ETCleanFuels is a 10-year old nonprofit in East Tennessee that works to promote alternative fuels and fuel efficiency in the transportation sector. It supports fleets and fuel suppliers, holds workshops, and collaborates on grants. Examples of its work include partnerships to develop natural gas vehicles in Tennessee, increase availability of E85 and biodiesel stations, support a cellulosic ethanol supply chain, and educate over 10,000 K-12 students annually about clean fuels. ETCleanFuels also works on cross-state collaborations around biofuel corridors and building a biomass industry in Tennessee.
Should You Buy an Alternative Vehicle for Economic and/or Environmental Reasons?University of Minnesota
By Douglas G. Tiffany, Assistant Extension Professor at University of Minnesota. This presentation discusses capabilities of four vehicles: Conventional Vehicles (ICE); Hybrids (HEV); Electric Vehicles (EV); Extended Range Electric Vehicles (PHEV). It will also: Demonstrate a consumer decision tool to anticipate consumer behavior; Determine costs of ownership and operation; and Compare GHG emissions of the four cars. Presentation given at CERTs electric car event in Rochester, MN on April 26, 2011. More at http://bit.ly/mhPyGE.
PV Project Financing: Utility, Federal & State Initiatives Designed to Suppor...Smithers Apex
- Which developers and projects are able to attract financing?
- Will loss of 1603 Treasury Grants disrupt the market?
- Is the Tax Equity market back?
- Are REC markets making a different?
ColaLife | Responsible Business | ColaLifeColaLife
The document discusses using the existing distribution network of multinational companies to deliver aid in developing countries in an innovative way. It describes ColaLife's pilot program that introduced aid pods containing oral rehydration solution and zinc tablets into crates delivered by Coca-Cola distributors. This approach aims to cost-effectively reach more people in need while also respecting the existing business operations and margins of companies in the distribution chain. The conclusion emphasizes that both aid and trade need to be combined through "unlikely alliances" and innovation to sufficiently address issues like child mortality.
This document summarizes a portfolio opportunity consisting of 6 single-family rental properties located in the Memphis metro area. The portfolio has been purchased and renovated since 2011. It is currently 100% leased with average rents of $1,012.50 per property. The net operating income is $52,300 and the purchase price is $523,000, representing a 10% capitalization rate. Interior photos and lease copies will only be provided to potential buyers who submit a letter of intent and proof of funds.
This document summarizes a counseling theories and techniques course held at Polytechnic University of the Philippines. The course is divided into three parts that will be covered over three class sessions. Part one focuses on the nature and scope of helping relationships, the origins and development of counseling, and counselee characteristics and concerns. The class will use presentations, videos, and activities to explore these topics. A group of five students led by Katrina Paalan will participate in the course facilitated by instructor Dr. Roxel A. Apruebo.
The document discusses classifications of schizophrenia in the DSM-III and ICD-9 diagnostic manuals. It outlines the essential characteristics of schizophrenia and lists six symptoms for diagnosis. DSM-III recognizes five subtypes of schizophrenia: disorganized, catatonic, paranoid, undifferentiated, and residual. Tables provide the diagnostic criteria for each subtype and compare the DSM-III and ICD-9 nosology.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise has also been shown to increase gray matter volume in the brain and reduce risks for conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition--or ETCleanFuels--is managing or collaborating on diverse projects that are moving alt fuels into use in the transportation sector. Learn more here!
Should You Buy an Alternative Vehicle for Economic and/or Environmental Reasons?University of Minnesota
By Douglas G. Tiffany, Assistant Extension Professor at University of Minnesota. This presentation discusses capabilities of four vehicles: Conventional Vehicles (ICE); Hybrids (HEV); Electric Vehicles (EV); Extended Range Electric Vehicles (PHEV). It will also: Demonstrate a consumer decision tool to anticipate consumer behavior; Determine costs of ownership and operation; and Compare GHG emissions of the four cars. Presentation given at CERTs electric car event in Rochester, MN on April 26, 2011. More at http://bit.ly/mhPyGE.
PV Project Financing: Utility, Federal & State Initiatives Designed to Suppor...Smithers Apex
- Which developers and projects are able to attract financing?
- Will loss of 1603 Treasury Grants disrupt the market?
- Is the Tax Equity market back?
- Are REC markets making a different?
ColaLife | Responsible Business | ColaLifeColaLife
The document discusses using the existing distribution network of multinational companies to deliver aid in developing countries in an innovative way. It describes ColaLife's pilot program that introduced aid pods containing oral rehydration solution and zinc tablets into crates delivered by Coca-Cola distributors. This approach aims to cost-effectively reach more people in need while also respecting the existing business operations and margins of companies in the distribution chain. The conclusion emphasizes that both aid and trade need to be combined through "unlikely alliances" and innovation to sufficiently address issues like child mortality.
This document summarizes a portfolio opportunity consisting of 6 single-family rental properties located in the Memphis metro area. The portfolio has been purchased and renovated since 2011. It is currently 100% leased with average rents of $1,012.50 per property. The net operating income is $52,300 and the purchase price is $523,000, representing a 10% capitalization rate. Interior photos and lease copies will only be provided to potential buyers who submit a letter of intent and proof of funds.
This document summarizes a counseling theories and techniques course held at Polytechnic University of the Philippines. The course is divided into three parts that will be covered over three class sessions. Part one focuses on the nature and scope of helping relationships, the origins and development of counseling, and counselee characteristics and concerns. The class will use presentations, videos, and activities to explore these topics. A group of five students led by Katrina Paalan will participate in the course facilitated by instructor Dr. Roxel A. Apruebo.
The document discusses classifications of schizophrenia in the DSM-III and ICD-9 diagnostic manuals. It outlines the essential characteristics of schizophrenia and lists six symptoms for diagnosis. DSM-III recognizes five subtypes of schizophrenia: disorganized, catatonic, paranoid, undifferentiated, and residual. Tables provide the diagnostic criteria for each subtype and compare the DSM-III and ICD-9 nosology.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise has also been shown to increase gray matter volume in the brain and reduce risks for conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition--or ETCleanFuels--is managing or collaborating on diverse projects that are moving alt fuels into use in the transportation sector. Learn more here!
Fuel economy and idle reduction were the focus of the workshop. The document discussed the need to improve fuel economy due to concerns over energy security and emissions. It provided an overview of vehicle and fuel choices as well as technologies that can increase fuel economy such as hybrids, natural gas vehicles, and reducing unnecessary idling. The workshop aimed to educate attendees on options for improving fleet fuel efficiency and sustainability.
The document discusses building a Tennessee team to promote natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in the state. It outlines the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition's proposal to manage a Tennessee NGV team over the next year by holding monthly conference calls, tracking NGV projects online, and planning a 2011 NGV conference in Tennessee. The team's goals are to respond to upcoming funding opportunities, support the development of natural gas fueling stations and fleets across the state, and serve as an example for other southeastern states by having 10 public natural gas stations and 500 NGVs in use by 2015 through partnership efforts.
The document discusses alternative fuels usage in the utility industry, with a focus on Tennessee. It provides examples of various utilities in Tennessee and beyond that are using alternative fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG), biodiesel, ethanol, hybrid and electric vehicles. The document also summarizes responses from Clean Cities coalitions about their alternative fuels usage, including over 1,000 CNG vehicles at PG&E in California and biodiesel and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle plans at Dominion Resources in Virginia. It outlines some recently funded alternative fuels projects involving utilities through the Department of Energy.
ETCFC presentation to the West Knox Sertoma Club, 7/14/09ETCleanFuels
This is a presentation I gave to a Sertoma Club in Knoxville in July this year. It covers a lot, starting with our coalition and what we do, then going through basics and background on oil and oil systems, to actions taking place in East Tennessee today to help us move away from oil alone in the transportation sector.
The document summarizes the results of an international web survey on the challenges for the future bio-economy. Respondents identified maintaining sustainable nutrient and water cycles as the most important challenge. Other highly agreed upon challenges included the need for long-term investment, changing attitudes and mindsets, ensuring supply of biomass resources, and developing new technical and social processes. There was some disagreement around issues of scale (global vs local) and priorities around closed material cycles versus minimizing resource use. The survey aimed to support discussions at an international forum on sustainable resource use and bio-economy strategies.
The document summarizes the results of an international web survey on the challenges for the future bio-economy. Respondents identified several key challenges with high levels of agreement, including the need to change attitudes and mindsets to support bio-economy, ensure sustainable supply of natural resources, and facilitate cooperation across sectors. There was also high agreement around challenges related to climate change, food production, and securing long-term investment. However, there was some disagreement around issues like pricing mechanisms and land availability. The survey provided examples of responses and suggestions in different categories based on their assessed relevance and levels of agreement.
Renewable Chemicals and Advanced Biofuelsdinomasch
This document provides an overview of Gevo, Inc., a company that produces renewable chemicals and biofuels using proprietary technology. Key points:
- Gevo has developed a patented process called GIFT that uses yeast fermentation to convert plant-based sugars into isobutanol, which can then be used to produce chemicals, fuels and other products as a drop-in replacement for petroleum.
- Isobutanol production is cost competitive with petroleum-based production due to high yields from GIFT and the increasing price differential between oil and plant-based feedstocks.
- Gevo has two commercial production facilities, one wholly owned and one in a joint venture, and is focused on multiple end
Lisa Geason-Bauer, Evolution Marketing, presented information on her fleet experiences and barriers from implementing an EV into her fleet for Wisconsin Clean Cities EV Basics & Barriers webinar.
The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition (ETCleanFuels) is a local non-profit designated as a member of the Department of Energy Clean Cities program in 2006. ETCleanFuels works to diversify transportation fuels away from petroleum and reduce fuel usage through projects promoting alternatives like propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and natural gas. One focus is propane, a domestically produced fuel that is cheaper and less polluting than gasoline or diesel. ETCleanFuels facilitates projects and provides information on the benefits and incentives for using propane vehicles and infrastructure in the region.
Biofuels? Adore it! - Wouter Jan van den BergBioMotion Tour
Presentation by Wouter Jan van den Berg -
Staff member department Environment & Soilconservation Province of Groningen (Netherlands).
BioMotion Tour congress at Agritechnica, Hannover - 13 november 2009
This document analyzes Evian's environmental business strategy in response to legally binding carbon emission targets. It summarizes Evian's sustainability strategy, which focuses on reducing its carbon footprint from transportation, packaging, and manufacturing. Some actions taken include increasing rail shipments within the EU, using recycled PET, and setting targets to be carbon neutral. However, the strategy does not fully address risks from growth outside the EU, potential water source scarcity, and lack of consumer responsibility for disposal. Recommendations are provided to help Evian tackle these new challenges.
Beale CP Sustainable Business Communication Planning 022011Therese Beale
This document discusses communication planning and messaging for sustainable businesses. It outlines the three P's of communication planning as purpose, place and people. It also discusses the five P's of marketing and notes that communication is a process influenced by culture, psychology and structure. The document provides guidance on setting communication goals and messaging, targeting the right audiences, leveraging strengths, and providing relevant evidence. It emphasizes aligning sustainability communication with a company's mission, values and pillars like environmental, economic and community impact. The overall message is that effective sustainability communication requires understanding stakeholders and telling a company's story through its triple bottom line performance.
The document discusses two regional programs - STORM and ECO Network - that are working to improve stormwater management and education in Puget Sound. STORM includes 81 cities and counties that collaborate on compliance, training, and social marketing. ECO Network has over 400 members, including cities, counties, and non-profits, and coordinates local education and outreach efforts with funding from Puget Sound Partnership. The Puget Sound Starts Here campaign was launched to raise awareness of stormwater pollution and provides consistent messaging that both regional groups and local communities can utilize in their own outreach.
Greener Oconomowoc is a non-profit organization that aims to provide a healthy community, economy, and environment in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. In the past year, Greener Oconomowoc has expanded community gardening efforts, organized farmers markets and bike rides, and held a successful Earth Day event. The annual report provides updates on Greener Oconomowoc's activities and committees over the past year, including partnerships formed and organizational changes. It requests volunteers to help with upcoming events and positions.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Jonathan Overly of ETCleanFuels about reducing oil dependence and diesel emissions. It provides examples of Clean Cities projects in the Southeast including propane school buses in Mobile County, a landfill gas project and CNG fueling stations in Atlanta, and natural gas trucks. It also discusses upcoming technologies and fuels that Clean Cities is promoting such as renewable diesel, terminal truck stop electrification, and electric terminal trucks. The presentation highlights the impact Clean Cities has had in reducing petroleum usage and outlines ETCleanFuels' role in helping fleets save money while cutting emissions.
This document summarizes alternative fuel and advanced vehicle options for utility fleets. It discusses the role of Clean Cities coalitions in promoting petroleum reduction and introduces ETCleanFuels, a Clean Cities member focused on helping fleets adopt alternative fuels. Key alternative fuel options presented include compressed natural gas, propane, plug-in hybrids, and biodiesel. The document provides examples of vehicle models that run on these fuels and discusses factors like fuel savings, emissions reductions, and payback periods. Attendees are encouraged to work with ETCleanFuels to evaluate options and access their network for implementing alternative fuels.
Pivotal LNG - 101 - Natural Gas Fuel for Heavy Duty TrucksETCleanFuels
This is from a presentation that David Jaskolski of Pivotal LNG provided to ETCleanFuels and other Clean Cities coalitions on June 6, 2013 via Webinar.
The document discusses using Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model to estimate the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles through life-cycle analysis. It introduces the GREET model, which evaluates energy use and emissions from vehicle/fuel systems on a well-to-wheels basis. As an example of its use, recent research on greenhouse gas emissions from shale gas is mentioned. The document outlines how the GREET model separates energy use and estimates emissions, allowing life-cycle comparisons of different vehicle and fuel options.
A Roush team came through Middle Tennessee and helped out with a school bus presentation at Central States Bus and an airport presentation at BNA, the Nashville airport. This presentation is from the airport and covers the related vehicle offerings that Roush has in addition to a good overview of propane as a transportation alternative fuel.
Dixie presented this at our 4th quarter 2011 fleet managers meeting. Great information and she answered a number of questions about its flexibility and cost during the meeting.
Robert Gibson presented on the fueleconomy.gov website. He discussed that the website is a joint effort between DOE and EPA to provide accurate fuel economy information to consumers. It allows users to compare vehicles, learn about tax incentives, track their own fuel usage, and find tips to improve fuel economy. The site has become a major information source for consumers and the media.
Fuel economy and idle reduction were the focus of the workshop. The document discussed the need to improve fuel economy due to concerns over energy security and emissions. It provided an overview of vehicle and fuel choices as well as technologies that can increase fuel economy such as hybrids, natural gas vehicles, and reducing unnecessary idling. The workshop aimed to educate attendees on options for improving fleet fuel efficiency and sustainability.
The document discusses building a Tennessee team to promote natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in the state. It outlines the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition's proposal to manage a Tennessee NGV team over the next year by holding monthly conference calls, tracking NGV projects online, and planning a 2011 NGV conference in Tennessee. The team's goals are to respond to upcoming funding opportunities, support the development of natural gas fueling stations and fleets across the state, and serve as an example for other southeastern states by having 10 public natural gas stations and 500 NGVs in use by 2015 through partnership efforts.
The document discusses alternative fuels usage in the utility industry, with a focus on Tennessee. It provides examples of various utilities in Tennessee and beyond that are using alternative fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG), biodiesel, ethanol, hybrid and electric vehicles. The document also summarizes responses from Clean Cities coalitions about their alternative fuels usage, including over 1,000 CNG vehicles at PG&E in California and biodiesel and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle plans at Dominion Resources in Virginia. It outlines some recently funded alternative fuels projects involving utilities through the Department of Energy.
ETCFC presentation to the West Knox Sertoma Club, 7/14/09ETCleanFuels
This is a presentation I gave to a Sertoma Club in Knoxville in July this year. It covers a lot, starting with our coalition and what we do, then going through basics and background on oil and oil systems, to actions taking place in East Tennessee today to help us move away from oil alone in the transportation sector.
The document summarizes the results of an international web survey on the challenges for the future bio-economy. Respondents identified maintaining sustainable nutrient and water cycles as the most important challenge. Other highly agreed upon challenges included the need for long-term investment, changing attitudes and mindsets, ensuring supply of biomass resources, and developing new technical and social processes. There was some disagreement around issues of scale (global vs local) and priorities around closed material cycles versus minimizing resource use. The survey aimed to support discussions at an international forum on sustainable resource use and bio-economy strategies.
The document summarizes the results of an international web survey on the challenges for the future bio-economy. Respondents identified several key challenges with high levels of agreement, including the need to change attitudes and mindsets to support bio-economy, ensure sustainable supply of natural resources, and facilitate cooperation across sectors. There was also high agreement around challenges related to climate change, food production, and securing long-term investment. However, there was some disagreement around issues like pricing mechanisms and land availability. The survey provided examples of responses and suggestions in different categories based on their assessed relevance and levels of agreement.
Renewable Chemicals and Advanced Biofuelsdinomasch
This document provides an overview of Gevo, Inc., a company that produces renewable chemicals and biofuels using proprietary technology. Key points:
- Gevo has developed a patented process called GIFT that uses yeast fermentation to convert plant-based sugars into isobutanol, which can then be used to produce chemicals, fuels and other products as a drop-in replacement for petroleum.
- Isobutanol production is cost competitive with petroleum-based production due to high yields from GIFT and the increasing price differential between oil and plant-based feedstocks.
- Gevo has two commercial production facilities, one wholly owned and one in a joint venture, and is focused on multiple end
Lisa Geason-Bauer, Evolution Marketing, presented information on her fleet experiences and barriers from implementing an EV into her fleet for Wisconsin Clean Cities EV Basics & Barriers webinar.
The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition (ETCleanFuels) is a local non-profit designated as a member of the Department of Energy Clean Cities program in 2006. ETCleanFuels works to diversify transportation fuels away from petroleum and reduce fuel usage through projects promoting alternatives like propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and natural gas. One focus is propane, a domestically produced fuel that is cheaper and less polluting than gasoline or diesel. ETCleanFuels facilitates projects and provides information on the benefits and incentives for using propane vehicles and infrastructure in the region.
Biofuels? Adore it! - Wouter Jan van den BergBioMotion Tour
Presentation by Wouter Jan van den Berg -
Staff member department Environment & Soilconservation Province of Groningen (Netherlands).
BioMotion Tour congress at Agritechnica, Hannover - 13 november 2009
This document analyzes Evian's environmental business strategy in response to legally binding carbon emission targets. It summarizes Evian's sustainability strategy, which focuses on reducing its carbon footprint from transportation, packaging, and manufacturing. Some actions taken include increasing rail shipments within the EU, using recycled PET, and setting targets to be carbon neutral. However, the strategy does not fully address risks from growth outside the EU, potential water source scarcity, and lack of consumer responsibility for disposal. Recommendations are provided to help Evian tackle these new challenges.
Beale CP Sustainable Business Communication Planning 022011Therese Beale
This document discusses communication planning and messaging for sustainable businesses. It outlines the three P's of communication planning as purpose, place and people. It also discusses the five P's of marketing and notes that communication is a process influenced by culture, psychology and structure. The document provides guidance on setting communication goals and messaging, targeting the right audiences, leveraging strengths, and providing relevant evidence. It emphasizes aligning sustainability communication with a company's mission, values and pillars like environmental, economic and community impact. The overall message is that effective sustainability communication requires understanding stakeholders and telling a company's story through its triple bottom line performance.
The document discusses two regional programs - STORM and ECO Network - that are working to improve stormwater management and education in Puget Sound. STORM includes 81 cities and counties that collaborate on compliance, training, and social marketing. ECO Network has over 400 members, including cities, counties, and non-profits, and coordinates local education and outreach efforts with funding from Puget Sound Partnership. The Puget Sound Starts Here campaign was launched to raise awareness of stormwater pollution and provides consistent messaging that both regional groups and local communities can utilize in their own outreach.
Greener Oconomowoc is a non-profit organization that aims to provide a healthy community, economy, and environment in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. In the past year, Greener Oconomowoc has expanded community gardening efforts, organized farmers markets and bike rides, and held a successful Earth Day event. The annual report provides updates on Greener Oconomowoc's activities and committees over the past year, including partnerships formed and organizational changes. It requests volunteers to help with upcoming events and positions.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Jonathan Overly of ETCleanFuels about reducing oil dependence and diesel emissions. It provides examples of Clean Cities projects in the Southeast including propane school buses in Mobile County, a landfill gas project and CNG fueling stations in Atlanta, and natural gas trucks. It also discusses upcoming technologies and fuels that Clean Cities is promoting such as renewable diesel, terminal truck stop electrification, and electric terminal trucks. The presentation highlights the impact Clean Cities has had in reducing petroleum usage and outlines ETCleanFuels' role in helping fleets save money while cutting emissions.
This document summarizes alternative fuel and advanced vehicle options for utility fleets. It discusses the role of Clean Cities coalitions in promoting petroleum reduction and introduces ETCleanFuels, a Clean Cities member focused on helping fleets adopt alternative fuels. Key alternative fuel options presented include compressed natural gas, propane, plug-in hybrids, and biodiesel. The document provides examples of vehicle models that run on these fuels and discusses factors like fuel savings, emissions reductions, and payback periods. Attendees are encouraged to work with ETCleanFuels to evaluate options and access their network for implementing alternative fuels.
Pivotal LNG - 101 - Natural Gas Fuel for Heavy Duty TrucksETCleanFuels
This is from a presentation that David Jaskolski of Pivotal LNG provided to ETCleanFuels and other Clean Cities coalitions on June 6, 2013 via Webinar.
The document discusses using Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model to estimate the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles through life-cycle analysis. It introduces the GREET model, which evaluates energy use and emissions from vehicle/fuel systems on a well-to-wheels basis. As an example of its use, recent research on greenhouse gas emissions from shale gas is mentioned. The document outlines how the GREET model separates energy use and estimates emissions, allowing life-cycle comparisons of different vehicle and fuel options.
A Roush team came through Middle Tennessee and helped out with a school bus presentation at Central States Bus and an airport presentation at BNA, the Nashville airport. This presentation is from the airport and covers the related vehicle offerings that Roush has in addition to a good overview of propane as a transportation alternative fuel.
Dixie presented this at our 4th quarter 2011 fleet managers meeting. Great information and she answered a number of questions about its flexibility and cost during the meeting.
Robert Gibson presented on the fueleconomy.gov website. He discussed that the website is a joint effort between DOE and EPA to provide accurate fuel economy information to consumers. It allows users to compare vehicles, learn about tax incentives, track their own fuel usage, and find tips to improve fuel economy. The site has become a major information source for consumers and the media.
The document discusses GPS technology and its use for fleet management. It describes how a small GPS device in a vehicle uses satellites and cell towers to track its location. GPS can provide data on driving behavior like idling time, miles driven, and accidents. This data has been shown to reduce operating costs for fleets through less fuel use, maintenance, and accidents. The document provides examples of government and private fleets saving money using GPS tracking. It also discusses how GPS data can be used to qualify for energy savings programs or lower insurance premiums.
Quasar Energy Group - energy, economy, environmentETCleanFuels
Discusses quasar's ability to put together the world's best technologies to develop, permit, build, own and operate successful RNG projects that utilize multiple resources as feedstocks.
GNA - Promise + Challenges of RNG as a Vehicle FuelETCleanFuels
This document discusses the potential for renewable natural gas (RNG) produced from waste sources as a vehicle fuel. It outlines various waste streams that can be used including landfill gas, wastewater treatment plant digester gas, and animal waste digester gas. However, biogas from these sources requires upgrading to pipeline-quality RNG through purification processes. While RNG provides benefits over conventional natural gas as a vehicle fuel, lack of vehicles and fueling infrastructure have constrained market penetration. With greater development, RNG could displace a significant portion of transportation fuel usage in the United States.
Marathon Technical Services - CNG Station PrimerETCleanFuels
The document provides an overview of the key considerations for designing a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station, including accurately projecting fuel demand based on fleet data, determining the appropriate station type (time fill, cascade, or buffer) to meet fueling needs, ensuring sufficient gas supply and pressure from the utility, including necessary equipment like dryers, compressors, storage vessels, and dispensers, any building modifications required, applicable safety codes and permitting processes, and common contracting approaches for station construction.
Biodiesel Opportunities in the SoutheastETCleanFuels
This document provides an overview of a presentation on biodiesel opportunities in the Southeast United States. The agenda includes discussions on biodiesel basics, federal and state policies supporting biodiesel, infrastructure, blending economics, and an overview of Renewable Energy Group. The presentation aims to educate attendees on biodiesel production from multiple feedstocks, federal drivers like the Renewable Fuel Standard and blenders tax credit, state-level incentives and mandates, and how renewable identification numbers work to help obligated parties meet requirements.
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Tennessee Alternative Fuels and Bioenergy Conference that aimed to debunk common myths about biofuels. It discusses 7 of the most common myths, including that using food crops for fuel takes away from food production, that the US can achieve energy independence through increased drilling, and that biofuel subsidies are unreasonable. For each myth, it provides facts and data to rebut the claims, such as that US agriculture can meet food, feed, and fuel demand, reliance on petroleum imports leaves the country vulnerable, and fossil fuel subsidies greatly outweigh those for biofuels.
The document discusses the certification of fuel dispensing equipment for E85 fuel. It outlines how Underwriters Laboratory developed testing protocol Subject 87A to certify equipment for ethanol blends up to E85. As of June 2010, several dispensers, hoses, nozzles, swivels, and submersible turbine pumps received UL certification for dispensing E85. E85 equipment requires more expensive premium materials that are compatible with high ethanol fuels and costs $20,000-$25,000 compared to $10,000-$18,000 for gasoline dispensers.
This document is an activity book from the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition that discusses air pollution and ways to improve air quality. It explains that air is made up of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases and contains water droplets, pollen, and pollution. It notes that many areas in East Tennessee do not meet air quality standards due to particulate matter from diesel fuel. The document discusses alternative fuels like biodiesel and ethanol that can reduce emissions. It encourages actions like biking, walking, and driving less to help clean the air and provides information about where oil comes from and how gasoline is made from oil at refineries.
In February 2010, EPA finally nailed down it's analysis and implementation plan for the Renewable Fuels Standard, version 2.0. This presentation covers the main issues and highlights, and delves into some of the minutia before providing key resources for anyone wanting to learn more.
Oh yeah... and images of East Tennessee biofuel pumps (E85, B20, B6) are scattered throughout the presentation just to provide some ET flavor!
Alternative Fuels Presentation for Middle SchoolersETCleanFuels
From the negative effects of air pollution and oil dependence to the benefits of biodiesel and ethanol, this presentation covers many of the aspects of using alternative fuels.
Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing.pdfssuserfac0301
Read Taking AI to the Next Level in Manufacturing to gain insights on AI adoption in the manufacturing industry, such as:
1. How quickly AI is being implemented in manufacturing.
2. Which barriers stand in the way of AI adoption.
3. How data quality and governance form the backbone of AI.
4. Organizational processes and structures that may inhibit effective AI adoption.
6. Ideas and approaches to help build your organization's AI strategy.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Best 20 SEO Techniques To Improve Website Visibility In SERPPixlogix Infotech
Boost your website's visibility with proven SEO techniques! Our latest blog dives into essential strategies to enhance your online presence, increase traffic, and rank higher on search engines. From keyword optimization to quality content creation, learn how to make your site stand out in the crowded digital landscape. Discover actionable tips and expert insights to elevate your SEO game.
Ivanti’s Patch Tuesday breakdown goes beyond patching your applications and brings you the intelligence and guidance needed to prioritize where to focus your attention first. Catch early analysis on our Ivanti blog, then join industry expert Chris Goettl for the Patch Tuesday Webinar Event. There we’ll do a deep dive into each of the bulletins and give guidance on the risks associated with the newly-identified vulnerabilities.
Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
available on those devices, but many of the features provide convenience and capability but sacrifice security. This best practices guide outlines steps the users can take to better protect personal devices and information.
HCL Notes and Domino License Cost Reduction in the World of DLAUpanagenda
Webinar Recording: https://www.panagenda.com/webinars/hcl-notes-and-domino-license-cost-reduction-in-the-world-of-dlau/
The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
Join HCL Ambassador Marc Thomas in this webinar with a special guest appearance from Franz Walder. It will give you the tools and know-how to stay on top of what is going on with Domino licensing. You will be able lower your cost through an optimized configuration and keep it low going forward.
These topics will be covered
- Reducing license cost by finding and fixing misconfigurations and superfluous accounts
- How do CCB and CCX licenses really work?
- Understanding the DLAU tool and how to best utilize it
- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
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EVs - CNG - Biofuels - Propane
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ETCleanFuels:
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Partnerships for Action
Partnerships for Action
July 13, 2011 – CTEP Workshop
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Agenda
1. Who is ETCleanFuels?
2. What We Do & Why We Do It
3. Example Fuel‐by‐fuel Snapshots of Work in ET, TN, beyond
CNG Tennessee Team for NGVs
CNG – Tennessee Team for NGVs
Biodiesel & E85 work – public stations collaboration
Cellulosic Ethanol – Supply Chain (partner)
The EV Project – EVSE, conversions (partner)
Propane collaborations, too
ETCleanFuels’ 2011 Founding Partners:
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Who is ETCleanFuels?
Who is ETCleanFuels?
10 year old nonprofit in East TN 501(c)3
10‐year old nonprofit in East TN, 501(c)3
Designated member of U.S. DOE Clean Cities Program (~90)
Focused on transp. sector change:
diversify away from oil & use less!
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What Does ETCleanFuels Do?
What Does ETCleanFuels Do?
Support East Tennessee fleets
Support East Tennessee fleets
Direct fleet & fuel supplier meetings
Hold regional (Knox., Chatt., Tri‐Cities) meetings
Workshops & presentations; adult & K‐12 education, write
multiple state or regional newsletters
Look for partnership opportunities
Collaborate on grants ‐ EPA, DOE, CMAQ, others
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K‐12 School Presentations
K‐12 School Presentations
• Presentations focus on relaying the basics &
Presentations focus on relaying the basics &
importance of alt fuels and fuel economy
• ’06‐’07 & ’07‐’08 = 700‐1,700 reached
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’08‐’09 = 3,600 students reached
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• ‘09‐’10 = 4,990 students reached
• ‘10‐’11 = 10,000 students reached!
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• “1st Graders for Clean Fuels” ‐ hits all 5 of the
senses through an interactive presentation
senses through an interactive presentation
• “Clean Fuels Jeopardy!” a hit!
• “The Oil Timeline” for younger kids
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Tennessee Team for NGVs…
Cross‐state Collaboration
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Partnership of TN Clean Cities, TN Gas Association & other organizations
to advance NG as transportation fuel in the state
Have several items on 1‐year agenda: legislative, education…
One potential vision ‐ In 2015 ‐‐ our teamwork produced a
total 10 public stations, 4 major markets
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TN E85 & B20 Stations Building Access
TN E85 & B20 Stations – Building Access
E85 stations – 33 public stations
B20 stations – 32 public stations (most public B20 in U.S.)
Most biofuel stations thanks to state funding, ETCleanFuels work, or stations alone.
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Getting smart – Let em
Getting smart – Let ‘em Know
State (through TDOT) offers highway incentive program:
If station will place “E85” (or “B20”) on their logo sign,
TDOT will erect the blue “biofuel” signs… on all 4 exit signs
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(Not policy, but partnership + progress)
I‐75 Green Corridor Project
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Add 10 E85 & 15 B20 public
Add 10 E85 & 15 B20 public
pumps @ 200 mile intervals
Enable driving all the way from
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Displace 1.7+ MGY of petroleum
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Building a Biomass Industry in TN
Building a Biomass Industry in TN
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Demonstration Scale Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery
Demonstration Scale Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery
Switchgrass farmer incentive program
Biomass Innovation Park
Biomass Innovation Park Biomass
Technology demonstrations
Tennessee Biomass Supply Co‐op
Seed production capacity
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Demonstration Scale Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefinery
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• Collaboration between Genera Energy and DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol (DDCE)
• Vonore, Tennessee: Niles Ferry Industrial Park, Monroe County, 32 acre site
• 250,000 GPY demo plant and Process Development Unit (PDU) pilot plant
• Optimized as precursor to commercial facility; long‐term operation as R&D facility
• Started operations December 2009
• Multiple feedstocks: cob & switchgrass
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Tennessee Switchgrass Experience
• Contracting with local farmers to produce 6,000
acres of switchgrass
– Nearly 3,000 acres harvested in 2009
– Added >3,000 acres in 2010
– 1,000 acres improved varieties
• UT/Genera contract with local farmers
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~$450/ac/yr for 3 years
– They provide seed, technical expertise
– Separate storage contracts
– Yield‐based component in 2010
• Averaging about 8 tons/ac by 3rd year
– Harvesting ~2 tons in year 1
– ~5 tons in year 2
– ~8 tons year 3 and beyond
~8 tons year 3 and beyond
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Switchgrass Contract Farms
Cumberland Knox
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Loudon
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Rhea Biorefinery
Vonore
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• 2008 SFIP Contract
• 2009 SFIP Contract
Bradley • 2010 SFIP Contract
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Hear from the farmer himself -
Switchgrass videos @ GeneraEnergy net !
GeneraEnergy.net
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The EV Project
The EV Project – Nationwide
14,650 Level 2 (220V) Chargers
310 DC Fast‐Chargers
40+ Project Partners
5,700 Nissan LEAF Cars & 2,600 Chevrolet Volt Cars
5,700 Nissan LEAF Cars & 2,600 Chevrolet Volt Cars
16 Major Cities
PLUS…
1,200 New Jobs by 2012
5,500 New Jobs by 2017
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The EV Project What s Coming to TN
The EV Project – What’s Coming to TN
1,000 Residential Charging Stations (Level 2 – 220V)
• Installed at “home” of each LEAF purchased
1,200 Commercial Chargers (Mostly Level 2; 60 “DC Fast Chargers”)
• Installed at strategic business parking lots
150 Public Chargers
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• Commercial/
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Adding DC Fast Charging at ETP
Adding DC Fast Charging at ETP
No contract in place, but expected to
be an approved “EV Project” DC Fast
Charge location
25 min. “refuel” for Nissan LEAF
25 min. refuel for Nissan LEAF
Enabling corridor travel for pure EVs
Plugs in here
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The EV Project Solar Charging
The EV Project – Solar Charging
Unique in project to
Unique in project to
Tennessee!
TVA SMART Station
– “Smart Modal
Smart Modal
Area Recharge
Terminal”
125 total in TN
125 total in TN
Level 2 charging
Specific locations
(ORNL, EPRI, others)
(ORNL EPRI others)
Storage = solar‐
powered!!
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Crossville s Eco Travel Plaza ‐
Crossville’s Eco Travel Plaza ‐ TSE
(One example of idle reduction action or technology)
Goal = Cleaner, healthier place for truckers
Goal = Cleaner healthier place for truckers
Providing 50 electrified spaces for HD trucks
Reducing emissions by 70‐99%
Adding solar!!
• Roof‐top
• 35 kW system
• Will offset much of the initial
TSE usage to zero pollution!!
Intent – work on more transportation
projects that are EV that include solar!
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Idle‐Free Tennessee
Idle‐Free Tennessee
School focused idle reduction plan for all
School‐focused idle reduction plan for all
drivers
Discuss with county/muni. school leaders,
board; talk to principal, PTA
Meet with school bus drivers, applaud their
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increasing idle reduction efforts; ask to sign
pledge!
Post signs & provide info at schools
Post signs & provide info at schools
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“Do not follow where the path may lead.
Go, instead, where there is no path
and leave a trail.”
and leave a trail.”
‐ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jonathan Overly
Jonathan Overly
www.ETCleanFuels.org
jgoverly@utk.edu
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865‐974‐3625 Follow me on Twitter
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