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Tuesday, March 24, 2009 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
Alternative Fuel Refuse Trucks:
Healthier Air and Energy Security for Lower Merion and Beyond
YOU'RE INVITED...
Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities Inc., Bryn Mawr College Civic Engagement Office and Environmental Studies Program and Energy Vision invite you to come learn about the clean fuels choices that can help ensure healthier air, greater energy security and movement toward sustainability for Lower Merion and other townships. You will see the world’s cleanest, quietest refuse truck, powered by domestic natural gas (which now operates in more than 60 US municipalities) and a Honda GX natural gas Civic – available to both municipal fleets and individuals.
WHY HAVE THIS WORKSHOP?
Lower Merion Township is facing a decision that will affect the environmental and energy future of the Township for years to come. Many other communities are facing it as well: what alternative fuel should they invest in for their fleets? What are the best vehicle technologies and the best fuels for reducing emissions and eliminating reliance on diesel? This workshop focuses on the choices available and particularly addresses a new national trend: the growing use of natural gas refuse trucks in communities. You will hear about the first two initiatives on the East Coast (on Long Island), involving a shift to 100% new natural gas fleets, why they were undertaken and their results. You will hear about Philadelphia’s efforts to shift their refuse fleet from diesel to natural gas. We will also learn how communities get the new refueling stations for these fleets and how the projects are funded, including financial incentives and new funding from the Federal stimulus package!
After all questions have been answered, you will have a chance to see a demonstration of a new natural gas refuse truck as well as a natural gas-powered Honda GX natural gas Civic.
BENEFITS
Natural gas refuse trucks are now bringing both near and long term benefits to communities across America – from Sacramento, CA, to San Antonio, TX, to Smithtown and Brookhaven, Long Island. The number of these trucks has more than doubled in just the last two years, from 1,500 to almost 3,000. They are on the streets of Paris, Gothenburg and Madrid as well!
Research from Energy Vision (EV), a national environmental research organization and leading authority on alternative fuels, published in two reports titled Greening Garbage Trucks assessments of all choices and found natural gas models to be “number one” – bringing more and more cities cleaner air, less noise, reduced greenhouse gases, greater fuel security and predictable costs today. EV also found that using natural gas vehicles and refueling infrastructure prepares communities to make a future move to even cleaner fuels such as biomethane from landfill gases or hydrogen.
JOIN US!
We believe that for those who are committed to a sustainable future for the Main Line, learning about and seeing this new technology option will be both interesting and exciting. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!
Space is limited, so please RSVP before March 18 by registering above or contact Julie Zaebst:
jzaebst@brynmawr.edu or 610-526-7967
Workshop Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 Refreshments / Networking
9:00
Welcome
Emily McGlynn, Bryn
Mawr College
‘09: A Decision Impacting Our Future
Joanna D. Underwood, President, Energy Vision
Don Barber, Chair, Environmental Studies Department of BMC
Dennis Winters, Coordinator, Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities Program
9:20 – 10:20 Panel: The Revolution to a “Sustainable Transportation” Future
· Joanna D. Underwood, President of Energy Vision: Ending the US Addiction to oil in Transportation? Preparing for the 21st Century
·
Michael Cahill, Esq. Partner, Germano Cahill, Hollbrook, New York:
Bringing the First 100% Natural Gas Refuse Fleets to the East Coast—Examining
the Pioneers and Their Ingredients for
Success
· Questions and Answers
10:20 – 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30 Panel: Alternative Fuel Refuse Trucks for Pennsylvania: an Opportunity Here and Now
·
Dennis Winters, Coordinator, Greater
Philadelphia Clean Cities, Inc: Philadelphia, Lower Merion
Township and More: Funding Options in PA
·
Mike Cecere, Business Development, NE Region,
Clean Energy:
Natural Gas Refuse Trucks, A Good Investment Today: Planning and Refueling
Support for Municipalities
· Questions and Answers
11:30 – 12:00 Demo of Alternative Fuel Refuse Truck and Honda GX natural gas Civic
12:00 – 1:30pm Lunch (optional): Facilitated discussion for municipal and private decision-makers on potential regional collaboration.
Energy Vision is a national non-profit organization which
analyzes and promotes ways to make a swift transition to pollution-free renewable
energy sources and to the clean, petroleum-free transportation fuels of the
future.
Energy Vision Associates have in-depth expertise regarding a wide range of
alternative fuel vehicles, including natural gas, bio-fuels, hydrogen, hybrid,
and fuel cell vehicles. The organization has a reputation for objective
solution-oriented findings that are used worldwide. EV is also committed
to publicity, education and outreach that can translate information into
concrete policies and alternative fuels initiatives.
For more information visit www.energy-vision.org
or contact:
Joanna D. Underwood, President
Energy Vision
138 East 13th Street
New York, New York 10003
Tel: 212 228-0225
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