Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition
February/March 2011 Newsletter
Prior to next year’s launch, Toyota is deploying 18 Prius Plug-In Hybrids to CU-Boulder for
CU-Boulder Gets 18 Prius Plug-In Hybrids For Testing
Toyota is doing some last-minute testing
on the new Prius plug-in-hybrid version,
which will have its retail launch about a
year from now. A total of 163 plug-in Prius
prototypes are distributed to universities,
utilities and car-sharing services such as
Zipcar for on-the-ground testing. The big-
gest group composed of 18 Prius vehicles
was sent to the University of Colorado-
Boulder through Xcel Energy’s SmartGrid
project.
The SmartGridCity is a technology pilot to
explore smart-grid tools in a real-world
ACRE Doles Out $600,000 To Statewide Energy Projects
Fifteen grants totaling over $600,000
have been awarded through the De-
partment of Agriculture’s ―Advancing
Colorado’s Renewable Energy‖ (ACRE)
program.
ACRE is designed to promote business
projects that add value to agricultural
products, as well as agricultural energy-
related projects.
Projects must in some way benefit or be
tied to agricultural production or the utili-
zation of agricultural land or water.
A maximum grant amount of $25,000
was awarded to seven feasibility pro-
jects, including several related to alter-
native fuels. They included:
- Boulder County, $24,500 to develop a
biodiesel supply chain for the county.
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In The News
 Toyota Deploys New Prius to
CU-Boulder for SmartGrid
Testing
 ACRE Doles Out $600,000 to
testing in the SmartGridCity Program Statewide Energy Projects
 ROUSH, SC4 Offer Propane
setting. It serves as a living laboratory Passenger Van
that helps to determine which energy-
management and conservation tools  EPA May Give Letter Grades
are needed and preferred, which tech- To Vehicles Instead of Fuel
nologies are the most effective at im- Efficiency Ratings
proving the way we deliver power, and
how best to incorporate smart-grid tech-  Connecticut Buses Make
nology into our business operations to
The Switch To Biodiesel
improve efficiency, reduce carbon emis-
sions and modernize the energy delivery
system. For more information, visit  Fuel Economy Tip of the
www.toyota.com or http://smartgridcity. Month
xcelenergy.com
 Grant Solicitations
 Give Your Input: Electric
- Yuma Conservation District, $20,870 to
Integrated Resource Plan
assess the feasibility of a northeastern
Colorado biodiesel facility.
Project participation grants were also
awarded and funds can be used to as-
sist with the purchase or lease of equip-
ment, construction costs and land costs.
Several of these had alternative fuels
impacts as well: If you have questions about the
Southern Colorado Clean Cities
- Microgy Weld County, Weld County,
Coalition, or you’d like to know
$68,712 to assist in development of a more about being a partner, call
methane-rich biogas production facility.
Executive Director
- RMSE Biodiesel, Morgan County,
$100,000 to assist in development of a
Alicia Archibald
vertically integrated biodiesel production
today at
facility. (719) 494-6592 or email
Alicia@cleancitiescolorado.org
For more information about the ACRE
program, click here.
 ROUSH, SC4 Offer Propane Van
ROUSH CleanTech wants to have priority access to the
help your fleet go green with van. To find out more about
propane. The company offers the program and reserve a
a variety of propane vehicle time to borrow the van, con-
conversions, and is giving tact SC4 today!
public and private southern
Propane, also known as lique-
Colorado fleets a chance to
fied petroleum gas (LPG), is
utilize a Ford E350 passenger
used by many fleets. It has a
van for an extended period
high energy density, giving
of time this spring.
propane vehicles good driv-
Participants will also have ing range, and propane fuel-
Join SC4 & ROUSH
their fuel and fueling costs ing infrastructure is wide-
CleanTech on April 15th,
covered. Insurance cover- spread.
from 11 am to 2 pm, for
age will be the responsibility
a luncheon kick-off and For more information about
propane technology
of the borrower.
the Loan Program, call SC4
demonstration at the El Southern Colorado Clean Marketing Coordinator Di-
Paso County Fleet Facil- Cities Coalition (SC4) is facili- anne Bertini at (719) 213-5001
ity, 3275 Akers Drive in tating the program for or email her at dianne@
Colorado Springs. Call us today for more information!
ROUSH, and SC4 partners will cleancitiescolorado.org.

Boulder Electric Vehicle Offers $20,000 Off It’s

Trucks With Limited-Time Rebate Voucher Fuel Economy Tip
Boulder EV announced recently that the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Of The Month
Voucher Incentive Project has approved four of its CARB-certified zero emis-
sion vehicles (ZEV) for their $20,000 rebate voucher program. The vehicles
include a medium-duty delivery van, 15-passenger shuttle, flat-bed, and
service-body truck.
Rebate Reservations Available Now!
Please contact the Boulder EV team to
reserve your rebate vouchers. For vehi-
cle quotes, including emission and fuel
reduction quantification, give them a
call today. To qualify for HVIP rebates, vehicles must be registered and oper-
ated in the state of California for the next three years. For more information,
visit www.domestifuel.com. Drive Sensibly Think "steady and
smooth" as you drive and take the
long view of the road so you can
For more information about Boulder Electric Vehicles, visit brake easy. Don’t mash the gas
www.boulderev.com.
when you start up and don’t brake
hard to stop. Up to a 33% improve-
ment in highway fuel economy can
be realized by changing aggressive
driving habits—that translates into a
savings potential of more than 180
gallons of fuel or $550 per year!

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Connecticut Buses
Make The Switch To
Clean Biodiesel
CTTransit riders will not only en-
joy more room on the new fleet
of 60-foot articulated buses
powered by biodiesel, but
they’ll breathe easier as well.
Passengers on heavily traveled
routes running through Port
Chester, N.Y., Stamford, and
Norwalk will be the first to enjoy
the improvements.
Philip Fry, general manager for
CTTransit, recently told the
Stamford Advocate that the
buses are part of a multi-year
order of buses being purchased
by the Connecticut Depart-
ment of Transportation to re- According to the article, the biodiesel buses also feature equipment that meet tougher
place much of CTTransit's fleet.
federal emissions standards for nitrogen oxide emissions. The new system injects a small
In addition to reducing crowd- amount of catalytic solution into the hot exhaust stream leaving the bus, which converts
ing, he expects the switch to nitrogen oxide into nitrogen and water vapor. The vapor is treated with a second agent
result in better fuel economy. that breaks down any remaining ammonia before leaving the bus, according to Fry.

EPA May Give Letter Grades To Vehicles

Instead of Fuel Efficiency Ratings
The EPA plans to decide by the end of July whether to re-
quire vehicle emissions "grades" on all new vehicles. The plan
is to grade vehicles based on fuel efficiency, instead of of-
fering conventional fuel efficiency ratings.
The timetable suggests that the new labels won't appear on
new vehicles until the 2013 model year, which would begin
in the fall of 2012. The labels, first proposed in August as one
of two possible revisions, would give 40 percent of the vehi-
cles on the roads C's and D's. Automakers oppose the grad-
ing system and back a more modest labeling redesign that's
also under consideration. The final decision is up to EPA ad-
ministrator Lisa Jackson and Transportation Secretary Ray
LaHood, Oge said.
Environmentalists back the grades and say they will prod
more people into buying more fuel-efficient models. They
compare them to grades for restaurant cleanliness that
helped nudge that industry into better hygiene. In Decem-
ber, more than 50 members of Congress sent a letter urging
the EPA and Department of Transportation to stick with fuel
efficiency labels that highlight miles-per-gallon numbers on
stickers.
Rep. Dale Kildee, D-Flint, said the grades would "tip the
scales unfairly against many fuel efficient SUVs and trucks,
relegating them to a C or C+ grade."
(Article from The Detroit News, www.detnews.com)
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Question of the Month
How Expensive Is It To Replace A Hybrid Vehicle’s Battery
and How Often Do They Die?
ANSWER:
While it is currently expensive—in the range of $3000—to
fully replace a vehicle’s hybrid battery, that figure does-
n’t really tell the whole story. First, hybrid batteries have
already proven to be very reliable in lab and real-world
applications, and its not unrealistic to have a battery last
(or outlast) the life of your vehicle. So long as your charg-
ing control system is working properly (that is, the battery
is not being cycled inefficiently or drained unnecessarily)
it is likely that replacement won’t be needed.
Additionally, the rapid growth of hybrid and other elec-
tric vehicles has spurred a demand for these types of
batteries, as well as a secondary market for batteries
past their useful life in vehicles. These two factors are
pushing replacement costs down as well, and further
reducing the concern about expensive replacements
for current and prospective hybrid and electric vehicle
owners.
 GRANT SOLICITATIONS
Renewable Energy in Indian Country
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Re-
newable Energy Development and Deployment in Indian
Country. Areas of interest include: 1)Feasibility Studies to
determine the technical/economic viability of a future
renewable project, 2)Development activities leading to
the deployment of renewable energy projects, and 3)
Deployment (construction) of renewable energy projects
for power production. Up to $4 million expected to be
available, up to 20 awards anticipated. Responses due
3/31/11. For more info, contact Kathryn Buckley at kath-
ryn.buckley@go.doe.gov or go to: www.fedconnect. net/
FedConnect/?doc=DE-FOA0000424&agency=DOE. Refer
to Sol# DE-FOA-0000424.
Transit Workforce Development
The U.S. Department of Transportation requests proposals
for the Innovative Transit Workforce Development Pro-
gram. This RFP will support projects that demonstrate inno-
vative workforce development practices and programs
occurring in public transportation. Areas of interest in-
clude, but are not limited to, worker training and retention,
pre-employment training, and new innovative programs.
$1 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE
$500K. Responses due 3/15/11. For more info, contact
Jarrett Stoltzfus at jarrett.stoltzfus@dot.gov or go to: http://
www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants_financing_7829.html. Re-
fer to Sol# FTA-2011-009-TRI. (Grants.gov 1/6/11)
Community Action and the Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests propos-
als for the Community Action for a Renewed Environment
(CARE) Program. CARE is community-based, community-
driven, multimedia demonstration program designed to
help communities understand and reduce risks due to
toxic pollutants and environmental concerns from all
sources. $2 million expected to be available, up to 9
awards anticipated. Response due 3/22/11. For more info,
contact Dennis O'Connor at oconor.dennis@ epa.gov or
go to: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants funding.html. Refer
to Sol# EPA-OAR-IO-11-08.
Agriculture & Food Research Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for
the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Founda-
tional Programs. The Foundation Programs support re-
search, education, and extension as well as integrated
programs that address key problems of national, regional,
and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of
agriculture. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
renewable energy, natural resources, and environment;
agriculture systems and technology; and Agriculture eco-
nomics and rural communities. $78 million expected to be
available, up to 420 awards anticipated. Contact info and
due dates vary by subject area. For more info, go to:
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfasafri_rfa.html. Refer
to Sol# USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003397.
Energy and Water - Afghanistan
A request for proposals for work to provide a broad range
of energy and water sector services to support Afghani-
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stan's economic, social, and political development by
providing secure, reliable, and affordable energy, water,
and sanitation. Energy requirements may in-
clude: generation (thermal, hydro, solar, wind), transmis-
sion, distribution, power imports, conservation, efficiency,
and commercial operations. Water requirements may
include, but are not limited to: household, community,
and urban water supply, point-of-use treatment, sanita-
tion, wastewater management, wastewater reuse, inte-
grated water resources management, watershed plan-
ning, design and construction of small irrigation dams,
design and construction of large signature multi-purpose
reservoirs. USAID intends to post the RFP ―in the near fu-
ture.‖ For more info, contact Alvera Reichert at arei-
chert@state.gov or go to: https://www.fbo.gov/?
s =o ppo rt uni t y&m ode =f o rm &t ab=c o re&i d=
a49d6a5884f5f1b7a9319b9fc3527ae1&cview=1. Refer to
Sol# RFP-306-11-0015.
Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests pro-
posals for the Environmental Justice Small Grants Pro-
gram. This program supports projects that address local
environmental and public health issues within an af-
fected community; it is designed to help communities
understand and address their exposure to multiple envi-
ronmental harms and risks. $1.2 million expected to be
available, up to 44 awards anticipated. Responses due
3/31/11. For more info, including Regional contacts, go
to: http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-
smgrants.html. Refer to Sol# EPA-OECA-OEJ-11-01.
Sustainable Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests pro-
posals for Technical Assistance to Build More Sustainable
Communities. Through this RFP, EPA seeks to increase
local governments and tribal communities to increase
their capacity to successfully implement smart growth
and sustainable communities development approaches
that protect the environment, improve public health, fa-
cilitate job creation and economic opportunity, and im-
prove overall quality of life. $2.5 million expected to be
available, up to 3 awards anticipated. Responses due
3/31/11. For more info, contact Kevin Nelson at nel-
son.kevin@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/
smartgrowth/grants/epa_op_osc_11_01.htm. Refer to
Sol# EPA-OP-OSC-11-01. (Grants.gov 2/10/11)
Climate Change Impacts on Air and Water Quality
The U.S. EPA requests proposals for Impacts on Air Quality
and Water Quality with a Changing Global Climate.
Through this RFP, EPA seeks projects focused on the de-
velopment of assessments, tools and techniques, and
demonstration of innovative technologies for providing
information and capacity to adequately prepare for cli-
mate-induced changes in extreme events in the context
of air and water quality management. $6 million ex-
pected to be available, up to 6 awards anticipated. Re-
sponses due 4/18/11. http://www.epa.gov/ncer/
rfa/2011/2011_star_extremeevent.html. Refer to Sol# EPA-
G2011-STAR-D1. (Grants.gov 1/24/11)

LOCAL EVENTS
3/16/11 U.S. DOE’s Driving to 1 Million EVs Webinar, Click here for
more information and to register.
3/17/11 CleanFUEL USA 2011 Product Update Webinar . Click here for
more information and to register
3/18/11 Renewable Transportation Energy - ReTool - Leeds School of
Business - CU Boulder, Click here for more
3/24/11 Biomass to Biofuels Symposium, 9 am to 2 pm. Register at
www.wccnbc.org
Give Your Input: Electric Integrated
Resource Plan
Colorado Springs Utilities has begun the Electric Integrated
Resource Plan. This public process is where your utility formu-
lates how it will produce electricity for the near future. Pres-
ently about 70% of our electricity comes from burning coal.
How do you see our energy future ?
Following are some ideas from local entities for what the goal
should be:
 100% carbon neutral by 2027 - Fort Carson along with the
other defense department installations

3/25/11 SC4 Stakeholder Meeting @ Colorado Springs Utilities Leon

Young Facility, 1521 S. Hancock Expy, 80903, 1 to 2:30 pm
4/15/11 Propane Education & ROUSH CleanTech Loaner Kick-Off, 11
am to 2 pm, 3275 Akers Drive, 80922
 50% renewable energy by 2030 with an eye toward 100%
by 2050 - Pikes Peak Area Council of Government in their
Regional Sustainability Plan
 20% renewable energy by 2020 - New Energy Vision, Colo-
rado Springs Utilities

NATIONAL EVENTS
3/06/11 – 3/09/11 Green Truck Summit, Indiana Convention Cen-
ter, Indianapolis, IN
4/17/11—4/19/11 Global Energy Summit, The Broadmoor in Colo-
rado Springs. Register at http://gnes.rmtech.org/
10/10/11– 10/13/11 Hybrid Truck Users Forum National Conference
& Expo, Baltimore. Register at www.htuf.org.
The first public meeting is March 30, at 5:30 at the Penrose Li-
brary Carnegie Room
Follow this link to the CSU website for the EIRP
Please contact Scott Harvey if you would like to continue to be
updated on the process.
Scott Harvey, P.E., Art of Engineering, Inc., 719-528-1557
(Courtesy of the Pikes Peak Environmental Forum)

CONTACT US: About the Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition

Phone: Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition (SC4) develops public/private partnerships
in Southern Colorado to promote alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, fuel
(719) 494-6592 blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, idle reduction, and alternative modes of
transportation. SC4 enhances energy, environmental, and economic security
throughout southern Colorado by promoting efforts to reduce petroleum consump-
E-Mail: tion in the transportation sector.
Alicia@cleancitiescolorado.org Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition is a coalition of individuals, businesses and
Dianne@cleancitiescolo organizations, both public and private. SC4 was first designated as a coalition on
rado.org July 13th 1994. SC4 is one of approximately 90 U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cit-
ies programs in the nation.

Current SC4 partners include: ROUSH CleanTech, City of Colorado Springs, Dwire
Web: http://southern. clean Earthmoving and Excavating, US General Services Administration-Colorado Fleet
citiescolorado.org Management Center, Yellow
Cab Taxi Service - Colorado
Springs, City of Fountain, Crip-
Find Us on Facebook: ple Creek & Victor Gold Mine,
Pueblo County, Amerigas,
Southern Colorado Clean Cities Perkins Motor Company,
Coalition Duke's Garage, San Isabel
Electric, Phil Long Ford, Pikes
Peak Area Council of Gov-
Follow Us On Twitter: ernments, and El Paso
County.
@SoCOCleanCities
Contact us to join today!

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