how are city & county fleets reducing their carbon footprints today? administrative comments...
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How are City & County Fleets Reducing Their Carbon Footprints
Today?
How are City & County Fleets Reducing Their Carbon Footprints
Today?• Administrative Comments
• Outline– Rick Longobart, City of Santa Ana– Paul Condran, City of Culver City– Rick Sikes, City of Santa Monica– John E. Alley, City of San Diego– Questions & Answers
Alternative Energy PlanAlternative Energy Plan
• Develop an Alternative Energy Plan
• Recommend practices and assist in creation of fleet conservation, sustainable, and recycling programs
• Identify and recommend grants to meet funding needs for areas identified in energy and conservation plan
• Identify and recommend appropriate collaborative and public/private partnerships for various program elements to achieve program objectives
Alternative Energy PlanAlternative Energy Plan
• Identify and foster relationships with public and private individuals and agencies to assure the linkages are in place to achieve program objectives
• Identify one or various fuel, energy type and include results
• Identify recommended replacement vehicles, cost and savings
Facilities and Operation PracticesFacilities and Operation Practices
Close loop operation;
• Zero Waste Operation
• Lighting, HVAC and Facility Maintenance
• Deliveries and products purchased within city limits
• Products made in USA
GPS Technology GPS Technology
GPS Based Fleet Management Benefits
• Utilization
• Anti-Idling
• Security
• Profitability
• Efficiency
• Safety
• Customer Service GPS Services Offering:
• Turn-Key Solutions
• Reliability of Customer Service
• Solutions & Partnerships
• Integration – Sensors & Legacy Applications
Grant FundsGrant Funds
Where to find to find the money;
• Clean Cities Coalitions
• Council of Governments
• Regional Air Districts
• County or Local
• Utilities
• Federal
• League of Cites
How to apply for Grants and what to expect
• In-house staff or contractual services
• How can a consultant assist
• What happens after your approved
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
• Started analyzing various alternative fuels in 1995 (CNG, LNG, methanol, pure-ethanol, propane, blends)• Studied various methodologies/technologies/engines• It became clear natural gas was/is the best choice for clean fuels• Abundant, extremely clean, safe, technically- economically viable, inexpensive-fuel, commercially available, infrastructure already in place, American borne, removes dependencies on oil.• Equipment technologies are fully developed (and new technologies being designed)
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
• CNG promotes clean air, is environmentally sound, and is plentiful• CNG is scientifically proven to reduce CO2 and Particulate Matter (PM) by 90%• CNG is over 65% cleaner than “clean diesel” technologies for NOx (when using SCR). 85% w/o SCR• We have experienced lower overall operating costs (compared to gasoline or diesel), and longer engine life• Fuel cost is less than 65% of fossil fuels• Millions of grant funding dollars is available for CNG (for fuel stations, infrastructure and vehicles)
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
• 80% of all fuel dispensed is CNG, over 995,000 GGE • Reduced NOx by – 91,000lbs• Reduced PM by – 36,000lbs•Reduced CO2 over the last nine years from 2896 to 806 (m.t.), a reduction of 2,090 CO2 in m.t.•Eighty percent (80%) of our heavy-duty fleet affected by the CARB rule operate on 100% CNG. The remaining 20% have been retrofitted with BACT two years ahead of the CARB mandate, and will be replaced with CNG when they are removed from the fleet•Fleet Utilization Plan includes an alternative fuel approach for replacement policy
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
• Very important to be a collaborative thinker• Openly listen to the ideas of others & be flexible• Become brilliant (but it’s perfectly fine to make mistakes)• Once you commit to an alternative fuel, do it at 100% and become the best at using, developing & applying the technology• We don’t recommend taking a cafeteria approach to alternative fuels; it’s very hard to effectively manage• Some alternative fuels will force you into a “hostage situation” (for the delivery/availability of the fuel). This must be avoided• Meet with and listen to the advice of the experts & suppliers• Develop vehicle specifications around the technology. Don’t fit the technology to existing equipment• Be proactive not reactive. Demonstrate Leadership
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
Culver City and Compressed Natural Gas - CNG
Culver City Recycling EffortsCulver City Recycling Efforts
• We practice Green recycling methods throughout the facility• Measured against a 100 – point program criteria• Calif. State Certified “Green Model Shop,” 4 years. DTSC Certified and inspected• Use of only dry cleaning methods, hydrophobic mops, biodegradable materials, dedicated washing materials • 100% Used engine oil is recycled – verified• 100% of all paper products, purchasing policy requires only recycled materials• 100% use of recycled coolant• All Maintenance staff is trained (annually) in DTSC practices • Pure Power life-time oil filters. Never buy another filter. 100% verified in lubricity filtration, contaminant control, aqueous cleaning
Culver City Facilities Management
Culver City Facilities Management
How many of you, have an adopted Facility Maintenance Plan? If you do, does it include your fueling systems?
• PM program for infrastructure• PM program for shop equipment• PM program for elevators (or contracting this function)• Inspection criteria for office equipment and ergonomics• PM program for hydraulic lifts, jacks, and large tools• Replacement cycles (life cycles) for shop equipment• UST program, permits, certifications, cycled repairs and timetable for annual inspections (included in the plan)• UST operator policy• Regulatory compliance countermeasures
Culver City Facilities Management
Culver City Facilities Management
We recently updated our FMP to include a dedicated section on our CNG fueling station
• Includes diagrams• Includes a full pictorial and location map of all devices• Location and function of all ESD• Functionality of emergency systems• Operating instructions of emergency CNG station generator• Safety systems in the shop (methane and CO2) detectors and their locations• FMP includes part identifications, part numbers, stocking requirements and OEM information
Culver CityFleet Reduction-Utilization
Culver CityFleet Reduction-Utilization
1. Stated & Adopted Fleet Utilization Policy2. Ratios between the active and inactive fleet3. Do you have the right vehicle and the right quantity of
vehicles to perform the mission? 4. Do you have a stated policy that avoids fleet creep?5. Sometimes fleet growth is correct. Don’t reduce the
fleet only for cost reductions 6. Pool vehicle inventory is far more cost effective7. Municipal fleet sharing – Very cost effective8. All fleet acquisitions are alternative fuel wherever
possible, or have maximum GHG reduction technology strategies
Culver City Vehicle Specifications
Culver City Vehicle Specifications
1. Always start with your customer. You should always understandany special operational characteristics and the environment
2. Never fit new technologies to OEM equipment when specifyingalternative fuels. Develop the specifications to be successful
3. Begin with the end in mind4. Build and collaborate a team with OEM’s, customers, technicians5. Remember to engage your parts staff in the process6. If the OEM states they can’t build what your asking for, become
resourceful and state out your goals. Assemble a team to assist you through project fruition – demonstrate leadership
7. I cannot stress this point enough: Alternative Fuels, vehicles/equipment requires you to build PARTNERSHIPS to become successful at your operations
8. Final point, make sure you engage your utilities
87% of Santa Monica’s municipal fleet is alternative fuel
Nat. Gas- 49%
Unleaded- 13%
Biodiesel- 16%
Electric- 12%
Propane- 2%
Hybrid- 3%
Bi-Fuel- 2%
Hydrogen- 1%Plug-In Hybrid- 0.2%
Flex Fuel- 0.2%
Powered Vehicles (excluding PD pursuit)
FUEL# of
Vehicles% of Fleet
Nat. Gas 276 49%
Unleaded 73 13%
Biodiesel 93 16%
Electric 67 12%
Hybrid 16 3%
Propane 25 4%
Bi-Fuel 9 2%
Hydrogen 5 1%
Plug-In Hybrid 1 0.2%
Flex Fuel 1 0.2%
TOTALS 566 87%
Alternative FuelsAlternative Fuels
• CNG– Compressed Natural Gas
• Clean, Abundant & Domestic• Can be renewable• Vehicles and engines available• Safe• Fueling available, not common
Natural GasNatural Gas
AKA – Propane, LPG
• Fossil fuel, cleaner/cheaper than gas/diesel• Domestic & Abundant • Stations are everywhere• Vehicles and engines available
Liquid Propane GasLiquid Propane Gas
• Sustainable & domestic• Low emissions, except NOx• Blended w/ petroleum• Feedstock? • SWRCB?
BiodieselBiodiesel
• Flex-Fuel• Limited infrastructure in CA• Emissions and production questions• Most abundant alternative fuel
“capable” vehicle on road
EthanolEthanol
• Two or more power sources for propulsion• HEV = Hybrid Electric Vehicle• PHEV = Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle• Series, Parallel, Hydraulic, HFCV• Any fuel can be used for the engine• All electric mode• Increase MPG• Increase range
Hybrids & Plug-in HybridsHybrids & Plug-in Hybrids
• H2 = battery
• Made from any feedstock
• FCEV = Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle
• 5 Cities Project
• Future?
HydrogenHydrogen
• Electric cars are here• BEV – battery electric vehicle• NEV – neighborhood electric vehicle• MSEV – medium speed electric vehicle• Batteries
Electric VehiclesElectric Vehicles
FuelingInfrastructure
FuelingInfrastructure
• Gasoline, diesel, ethanol, biodiesel• CNG, H2• Propane• Electric
• Proven• Competitive price• Less energy & emissions• Suitable in most engines• API certified meets warranty• Check with current supplier
Re-Refined OilRe-Refined Oil
City of San DiegoCity of San Diego
• Recycling Products– Used Oil– Used Oil & Fuel Filters– Batteries (All types)– Light Bulbs (including fluorescents) – Anti-Freeze– Tires (Major Recap Program)– Paper– Scrap Metal– Aluminum Cans & Plastic Bottles (Employee Fund)
• Shop Supplies– Recycled Products & Best Business Practices
Other Efforts Worth MentioningOther Efforts Worth Mentioning
• Re-Refined Oil– Proven technology
– Reduced Costs & Carbon Footprint
• Idle Policy (AR90-72)– Prohibited except for 30 sec warm-up &
Emergency/PTO use
• Fuel Management System– Waste, Fraud & Abuse
• Technician Training – Don’t Forget
Q&AQ&A
• Rick Longobart – [email protected] (714) 647-3348
• Paul Condran– [email protected] (310) 253-6520
• Rick Sikes– [email protected] (310) 458-8514
• John E. Alley– [email protected] (619) 527-6020