Director Ann Vail was inducted into the hall of fame. More information is available at www.louisianacleanfuels.org.

For Immediate Release

October 2, 2019 | Baton Rouge, LA -  The Clean Fuels Summit is the state’s premier alternative fuels conference and expo hosted by both Clean Cities coalitions in Louisiana – Louisiana Clean Fuels and the Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership. The event, which is being held on October 10th at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, will feature an exclusive Ride & Drive on the racetrack, updates on the latest sustainable fleet technologies, and an impressive speaker lineup of clean fuel leaders from throughout the transportation industry.

Featured Presentations: 

• Future of Transportation: Bobby Hill, Vice President of North American Sales for Build Your Dreams (BYD), and Tom Hopkins, Regional Business Development Manager at ROUSH CleanTech, will discuss their respective companies’ visions of how technology is shaping and changing the industry. Attendees will get a sneak peek into what is coming in the not-so-distant future.
• Dave Schaller of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) presentation “Plugging into Trucking Trends” will cover advancements in medium and heavy duty electric trucks, NACFE’s work to double freight efficiency, and their “Run on Less” truck demonstration this October.
• A Workforce Development panel featuring Jared Schnader of CalStart and Bobby Hill of BYD, moderated by Chance McNeely, Executive Director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA), will address the shortage of technicians in the automotive industry as well as innovative solutions to fill this critical workforce gap in the ever-increasing alternative fuel vehicle market.
  
  

Additional Distinguished Speakers:

• Secretary Dr. Chuck Carr Brown of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) will give an update on Louisiana’s Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement funding and projects.
• The Keynote Presentation “Campus Community: Sustainability at Scale” will be delivered by Gretchen Vanicor and Terrence Chambers of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 
• Tom Stephens of Argonne National Laboratory and Josh Schwartz of GPS Insight will explain the hidden value of Telematics data in “Gathering the Right Fleet Data & Choosing the Right Partner”.
• Joe Annotti of GNA Clean Transportation & Energy Consultants will present on the latest fleet funding opportunities in “Finding the Funds: The Role of Incentives in Clean Transportation Projects”.
  

Registration, information about speakers, as well as the full agenda for the Clean Fuels Summit are available at www.CleanFuelsSummit.com. General admission tickets are $30 online and $45 at the door. Discounts are available for students with a valid ID.   

Who Should Attend?

Business owners with sustainability goals, public and private fleet managers, elected officials, planners, corporate and university sustainability managers, transportation officials, LMTA members, students, freight stakeholders, and anyone interested in learning more about efforts to reduce emissions and conserve fuel.

The Clean Fuels Summit is sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), the Paretti Family of Dealerships, Ingevity, GNA Clean Transportation & Energy Consultants, South Coast Solar, the Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA), GPS Insight, Stone Oil, Atmos Energy, and the Louisiana Chemical Association.

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About Clean Cities: As part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), Clean Cities coalitions foster the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. Since beginning in 1993, Clean Cities coalitions have achieved a cumulative impact in energy use equal to nearly 8 billion gasoline gallon equivalents through the implementation of diverse transportation projects. More information is available at www.cleancities.energy.gov.

About Louisiana Clean Fuels:  Louisiana Clean Fuels is a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and member organizations. We are a non-profit organization serving both public and private fleets for over 19 years. Our mission is to improve air quality and health, reduce environmental pollution and strengthen Louisiana’s economy by increasing the use of cleaner, domestic fuels and energy-saving vehicles. In 2018, Executive Director Ann Vail was inducted into the hall of fame. More information is available at www.louisianacleanfuels.org

About Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership: The Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership is a coalition of vehicle fleet managers and operators; alternative fuel vehicle and technology providers; local, state and federal government agencies; and other organizations interested in promoting policies and practices that diversify our transportation fuel options, improve our environment, and reduce fleet operational costs. As part of the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities national network, the Clean Fuel Partnership provides education, technical assistance, funding information and other services to help fleets incorporate cleaner transportation options into their operations. The Clean Fuel Partnership is supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and is housed at the Regional Planning Commission serving Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa parishes. More information is available at www.cleanfuelpartnership.org. 

CONTACT: Ann Vail | [email protected] | (225) 281-7353 

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September 17, 2019

CONTACT: Ann Vail | [email protected] | (225) 281-7353 

WHAT: Over 20 local electric vehicle (EV) drivers and enthusiasts will be lining up at Tanger Outlet Mall in Gonzales to show off their electric vehicles to highlight the clean-air benefits and cost-savings of electric cars on September 21, 2019. The event is part of both the fifth annual National Drive Electric Week and the Louisiana Electric Vehicle Roadshow hosted by Louisiana Clean Fuels and the Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership, Louisiana’s two U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalitions.

Attendees can view and learn about plug-in vehicles by Tesla, Chevrolet, Honda, Jaguar, Audi and Nissan. The staff of Louisiana Clean Fuels, a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, will be on hand to answer questions and discuss EV information with attendees. Representatives from Entergy eTech, Tesla, Solar Alternatives, Paretti Jaguar, and the Commuter Krewe of Louisiana will be present to offer more information on EVs, charging, and sustainable driving practices.

This Gonzales event is one of more than 280 across the country (and around the world) where electric vehicle owners and their neighbors will hold electric car parades, “tailpipe-free” tailgate parties, recognition of leaders promoting EVs, launches of new public EV charging stations and other public events.

WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 10AM-1PM

WHERE: Tanger Outlet Mall, 2410 Tanger Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737

VISUALS: A showcase of over 20 EVs of various makes and models along with Tanger Outlet Mall’s EV charging stations.

WHO: Louisiana Clean Fuels is organizing the Gonzales National Drive Electric Week event in conjunction with their Louisiana EV Roadshow. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), Entergy eTech, Chargepoint, and the Commuter Krewe of Louisiana are local sponsors. Plug In America, the Sierra Club and the Electric Auto Association are national organizers. The Nissan LEAF® is the exclusive national automotive sponsor.

For a complete list of National Drive Electric Week events, visit: driveelectricweek.org

For more information about Louisiana’s Drive Electric Week, visit: https://louisianacleanfuels.org/meetinginfo.php 

About Louisiana Clean Fuels: Louisiana Clean Fuels is a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and member organizations. We are a non-profit organization serving both public and private fleets for over 19 years. Our mission is to improve air quality and health, reduce environmental pollution and strengthen Louisiana’s economy by increasing the use of cleaner, domestic fuels and energy-saving vehicles. More information is available at www.louisianacleanfuels.org.

About Plug In America: Plug In America is the nation’s leading independent consumer voice for accelerating the use of plug-in electric vehicles in the United States. Formed as a non-profit in 2008, Plug In America provides practical, objective information collected from our coalition of plug-in vehicle drivers, through public outreach and education, policy work and a range of technical advisory services. Our expertise represents the world’s deepest pool of experience of driving and living with plug-in vehicles. The organization conceived National Drive Electric Week and has advanced workplace charging by pioneering ride-and-drive events at such leading corporations as Google, Mattel and Paramount Pictures. We drive electric. You can too. pluginamerica.org

About the Sierra Club: The Sierra Club is the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization with more than 2.4 million members and supporters and chapters in all 50 states. The Sierra Club’s national electric vehicles initiative advocates for a switch to EVs as one important way to reduce emissions and cut oil consumption. Sierra Club is proud to have been one of the three national groups organizing National Drive Electric Week since its inception in 2011. www.sierraclub.org/EVGuide. 

About the Electric Auto Association: The Electric Auto Association, formed in 1967, is a nonprofit educational organization with 75 chapters worldwide that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of electric vehicles. www.electricauto.org.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 18, 2019 | Baton Rouge, LA - Louisiana Clean Fuels is pleased to announce that Sean Chung has been selected for the 2019 Clean Cities Workforce Development Program Summer Internship. The Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program is an initiative of Clean Cities, a government-industry partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Program. Since the creation of the CCUWDP in 2010, Clean Cities has hosted more than 300 interns in more than 60 Coalitions.

The Clean Cities internship gives students studying communications, public relations, business, marketing, engineering, or environmental sciences the opportunity to grow public awareness and expand the markets of advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and practices that reduce emissions and help advance our nation's energy security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Students have participated in research, outreach activities, public education, K-12 outreach, fleet events, and a vast array of transportation-related environmental projects.

Sean is a graduate student at Indiana University currently pursuing dual degree of a Master of Public Affairs and a Master of Science in Environmental Science. His long-term career goal is to work in the energy and environment sector because, he says, “I want to be a part of the effort to mitigate climate change and reduce pollution.” Sean applied for the Clean Cities Internship because he believes that electric vehicles (EVs) and alternative fuels are often overlooked compared to wind and solar as a means to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. “This internship at LCF is a fantastic opportunity to learn about and be a part of the projects and programs that promote the use of alternative fuels and EVs. I hope to take what I learn at LCF and apply it to my academic and professional work.”

Pictured left to right:  Jacob Holt, Sean Chung and Brittny Wilson

Sean Chung was selected from a field of over 20 highly qualified candidates from all over the country who applied for the honor of being the recipient of this internship. These candidates came from 9 states across the US, and their majors ranged across various fields from engineering to computer science to political science. Sean will join two additional interns, Jacob Holt and Brittny Wilson, to work on projects such as idle reduction outreach, data collection and trend analysis, biofuels research and outreach, workplace charging outreach, and the LCF DC  Fast Charging Master Plan, along with assisting LCF staff with events and other duties.

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About Louisiana Clean Fuels:  Louisiana Clean Fuels is a US Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources and member organizations. We are a non-profit organization serving both public and private fleets for over 19 years. Our mission is to improve air quality and health, reduce environmental pollution and strengthen Louisiana’s economy by increasing the use of cleaner, domestic fuels and energy-saving vehicles. More information is available at www.louisianacleanfuels.org

About Clean Cities: As part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), Clean Cities coalitions foster the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. Since beginning in 1993, Clean Cities coalitions have achieved a cumulative impact in energy use equal to nearly 8 billion gasoline gallon equivalents through the implementation of diverse transportation projects. More information is available at www.cleancities.energy.gov.