Shippers, Carriers Push for Natural Gas Adoption

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ACT Expo PicDuring a panel discussion of carriers and shippers at the ACTExpo in Long Beach, Calif., shipper and carrier representatives from Owens Corning, American Honda Motor Co., Sheehy Mail Contractors and Seaboard Foods outlined their strategies for natural gas adoption.

David Uncapher, transportation sourcing and operations leader for Owens Corning, says his company is making a huge push into sustainability efforts that includes working with carriers using natural gas vehicles to continue that corporate sustainability initiative and reduce dependence on foreign oil.

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Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Approves Natural Gas Fueling Station Project

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A resolution accepting the response of Clean Energy to RFP no. 37-2013, and authorizing the mayor, on behalf of the urban county government, to execute an agreement with Clean Energy to establish a temporary natural gas fueling station and provide fuel, on a price contract basis cost not to exceed $1.21 per gasoline gallon equivalent was approved April 10.

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Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Workshops In Southwest April 22, 29

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The Department of Environmental Protection, along with Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities, invites fleet managers, school districts, municipalities, nonprofit entities, and for-profit businesses to attend one of two alternative fuels incentive grant workshops being held in Greene and Cambria counties.  DEP is hosting these workshops to assist potential applicants in learning more about AFIG grant program requirements, and how they can join others in making the switch to alternative fuel vehicles.

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Energy Department Invests $17 Million in Clean Energy Small Businesses

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U.S. Department of EnergyBuilding on President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to continue U.S. leadership in clean energy innovation, the Energy Department’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) today awarded $17 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects to help small businesses in 13 states develop prototype technologies that could improve manufacturing energy efficiency, reduce the cost of installing clean energy projects, and generate electricity from renewable energy sources.

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Feds Ease Alt-Fuel Vehicle Purchasing Mandate

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M-GF-doe-epact-covered-fleetsThe U.S. Department of Energy has made it easier for state and utility fleets to comply with alt-fuel vehicle purchasing mandates by including hybrid vehicles, alt-fuel fueling infrastructure, alt-fuel non-road equipment, and emerging technologies.

The changes go into effect April 21, the DOE announced.

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M & M Cartage, Natural Gas Freight Hauler

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Kentucky Energy and Environment Secretary Len Peters and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer celebrate the addition of 11 compressed natural gas semi trucks to the M & M Cartage fleet owned and operated by Don Hayden, at podium. M & M Cartage, based in Louisville, took delivery of their first CNG Freightliner in April 2013 and will have a total of 31 by January 2014.

LG&E and KU Adds Natural Gas Vehicle to Fleet

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Exploring the Open Road with Natural Gas Vehicles

LG&E and KU recently added a compressed natural gas-powered vehicle (NGV) to their vehicle fleet at Magnolia Gas Compressor Station, located near Magnolia, Kentucky.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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KCFC Members Come Together for March Meeting

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Johnathan Gay- March MeetingKCFC members attended the spring membership meeting on March 14 at the Irish Rover in Louisville.  Here the coalition discussed upcoming projects for the spring, as well as new business and initiatives among members.  Guest speaker Johnathan Gay provided a presentation entitled Kentucky Innovation Network: Helping Innovative Entrepreneurs Succeed. Johnathan is the Morehead State University and Innovation & Commercialization Center Director.

 

UPS Announces Placement of 1000 Propane Trucks

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Melissa and UPSMike Britt, UPS and Don Francis, Atlanta Clean Cities, and Melissa at Work Truck Show.  UPS announced placement of 1,000 propane trucks in Oklahoma and Louisiana. Don Francis and Melissa serve as liaisons for UPS and U.S. Department of Energy.