Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition
March/April 2011 Newsletter
Propane Technology Event & Loaner Van Kick-Off
On April 15, at the El Paso County Fleet
Facility (3275 Akers Drive), SC4 and
ROUSH CleanTech are kicking off our
Propane Van Loaner Program with an
informational session on propane fuel
technologies and applications, as well as
a luncheon meet-and-greet.
ROUSH CleanTech wants to help your
fleet go green with propane. The com-
pany offers a variety of propane vehicle
conversions, and is giving public and
private southern Colorado fleets a
chance to utilize a Ford E350 passenger
van for an extended period of time this
spring.
Participants will also have their fuel and
fueling costs covered. Insurance cover-
age will be the responsibility of the bor-
rower. Southern Colorado Clean Cities
Coalition (SC4) is facilitating the program
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Join SC4 and ROUSH Clean-
Tech at our Propane Fuel
Informational Event and Kick
-Off to our ROUSH Clean-
Tech Passenger Van Loan
program.
In The News
The event is April 15th at 11
am at the El Paso County
 Propane Technology Event
Fleet Facility, 3275 Akers
Drive in Colorado Springs. & Loaner Van Kick-Off
 EV Rolls Royce Sports Electric
Components from CO-
based UQM
 Propane Autogas Message
for ROUSH, and SC4 partners will have Hits the Track
priority access to the van. To find out
more about the program and reserve a  Study: Biodiesel Demand
time to borrow the van, contact SC4 to- Spurs U.S. Livestock Industry
day!
With Lower Soy Prices
Propane, also known as liquefied petro-
leum gas (LPG), is used by many fleets. It  State Rebate For Alt-Fuel
has a high energy density, giving pro- Government Fleet Purchases
pane vehicles good driving range, and Has Been Repealed
propane fueling infrastructure is wide-
spread.
 Grant Solicitations
The event will also include a variety of
demonstrations and information from  Calendar of Events
other propane technology providers
throughout the region. Whether you‘re  Fuel Economy Tip of the
interested in learning more about pro- Month!
pane-driven mowers and landscaping
equipment, to the myriad other environ-
mental and economic benefits of pro-
pane, this event is for you!
For more information
about the Loan Pro-
gram or for details
regarding the lunch-
eon kick-off event,
If you have questions about the
call SC4 Marketing
Southern Colorado Clean Cities
Coordinator Dianne Coalition, or you’d like to know
Bertini at (719) 213- more about becoming a partner,
5001 or email her at call Executive Director Alicia Archi-
dianne@cleancities bald today at
(719) 494-6592 or email
colorado.org. Alicia@cleancitiescolorado.org
Interested parties are
encouraged to sign-
up early!
 Study: Biodiesel Demand Spurs U.S.
Livestock Industry With Lower Soy Prices
A new study reveals that the from the biodiesel industry
U.S. livestock industry actually has produced significant de-
benefits from biodiesel pro- creases in the price livestock
duction. Without biodiesel‘s producers pay for soy meal.
market presence, the study
"No matter whether you are
determined higher soybean
feeding pigs or people, bio-
meal prices would have cost
diesel is helping meet the
the livestock industry $4.8 bil-
world‘s growing demand for
lion during the 2005-‗09 mar-
protein," said Illinois farmer
ket year timeframe. The
and former economics and
study, titled ―Soybean Oil and
statistics professor Pat
Meal Economics,‖ was
Dumoulin. "With these eco-
funded by the USDA.
nomics, we would all win if
According to the study, when the trucks that brought our
demand for soybean oil in- soybean meal ran on Amer-
creases, the price of soybean ica‘s advanced biofuel, bio-
A study shows that the demand for biodiesel is helping to de- meal tends to decrease. Us- diesel."
press soy meal prices — a big boost for local cattle growers
ing this rule of thumb, the
who utilize the meal as feedstock. (Courtesy of www.biodiesel
study states growing demand
magazine.com)

State Rebate For Alt-Fuel Government Fleets Repealed

Fuel Economy Tip

Of The Month

Selectively Use Cruise

The Alternative Fuels Rebate Fund is giving it up to help balance the state Control
budget.

Senate Bill 163, signed into law on March 9 by Gov. John Hickenlooper, re- You can improve your fuel economy by
peals the state tax rebate for local governments and nonprofits that add up to 14% by engaging cruise control
alternative-fuel vehicles to their fleets. It also transfers $1.8 million to the gen- when appropriate. Using cruise control
eral fund effective June 30, the end of the current fiscal year. This is approxi- smoothes out the accelerator input and
encourages the driver not to react to
mately $300,000 more than required by similar legislation enacted in the 2010
every change in traffic. However, it is
session.
counterproductive to use cruise control
For-profit businesses will still receive state income tax credits for fuel-efficient in hilly terrain; it tries to maintain the set
fleet vehicles. David Meng, an analyst for the Joint Budget Committee, esti- speed and will use a lot of extra fuel
mates the repeal will generate about $400,000 for the general fund annually. downshifting and accelerating faster
than typical. Using cruise control on
Prime sponsors of the bill were Sen. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, and 10,000 of the miles you drive in a year
Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen. could save you nearly $200 and more
than 60 gallons of fuel.
(from www.ncbr.com)

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EV Rolls Royce Sports
Electric Components
from CO-based UQM
Colorado-based UQM Tech-
nologies says that it has been
picked to provide the electric
motors and controllers that
power Rolls-Royce's one-of-a-
kind battery-electric test car,
the 102EX Phantom.

The Rolls-Royce name has been

synonymous with top-drawer
quality and meticulous engi-
neering since the launch of the
Silver Ghost in 1907 - airlines
used to brag in advertising
campaigns when their planes
used Rolls-Royce engines - and
UQM won't be shy about pro-
moting its ties with the legen-
dary company.
Rolls is only making one of the
electric Phantoms so the con-
tract won't be the biggest UQM
snags this year, but the com-
pany certainly believes it will
help generate business, said
CEO Eric Ridenour.
Check under the hood of this Rolls Royce 102EX EV and you‘ll find compo-
nents from Colorado-based UQM Technologies
Ridenour, formerly a top Chrysler executive, together early with a potential client can
already is savoring the link. "They are very pay off downstream.
much into quality and perfection and they
UQM announced last month that it had
will pay for it and in the end they picked us.
been picked to supply electric motors and
The relationship with Rolls-Royce is the big-
controllers for the EV test fleets being
gest value to us of this contract," he said in
fielded by Saab and Audi and the com-
an interview.
pany also is the motor supplier for the up-
The company has made a point of going coming Coda electric sedan. It also sup-
after small demonstration program con- plies electric propulsion systems to bus
tracts just as fiercely as it pursues production manufacturer Proterra.
-volume deals on the theory that getting
(article from Edmunds.com)

Propane Autogas Message Hits the Track Question of the Month

NASCAR-racing superstar Carl Edwards‘ No. 60 Ford Mustang
Nationwide car is now sporting a clean-energy message! A
member of the Roush Fenway Racing family, Edwards‘ race-
car carries a propane message to 75 million NASCAR fans,
showing America that propane autogas is a clean, safe and
affordable fuel choice that is available ―right-here, right-
now.‖
―NASCAR is one of the most viewed professional sports in
terms of television ratings in the United States,‖ said Jack
Roush. ―I‘m excited to have Carl out there showing race fans
and the sport what my team at ROUSH CleanTech knows
about clean fuels and uncompromising performance. Pro-
pane autogas, already the third most widely used fuel in the
world, is known for its reliability and durability. It‘s readily
available in the U.S. and it‘s ready to establish itself as a win-
ner on the track.‖
Edward‘s car will feature the ROUSH CleanTech logo on the
top of the Mustang, the ―propane exceptional energy‖ logo
on the back quarter panel, and the website name on the
back quarter panel.
―I‘m really pumped about running the ROUSH CleanTech
Ford Mustang for the first time in Las Vegas,‖ said Edwards. ―I
have a feeling this is going to be a good race for us. It‘s
great to be going to Vegas.‖
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Why is it important for local agencies to move toward
fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel fleets?
ANSWER:
Today's fuel prices put a significant dent in municipal
budgets. Over the past few years, cities and counties of
all sizes throughout California have continued to face
higher budgetary outlays for fuel costs. The City of Hunt-
ington Beach, for example, spends more than $2 million
a year on nearly half a million gallons of gasoline, diesel
and jet fuel. Over the past 5 years, the small City of Ar-
cata in Northern California incurred a 50% increase in
the cost per mile driven due to rising fuel expenditures.
Minimizing petroleum usage also decreases depend-
ence on foreign oil and reduces GHG emissions from
burning fossil fuels. Every gallon of gasoline or diesel
burned releases 22 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2), the
major GHG pollutant. Vehicles that are more fuel effi-
cient or run on alternative fuels have lower Green House
Gas emissions and some have none at all.
(From the Institute For Local Government)

GRANT SOLICITATIONS
EPA Extreme Event Impacts on Air Quality and Water
Quality with a Changing Global Climate - $6 million
Application Due: April 18, 2011
Eligible Applications: Public nonprofit institutions/
organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations,
state and local governments, federally recognized Indian
tribal Governments, and U.S. territories or possessions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests propos-
als for Impacts on Air Quality and Water Quality with a
Changing Global Climate. Through this RFP, EPA seeks pro-
jects focused on the development of assessments, tools
and techniques, and demonstration of innovative tech-
nologies for providing information and capacity to ade-
quately prepare for climate-induced changes in extreme
events in the context of air and water quality manage-
ment. $6 million expected to be available, up to 6 awards
anticipated. Responses due 4/18/11. For more info, contact
Bryan Bloomer at bloomer.bryan@epa.gov or go to: http://
www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2011/2011_star_extremeevent.html.
EPA Environmental Education Regional Grants- $1.9
million
Application Due: May 2, 2011
Eligible Applications: Local education agency, college or
university, state education or environmental agency, non-
profit organization, or a noncommercial educational
broadcasting entity
EPA is seeking grant proposals from eligible applicants to
support environmental education projects that promote
environmental stewardship and help develop knowledge-
able and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. This
grant program provides financial support for projects that
design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental
education practices, methods, or techniques as described
in this notice. Under this solicitation EPA expects to award
environmental education grants from the 10 EPA Regional
offices. EPA expects approximately $1,943,000 to be avail-
able for grants in amounts of a minimum of $15,000 and a
maximum of $100,000. Each of EPA‘s 10 Regions anticipates
funding a minimum of 2 grants resulting in a minimum num-
ber of grants issued to be approximately 20 grants nation-
wide. For more information, contact Karen Scott at EE-
grants@epa.gov or read the full solicitation at http://
www.epa.gov/education/pdf/solNotice2011.htm.
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DOC Economic Development Administration Public
Works, Economic Adjustment, and Global Climate
Change Mitigation Programs Opportunity – Likely
~$25 million
Application Due: Depends on funding cycle; next funding
cycle is due June 10, 2011
Eligible Entities: State and local governments, federally rec-
ognized tribes, nonprofits, private institutes of higher edu-
cation
DOC‘s Economic Development Administration (EDA) helps
distressed communities establish a foundation for durable
regional economies throughout the United States. EDA gen-
erally allocates funds for the Global Climate Change Miti-
gation Incentive Fund (GCCMIF) to support projects that
foster economic competitiveness while enhancing environ-
mental quality. EDA anticipates that these funds will be
used to advance the green economy by supporting pro-
jects that create jobs through and increase private capital
investment in initiatives to limit the nation‘s dependence on
fossil fuels, enhance energy efficiency, curb greenhouse
gas emissions, and protect natural systems.
While the amount of funding available through this oppor-
tunity is dependent on FY2011 appropriations and is not yet
known, EDA allocated $25,000,000 for the GCCMIF in 2010.
The average size of a GCCMIF investment was approxi-
mately $840,000. For more info, including regional contacts,
go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?
mode=VIEW&oppId=58457.
DOE Weatherization Formula Grants – Likely to be ap-
proximately $210 million
Application Due: Varies by program year
Eligible Applications: Agencies that administer the WAP pro-
gram
DOE requests proposals for the Weatherization Assistance
Program Formula Grant. The purpose of WAP is to increase
the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by
low-income persons, reduce residential expenditures, and
improve health and safety. Lead applicants must be agen-
cies that administer the WAP program. Proposals due date
varies by prime applicant‘s program year. Grantees will be
notified as soon as an update on FY 2011 funding becomes
available. For planning purposes, until a final budget is
passed and signed by the President, grantees should pro-
ceed with their respective plans using the same funding
level as the DOE 2010 appropriated funds. For more info,
c o n t ac t M e g h a a n H a mp t o n a t
Meghaan.Hampton@netl.doe.gov or go to: https://
w w w .f e d c o n n ec t.n e t/ F e d C o n n ec t/ ? d o c =D E - FO A-
0000446&agency=DOE.
 Question of the Month: What is the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
LOCAL EVENTS Improvement program? How is funding for the program distributed?

Answer: CMAQ is jointly administered by two agencies of the U.S. Depart-

4/15/11
Propane Education & ROUSH CleanTech Loaner Kick-Off,
11 am to 2 pm, 3275 Akers Drive, 80922
4/13/11
UCCS' Earth Day Celebration, 11 am to 2 pm
4/16/11
Pikes Peak Earth Day at Doherty High School, 10 am
4/17/11—4/19/11
Global Energy Summit, The Broadmoor in Colorado
Springs. Register at http://gnes.rmtech.org/
4/20/11
PPCC's Sustainability Fair, 10 am to 3 pm
ment of Transportation‘s – Federal Highway Administration and Federal
Transit Administration – with an overarching goal of reducing congestion
and improving air quality through surface transportation improvement
projects. The program was authorized by the Intermodal Surface Transpor-
tation Efficiency Act (of 1991, and it has been reauthorized under subse-
quent transportation legislation. CMAQ funds transportation projects that
contribute to attainment or maintenance of the national ambient air
quality standards (NAAQS) set by the EPA. Funding for the CMAQ pro-
gram is appropriated on an annual basis by Congress and subsequently
apportioned to the states by FHWA. The level of funding provided to
each state is based on a formula that takes into account the population
of each county that is in a nonattainment or maintenance area and the
severity of the air quality problem in the associated area. Once funding is
provided to each state, it is up to the state DOTs, metropolitan planning
organizations and transit agencies to allocate it to eligible projects.

The state may use their CMAQ funds in any ozone, carbon monoxide, or particulate matter nonattainment or mainte-
nance area to support initiatives that reduce transportation-related emissions. Funding does not need to be allocated in
the same way it is apportioned and the U.S. DOT does not have a role in this allocation process. The following activities are
generally eligible for funding under CMAQ: Acquiring AFVs to be used in transit applications; Supporting the emissions-
reducing element of publicly-owned non-transit AFVs; Subsidizing the incremental cost of purchasing privately-owned
AFVs; Converting fleet vehicles to operate using alternative fuels; Establishing publicly-owned alternative fueling stations
and other infrastructure necessary to fuel AFVs in areas where publicly-owned fueling stations are not in place or are not
reasonably accessible; Converting a private fueling station to support alternative fuels through a public-private partnership
agreement; Purchasing alternative fuels (only permitted in Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio);
Purchasing idle reduction equipment; and Providing assistance to diesel equipment and vehicle owners and operators
regarding the purchase and installation of diesel retrofits.

More info can be found at www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/air_quality/cmaq/policy_and_guidance/cmaq08gm.cfm

Phone: About the Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition

(719) 494-6592 Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition (SC4) develops public/private partnerships
in Southern Colorado to promote alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, fuel
blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, idle reduction, and alternative modes of trans-
portation. SC4 enhances energy, environmental, and economic security throughout
E-Mail:
southern Colorado by promoting efforts to reduce petroleum consumption in the
Alicia@cleancitiescolorado.org transportation sector.

Dianne@cleancitiescolo Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition is a coalition of individuals, businesses and
rado.org organizations, both public and private. SC4 was first designated as a coalition on July
13th 1994. SC4 is one of approximately 90 U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities
programs in the nation.
Web: http://southern. clean
citiescolorado.org Current SC4 partners include: ROUSH CleanTech, Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs
Utilities, Dwire Earthmoving and Excavating, US General Services Administration-
Colorado Fleet Management
Center, Yellow Cab Taxi Ser-
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Southern Colorado Clean Cities of Fountain, Cripple Creek &
Coalition Victor Gold Mine, Pueblo
County, Amerigas, Perkins
Motor Company, Duke's Ga-
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@SoCOCleanCities Peak Area Council of Gov-
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