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In This I s sue:MGE, Speedway Open Madison Area’s First Public 24/7 CNG Fueling SiteU.S. Oil Builds CNG Network in WisconsinKwik Trip & Waste Management Inducted as National PartnersClean Cities Celebrates 20 Years!Mark Your Calendars!Events, News, and More...

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ReFUEL is Wisconsin Clean Cities - Southeast Area’s (WCC-SEA) Marchly

coalition newsletter.

WCC-SEA is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), organization, and is one of nearly 100 Clean Cities coalitions across the U.S. WCC-SEA works to reduce emissions, encourage the use

of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles, and develop the refueling infrastructure necessary to

sustain the industry.

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Welcome New and Returning Members

In This Issue:

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Question of the MonthWhere can I find information specific to alternative fuel

and advanced vehicles in my state?

Eye On Clean Cities

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Features:MGE, Speedway Open Madison Area’s First

24/7 Public CNG Fueling Site

U.S. Oil Acquires CNG Stations to Further Build CNG Network in Wisconsin

Kwik Trip & Waste Management Inducted into Clean Cities National Clean Fleets Partnership

Clean Cities Celebrates 20 Years!

Page 13 Fleets Across The U.S.Oregon Leads the Charge for Plug-In Vehicles and Infrastructure

Page 12 Mark Your Calendars!A full listing of events WCC is hosting and attending

Are you a member yet?Star t mak ing an impac t by joining Wisconsin Clean Cit ies to day!WCC-SEA re l ies on suppor t f rom our members. Dues and corporate memberships enable WCC-SEA to hold meet ings, sponsor educat ional workshops, and provide v i ta l outreach mater ia ls .

What c an WCC-SEA do for you?• Net work ing oppor tunit ies with f leets & industr y par tners• Technical t ra ining, workshops, and webinars• I nformation resources on a l ternat ive fuels , advanced vehic les, id le

reduc t ion, and other technologies that reduce petroleum use• I ndiv idual consultat ion and technical ass istance• Funding oppor tunit ies f rom the U.S . Depar tment of Energy, state and

local government agencies, nonprof i ts , and foundat ions• Publ ic recognit ion for progress in reducing petroleum consumption• Assistance with media outreach

Join to day! Vis i t w w w.wic leancit ies.org/ join .php, emai l info@wicleancit ies.org, or ca l l 414-221-4958.

Join the ranks with these notable supporters:

Dear Clean Cities Coalition Stakeholders:I write to encourage you to attend the Energy Independence Summit 2013, on April 7-10 in Washington, DC. Organized by Transportation Energy Partners (TEP), the Summit will bring together the nation’s clean transportation leaders to share best practices and educate federal policy makers about the benefits of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program and the need for additional tools and resources to overcome barriers to the widespread use of clean vehicles and fuels. Transportation Energy Partners is an independent, non-profit, national organization that provides policy support for the nation’s ninety-plus local and regional Clean Cities Coalitions. TEP has been organizing Energy Independence Summits in Washington since 2006; these events have played a key role in increasing clean transportation funding, which has greatly ben-efited Clean Cities Coalitions and our industry partners. The 2013 Energy Independence Summit is extremely important as we seek to maintain momentum for the clean transportation industry. As Congress and the Administration focus on reducing the deficit, all federal programs and tax incentives are under scrutiny and vulnerable to significant cuts. The Summit will provide an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the broad-based grassroots support among business leaders, state and local government officials, and community lead-ers for clean transportation energy policies that enhance energy security and create new jobs. The 2013 Summit will feature educational sessions and presentations from the nation’s leading clean transportation experts on:

• Federal funding and incentives to promote alternative fuels, vehicles and infrastructure;• Successful alternative fuels and vehicle projects across the country; and• Innovative state and local policies and programs that are advancing markets for cleaner fuels and vehicles.

The Summit will also include a day of briefings and meetings on Capitol Hill where Summit participants will spend time talking with Congressional and federal agency officials about the many clean fuel and vehicle projects, and other successes achieved with support of government leaders and industry.

The more supporters who join our effort, the greater our ability to make sure policies and funding support local clean transportation programs and projects.

For more information or to register, visit http://conferences.stagedrightevents.com/eis2013/.

I hope you can join me in DC in April!

Sincerely,

Lorrie Lisek, Executive DirectorWisconsin Clean Cities

“The summit provided a real insight into policies that need to be advanced in order to reduce our country’s dependence on petroleum-based fuels. Meeting with our local legislators to discuss our goals in the alternative fuel industry will help to boost our local economy and create jobs on Long Island.”

Patrick McClave, Stakeholder of the Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition

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The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) State Information portal, one of the many resource links found on the Wisconsin Clean Cities website, is a great source for state-specific information on alternative fuels and advanced vehicles. Each state page is a “one stop shop” with specific information about incentives and laws, locations of alternative fueling stations, truck stop electrification (TSE) sites, fuel prices, and Clean Cities coalitions.

Additionally, state agency or legislative websites are a great source for information. Specifically, the following may be useful:

• Wisconsin State Energy Office: http://www.energyindependence.wi.gov/• Wisconsin Legislatures Search: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/Pages/waml.aspx• Wisconsin Public Service Commission: http://psc.wi.gov/• EPA in Wisconsin: http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/states/wi.html

Visit the AFDC State Information Search webpage: http://www.wicleancities.org/resources.php

“Where can I find information specific to alternative fuel and advanced vehicles in my state?”

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Don’t miss the Clean Cities Winter Webinar Series!

Click here or visit http://www.wicleancities.org to view the schedule, topics,

and regiatration links.

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Clean CitiesPEV Readiness Scorecard

• Evaluate your community’s PEV readiness

• Receive feedback about strengths and ways to improve

• Record and track progress toward PEV readiness

Call (414) 221-4487 or email Heather.Goetsch@wicleancities.org to get your community’s readiness score.

Join our mission of driving sustainable alternative fuel projects and enduring clean transportation initiatives for future generations. Wisconsin Clean Cities will be attending ACT Expo 2013, and we hope to see you there!

Sign up today! Visit: www.actexpo.com Call: (888) 993-0302 Email: info@actexpo.com

Special discount for Clean Cities Members! Call (414) 221-4487 or

email info@wicleancities.org to get the code.

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South-central Wisconsin’s first compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling site is now open to the public at the Speedway convenience store located at 2500 Royal Avenue, Monona, WI. Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) supplies the CNG to the station, which will serve local drivers and also provide fuel for cars and trucks traveling past Madison along Interstates 90/94/39. It is open every day, 24 hours.

“This pilot project will serve local businesses with fleets that are interested in using CNG because of its reduced costs and emissions,” said Debbie Branson, MGE’s business development manager. “It is another way we can serve our customers and help our local economy.”

CNG vehicles save up to 50% on fuel costs compared to gasoline-powered vehicles and have fewer emissions. With the stability of lower natural gas prices and abundant domestic supplies, CNG can provide a clean, affordable option to gasoline.

“We are excited to provide a new fueling alternative to our fleet customers, and are appreciative of our partnership with Madison Gas and Electric to bring this innovative opportunity to fruition,” said Jim Dwenger, Speedway region manager.

There are approximately 25 public CNG stations in Wisconsin. Most are near Milwaukee and La Crosse. Now drivers traveling between Chicago and Milwaukee and the Twin Cities will have a convenient option. Speedway will purchase the CNG from MGE and facilitate the sales transaction with the public.

MGE was awarded a grant from the State of Wisconsin and federal Department of Energy to help offset some of the equipment and construction costs. Construction began in the fall of 2012 and was completed in January 2013.

Learn more:For information on using CNG for fleet vehicles, the Speedway site or CNG in general, visit www.mge.com/cng

MGE, Speedway Open Madison Area’s First 24/7 Public CNG Fueling Site

John Welch, Dane County Solid Waste and Recycling Manager, fills up one of the county’s Natural Gas Vehicles at the Grand Opening.

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U.S. Oil announced that it has acquired six compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations from We Energies. The newly acquired stations bring the total to eight GAIN® Clean Fueling stations located in Wisconsin. Prior to the acquisition, U.S. Oil owned GAIN stations in Menomonie and Marinette. In addition to the acquisition, a ninth GAIN station, currently under construction in Green Bay, will be open for service in April.

“We believe CNG is the fuel of the future and U.S. Oil is committed to making it a realistic and successful fuel alternative,” said Mike Koel, Vice President of Business Development for U.S. Oil. “CNG provides a more cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fuels and our goal is to create a network of stations that link markets, allowing more trucking companies to utilize CNG.”

The availability of CNG fueling stations has been a key factor in the number of trucking companies using the alternative fuel. CNG trucks have a limited mileage range per tank of gas. “This places limits on where CNG trucks can be used because they have to remain within a certain distance of a fueling station,” Koel explains. “By linking markets, the service becomes more regionalized, allowing for regional trucking companies to take advantage of this fuel alternative.”

All the stations are equipped with the quick fuel design so the time it takes to fill a CNG tank is similar to the time it would take to fill a conventional diesel fuel tank. U.S. Oil also has plans to upgrade the newly acquired facilities to ensure they are kept in top performing condition.

In addition to the acquisition, U.S. Oil is seeking to locate additional GAIN™ Clean Fueling stations in Wisconsin and throughout the nation. “Our goal is to create a network of GAIN stations throughout the United States for the trucking industry and individual CNG vehicles owners to utilize,” Koel said.

Find a station near you, learn how to partner to get a fueling station in your area, or discover more about GAIN Clean Fuel at: http://www.gainfuel.com/

U.S. Oil Acquires CNG Stations to Further Build CNG Network in Wisconsin

John Schmidt, U.S. Venture President and CEO, at the company’s CNG station grand opening in Menomonie

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Kwik Trip and Waste Management, members of Wisconsin Clean Cities, joined the ranks of AT&T, Coca-Cola, FedEx, and other select companies as part of the Clean Cities National Clean Fleets Partnership. The honor was announced on March 5, at the Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis, IN. Each year a select number of fleets are chosen to take part in the program. Fleets chosen are provided specialized resources, expertise, and support to incorporate alternative fuels and fuel-saving measures into their operations, as well as gain national recognition for their efforts.

The National Clean Fleets Partnership builds on the established success of DOE’s Clean Cities program, which reduces petroleum consumption at the community level through a nationwide network of coalitions that work with local stakeholders. Developed with input from fleet managers, industry representatives, and Clean Cities coordinators, the Partnership goes one step further by working with large private-sector fleets.

The Partnership is open to fleets that own or have contractual control over at least 50% of their vehicles and have vehicles operating in multiple states. To join, a fleet must sign an agreement and provide baseline data on its operations and fuel use. It then works one-on-one with a Clean Cities account manager to create a petroleum-use reduction strategy that meets its needs and goals. The fleet and account manager work together to identify Clean Cities coalitions in areas where the fleet operates, connect with appropriate Clean Cities stakeholders, including fuel providers and original equipment manufacturers, and track and report progress.

Kwik Trip Inc. has committed to switching its entire fleet of vehicles to natural gas operation as the company continues to deploy natural gas fueling stations through-out Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Since deploying its first natural gas fleet vehicles in June 2012, Kwik Trip has driven them more than 1 million miles and displaced 165,195 gallons of diesel fuel. Kwik Trip plans to open new CNG fueling in the following locations during the spring and summer of 2013: Grand Chute, Wis.; Oshkosh Wis.; Eagan, Minn.; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Verona Wis.; St. Michael, Minn.; Mankato, Minn.; Mauston, Wis.; Baldwin, Wis.; Janesville, Wis.; and Albert Lea, Minn.

Waste Management has more than 2,000 heavy-duty natural gas trucks in North American cities today and plans to ultimately convert its entire fleet of 18,000 collection vehicles to natural gas operation. The company has 40 natural gas fueling stations across North America, 15 of which are publicly accessible, and another seven with pre-approved third-party access. Waste Management is planning 13 additional stations for early 2013, with more to follow. By 2020, the company expects its efforts to have saved 350 million gallons of fuel, about 3.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, and $1 billion in operational costs.

Learn more about the Clean Cities National Clean Fleets Partnership: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/national_partnership.html

Kwik Trip & Waste ManagementInducted into Clean Cities

National Clean Fleets Partnership

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Since its launch 20 years ago, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program has followed a simple model: Helping local communities lead the way to a stronger and more prosperous energy future by providing American families and businesses more transportation energy options to help reduce the nation’s reliance on imported oil.

In 1993, Clean Cities designated its first coalition in Atlanta and by 1994 had added another five local coalitions from across the country, including Wisconsin Clean Cities. Since then, the network has expanded to include nearly 100 coalitions representing almost 80 percent of the country’s population. These coalitions collaborate with more than 10,000 state and municipal governments, small businesses, community organizations, and others to diversify transportation energy choices and deploy more efficient vehicles that will save consumers money. By leveraging these stakeholders’ combined resources, the Clean Cities coalitions are driving achievements that no single organization or group could accomplish on its own. Nationwide, the Clean Cities program is paying dividends in communities from Atlanta to San Diego to Kansas City. To date, these efforts have helped put more than 700,000 alternative-fuel buses, taxicabs, and other fleet vehicles on the road, as well as help start-up electric vehicle charging stations and alternative-fuel stations, including natural gas, propane autogas, and biofuels. As of 2011, Clean Cities coalitions have saved more than 4.5 billion gasoline-gallon equivalents. These public-private partnerships serve as models of community-scale efforts that have regional impacts. For example, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the Treasure Valley Clean Cities coalition launched an effort to install four new natural gas stations along local highways in Boise, Idaho. At the same time, a local transit agency planned to shut down the area’s commuter bus line due to escalating diesel prices. However, by introducing cost-effective compressed natural gas (CNG) stations in the community, the local Clean Cities coalition was able to help the transit agency continue running the community bus service and eventually purchase eight new natural gas buses.

Learn more:http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/http://www.wicleancities.org

Clean Cities Celebrates 20 Years!

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For more event information, visit our events page at www.wicleancities.org/events.php.For sponsorship opportunities, email info@wicleancities.org or call (414) 221-4958.

Mark Your Calendars!Join Wisconsin Clean Cities at these great events!

March 28, 2013Kwik Trip Natural Gas SeminarHoliday Inn Riverwalk 123 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah, WI 54956Register by March 22: 1-855-710-3800 or KTBeyondGreen@kwiktrip.com

March 25, 2013Webinar: Maintenance Shop Safety When Using Natural Gas1:00 - 2:30 PM (CST)Space is limited! Reserve your seat today!Register: http://www.wicleancities.org/events.php

April 7-10, 2013Energy Independence SummitWashington, DCRegister: http://conferences.stagedrightevents.com/eis2013

April 9, 2013Webinar: Clean Cities Tools10:00 - 11:30 AM (CST)Space is limited! Reserve your seat today!Register: http://www.wicleancities.org/events.php

April 11, 2013Kwik Trip Natural Gas SeminarLake Mills, WI

April 24, 2013Green Vehicles Workshop & Vehicle Showcase9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (workshop)12:30 - 3:00 PM (showcase)Register: http://gvw2013.eventbrite.com

May 2, 2013Kwik Trip Natural Gas SeminarVerona, WI

May 7, 2013Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program Partner Showcase8:30 AM - 3:00 PMAlliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713RSVP: Emily DeVillers at (414) 221-2509 orEmily.DeVillers@wicleancities.org

May 23, 2013Kwik Trip Natural Gas SeminarMauston, WI

June 24-27, 2013ACT Expo 2013Washington, DCRegister: http://gvw2013.eventbrite.comSpecial discount for Clean Cities members! Call (414) 221-4487 to get the code.

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Oregon is coordinating many activities and developing processes to facilitate successful, widespread deployment of plug-in vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure.

In 2004, Oregon’s strategy for greenhouse gas reduction report showed that motor vehicles accounted for more than one-third of Oregon’s GHG emissions. In 2007, climate change legislation (HB 3543) set GHG emissions targets of 10% below 1990 levels by 2020 and 75% below 1990 levels by 2050. A 2008 climate change report and sustainability conference led to forming the Governor’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure Working Group, which focused on plug-in vehicles for several reasons:

• The need for low- or zero-emission vehicles to meet GHG-reduction targets;

• Oregon’s annual spending of approximately $8 billion on gasoline and diesel, of which 90% of the non-tax dollars leave the state;

• Oregon’s relatively low GHG electricity sources;• Oregon’s renewable portfolio standard (25% of retail electricity from new renewable energy sources by

2025);• Potential economic opportunities related to plug-in vehicles;• Oregon’s population of innovators and early adopters of new technologies.

Legislative and planning efforts were translated quickly into action. Work to create a proposal for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds led to partnerships among more than 60 state agencies, local governments, utilities, and private organizations. A Public Utility Commission docket started the investigation into the role of utilities in plug-in vehicle deployment, including smart grid and rate-structure considerations. These efforts led to Oregon’s participation in the EV Project. In September 2010, Executive Order 10-09 (PDF) established the Governor’s Transportation Electrification Executive Council, a central point for coordinating the state’s plug-in vehicle strategy, development, and deployment.

EV Project deployment in Oregon will focus on the corridor defined by the cities of Portland, Salem, Corvallis, and Eugene. This area comprises seven utilities, four MPOs, and 70% of the state’s population. EVSE deployment will include up to about 900 home-based stations for plug-in vehicle buyers as well as 1,150 publicly available Level 2 charging stations and 45 fast-charging stations. To assist with deployment, ECOtality developed electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment guidelines (PDF) for the Oregon I-5 metro areas of Portland, Salem, Corvallis, and Eugene. Oregon has assembled a large, diverse team to coordinate its work on the EV Project.

Learn more:http://www.theevproject.com/index.php

F l E E T S A C R O S S T H E U . S . :How Other Fleets Are Using Alternative Fuels And Vehicles

Oregon Leads the Charge for Plug-InVehicles and Infrastructure

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Eye on Wisconsin Clean Cities

The first compressed natural gas (CNG) station in the Madison area Grand Opening was on March 1, 2013. The station is located at

2500 Royal Avenue, Monona, WI.

Steve Kraus, Media Relations Manager, Madison Gas and Electric, talked about the partnership between Speedway and Madison Gas and

Electric. Their partnership allowed for the opening of the new station.

Chad Kroening, Boehlke Bottled Gas, Jerry Medinger, American Lung Association in Wisconsin, and Greg Failey, Mitchell International Airport, manning the alternative fuels booth at the Greater Miwlaukee Auto Show.

Wisconsin Clean Cities partnered with the American Lung Association in Wisconsin to educate the public about alternative fuels and related programs

at the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show..

Lamers Bus Lines, Inc., located in Green Bay, WI, participates in theWisconsin Clean Transportation Program (WCTP).

As part of the WCTP, Lamers acquired six Thomas C2 hybridelectric school buses.

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