blue skyways presentation

Blue Skyways Presentation

July 2008

Road Map

Our Mission

How we work

Accomplishments

What you can do

Partner Benefits

Our Destination

Our Tools

Our Focus

Our Scope

Our Link

RegulatoryRegulatory

VoluntaryVoluntary

Our Partners

Non-profit/Community

Groups

International

TribesBusiness/Industry

StateAgencies

FederalAgencies

LocalGovernments

Blue SkywaysCollaborative

What Fuels Our Work

• Educating stakeholders

• Developing partnerships

• Leveraging resources

• Implementing projects

• Marketing results

• Educating stakeholders

• Developing partnerships

• Leveraging resources

• Implementing projects

• Marketing results

Benefits of Partnership

• Gain knowledge & share technology

• Funding opportunities

• Quantifiable emission reductions

• Potential financial savings

• Positive environmental image

• Cleaner Air

• Gain knowledge & share technology





• Cleaner Air

Participation

Collaborative Activities

Development Project implementation

Partner

Partner

ParticipantParticipant

Participating in the Collaborative

Blue Skyways Collaborative Task ForceBlue Skyways Collaborative Task Force

Technical CommitteeTechnical Committee

On-roadOn-road

Non-roadNon-road

Air/Water/RailAir/Water/Rail

FuelsFuels

EnergyEnergy

OutreachOutreach

Blue Skyways Partners

• MidAmerican Energy Company (Urbandale, Iowa)• Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport • McAninch (West Des Moines, IA)• H-E-B Grocery Company (San Antonio, Texas)• Peterbilt Motor Company (Denton, Texas)• Texas Transportation Institute (Texas A&M

University)• Wal-Mart Corp. (Bentonville, Arkansas)• Missouri and Kansas USDA-NRCS• Show-Me Energy Coop (Centerview, MO)• Entegrity Wind Systems• Port of Houston Authority• O & S Trucking (Springfield, MO)

• MidAmerican Energy Company (Urbandale, Iowa)• Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport • McAninch (West Des Moines, IA)• H-E-B Grocery Company (San Antonio, Texas)• Peterbilt Motor Company (Denton, Texas)• Texas Transportation Institute (Texas A&M

University)• Wal-Mart Corp. (Bentonville, Arkansas)• Missouri and Kansas USDA-NRCS• Show-Me Energy Coop (Centerview, MO)• Entegrity Wind Systems• Port of Houston Authority• O & S Trucking (Springfield, MO)

Blue Skyways Communities

• Omaha Metro Area Planning Agency• City of Richardson (TX)• Mid-America Regional Council (Kansas City, MO)• North Central Texas Council of Gov’ts (Dallas)• Capitol Area Council of Gov’ts (Austin, Texas)• City of Houston • East-West Gateway Council of Gov’ts (St. Louis)• City of Springfield (MO)• City of Gardner (KS)• Grace Hill Settlement House (St. Louis, MO)• University of Missouri-Kansas City• III Corps & Fort Hood (TX)

• Omaha Metro Area Planning Agency• City of Richardson (TX)• Mid-America Regional Council (Kansas City, MO)• North Central Texas Council of Gov’ts (Dallas)• Capitol Area Council of Gov’ts (Austin, Texas)• City of Houston • East-West Gateway Council of Gov’ts (St. Louis)• City of Springfield (MO)• City of Gardner (KS)• Grace Hill Settlement House (St. Louis, MO)• University of Missouri-Kansas City• III Corps & Fort Hood (TX)

Partnering with the Collaborative

Project HighlightsProject Highlights

City of Kirkwood, MO:Compressed Natural Gas Fleet

Grace Hill and St. Louis Association of Community Organizations:Idle Reduction Campaign in St. Louis Schools

University of Missouri-Kansas City: Lighting Retrofit

Omaha Public Schools: Bus Retrofits


• Knowledge building/technology sharing





• Cleaner Air






• Cleaner Air

Funding Resources

Multi-pronged approach to funding:

• Federal

• Private

• Innovative opportunities

Multi-pronged approach to funding:

• Federal

• Private

• Innovative opportunities

National Clean Diesel Program

Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Prog. - $3.4 M

National $34.4 Million (70%)

National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Prog. -

$27.6 M

National Clean Diesel Finance Prog. - $3.4 M

State $14.8 Million (30%)

State Clean Diesel Grant Prog. - $14.8 M

State Base Matching Bonus

Total $49.2 Million for 2008

Blue Skyways Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program

• Eligible Entities

• State and Local Governments

• Non-Profit Organizations

• Implementation Projects

• EPA/CARB certified and/or verified retrofit equip.

• Engine replacement, re-power, rebuild

• Idle reduction technologies

• Clean fuels

• Finance program

Blue Skyways Accomplishments

•Collectively targeted $510 million dollars for emissions reduction projects

•154 Partners

•756 Projects

•12,214 Diesel Engine Retrofits







• Cleaner Air






• Cleaner Air

Blue Skyways Accomplishments

$510 million leveraged equates:

• 44,308 tons of air emission reductions (HC, NOx, PM)

• 1.3 million tons of Greenhouse Gas (CO2) emission reductions

• Approx. 36 million gallons in fuel savings

$510 million leveraged equates:

• 44,308 tons of air emission reductions (HC, NOx, PM)

• 1.3 million tons of Greenhouse Gas (CO2) emission reductions

• Approx. 36 million gallons in fuel savings

Project Example

McAninch Corporation

• Replaced ~50 Tier 0 Engines

• Use ULSD w/ 7% Biodiesel

• No Idle Policy

• More…

McAninch Accomplishments

• 340 tons of air emission reductions

• 200 tons of CO2 emission reductions

• 330 thousand gallons in fuel savings

• 340 tons of air emission reductions

• 200 tons of CO2 emission reductions

• 330 thousand gallons in fuel savings

Only four projects equates to:







• Cleaner Air






• Cleaner Air

Pro Environmental Image

• Media events for projects and partners

• Blue Skyways website

• Media events for projects and partners

• Blue Skyways website

• Project savings and emission reduction tracking tools

• Project savings and emission reduction tracking tools

• Participant and partner collaboration

• Participant and partner collaboration




• Pro environmental image

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• Pro environmental image

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Diesel Exhaust and Health

Exposure to diesel exhaust can:

• Cause lung damage

• Trigger respiratory problems

• Exacerbate asthma and existing allergies

• Be linked to premature mortality

• Be linked to other acute and chronic health effects

Exposure to diesel exhaust can:

• Cause lung damage

• Trigger respiratory problems

• Exacerbate asthma and existing allergies

• Be linked to premature mortality

• Be linked to other acute and chronic health effects

Contributes to:

• Ozone formation (smog)

• Acid Rain

• Haze

Contributes to:

• Ozone formation (smog)

• Acid Rain

• Haze

Diesel Exhaust and the Environment

Diesel Exhaust Emissions

• Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

• Particulate Matter ≤2.5 micrometers (PM2.5)

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

• Toxics

• Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

• Particulate Matter ≤2.5 micrometers (PM2.5)

• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

• Toxics

Our Impact on Health and Environment

Blue Skyways States

51 million people

Pop. w/in 10 miles of…

• Interstate ~38.7 million• Rail line ~49.6 million• Major water ports ~4.4 million• Major airports ~16.3 million

Our Impact on Health and Environment

19981998 20202020

Estimated Average Daily Truck Traffic

On-Road

• Public Fleets

• Over-the-Road Trucks

• School Buses

Non-Road

• Construction Equipment

• Farm Equipment

• Generators & Pumps

Air - Water - Rail Ports

• Port Equipment

• Marine Vessels

• Locomotives

Fuels

• Biofuels

• Alternative Fuels

• Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel

• Fueling Stations

Energy

• Energy Efficiency

• Geothermal

• Landfill & Ag Methane

• Green Building

•Wind

•Solar

I’m Interested, But…

Idle Reduction

Increase idle reduction policies

Retrofit, Rebuild, Replace and Repower

Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Fuels

Natural GasNatural Gas

• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)• Bunk Heater• Auto Tire Inflation• Single-Wide Tires• Radial vs. Fabric Tires• Preventative Maintenance• Global Positioning System (GPS)• Aerodynamics

• Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)• Bunk Heater• Auto Tire Inflation• Single-Wide Tires• Radial vs. Fabric Tires• Preventative Maintenance• Global Positioning System (GPS)• Aerodynamics

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency - Example

• Aluminum Wheel Sets & Single-Wide Tires• $3000

• Auto Tire Inflation• $900

EPA Smartway Calculator Estimate:

• One side dump tractor/trailer unit

• 15,000 gallons fuel/year

• $4.00/gallon

• PAYBACK – less than 2 years

Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency

• Utilize GIS-based renewable energy resources maps

• Try building “green” using LEED certification

• Consider waste-to-energy sources

And many more!And many more!

Join Us

• Contact a Blue Skyways Coordinator

• Participate in a subcommittee

• Become a partner• Identify a project

• Submit an application

• Contact a Blue Skyways Coordinator

• Participate in a subcommittee

• Become a partner• Identify a project

• Submit an application

Contact Us

Alan Banwart, Non-road and Fuels(913) 551-7819

Amy Bhesania, On-road and Air/Water/Rail(913) 551-7147

Jim Yarbrough, Energy(214) 665-7232

Alan Banwart, Non-road and Fuels(913) 551-7819

Amy Bhesania, On-road and Air/Water/Rail(913) 551-7147

Jim Yarbrough, Energy(214) 665-7232

www.blueskyways.org

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