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Project	Initiative/Award	Awardee	Status	Date
Accelerating Alternatives for Minnesota Drivers	Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards	American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest	Complete	Jan 2013
States impacted: Minnesota	Accelerating Alternatives for Minnesota Drivers The Accelerating Alternatives for Minnesota Drivers project provided safety and technical assistance and training related to plug-in vehicle (PEV) and natural gas fueling infrastructure; established the Minnesota Natural Gas Vehicle Workgroup and created a strategic plan for statewide natural gas vehicle implementation; establish a Minnesota green fleet recognition program; and created the DriveElectricMN.org website as an online resource for electric vehicle (EV) users (and potential EV users) in Minnesota. Learn more about the Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards.		$249,000 award from DOE $27,000 matching funds (cost share)
New York State Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment Program	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards	New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)	Complete	Dec 2009
States impacted: New Jersey New York	New York State Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment Program The primary goal of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's (NYSERDA) Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment Project was to expand the use of many different alternative fuels to a wide variety of fleets across New York state. NYSERDA worked with sub-recipients in the public and private sector that used vehicles ranging from small neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) to Class 8 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks that operated everywhere in the state, from New York City to small towns like Minoa and Malone. In total, 395 alternative fuel vehicles were purchased. Among the light-duty vehicles, the large majority were CNG-fueled, thanks in large part to a major initiative by Verizon to convert a large part of its New York fleet to natural gas. Heavy-duty vehicles were split between CNG, propane, hybrid electric, and hydraulic hybrid. There were also 100 new fueling locations installed as part of this project, which consisted primarily of electric vehicle charging stations, but also included four large CNG fueling stations and three propane fueling stations. Learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards. Results Case Study: Leadership Drives Alt Fuel Success at National Grid Case Study: Green Fueling Station Powers Fleets in Upstate New York Video: New York Broadens Network for Electric Vehicle Charging		$13,299,000 award from DOE $20,649,000 matching funds (cost share) Partners Capital District Clean Communities Clean Communities of Central New York Clean Communities of Western New York Genessee Region Clean Communities Empire Clean Cities Central Hudson Gas and Electric City of Albany City of Rochester City of Syracuse Coca-Cola Enterprises CuseCar, Inc. East Greenbush Central School District Fairport Central School District Ferrario Ford, Inc. Gilboa-Conesville Central School District Harbec Plastics Hoosic Valley Central School District Malone Central School District Monroe County NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Village of Warwick SUNY Albany Tompkins County Trumansburg Central School District Village of Minoa Wayne Central School District Palmyra-Macedon Central School District National Grid Bard College Manhattan Beer Distributors NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Verizon Charlotte Valley Central School District New York Power Authority Town of Mamaroneck Westchester Ambulette Town of Dobbs Ferry City of White Plains Demon Logistics Ballston Spa Central School District Albany International Airport Cayuga County AAA of Western and Central New York Modern Disposal Casella Waste Systems Willow Run Foods New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Unlocking Private Sector Financing for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fueling Infrastructure	Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards	National Association of State Energy Officials	Complete	Jan 2013
States impacted: Virginia	Unlocking Private Sector Financing for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fueling Infrastructure The Unlocking Private Sector Financing for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Fueling Infrastructure project produced comprehensive state energy planning guidelines to support alternative fuel vehicle and infrastructure use; produced a technical reference manual for utilities and policy makers to evaluate electric vehicle charging; and provided outreach to state energy officials regarding the benefits of alternative fuel use. Learn more about the Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards.		$536,000 award from DOE
The Ohio Advanced Transportation Partnership	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards	Clean Fuels Ohio	Complete	Feb 2010
States impacted: Kentucky Ohio	The Ohio Advanced Transportation Partnership The Ohio Advanced Transportation Partnership (OATP) involved diverse partners from across Ohio, including city and county government, private and non-profit fleets, and other industry partners in a broad-based project to help transform Ohio's transportation sector. Funds for this project were used for the purchase or conversion of 313 alternative fuel vehicles including compressed natural gas vehicles, propane vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and dedicated electric vehicles. In addition, 77 unique refueling stations were built. These included electric vehicle recharging locations, compressed natural gas stations, and propane stations. Learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards. Results Video: City of Cincinnati Seeks to Use Alternative Fuels in Fleet Video: Rumpke Runs on Natural Gas With Support of Clean Fuels Ohio Video: Yellow Cab Converts Taxis to Propane in Columbus, Ohio Video: Clean Fuels Ohio Helps FirstEnergy Charge up Akron Video: Clean Fuels Ohio Helps Stark County Convert to CNG Video: Ohio Converts Biogas to Cleaner-Burning CNG Video: Central Ohio Cleans up With Propane Buses Video: Clean Fuels Ohio Helps Hamilton Clean up With CNG Video: City of Dublin Deploys Natural Gas Vehicles Video: The Electrical Trades Center Installs Public EV Charging Station Video: Frito-Lay Delivers With Electric Truck Fleet Video: Landfills Convert Biogas Into Renewable Natural Gas Video Case Study: CleanFuelsOhio Case Studies Video: Infrastructure: City of Columbus, Converting Fleets to Alternative Fuels Video: Frito-Lay Goes Alternative With Help From Clean Fuels Ohio Video: Grant Funding Enables Dillon Transport Shift to Natural Gas Video: Alternative Fuels: quasar energy group #CNG Video: Bowling Green Invests in EV Charging Infrastructure Video: Melink Installs Solar EV Charging Station for Fleet Video: The Advantages of Propane: Pike-Delta-York Schools Video: Sustainability: Frito-Lay In Ohio Video: Clean Fuels Ohio Helps Ace Taxi Green Its Fleet		$11,042,000 award from DOE $20,860,000 matching funds (cost share) Partners 350Green/Car Charging Ansonia Local School District Bowling Green State University Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board City of Akron City of Bowling Green City of Centerville City of Cincinnati City of Columbus City of Dayton City of Dublin City of Hamilton City of Logan Clean Energy Cleveland Ace Taxi Service Columbus Green Cabs Columbus Regional Airport Authority Dillon Transport The Electrical Trades Center Energy Optimizers FirstEnergy Franklin County Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities Friends Business Source Frito-Lay FMT, Inc. Hamilton County Heritage Day Health Center Industrial Fluid Management Kirk Energy Kramer Enterprises Mayer Melink Montgomery Conty SWCD Moyer Industries Inc Northwest State Community College Ohio Agricultural and Research and Development Center Ohio State University Peabody Landscape Group Pike-Delta-York Local Schools Rumpke SARTA Sharp Community Resources Staples Streakers Tractor Sales Tipp City Toledo Convention Center Vectren Vermont Energy Investment Corp Zanesville Energy (Quasar) Clean Fuels Ohio
I-40 Collaboration of Clean Cities	Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards	Indian Nations Council of Governments	In progress	Jan 2013
States impacted: Arkansas Oklahoma	I-40 Collaboration of Clean Cities The I-40 Collaboration of Clean Cities, a partnership across Arkansas and Oklahoma, recommended building codes to accommodate alternative fueling stations; created a guide for building compressed natural gas and propane alternative fueling infrastructure and electric vehicle charging installation; and developed and conducted training programs regarding alternative fuel vehicle conversions, equipment safety, and fueling infrastructure inspection. Learn more about the Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards.		$750,000 award from DOE $16,000 matching funds (cost share) Partners Arkansas Clean Cities Central Oklahoma Clean Cities Coalition (Oklahoma City) Tulsa Area Clean Cities
Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards	Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Energy Services, State Energy Office	Complete	Dec 2009
States impacted: Michigan Wisconsin	Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program The Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program (WCTP) was a four-year initiative aimed to significantly reduce petroleum consumption and emissions in Wisconsin by increasing the use of alternative fuel or advanced technology vehicles and the installation of supporting infrastructure. The WCTP also aimed to maximize the preservation and creation of jobs by investing in the technology and training necessary to continue to develop a strong alternative fuels industry. The project deployed 177 light-duty vehicles, 200 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and installed 3 publicly accessible and 19 private alternative fuel stations. Learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards. Results Case Study: Leadership in CNG Propels Paper Transport Inc. Case Study: Compressed Natural Gas Refuse Fleet Video: Wisconsin Utility Saves on Fuel With Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles Project Website: Wisconsin Clean Cities		$15,000,000 award from DOE $17,047,000 matching funds (cost share) Partners Bayfield County Barnes Inc. Barnes Power Equipment Bestway Limousine LLC Brown County Chippewa County Highway Department City of Bayfield City of Durand City of Madison City of Milwaukee City of Monona Contract Transport Services LLC Dane County Dart Transit Co. Fox Valley Metro Police Department Fun Times Bounces GO Riteway Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Kenosha County Lamers Bus Lines Inc. Madison Gas & Electric Marquette University Marshfield Utilities Milwaukee County Milwaukee County General Mitchell Airport Milwaukee Metro Sewerage District Oconomowoc Transport Company Pope Transport Remy Battery Co Inc. Roehl Transport Inc. Sheehy Mail Contractors Inc. Stoughton Utilities SunPower Biodiesel LLC Time Transport University of Wisconsin Madison University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Veriha Trucking Waste Management of Wisconsin Inc. We Energies Wisconsin Department of Administration Wisconsin Department of Corrections WPPI Energy
Denali National Park and Preserve	National Parks Initiative		Complete	Sep 2015
States impacted: Alaska	Denali National Park and Preserve The most visited park in Alaska, Denali National Park and Preserve covers 6 million acres, located 300 miles south of the Arctic Circle. In 2013, the iconic park acquired one plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) and one photovoltaic-powered charging station to help reduce emissions in Denali’s "Front Country," home to several campgrounds, visitor centers, and administration facilities. The PEV replaced a gasoline-powered vehicle typically driven short distances. The charging station, constructed by local students, paves the way for expanded use of PEVs in the area and helps educate park visitors on the importance of shifting to domestic energy sources and advanced vehicle technologies and reducing emissions. Learn more about the National Parks Initiative.
Petroglyph National Monument	National Parks Initiative	Land of Enchantment Clean Cities (New Mexico)	Complete	Sep 2015
States impacted: New Mexico	Petroglyph National Monument Working with the Land of Enchantment Clean Cities coalition in 2014, Petroglyph National Monument replaced three gasoline vehicles with all-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hybrid electric vehicles. The monument also installed two electric vehicle charging stations with one available to the public. An idle-reduction education and outreach initiative was part of the project as well. Learn more about the National Parks Initiative.		Partners Land of Enchantment Clean Cities (New Mexico)
Shenandoah National Park	National Parks Initiative	Virginia Clean Cities	Complete	Sep 2015
States impacted: Virginia	Shenandoah National Park To help keep views along scenic Skyline Drive clear, in 2012 Shenandoah National Park acquired a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, an all-electric vehicle, and three electric vehicle chargers. Working in conjunction with Virginia Clean Cities on ways to reduce emissions, Shenandoah added 12 propane lawn mowers to replace existing gas models. The park continues to use the electric vehicle and chargers that were funded by the National Parks Initiative. Learn more about the National Parks Initiative.		Partners Virginia Clean Cities
Christiansted National Historic Site	National Parks Initiative		Complete	Sep 2015
States impacted: Virgin Islands	Christiansted National Historic Site Christiansted National Historic Site, located in the U.S. Virgin Islands, commemorates urban colonial development and offers visitors a chance to experience the history and lifestyle of that time. In 2015, the park added two electric vehicles to its fleet and installed two electric vehicle charging stations within the historic site. The project serves multiple functions: to reduce emissions, to promote sustainable transportation, and to diversify the park's fleet to include alternative fuel vehicles. The new vehicles are also used to educate island residents about electric vehicle charging stations and clean energy technology in transportation through the park's interpretive program on climate change and sustainability. Learn more about the National Parks Initiative.