Formerly Alternative Fuel News Clean Cities News Vol. 8 - No. 1 Official Publication of the Clean Cities Program and the Alternative Fuels Data Center

Clean Cities Unveils Expanded Program Focus What is Clean Cities News? In response to feedback from Clean Since 1993, the Clean Cities Cities coordinators, Alternative Fuel March 2004 Program’s more than 80 coalitions News (AFN) has been redesigned and have steadily increased the number of refocused. Its successor, Clean Cities alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) on our News (CCN), will more closely track the nation’s highways, with gains averag- efforts of Clean Cities coalitions and In This Issue ing around 17% in recent years. But coordinators and feature even more more can be done, and Clean Cities is program news. CCN will also cover the Clean Cities Unveils Expanded taking charge by expanding the tech- evolution of the Clean Cities Program Program Focus ...... 1 nologies and practices it will support as it grows to include fuel blends, as it strives to displace . idle reduction, hybrid vehicles, and What Is Clean Cities? ...... 2 Alternative fuels will remain the cor- fuel economy. Success Stories ...... 2 nerstone of Clean Cities, but, in addi- As you can see, CCN is shorter than tion, the program will now work to: Coalition News ...... 3 AFN. We’re trying to trim costs, while } Increase the use of fuel blends still delivering value. We’ll do that by Upcoming Events ...... 5 (diesel/biodiesel, ethanol/gasoline, increasing our news and supplement- EPAct Update ...... 5 and compressed natural gas (CNG)/ ing our print stories on the Clean Cities hydrogen), Web site, which is also undergoing a Coordinator Profile ...... 6 } Accelerate sales of hybrid electric redesign. vehicles, Industry News ...... 6 It is, indeed, a year of change—an } Promote informed consumer choice Resources ...... 7 expanded Clean Cities Program, a rede- on fuel economy, and signed Web site, and the new Clean Technical Assistance...... 8 } Encourage the use of idle reduction Cities News. And, we hope, a year of technologies for heavy-duty trucks improved Clean Cities coverage. and other vehicles. These four additions to the Clean Cities portfolio will help the program hydrogen and biofuels research and realize its mission of advancing the development programs to advance national, economic, and energy secu- technology and disseminate San Francisco rity of the United States by supporting information on ethanol, biodiesel, and coordinator local decisions to reduce the use of hydrogen blends. Rick Ruvolo’s petroleum fuel in vehicles. work takes him all The potential impact is clear, but Hybrid vehicles over the world. how will the program actually increase To promote the use of hybrid For details, see p 6. the use of these technologies and vehicles, Clean Cities will work with encourage these practices? The details purchasing organizations and facili- are outlined in the new Clean Cit- tate wide-scale fleet purchases. The ies Roadmap, which is due out this program will also increase consumer spring. However, the following strate- outreach at the local and state levels. gies are currently being discussed. Fuel economy Fuel blends To advance informed consumer To promote fuel blends, Clean choice and increase fuel economy Cities will work with coalitions to awareness, Clean Cities will expand U.S. Department of Energy encourage regional and state-level fuel economy outreach activities in Energy Efficiency incentives and policies. The program partnership with other federal pro- and Renewable Energy will share best-in-class policies across grams, such as the U.S. Environmental Bringing you a prosperous future the nation and collaborate with the Protection Agency (EPA), the Federal where energy is clean, abundant, U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Highway Administration (FHWA), and reliable, and affordable Cover Story - p 7 } What Is Clean Cities? Success Stories

The mission of DOE’s Clean Cities Program is to advance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that con- Sister Mary Schrader refuels one of her tribute to the reduction of petroleum congregation’s 13 CNG Honda Civic GXs. consumption in the transportation sector. Clean Cities carries out this mission through its network of more than 80 volunteer, community-based coalitions, which develop public/private partner- ships to promote alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction. Stephanie Strong/formerly of Northeast Ohio Clean Fuels Coalition For more information, visit www.ccities.doe.gov.

Clean Cities Program Contacts } Shelley Launey, Director [email protected] 202-586-1573 } Marcy Rood, Deputy Director “Green Sisters” Drive CNG Hondas [email protected] 202-586-8161 The Congregation of St. Joseph in Sister Mary Schrader. “We look upon } Dennis Smith, Technical Assistance Cleveland, Ohio, is steeped in history. this as getting an important message [email protected] This order of Catholic nuns is nearly out to the people.” 202-586-1791 350 years old, but its well-respected But their commitment goes beyond } Dorothy Wormley, SEP Funding traditions have not kept the sisters driving AFVs. They check labels for [email protected] from driving boldly into the 21st cen- animal testing and have initiated a 202-586-7028 tury in Honda Civic GXs, which run recycling program that has halved on CNG. the amount of trash generated on Program Tools & Resources The sisters, who are active members their grounds. } Alternative Fuels Data Center of the Northeast Ohio Clean Fuels They have also established pro- www.afdc.doe.gov Coalition, purchased their first Civic grams on ecology, eco-spirituality, } Coordinator’s Toolbox GX for one of their most travel-inten- and eco-justice for the convent’s high www.ccities.doe.gov/toolbox sive programs: providing seniors with school and the public, and have raised rides to and from doctors’ offices. a 130-foot tower to monitor wind } Clean Cities Hotline Since then they have purchased 12 direction and velocity to determine 800-CCITIES additional Civic GXs for other activi- the feasibility of wind energy for www.afdc.doe.gov/hotline.html ties that require significant travel. the convent. } Station Locator and Route Mapper But they didn’t stop there. In 2003, The sisters even have an environ- www.afdc.doe.gov/refueling_ the congregation received roughly mental facilitator who works with the mapsite.shtml $26,000 in DOE funding and a grant leadership team, the justice commit- } Vehicle Buyer’s Guide from the Gund Foundation to install tee, and a 14-member environmental www.ccities.doe.gov/vbg a slow-fill FuelMaker CNG pump at committee to ensure that environ- } Fuel Economy Guide the convent. The dispenser, which is mental issues and practices are con- www.fueleconomy.gov working well, enables the sisters to sidered in all decisions and choices. travel without worrying about run- Finally, and maybe most notably, they Subscriptions ning out of fuel. have a long-term goal of developing a If you would like to sign up to receive The sisters’ main motivations model for other religious communities CCN, or need to change or cancel your for driving CNG vehicles are to help to follow. subscription, contact [email protected], clean the air and educate people about For more information, contact 800-CCITIES. AFVs. “For us it’s a moral imperative Sister Mary Schrader at mschrader@csj to live out what we believe,” says cleveland.org, 216-252-0440, ext. 402.

2 Clean Cities News - March 2004 Clean Cities News - March 2004 3 Coalition News

This card-access propane pump offers Bakersfield-area Connecticut’s Greater New Haven fleets the convenience of fueling 24 hours a day, seven Clean Cities Coalition was recognized days a week. in January on a newscast by WTNH

Delta Liquid Energy News Channel 8. The two-minute story featured New Haven’s first natural gas vehicle, a Ford Crown Victoria operated by the city’s director of traffic and park- ing. Also mentioned were the city’s bat- tery-powered trucks and electric trolleys. New Haven coordinator Lee Grannis appeared as a source in the story. South Carolina’s Palmetto State Clean Fuels Coalition held its Clean Cities designation ceremony on January 28, 2004. The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition in Knoxville and the East Texas Clean Cities Coalition in Tyler have been approved for designation. The Northwest Riverside County Clean Cities Coalition recently opened a 24- 24/7 Propane Pump Opens in Bakersfield hour public/private CNG station in River- side, California. The fueling site accepts If you live or work near Bakersfield, propane vehicles, and about 100 are MasterCard, American Express, Discover, California, and you drive a propane based in the Bakersfield area. Having Wright Express, and Voyager. vehicle, you’re in luck. Delta Liquid the new pump so well located means The Tucson Regional Clean Cities Energy, a California-based partner of drivers can fuel their trucks without Coalition in December received Gov- Texas-based CleanFuel USA, now hosts returning to their home facilities. ernor Janet Napolitano’s 2003 Pride in a self-serve propane pump in Bakers- The Bakersfield pump is one of 13 Arizona Award for Pollution Prevention field that is accessible 24 hours a day, projects funded jointly by Delta and for its achievements in expanding the seven days a week. the California Energy Commission’s use of AFVs and building local alterna- The Bakersfield facility, which is Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Pro- tive fuel infrastructure. located in the region of the San Joa- gram. Eight such propane pumps are quin Valley Coalition, has always been currently operational. Delta is apply- Clean Cities Coachella Valley Coalition open regular hours to anyone, but ing for an additional 30 propane and the College of the Desert’s Energy in September 2003, Delta added the pumps at gasoline stations from San Technology Center are hosting an event propane pump and extended its hours Diego to the Bay Area for 2004, and on the College of the Desert campus to to attract area commercial and govern- plans to have 50 pumps in place by educate students about the importance ment fleets. the end of 2005. of alternative fuels and AFVs. The pro- The pump, which looks like a regu- According to Jon Van Bogart, alter- gram will be held on April 2, 2004, from lar dispenser, can dispense 100,000 native fuels director at Delta, the com- 9 a.m. to noon, as part of National AFV gallons of fuel a year for about $1.39 a pany recently started discussions with Odyssey Day. gallon. It is operated with a universal Conoco Philips, which is interested in Northern Colorado Clean Cities is also access card. Private vehicle owners can putting propane pumps in some of its hosting an Odyssey Day event on April obtain cards once they receive training stations in Sacramento, East Bay, and 2, in Estes Park, Colorado. The four-hour from Delta. The whole process—from San Diego. Van Bogart jokes that the program includes a session on the pros initial telephone call to the training, process is moving along like a “herd of and cons of alternative fuels. to the issuing of a card—takes about turtles,” considering California’s thou- three days. sands of fueling stations and millions The City of Fort Collins, Colorado, a The pump’s anchor fleets are the of conventionally fueled vehicles. But member of the Northern Colorado coali- Department of Transportation (Cal- those turtles are headed in the right tion, is installing an Avalence Hydrofiller Trans) and the Department of Water direction. 175, a hydrogen fuel generator that will Resources. Both have been trained and For more information, contact Jon allow the city to produce Hythane for its have recently received access cards. Van Bogart at jonb@deltaliquidenergy fleet vehicles and buses. Hythane is a State fleets operate more than 2,000 .com, 805-239-0616. blend of CNG and hydrogen gas. Success Stories - p 4 } 2 Clean Cities News - March 2004 Clean Cities News - March 2004 3 |Success Stories - p 3 Central Opens the Nation’s First Biodiesel Blending Facility

The choice to install a metered blending system was economic—it costs $50,000 to $60,000 less than This tank holds the neat a fuel-injected system—and no one biodiesel needed to create could predict that demand for the fuel Indiana Soybean Board biodiesel blends at the would be so high and that the facil- Countrymark Co-op in ity would be so successful. In fact, the Jolietville, Indiana. demand has outstripped expectations. Since the facility opened, it has sold more than 125,000 gallons of neat biodiesel. Statewide, biodiesel consumption more than tripled in 2003—good news for Indiana’s 28,000 soybean farmers who needed a market for their soy- bean oil. The Jolietville system is so suc- cessful that Countrymark is building another facility in Peru, Indiana, and is doing a feasibility study to deter- mine whether to build one more Countrymark Co-op in Jolietville, where he loads the diesel fuel to blending system in the state. Indiana, is home to the nation’s complete the blend. The Jolietville blending facility was first soy biodiesel metered blending The fuel is then delivered to central built using funding from the Indi- system. The facility, which opened in Indiana stations like Energy Plus 24 ana Soybean Board and the Indiana June 2003, offers area co-ops and fuel (Countrymark’s retail store) and Crys- Department of Commerce Energy providers the convenience of bulk tal Flash, where it is sold to consumers. Policy Division, which provided grants deliveries of soy biodiesel in B2 to According to Kellie Walsh, execu- to enhance biodiesel distribution. B20 blends. tive director of the Central Indiana Countrymark invested in distribution The process is simple. A fuel-deliv- Clean Cities Alliance (CICCA), most infrastructure and has an alternative ery driver inserts a card that tells the Energy Plus and Crystal Flash custom- fuel transportation grant program that biodiesel tank the correct amount of ers don’t seem to notice the difference covers 50% of incremental fuel costs. B100 required for the requested blend between the blends they are buying Partners in the project are all members (usually B2, B5, or B20). The system and the diesel they are accustomed to. of the CICCA, which helped with the then loads the right amount of biodie- That’s because the low-level blends the grand opening. sel into the tank. Next, the driver stations dispense (B2 and B5) perform For more information, contact: brings the truck to the loading rack at the same as diesel and cost only a few Kellie Walsh at [email protected], Countrymark’s full-service terminal, cents more per gallon. 317-834-3754.

Mammoth Cave Fuels E85, Propane, Biodiesel Onsite

As home to the longest cave in the All other park vehicles, including the Fueling the vehicles is easy. A driver world, ’s Mammoth Cave law enforcement fleet, operate on E10. inserts a computerized key into the National Park values clean air and While in park boundaries, all Mam- pump to access the fuel. Fueling infra- environmental protection. It uses moth Cave’s FFVs are required to run structure is restricted to park service clean alternative fuels in all its support on E85. This isn’t a problem for driv- vehicles—except during the summer and transit vehicles to help achieve ers, because the park boasts a 3,000- when the concessionaire fuels its lawn these objectives. gallon E85 tank onsite, as well as a mowers with B20. A member of the Kentucky Clean 3,000-gallon E10 tank for standard For now, the tanks are located in or Fuels Coalition, Mammoth Cave has a gasoline vehicles. near the park’s maintenance area, but variety of AFVs. It has 16 E85 flexible The park also has B20 and propane plans are underway for a consolidated fuel vehicles (FFVs); its six tour buses tanks onsite. Each of the above- fueling station in the next year or two. have been converted to propane, and ground steel tanks is clad in styrofoam For more information, contact Vicki all its maintenance equipment—from and concrete to protect against fuel Carson at [email protected], 270- car ferries to bobcats—operates on B20. leaks—a priority for Mammoth Cave. 758-2192.

4 Clean Cities News - March 2004 Clean Cities News - March 2004 5 Upcoming Events Conference Celebrates a Decade of Drive

Clean Cities coalitions and stakeholders are invited to come to Ft. Lauderdale—the loca- Mark Your Calendar tion of the 10th National Clean Cities Conference April 17–20, 2004 and Expo. This year’s event is set for May 2-5. NAFA Fleet Management Institute The annual conference will celebrate “a decade Atlanta, Georgia of drive”—commemorating 10 years of Clean Cit-

ies success and looking toward the future, which www.nafa.org now includes idle reduction, hybrids, fuel blends, April 26–30, 2004 and fuel economy (in addition to alternative Hydrogen: A Clean Energy Choice fuels and vehicles). Planned sessions will explore Los Angeles, California trends, successes, and new approaches to reduce www.hydrogenconference.org U.S. dependence on imported petroleum. This year we’ll kick off the conference with George Wendt (Norm!), Gen- May 2–5, 2004 eral Motors’ (GM) special guest, from the popular TV show Cheers. “Norm” 10th National Clean Cities will join us Sunday, May 2, at GM’s Opening Reception and Awards Ceremo- Conference and Expo ny. Other events planned for the conference include extended Ride-n-Drive Ft. Lauderdale, Florida hours. Conference participants will have an opportunity to view and drive the www.ccities.doe.gov/conference/ latest alternative fuel, hybrid, and advanced technology vehicles, as well as lauderdale take part in a live auction of used AFVs conducted by the U.S. General Servic- May 17–19, 2004 es Administration. The 2004 schedule includes the second staging of a “public National Idling Reduction Planning day,” in which the trade show will be open without charge to the public. Also Conference returning will be ScienceFest, held this year for area seventh graders. Albany, New York It all happens at the Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Conven- http://transtech.anl.gov/v3n3/ tion Center. The official conference hotel is the Marina Marriott. For all the industry-v3n3.html conference details—including convenient online registration for attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors—visit www.ccities.doe.gov/conference/lauderdale.

EPAct Update U.S Marine Corps Honored for Energy Management, Alternative Fuels

The U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) was more than 24%, and thus met its named one of several recipients of mandate three years ahead of sched- the Federal Energy and Water Man- ule. In complying with EPAct, the agement Awards for 2003. Presented USMC exceeded its fiscal year (FY) annually by DOE’s Federal Energy 2002 mandate for AFV acquisition by Management Program, the awards 82%, earning 862 credits when only recognize individuals and organiza- 473 were required. With its consider- tions for significant contributions to able success already, the Marine Corps the efficient use of energy and water is confident it will meet or exceed the in the federal government. requirements in both FY 2004 and Cited specifically was the leadership FY 2005. of Lieutenant General Richard Kelly. Of its 862 credits accumulated in Based at USMC headquarters in Quan- FY 2002, the Marine Corps earned 129 tico, Virginia, Kelly is responsible for by using biodiesel fuel. (EPAct was worldwide logistics and installations amended in 1998 to award one AFV for the Marines. credit for every 450 gallons of pure A key component of energy man- Lieutenant General Richard Kelly, biodiesel used.) B20 is used in most agement in the USMC, under Kelly’s U.S. Marine Corps commercial, nontactical vehicles in leadership, has been the use of AFVs the Marine Corps. Many such vehicles and fuels that run them. As a federal by federal fleets by 2005, using 1999 are leased from the U.S. General fleet operator, the USMC is regulated as a baseline. Services Administration. The Marines by EPAct, which mandates AFV acqui- As reported to FAST, the Federal have promised to pay for any mainte- sition in specific proportions; and by Automotive Statistical Tool, the USMC nance problems that may result from Executive Order 13149, which requires estimates that by 2002, it had already using biodiesel. So far, no such prob- a 20% reduction in petroleum fuel use reduced petroleum consumption by lems have occurred. 4 Clean Cities News - March 2004 Clean Cities News - March 2004 5 Coordinator Profile Rick Ruvolo Finds Success at Home and Abroad

This year marks an important alternative fuels world as we know it. relationship with key stakeholders milestone for San Francisco coordi- He introduced me to the possibilities in our coalition, like Pacific Gas & nator Rick Ruvolo: 10 years on the of energy independence and cleaner Electric, the City of San Francisco’s job. On the job as a Clean Cities air, and when he retired from politics purchasing team, automakers, coordinator, that is. His experi- in 1993, I decided to continue my funders, and other activists, and ence in alternative fuels actually alternative fuels work to realize his our coalition has always enjoyed reaches back to the late ‘80s when dreams,” Ruvolo says. extraordinary support and leadership he organized San Francisco’s Clean Thanks to Ruvolo’s efforts, San from its legislative family,” Ruvolo Air Vehicle Coalition. Francisco is home to a municipal says. “Without them, we wouldn’t Ruvolo’s dedication to alterna- fleet of more than 700 light-duty be where we are today.” tive fuels started early in his career AFVs—one of the largest in the With a solid clean air program in when he worked as a legislative aide nation (additionally, San Francisco’s place at home, Ruvolo has been tak- to Harry Britt, a retired president of mass transit fleet is more than 57% ing his show on the road, teaching the San Francisco Board of Super- zero emission/electric). leaders in Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, visors who was greatly concerned The light-duty fleet is a direct and Mexico how to implement clean about U.S. dependence on foreign result of an ordinance Ruvolo helped air programs of their own. oil. “Harry had an alternative fuels develop (and pass) that requires “I’m really proud of our local vision and often spoke of our need local government fleets to purchase accomplishments, but when I saw to prepare for a future of ‘color- AFVs and run them on alternative opportunities to share our vision ful little zero-emission electric fuels. Ruvolo’s team also produced with people in other states and over- cars’ and ‘clean air transpor- the popular “Vehicle Purchasing seas, I wanted to help them avoid tation zones’—long before Guide,” which walks fleets through making the same mistakes we have the actual birth of the the process of choosing and acquir- made in the United States,” Ruvolo ing AFVs. Not only is this guide used says. “I’ve always been concerned by municipal fleets, it’s used by other about the role the United States has U.S. cities as a model for developing played in terms of global air pollu- their own AFV programs. tion, and I see our work abroad as Despite the critical role he’s a way to give back to that world played in San Francisco’s success, community.” Ruvolo is quick to give credit where For more information, visit the credit is due: to stakeholders and Clean Air Program Web site at government partners. “I’ve had a www.sfgov.org/sfenvironment/aboutus/ long history and very close working air, or contact [email protected].

Industry News GM, NEVC Team up to Raise E85 Awareness

General Motors (GM) and the source. We believe this effort will help customers about FFVs and coordi- National Ethanol Vehicle Coali- increase the use of ethanol, which nating a variety of public awareness tion (NEVC) are working together to will benefit the environment and help campaigns in the target states. promote the use of E85 in six states: reduce the nation’s dependency on GM produces more than one-third Missouri, Wisconsin, Colorado, Min- foreign oil.” of the more than 3 million E85 FFVs nesota, Michigan, and . The A direct mail program called “I on American roads. “E85 is only two-year partnership, which began in Fuel Good” is an integral part of the beginning to become available in February 2003, will focus on increas- partnership’s efforts. Through this many areas,” says Gary Herwick, direc- ing the use of E85 in FFVs through a program, the partnership contacts tor of alternative fuels for GM. “Work- variety of activities, including dealer- owners of 2002–2004 model year GM ing together, we can make a difference ship information, advertising, and FFVs. The owners are given a $30 debit when it comes to alternative fuels. online efforts. card that can be used to purchase E85. GM is manufacturing E85 compatible According to Phil Lampert, execu- They are also given informational vehicles and encouraging industry and tive director of NEVC, “The limited literature, a list of E85 stations in their consumers to do their part by continu- number of ethanol fueling stations area, a window sticker, and a T-shirt. ing to develop the E85 infrastructure available ... makes it a challenge for Additional efforts by GM and NEVC and by using E85 in their GM FFVs people to utilize this alternative fuel include helping GM dealers educate whenever possible.”

6 Clean Cities News - March 2004 Clean Cities News - March 2004 7 |Cover Story DOE’s 21st Century Truck Program the program will increase attention to (21CTP). alternative fuel use and infrastructure Resources development, as well as continue to Idle Reduction focus on expanding opportunities for The “Clean Cities Fact Sheet,” which To promote broader use of on- key niche markets. Clean Cities will offers a general overview of the pro- board idle reduction technologies and also expand consumer outreach efforts gram, can be found at www.ccities truck-stop electrification, Clean Cities to include off-road applications of .doe.gov/pdfs/35285.pdf. will engage equipment manufactur- alternative fuels. ers, trucking associations, and other These additions to the Clean “Alternative Fuels and Advanced vehicle fleets. In addition, the pro- Cities portfolio will help accelerate the Vehicle Technologies Information gram will explore collaboration with near-term displacement of imported Resources,” which details Clean EPA, FHWA, and 21CTP. petroleum and improve our economic, Cities’ online resources, is available Alternative Fuels environmental, and energy security. at www.afdc.doe.gov/pdfs/31404.pdf. The details on the expanded pro- Promoting traditional alterna- The latest “Alternative Fuel Price gram will be unveiled at the Clean Cit- tive fuels has long been Clean Cities’ Report” (December 2003) is now ies Conference, May 2–5. Stay tuned forte and remains its core focus. To available at for more information in the next issue www.afdc.doe.gov/pdfs/ accelerate petroleum displacement, of CCN—a special conference edition. afpr_12_30_03.pdf. The National Biodiesel Board is ever-expanding its Buying Biodiesel Clean Cites continues to gather input and perform analytical work that will lead to the Web guide to include the most com- definition of concrete, long-term national petroleum displacement/reduction goals in the prehensive information on where to program’s new focus areas (hybrids, fuel blends, fuel economy, and idle reduction), along purchase biodiesel. Visit the site at with accelerated use of AFVs. After finalizing high-level national goals, Clean Cities will www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel/ establish specific targets and metrics for monitoring the program’s contributions in meeting guide to find or add supplier and retailer the national goals over time. Coalitions will have the flexibility to contribute to oil displace- contacts in your area. ment goals in any or all of the new focus areas, including alternative fuels and vehicles.

A Strong Energy Portfolio for a Strong America The Opportunities

Energy efficiency and clean, renewable energy Biomass Program Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies will mean a stronger economy, a cleaner envi- Using domestic, plant-derived resources to meet Program ronment, and greater energy independence for our fuel, power, and chemical needs Paving the way toward a hydrogen economy and America. By investing in technology breakthroughs net-zero carbon energy future Building Technologies Program today, our nation can look forward to a more resil- Homes, schools, and businesses that use less Industrial Technologies Program ient economy and secure future. energy, cost less to operate, and ultimately, Boosting the productivity and competitiveness Far-reaching technology changes will be essential generate as much power as they use of U.S. industry through improvements in energy to America’s energy future. Working with a wide and environmental performance array of state, community, industry, and university Distributed Energy & Electric Reliability Program partners, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of A more reliable energy infrastructure and reduced Solar Energy Technology Program Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy invests in need for new power plants Utilizing the sun’s natural energy to generate electricity and provide water and space heating a portfolio of energy technologies that will: Federal Energy Management Program Leading by example, saving energy and taxpayer • Conserve energy in the residential, commercial, Weatherization & Intergovernmental Program dollars in federal facilities Accelerating the use of today’s best energy-effi- industrial, government, and transportation sectors, cient and renewable technologies in homes, com- FreedomCAR & Vehicle Technologies Program • Increase and diversify energy supply with a focus munities, and businesses on renewable domestic sources, Less dependence on foreign oil and eventual tran- sition to an emissions-free, petroleum-free vehicle Wind & Hydropower Technologies Program • Upgrade our national energy infrastructure, and Harnessing America’s abundant natural resources Geothermal Technologies Program • Facilitate the emergence of hydrogen technolo- Tapping the Earth’s energy to meet our heat and for clean power generation gies as vital new “energy carrier’s.” power needs To learn more, visit www.eere.energy.gov.

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