{"id":2458,"date":"2019-07-17T14:50:03","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T19:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikeeasy.org\/?p=2458"},"modified":"2021-01-18T14:52:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T20:52:59","slug":"bike-easy-is-a-clean-fleet-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikeeasy.org\/blog\/bike-easy-is-a-clean-fleet-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"BIKE EASY IS A \u2018CLEAN FLEET LEADER&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"summary\">Press release from the Clean Fuel Partnership regarding the Clean Fleet Awards.<\/p>\n<h2>30 BUSINESS LEADERS AWARDED FOR CLEAN TRANSPORTATION EFFORTS<\/h2>\n<h3>SET REGIONAL RECORDS FOR REDUCING OVER 4.7 MILLION GASOLINE GALLONS AND 31,000 TONS OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY USING DOMESTIC CLEAN FUELS AND FUEL-SAVING TECHNOLOGIES<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"caps\">NEW<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">ORLEANS<\/span>\u00a0\u2013 On July 9, 2019 the Regional Planning Commission\u2019s Clean Fuel Partnership and Louisiana Department of Natural Resources recognized 30 business leaders in Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa parishes that deployed domestic clean fuels, fuel saving technologies, and energy-efficient vehicle programs and policies in 2018. Their combined efforts set two regional records by reducing approximately 4,781,105 gasoline gallons equivalent (<span class=\"caps\">GGE<\/span>s) and averting 31,917 tons of greenhouse gas (<span class=\"caps\">GHG<\/span>) emissions, the air quality equivalent of taking 6,939 typical passenger vehicles off the road according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.<\/p>\n<p>The following entities won\u00a0<strong>10-Year Leadership Awards<\/strong>\u00a0for their significant work and dedication to cleaner transportation since 2009, when the Clean Fuel Partnership launched the Clean Fleet Awards:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Airport Shuttle:<\/strong>\u00a0A coalition member since 2008 who now powers 25 of their shuttles with propane. General Manager Don Duvernay is a regular presenter at the Clean Fuel Partnership\u2019s propane-focused events, and participants appreciate hearing from a fleet owner with his depth of experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regional Transit Authority:<\/strong>\u00a0The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority was an early adopter of alternative fuels, using electricity to power streetcars along St. Charles Avenue since 1894.\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">RTA<\/span>\u00a0uses biodiesel and hybrid-electric buses and is exploring all-electric buses and autonomous shuttles for their future fleet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jefferson Transit:<\/strong>\u00a0Jefferson Transit was the first transit operator in the region to use biodiesel and recently expanded their alternative fuel portfolio to include propane paratransit buses, showcasing how cleaner fuels are a viable option for local fleets. JeT is working toward the purchase of light-duty electric vehicles for their company fleet.<\/p>\n<p>For fleets interested in exploring alternative fuel and advanced vehicle options to reach their energy and economic goals, the U.S. Dept. of Energy\u2019s Alternative Fuel Data Center website is an excellent resource with tools, case studies, maps, funding opportunities, and publications. On October 10th, the Clean Fuel Partnership is hosting the 2019 Clean Fuels Summit &amp; Expo to further support local fleets interested in greening their bottom line through energy efficient fuels and technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Regional Planning Commission (<a class=\"external\" title=\"undefined (opens in a new window)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.norpc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.norpc.org<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Regional Planning Commission (<span class=\"caps\">RPC<\/span>) serves Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, St. John the Baptist and St. Charles Parishes. The Commission includes local elected officials, transportation agency representatives and citizen members appointed to represent their communities on regional issues. The Commission is supported by a staff of professionals with broad experience, and doctorates or masters degrees, in a variety of areas including urban and regional planning, community development, economics, engineering, government, history, law, landscape architecture, political science, sustainable development, transportation, geography and other disciplines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership (<a class=\"external\" title=\"undefined (opens in a new window)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cleanfuelpartnership.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.cleanfuelpartnership.org<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"caps\">RPC<\/span>\u2019s Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership (Clean Fuel Partnership) is the U.S. Department of Energy-designated Clean Cities coalition covering eight parishes in Southeast Louisiana and is supported by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. The Clean Fuel Partnership facilitates efforts to incorporate alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies in fleet operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Clean Cities Coalitions (<a class=\"external\" title=\"undefined (opens in a new window)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cleancities.energy.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.cleancities.energy.gov<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clean Cities Mission: The U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Clean Cities initiative advances the nation\u2019s economic, environmental and energy security by supporting local actions to cut petroleum use and emissions in transportation. A national network of nearly 100 Clean Cities coalitions brings together stakeholders in the public and private sectors to deploy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Alternative and renewable fuels (biodiesel, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, propane)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Idle-reduction measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Fuel economy improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Emerging transportation technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clean Cities consists of local coalitions taking action in their communities, with the help of federal resources and expertise. At the national level, Clean Cities provides a vast array of information resources, financial assistance, technical expertise, online tools, and networking opportunities. At the local level, Clean Cities coordinators tailor projects and activities to meet the unique needs of communities and their stakeholders. Clean Cities coalitions serve as forums for local stakeholders to connect and collaborate. Through coalitions, stakeholders learn from one another\u2019s experiences, replicate one another\u2019s successes, and collaborate on projects and events. By collaborating on alternative fuel deployment projects, stakeholders can create economies of scale and tipping points of demand that help transform local markets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (<a class=\"external\" title=\"undefined (opens in a new window)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.louisiana.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.dnr.louisiana.gov<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Clean Fuel Partnership is supported by the Louisiana Dept. of Natural Resources\u2019 (<span class=\"caps\">LDNR<\/span>\u2019s) Technology Assessment Division, Louisiana\u2019s State Energy Office. The mission of\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">LDNR<\/span>\u00a0is to ensure and promote sustainable and responsible use of the natural resources of our state so that they are available for the enjoyment and benefit of our citizens now and in the future, and to preserve and enhance the nonrenewable natural resources of the state, consisting of land, water, oil, gas and other minerals through conservation, regulation, management and development to ensure that the state of Louisiana realizes appropriate economic benefit from its asset base. Within\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">LDNR<\/span>, the State Energy Office promotes the efficient use and management of energy in the state. It helps maximize Louisiana\u2019s energy potential by exploring all energy sources and by reducing current energy consumption through education, energy-use studies, and demonstrations of energy-efficient technologies.\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">LDNR<\/span>\u2019s State Energy Office also serves as the primary manager of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.<\/p>\n<p>End<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clean Fleet Award Winners<\/strong><br \/>\n(in order of greatest to least\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">GGE<\/span>\u00a0reductions)<br \/>\n1. Regional Transit Authority<br \/>\n2. John W. Stone Oil Distributor<br \/>\n3. United Parcel Service<br \/>\n4. Metro Service Group<br \/>\n5. Waste Connections<br \/>\n6. Rotolo Consultants<br \/>\n7. New Orleans Public Belt Railroad<br \/>\n8. Jefferson Transit<br \/>\n9. Entergy<br \/>\n10. City of New Orleans<br \/>\n11. Regional Planning Commission<br \/>\n12. Port of New Orleans<br \/>\n13. Airport Shuttle<br \/>\n14. Bike Easy<br \/>\n15. Big Easy Travel Plaza<br \/>\n16. Doctor Pipe<br \/>\n17. Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans<br \/>\n18. Waste Pro\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">USA<\/span><br \/>\n19. New Orleans\u00a0<span class=\"caps\">EMS<\/span><br \/>\n20. New Orleans City Park<br \/>\n21. Abita Brewing Company<br \/>\n22. ChargePoint<br \/>\n23. Park \u2018N Fly<br \/>\n24. Coca Cola Bottling Company United<br \/>\n25. Limousine Livery<br \/>\n26. Nissan North America<br \/>\n27. Solar Alternatives<br \/>\n28. IV Waste<br \/>\n29. Jefferson Parish<br \/>\n30. 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