About the VSCCC
The Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition (VSCCC) began as the Maricopa Association of Governments Clean Cities Coalition in June 1995 as a local, public/private partnership striving to remove barriers to the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and the use of clean, alternative transportation fuels. The coalition’s stakeholders (link to stakeholder page) represent more than 60 government, utility, and business organizations.
In October 1997, the Maricopa Association of Governments Clean Cities Coalition became the 58th coalition nationally to join the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program. The Clean Cities Program was created by the federal Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT) to support voluntary efforts by government and business to reduce our countries dependence on foreign oil. There are now over 80 Coalitions nationwide committed to increasing the number of alternative fuel vehicles and amount of alternative transportation fuel consumed in their region.
In July 2002, after a brief period of inactivity, stakeholders representing local industry and government regrouped and began the process of reorganizing and refocusing the Clean Cities organization in Maricopa County. The reorganized and reenergized “Valley of the Sun” Clean Cities Coalition emerged with a new strategic plan (link to goals/objectives page) and vision for cleaner air and a future less dependent on foreign petroleum.
The VSCCC’s stakeholder fleets operate nearly 7000 AFVs and displace approximately 15 million gallons of gasoline annually with alternative fuels, such as, natural gas, biodiesel, propane, ethanol, and electricity. This represents 10% of the US’ annual consumption of alternative transportation fuel. Data collected in a 2002 survey.
VSCCC Organizational Structure
The VSCCC is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership. The Board will have the authority to institute various standing committees to accomplish the various tasks of the organization. The participation in these committees is purely voluntary. All stakeholders will be able to participate in standing committees. These committees will be responsible for making recommendations and reports to the Board of Directors and general stakeholder membership. The day-to-day administrative duties of the Coalition are completed by a part-time Executive Director & Coordinator.
Board of Directors
Dr. James Anderson, ASU
Rhett Crowninshield, Clean Energy
Israel Garza, Salt River Project
Danny Johnson, City of Scottsdale
Ray Hobbs, Arizona Public Service
Charlie Johnson, City of Peoria
Ron Serio, City of Phoenix
William Sheaffer, Executive Director
Standing Committees
Outreach and Public Relations-
Vehicles and Infrastructure-
Coalition Coordinator
Mr. Corey Woods, VSCCC Coordinator
corey@cleanairaz.org
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Policies and Objectives
The VSCCC's 2003-2008 strategic plan goals and objectives indicate the issues our organization wishes to tackle and our approach to doing so. The following will indicate how we will (1) expand AFV-use within specific niche markets, (2) get our message out and provide important tools and information to stakeholders, (3) approach public policy objectives, and (4) financially sustain our organization.
NICHE MARKETS (VEHICLES AND INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY)
The VSCCC has identified five primary niche markets that will have the greatest impact on air quality and alternative fuel use. They include:
1. Refuse Fleets
2. School Buses
3. Municipal Fleets
4. Utility Fleets
5. Airport Fleet - shuttles, taxis, cargo delivery, GSE, etc.
The following goals and objectives will support the niche market and infrastructure development:
Goal: Increase Total AFVs 25% by 2008 in stakeholder fleets.
Objective #1 - Link with automakers, after market engine providers, and their local dealers.
Seek the support and participation of all AFV automakers and their local dealerships. This is commonly the missing link in Clean Cities Coalitions. Through Coalition participation automakers can market existing and new products, address operations issues, discuss current purchase incentives and overall come face to face with their AFV customers. This relationship will not only be important for the auto delaer and their sales but also for their customers represented in the Coalitions membership.
Objective #2 - Familiarize fleets with alternative fuels
Through fleet events (Advancing the Choice, AFV Days, etc.) the VSCCC will attempt to familiarize fleets with various alternative fuels, vehicle availability, and refueling station options. The vehicle and infrastructure committee will address training issues and support technical information exchange to familiarize fleet maintenance technician with the differences of vehicle technology. We will also develop an AFV User Awareness program to provide general non-technical AFV information to the day-to-day AFV operator.
Objective #3 - Add stakeholder fleets
Our stakeholder growth goals will increase AFVs operated by stakeholder fleets.
Objective #4 - Support additional AFV deployment by stakeholders
As a Coalition, we'll encourage and facilitate further deployment fo AFVs by stakeholder fleets
Goal: Increase alternative fuel use by stakeholder fleets to 20.000,000 gallons per year by 2008
Objective #1 - Additional fueling facilities - Public and Private
Work with stakeholder and fuel provider companies to deploy additional natural gas, propane, biodiesel, electric, and other emerging clean fuel fueling facilities. Focus on opportunities to increase public-access facilities.
Objective #2 - Internal alternative fuel-use requirements
Increase the number of stakeholders who commit to self-imposed fuel-use goals and strategies. Utilize successful examples from stakeholder fleets as models.
Objective #3 - High-fuel use fleets
Target outreach and market development efforts on high-fuel use fleets including school buses, refuse, taxicabs, police, and airport transportation
Objective #4 - Key Grants
Focus our grant writing efforts at projects that will have the greatest fuel displacement and air quality benefits. This will support our goal of displacing 20,000,000 gallons of petroleum annually by 2008.
POLICY
Goal: Support policies that will remove barriers to the deployment of AFVs and the use of clean, alternative fuels. The following objectives support the goal of influencing public policy:
Objective #1 - Lead by Example
The Coalition will support and encourage Stakeholders' internal policies that increase AFVs and the consumption of alternative fuels.
Objective #2 - Reconnect with local, state, and federal leaders and policymakers.
The failed AFV incentive program has soured the AFV perspective for policymakers in AZ and nationally. It is important that the positive AFV successes and initiatives occurring without the benefits of State incentives are highlighted. To accomplish this objective, the Coalition will reconnect with local, county, and state leaders and policymakers and invite them to use the VSCCC as a resource and participate in our activities. This and positive communication with the public should go a long way to shift public perception of AFVs
OUTREACH
Goal: The VSCCC will promote a positive public perception of AFVs. The aftermath of the failed alternative fuel incentive program in Arizona has created a positive discussion of AFVs very difficult. The VSCCC, through outreach and education, will promote a positive perception of AFVs by highlighting the successes and positive attributes of alternative fuels. The following objectives support the goal of public outreach and education:
Objective #1 - Website development
The VSCCC will launch a website to efficiently communicate information. The web site will provide comprehensive information regarding the VSCCC mission, technology, peer exchange, and AFVs and refueling infrastructure. The website will be instrumental to VSCCCs outreach and education efforts.
Objective #2 - Public Relations Team
The Coalition will have a Public Relations team responsible for communicating with the public and media. The PR team will release press articles, develop a comprehensive website, a quarterly newsletter, and write occasional Op-Ed pieces to be submitted to local newspapers.
Objective #3 - AFV User Awareness Program
To support and facilitate existing and future AFV penetration in fleets in the Valley, the Coalition will develop an AFV User Awareness Program that will communicate to new or future AFV operators' issues regarding safety, environmental benefits, fueling, and technical support. This is a program the VSCCC will offer to stakeholders and potential stakeholder fleets.
Goal: The VSCCC will increase Stakeholder membership to 50 core (active dues paying) stakeholders and 200 total stakeholders by spring 2005. The following objectives support the goal of increasing stakeholder membership:
Objective #1 - Annual Survey
On an annual basis, the Coalition will conduct an annual survey of fleets in the Maricopa County region to assess existing and future totals of AFVs and infrastructure, and usage of alternative fuel. This process allows the coalition to communicate with non-stakeholder groups and highlight benefits to membership.
Objective #2 - Peer-to-Peer
The Coalition will support peer-to-peer interaction between existing stakeholder groups and potential stakeholders or AFV user groups. This will facilitate information transfer and collaboration amongst user groups. Peer-to-peer outreach is seen to be a positive and effective method of increasing stakeholder membership.
Objective #3 - Link with other regional fleet and environmental organizations.
Through synergies and like concerns, cooperating with other regional fleet manager and environmental organizations can help build a string base of active stakeholders. The VSCCC will establish connections with local organizations including: Rocky Mountain Fleet Managers Association, NAFA AZ, Arizona Clean and Beautiful, and Valley Forward.
Objective #4 - Tucson Regional Clean Cities Coalition
The VSCCC will work closely with the TRCCC to allow for statewide activities, initiatives, and establish AFV corridors in Arizona. Our cooperative Coalition efforts will help each organization overcome challenges, share successes, and achieve the goals of the Clean Cities program; more AFVs and more alternative fuel use.
SELF-SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION
Goal: The VSCCC will provide value to Stakeholders. The following objectives support the goal of providing value to Stakeholders:
Objective #1 - Grant Writing Support
The Coalition will seek opportunities to fund stakeholders' AFV projects. The VSCCC will provide guidance and grant submittal assistance when requested. We will provide a grant writing seminar to provide tips and support development of successful grant proposals.
Objective #2 - Bi-monthly Stakeholder Meetings
The Coalition will schedule monthly stakeholder meetings to provide a forum for information exchange, networking, and conducting Coalition business. These meetings will be set at a consistent time and place. The format for these meetings is flexible and subject to stakeholder requests and input.
Objective #3 - Media Relations
The Coalition will provide media relation services to communicate AFV successes and initiatives led by Stakeholders.
Goal: The VSCCC will maintain financial self-sustainability
The VSCCC exists as a financially self sustaining coalition. We are run by volunteers and supported by monetary and in-kind contributions from stakeholders. To be able to effectively have our message heard and support our annual activities, the VSCCC will need to establish a sustainable base of financial support. The following objectives suppor the VSCCC goal of self-sustainability.
Objective #1 - Collect Stakeholder dues
On an annual basis, the Coalition will solicit dues from existing stakeholders and new membership. The dues amount will depend on organization type and a tiered membership structure. Dues will constitute the majority of the organization's operating budget.
Objective #2 - Non-profit 501(C)3 status
The Coalition will seek non-profit 501(C)3 status through membership with National Clean Cities Inc. 501(C)3 status makes VSCCC eligible for foundation grant programs. As a Chapter of National Clean Cities Inc., VSCCC will fall under the organization's group exemption with the IRS. Completion Date: Spring 2003
Objective #3 - Foundations
Seek and submit applications for funding from local and national charitable foundations to support the coalition as a whole or a specific regional project.
Objective #4 - Various Fundraising Efforts
On a yearly basis, the Coalition will select one or more fundraising efforts that will provide for outreach opportunity, as well as, bring additional monies to the VSCCC or other charitable organization selected byt the Outreach Committee. These activities may include golf tournaments, 50/50 raffles, or a VSCCC sticker drive. Ongoing.
NICHE MARKETS (VEHICLES AND INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY)
The VSCCC has identified five primary niche markets that will have the greatest impact on air quality and alternative fuel use. They include:
1. Refuse Fleets
2. School Buses
3. Municipal Fleets
4. Utility Fleets
5. Airport Fleet - shuttles, taxis, cargo delivery, GSE, etc.
The following goals and objectives will support the niche market and infrastructure development:
Goal: Increase Total AFVs 25% by 2008 in stakeholder fleets.
Objective #1 - Link with automakers, after market engine providers, and their local dealers.
Seek the support and participation of all AFV automakers and their local dealerships. This is commonly the missing link in Clean Cities Coalitions. Through Coalition participation automakers can market existing and new products, address operations issues, discuss current purchase incentives and overall come face to face with their AFV customers. This relationship will not only be important for the auto delaer and their sales but also for their customers represented in the Coalitions membership.
Objective #2 - Familiarize fleets with alternative fuels
Through fleet events (Advancing the Choice, AFV Days, etc.) the VSCCC will attempt to familiarize fleets with various alternative fuels, vehicle availability, and refueling station options. The vehicle and infrastructure committee will address training issues and support technical information exchange to familiarize fleet maintenance technician with the differences of vehicle technology. We will also develop an AFV User Awareness program to provide general non-technical AFV information to the day-to-day AFV operator.
Objective #3 - Add stakeholder fleets
Our stakeholder growth goals will increase AFVs operated by stakeholder fleets.
Objective #4 - Support additional AFV deployment by stakeholders
As a Coalition, we'll encourage and facilitate further deployment fo AFVs by stakeholder fleets
Goal: Increase alternative fuel use by stakeholder fleets to 20.000,000 gallons per year by 2008
Objective #1 - Additional fueling facilities - Public and Private
Work with stakeholder and fuel provider companies to deploy additional natural gas, propane, biodiesel, electric, and other emerging clean fuel fueling facilities. Focus on opportunities to increase public-access facilities.
Objective #2 - Internal alternative fuel-use requirements
Increase the number of stakeholders who commit to self-imposed fuel-use goals and strategies. Utilize successful examples from stakeholder fleets as models.
Objective #3 - High-fuel use fleets
Target outreach and market development efforts on high-fuel use fleets including school buses, refuse, taxicabs, police, and airport transportation
Objective #4 - Key Grants
Focus our grant writing efforts at projects that will have the greatest fuel displacement and air quality benefits. This will support our goal of displacing 20,000,000 gallons of petroleum annually by 2008.
POLICY
Goal: Support policies that will remove barriers to the deployment of AFVs and the use of clean, alternative fuels. The following objectives support the goal of influencing public policy:
Objective #1 - Lead by Example
The Coalition will support and encourage Stakeholders' internal policies that increase AFVs and the consumption of alternative fuels.
Objective #2 - Reconnect with local, state, and federal leaders and policymakers.
The failed AFV incentive program has soured the AFV perspective for policymakers in AZ and nationally. It is important that the positive AFV successes and initiatives occurring without the benefits of State incentives are highlighted. To accomplish this objective, the Coalition will reconnect with local, county, and state leaders and policymakers and invite them to use the VSCCC as a resource and participate in our activities. This and positive communication with the public should go a long way to shift public perception of AFVs
OUTREACH
Goal: The VSCCC will promote a positive public perception of AFVs. The aftermath of the failed alternative fuel incentive program in Arizona has created a positive discussion of AFVs very difficult. The VSCCC, through outreach and education, will promote a positive perception of AFVs by highlighting the successes and positive attributes of alternative fuels. The following objectives support the goal of public outreach and education:
Objective #1 - Website development
The VSCCC will launch a website to efficiently communicate information. The web site will provide comprehensive information regarding the VSCCC mission, technology, peer exchange, and AFVs and refueling infrastructure. The website will be instrumental to VSCCCs outreach and education efforts.
Objective #2 - Public Relations Team
The Coalition will have a Public Relations team responsible for communicating with the public and media. The PR team will release press articles, develop a comprehensive website, a quarterly newsletter, and write occasional Op-Ed pieces to be submitted to local newspapers.
Objective #3 - AFV User Awareness Program
To support and facilitate existing and future AFV penetration in fleets in the Valley, the Coalition will develop an AFV User Awareness Program that will communicate to new or future AFV operators' issues regarding safety, environmental benefits, fueling, and technical support. This is a program the VSCCC will offer to stakeholders and potential stakeholder fleets.
Goal: The VSCCC will increase Stakeholder membership to 50 core (active dues paying) stakeholders and 200 total stakeholders by spring 2005. The following objectives support the goal of increasing stakeholder membership:
Objective #1 - Annual Survey
On an annual basis, the Coalition will conduct an annual survey of fleets in the Maricopa County region to assess existing and future totals of AFVs and infrastructure, and usage of alternative fuel. This process allows the coalition to communicate with non-stakeholder groups and highlight benefits to membership.
Objective #2 - Peer-to-Peer
The Coalition will support peer-to-peer interaction between existing stakeholder groups and potential stakeholders or AFV user groups. This will facilitate information transfer and collaboration amongst user groups. Peer-to-peer outreach is seen to be a positive and effective method of increasing stakeholder membership.
Objective #3 - Link with other regional fleet and environmental organizations.
Through synergies and like concerns, cooperating with other regional fleet manager and environmental organizations can help build a string base of active stakeholders. The VSCCC will establish connections with local organizations including: Rocky Mountain Fleet Managers Association, NAFA AZ, Arizona Clean and Beautiful, and Valley Forward.
Objective #4 - Tucson Regional Clean Cities Coalition
The VSCCC will work closely with the TRCCC to allow for statewide activities, initiatives, and establish AFV corridors in Arizona. Our cooperative Coalition efforts will help each organization overcome challenges, share successes, and achieve the goals of the Clean Cities program; more AFVs and more alternative fuel use.
SELF-SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION
Goal: The VSCCC will provide value to Stakeholders. The following objectives support the goal of providing value to Stakeholders:
Objective #1 - Grant Writing Support
The Coalition will seek opportunities to fund stakeholders' AFV projects. The VSCCC will provide guidance and grant submittal assistance when requested. We will provide a grant writing seminar to provide tips and support development of successful grant proposals.
Objective #2 - Bi-monthly Stakeholder Meetings
The Coalition will schedule monthly stakeholder meetings to provide a forum for information exchange, networking, and conducting Coalition business. These meetings will be set at a consistent time and place. The format for these meetings is flexible and subject to stakeholder requests and input.
Objective #3 - Media Relations
The Coalition will provide media relation services to communicate AFV successes and initiatives led by Stakeholders.
Goal: The VSCCC will maintain financial self-sustainability
The VSCCC exists as a financially self sustaining coalition. We are run by volunteers and supported by monetary and in-kind contributions from stakeholders. To be able to effectively have our message heard and support our annual activities, the VSCCC will need to establish a sustainable base of financial support. The following objectives suppor the VSCCC goal of self-sustainability.
Objective #1 - Collect Stakeholder dues
On an annual basis, the Coalition will solicit dues from existing stakeholders and new membership. The dues amount will depend on organization type and a tiered membership structure. Dues will constitute the majority of the organization's operating budget.
Objective #2 - Non-profit 501(C)3 status
The Coalition will seek non-profit 501(C)3 status through membership with National Clean Cities Inc. 501(C)3 status makes VSCCC eligible for foundation grant programs. As a Chapter of National Clean Cities Inc., VSCCC will fall under the organization's group exemption with the IRS. Completion Date: Spring 2003
Objective #3 - Foundations
Seek and submit applications for funding from local and national charitable foundations to support the coalition as a whole or a specific regional project.
Objective #4 - Various Fundraising Efforts
On a yearly basis, the Coalition will select one or more fundraising efforts that will provide for outreach opportunity, as well as, bring additional monies to the VSCCC or other charitable organization selected byt the Outreach Committee. These activities may include golf tournaments, 50/50 raffles, or a VSCCC sticker drive. Ongoing.
VSCCC Awards and Statistics
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| • In 2001, Greater Phoenix Metro had the second highest concentration of AFVs in an US metropolitan area with nearly 7,500 total AFVs surveyed • Municipalities like Phoenix (1500+), Scottsdale (150+), Tempe (100+), Mesa (650+), and Glendale (125+) operate over 100 AFVs each. • AFVs in Maricopa County displace an estimated 15 million gallons of petroleum each year with natural gas, propane, biodiesel, electricity, and ethanol. • Valley Metro (City of Phoenix, City of Tempe, City of Mesa, and RPTA) runs one of the nation's largest fleet of natural gas buses with nearly 600. • Sky Harbor Airport is home to the nation's #1 and #2 largest volume publicly-accessible Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling stations. Combined they dispense 2.5 million gallons of CNG annually. |
Clean Energy's "East Sky Harbor" CNG station- the US' largest public CNG station |
| • All 180 contracted taxicabs, 90 SuperShuttle wagons, and 24 inter-terminal shuttle buses are powered by CNG at Sky Harbor Airport. • Largest commercial biodiesel fleet in US- Rockland Materials operates 100 heavy duty trucks on B100 displacing 1.2 million gallons of diesel per year • Fleet AFVs surveyed in 2004 | |
| VSCCC ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| Since its reorganization in 2002, the VSCCC has achieved great success! Below are a list of the most notable: 2003 Organizational Successes- Coalition Events- Grant Funding- Awards- |
Alternative-Fuel-Vehicles
What are Alternative Fuels?
Alternative fuels are substantially non-petroleum and yield energy security and environmental benefits. The USDOE currently recognizes the following as alternative fuels
- Methanol and denatured ethanol as alcohol fuels (alcohol mixtures that contain no less than 70% of the alcohol fuel)
- Natural gas (compressed or liquefied)
- Liquefied petroleum gas or propane
- Hydrogen
- Coal-derived liquid fuels
- Fuels derived from biological materials
- Electricity (including solar energy)
- Biodiesel
The principal alternative fuels used by VSCCC stakeholders are natural gas, biodiesel, propane, and electricity.
Where can you purchase an alternatively-fueled vehicle?
Alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) are either converted or purchased originally equipped to run on an alternative fuel. Many major automobile manufacturers "factory build" light and medium-duty AFVs and heavy duty engine manufacturers build alternative fuel engines. Conventionally fueled vehicles can also be converted to run on an alternative fuel by installing an EPA-certified after-market conversion system. Please note: it is illegal to tamper with a vehicle's fuel system without authorization by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Why are alternative fuels and AFVs relevant today?
Today, more than half the oil used for transportation in the United States is imported- a large amount from unstable regions of the World. Our dependence on imported oil increases the US trade deficit and threatens American jobs and national security. By diversifying our transportation fuel portfolio we strengthen the US and AZ's ability to minimize the impact of energy disruptions- whether human induced or acts of nature.
Honda's Civic GX- Factory-built in Ohio
Alternative fuel vehicles burn inherently cleaner-burning fuels. Currently, our region of Arizona is in serious non-attainment for three EPA regulated pollutants: carbon monoxide, PM-10, and ozone. The region has taken measures to reduce criteria pollutant emissions through alternative fuels, enhanced vehicle emission testing, oxygenated/low-volatility winter fuels, residential wood burning controls, a county-wide trip reduction ordinance, and various other transportation and congestion reduction strategies. These fuels play an important role in the Valley of the Sun's strategy for meeting National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and achieving the high quality of life the Valley's residents expect.
| Available Vehicles and Engines |
Light-Duty Vehicles, Heavy-duty Engines, Conversions, Other Links
OEM LIGHT-DUTY MANUFACTURERS
BMW Clean Energy
Daimler-Chrysler Corporation
Ford Motor Company
General Motors Corporation (www.gmaltfuel.com)
Honda
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Nissan Motors
Solectria
Toyota Motor Company
OEM HEAVY ENGINE MANUFACTURERS
Caterpillar, Inc.
Chance Coach???
Cummins Westport
Detroit Diesel Corporation
Ford Motor Company
GMC Truck
John Deere
Mack Truck
International
CONVERSION COMPANIES
Electric
AC Propulsion Inc.
Electric Vehicles of America, Inc.
KTA Services, Inc.
Solectria Corporation
Natural Gas
AFVTech
Baytech Corporation - Phone (650)949-1976, Fax (650)949-1970
Big Clean Trucks, Inc.
Clean Air Partners
Complete Coach Works
Electronic Fuel Control
GFI Control Systems
Innovative Technology Group Corporation
NGV Ecotrans
Valley Detroit Diesel Allison
Westport Innovations, Inc.
Propane
AFVTech
Big Clean Trucks, Inc.
Parnell USA, Inc.
Technocarb Equipment Ltd.
Special Automotive Services, Inc.
Hybrids - Coming Soon!
Engine Idle Reduction Technologies - Coming Soon!
Fuel Economy Enhancing Technologies - Coming Soon!
OTHER LINKS
National Alternative Fuel Data Center
Warranties 4 Wheels (aftermarket conversion warranty)
Coalition Memebership
| MEMBERSHIP
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| The Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition (VSCCC) is an organization dedicated to promoting clean, energy-efficient, transportation techonologies as a means to support environmental, energy, and public health goals in metropolitan Phoenix. Our members represent both the public and private sector.
Dues will support a modest operating budget for program planning, outreach material development, and informational seminars. Dues are collected annually. All contributions to the VSCCC are tax-deductible.
Why JOIN the VSCCC?
-Quarterly Newsletter -Technical resources -Grant assistance (members only) -Semi-monthly Stakeholder meetings
Classes of Membership: Voting or Non-Voting
A voting member has the right to elect and run for the Board of Directors, plus vote on policies brought to the membership at the Annual Meeting.
Additional Member Benefits:
Gold Membership- Gold Members contribute $2000 or more to the VSCCC. They receive unlimited email recipients of coalition and relevant news, use of the VSCCC logo*, a banner ad on our website, logo on newsletter, and one 30 minute presentation at a stakeholder meeting.
Silver Membership- Silver Members contribute $1000 or more to the VSCCC. They receive unlimited email recipients of coalition and relevant news, use of the VSCCC logo*, a spot ad on our website, and one 15 minute presentation at a stakeholder meeting.
Bronze Membership- Bronze Members contribute $500 or more to the VSCCC. They receive multiple email recipients of coalition and relevant news, use of the VSCCC logo*, and their logo displayed and hyperlinked on our website’s member page.
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MAILING ADDRESS
Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, Inc.
Attn: Corey Wood
102 West McDowell Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85003-1297
CONTACT BY PHONE/FAX/E-MAIL
Phone: (602) 258-7505
Fax: (602) 258-7507
Events Calendar
EVENT CALENDAR
COALITION MEETINGS
The VSCCC meets on a bi-monthly basis at Gateway Community College in Phoenix. Meeting time is from 1pm to 3pm. Below are the scheduled meeting dates. Check back for changes or cancellations.
First Meeting of 2008
Friday Feb 1st, 11:00 AM, Room 407, Automotive Building at Gateway Community College
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Feb 26 Legislative Breakfast at the capitol 8:00-10:00 AM with Clean Air Champions Awards,17th Ave & Senate Lawn
Feb 26 AFV Displays and Alt Fuel Car Show,Wesley Bolin Plaza 10:00 AM-3:30 PM
Future Meeting Dates to be added
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REGIONAL EVENTS
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CLEAN AIR FAIR/Earth Day 7:30-1:30
Reid Park in Tucson, April 19th
TUCSON MEETING DATES-
Jan. 23
Mar. 25
May 21
Jul. 23
Sep. 24
Nov. 19
All Tucson Regional Clean Cities Steering Committee Meetings are held at the Pima Association of Governments building, 177 N Church Ave, 5th Floor Conference Room at 2:00 PM
NATIONAL EVENTS
Alt Fuel Federal Incentives Webinar
Feb 29th, www.afvi.org
National Biodiesel Board Conference
Orlando, FL Feb 3-6, www.biodiesel.org
9th Annual Advancing The Choice Expo
Temecula, CA Feb 6th, www.wrcog.cog.ca.us
Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Conference
San Diego, CA Feb 20-22 www.cleanheavyduty.com
13th Annual Ethanol Conference
Orlando, FL Feb 25-27 www.nationalehtanolconference.com
NGV Forum
Anaheim, CA, March 26-27contact www.afvi.org for more info
National Hydrogen Association Conference
Sacramento, CA March 30 - April 4th, www.hydrogenconference.org
12th National Clean Cities Conference and Expo, May 11-14. Las Vegas, NV
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo 2008
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Press Releases
PUBLICATIONS/PRESS RELEASES
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
The VSCCC publishes a quarterly newsletter to keep stakeholders and local leaders aware of the AFV activities and issues locally and nationally. Click on the links below to view our newsletter:
July 2003 (link to doc. Or pdf.)
November 2003 (link to doc. Or pdf)
ANNUAL UPDATES
At the Annual meeting the Coordinator highlights the prior year’s successes and outlines the upcoming year. Click on the link to view our annual updates.
FY 2003 (link to ppt.)
PRESS RELEASES
Recent news releases by the VSCCC
Valley Fleets Lead the Way- October 2002
Brown Cloud Be Gone- April 2003
VSCCC National Partner Awards- May 2003
Hybrid Article
Leg Event Article
Maricopa County’s Major Fleets Silently Lead the Way to Cleaner Air
Through the Use of Clean Burning Fuels
With little fanfare or recognition, key vehicle fleets in Maricopa County have become a driving force in cleaning the Valley’s air and securing America’s energy future. These major fleets represent an impressive segment of area wide fuel consumers transitioning to cleaner burning fuels. It is projected that these fleets are now displacing over 15 million gallons of petroleum per year with clean burning alternative fuels.
Parallel to these solid results, the Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition is rising from the ashes. A progressive group of business and government managers has revitalized the local chapter of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Clean Cities Program, which lost momentum following the failed Arizona alternative fuel incentive program. Later this year, the coalition will be submitting required documents to DOE to reaffirm its commitment to the program for another five years.
Currently, some 30 organizations have signed on as stakeholders to the revitalized Clean Cities Coalition. The coalition’s role is to assist coordination of regional clean fuel efforts and to support further development of target alternative fuel markets through education, training, and communications.
“It should be positively recognized that SuperShuttle and the taxi companies at the airport, hundreds of Valley Metro buses, hundreds of utility and thousands of government vehicles all run on clean fuels like natural gas, propane, and biodiesel.” Mark Riley, the coalition’s coordinator stated. “Their commitments have significantly reduced air pollution, supported national energy security goals, and enhanced the quality of life here in the Valley.”
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“Brown Cloud” Be Gone:
Valley Remains a Leader in Clean, Alternative Fuel Use
Avondale, AZ (April 26, 2003)
In conjunction with Valley Forward’s EarthFest Clean-up Day at Coldwater Park in Avondale, the Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition displayed vehicles that run on clean, alternative fuels. The vehicles, provided by Valley Metro, SRP, APS, Rockland Materials, Deer Valley School District, Southwest Gas, SuperShuttle, Total Transit, and the cities of Scottsdale and Phoenix, represented vehicle fleets that together displace over 10 million gallons of petroleum annually and have significantly less tail-pipe emissions than conventionally-fueled vehicles.
The Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition is a progressive group of business and government stakeholders striving to clean the environment and reduce America’s reliance on foreign petroleum through increased use of clean, domestically-produced fuels like natural gas, propane, biodiesel, and hydrogen. This coalition is part of broader national network of groups sponsored by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Clean Cities Program. Both Valley Metro’s and Sky Harbor Airport’s alternative fuel efforts will be recognized in mid-May at the National Clean Cities Conference in Palm Springs.
Currently, some 75 organizations have signed on as stakeholders to the revitalized Clean Cities Coalition. The coalition’s role is to assist coordination of regional clean fuel efforts and to support further development of target alternative fuel markets through education, training, and communications.
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Valley Recognized For Leadership with Clean Fuels
June 3, 2003-- In March, the Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition nominated three prominent Valley organizations-- Valley Metro, Sky Harbor Airport, and Rockland Materials-- for the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Clean Cities National Partner Award. The nominated organizations have made significant commitments to the use of clean, “American” fuels. All three received the award at the 9th Annual National Clean Cities Conference in Palm Springs, CA on May 21, 2003.
Valley Metro operates 540+ buses on natural gas and displaces over 7 million gallons of diesel fuel annually. Sky Harbor Airport has instituted proactive policy that required shared-ride vans, taxicabs, and inter-terminal shuttles to operate on natural gas, as well as, has the longest running public/private partnership with a natural gas fuel provider, Clean Energy, in the US. Rockland Materials displaces over 1 million gallons of diesel fuel with biodiesel annually. This major rock products company has personally financed the added expense for using this fuel.
The Valley of the Sun took home three of the eight National Partner Awards given by the DOE Clean Cities Program this year. “Many focus on the negativity of the alternative fuel incentive program of 2000 and forget about the significant success and resultant cleaner air alternative fuel has brought to the region,” says Mark Riley, the Coalition’s coordinator. “It is time to recognize those successes. These awards are a good start.”
The Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition is a progressive non-profit consisting of 75 business and government stakeholders striving to clean the environment and reduce America’s reliance on foreign petroleum through increased use of clean, domestically-produced fuels like natural gas, propane, biodiesel, and hydrogen. The coalition’s role is to assist coordination of regional clean fuel efforts and to support further development of target alternative fuel markets through education, training, and communications. This coalition is part of broader national network of groups sponsored by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Clean Cities Program.
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BIODIESEL
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
ELECTRIC
ETHANOL (E85)
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HYDROGEN/CH2NG
LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS
PROPANE
There are 95 propane fueling stations in Phoenix Metro area below are public-access, self-serve sites operated by CleanFuel USA. Use the station locators below for additional sites.
NATIONAL ALTERNATIVE FUEL REFUELING NETWORK/HOME REFUELING LINKS
The below links allow you to search the US’ entire network of AFV fueling stations.
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