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ABOUT US

What is Clean Cities?

Sponsored by the US Department of Energy (DOE), the Clean Cities Program supports public and private partnerships that work to achieve petroleum displacement through a portfolio of technologies that include alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles and idle reduction. The Program helps all parties identify mutual interests while meeting their individual objectives such as the need to improve air quality, comply with federal fleet regulations, or identify and create markets for vehicles or fuel.

What are alternative fuels?

A short list of fuels was created by the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) in 1992. The legislation required certain types of users to complete their future light-duty vehicle acquisition, in specific proportions, with AFVs. To meet those requirements, covered fleets must choose vehicles that can run on approved alternative fuels. Those fuels include natural gas (compressed and liquefied), methanol, hydrogen, electricity, biodiesel, ethanol, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane).

How does Clean Cities Work?

The Program attempts to mobilize local stakeholders in government and industry. In approximately 80 coalitions across the country, the Clean Cities Program draws local stakeholders from the public and private sectors. A Clean Cities coalition can provide a forum for members to leverage their resources, develop joint projects, collaborate on public policy issues, and promote petroleum reduction in their communities.

Why should I become a member in the Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition?

Clean Cities members have the potential for more funding opportunities, valuable resources and positive public exposure than non-members. Clean Cities provides opportunities for networking and partnerships, two keys to successful AFV programs. Additionally, Clean Cities offers vendors opportunities to meet and talk to purchasers of AFV products and services. As an added incentive, DOE grants to the State Energy Programs for AFVs are available only to Clean Cities members. And the Greater Baton Rouge Clean Cities Coalition is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization so financial contributions are tax deductible.

What are the goals of Clean Cities?

Ultimately, our goals are to reduce our nation’s dependence on imported petroleum and help provide solutions to air quality problems in our area. Additionally, to create new jobs and commercial opportunities, facilitate vehicle and fuel production and sales, develop “clean corridors” of AFV-friendly highways and increase public awareness of alternative fuels. The Program emphasizes applications in “niche markets”. Examples include refuse and recycling trucks, freight and package delivery trucks, transit and school buses, and airport, campus and government vehicles.

Where do I get information?

Contact gbrccc@gmail.com

 

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Received Department of Energy (DOE) Coalition Support Grant (2003, 2004, 2005)
  • Received Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) funding (2003,2006)
  • Participated in project that built Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
  • Participated in project that acquired five CNG trolleys for use by Capital Area Transit System (CATS)
  • Wrote DOE grant proposal for City of Baton Rouge to purchase five Compressed Natural Gas vehicles for their fleet. Based on their experience with the initial purchase, they committed to replace all sedans with CNG vehicles.
  • Wrote DOE grant proposal for Parks and Recreation Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) to make initial purchase six CNG vehicles and have two other vehicles converted to CNG.
  • Wrote DOE grant proposal for BREC to build CNG fueling station at their main facility.
  • Received grant from Entergy Foundation
  • Received 2003 Governor’s Environmental Leadership Award for work with acquiring CNG trolleys
  • Wrote EPA grant proposal for St. Charles Parish Public Schools to obtain funding for biodiesel to run in their 108-diesel bus fleet.
  • Wrote DOE grant proposal for Coalition Support (2003,2004,2005)
  • Submitted grant requests to various private foundations including the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Mazda Foundation.
  • Assisted DNR with their Statewide Clean Cities Meetings (2004, 2005).
  • Working with New Orleans and Shreveport Coalitions to assist them with achieving official designation from the Department of Energy
  • Provide assistance as needed to fleets, municipalities and individuals
  • Assisting CATS in their efforts to obtain funding to build a CNG facility and allow for the purchase of CNG transit buses and a CNG Bus Rapid Transit System
  • Appeared on local morning shows to discuss alternative fuels
  • Participate in annual Earth Day Festival in Downtown Baton Rouge.
  • Obtained CNG Honda Civic GX for demonstration purposes with local fleets.
  • Collaborating with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to host workshops on Biofuels, CNG and Hybrids and Fuel Economy
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