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Newsletter, December 2014
In this edition:

Send in Your Numbers for Our Stakeholder Annual Report

Dear Stakeholders and Supporting Members of Lone Star Clean Fuels Alliance,

The US Department of Energy's Clean Cities (DOE) Program has a goal of saving 2.5 billion gallons of petroleum per year by 2020. In order to track this progress, every coalition is required to submit an annual report to the US DOE.

LSCFA has a goal of increasing its petroleum reduction by 15 percent every year. The annual survey allows us to help track that progress. This information is used in speeches, reports, news articles, as well as funding updates to the State Energy Program and Congress. Additionally, the coalition is often called upon to provide data on the number and type of alternative fuels and clean technology vehicles in Central Texas to help provide validity to air quality commitments in the State’s air quality plan.

Follow the 3 easy steps to be included in our report.

Review the Annual Report Guide Sheet. LSCFA created this sheet to help you gather the requested information. This provides guidance to the necessary information needed to complete your Report.
Fill out the Stakeholder Annual Report Template with your 2014 figures. Rename this report with your organizational name and save. You only need to fill out sections that apply to your fleet. Please feel free to skip sections that aren't applicable.
Send your completed report to stacy.neef@lonestarcfa.org

If you have any questions please contact Stacy Neef at stacy.neef@lonestarcfa.org The report is due back to the LSCFA office on March 1, 2015.
As always thank you for continued support of your Clean Cities coalition.

Stacy Neef
Executive Director LSCFA
Become a LCSCFA member today.

Industry Updates

Winter Issue of Clean Cities Now Available

The Winter 2014/2015 issue of Clean Cities Now (Vol. 18, No. 2) is available online. This edition includes news and information on:

Propane proves a reliable fleet fuel over the long term
Massachusetts fleet embraces alternative vehicle technologies and strategies
Northern Colorado duo cement success with partnerships
One Billion and Beyond: Clean Cities hits a major petroleum-reduction milestone.

All U.S. States Show Promise for Alternative Fuel Deployment

When it comes to the world of alternative fuel deployment, it's a common mantra that no single technology will be the "silver bullet" for reducing the consumption of conventional fuels like diesel and gasoline. Instead, a combination of all viable fuels and vehicle technologies is necessary to improve the nation's energy security and reduce environmental impacts.

Read More.

Protec Fuel Brings the First E15 Station in South Florida

LSCFA MEMBER Protec Fuel brings E15 to South Florida,
From CSP Daily News

In December, Protec partnered with Mid-State Energy to install the first two E15 fueling sites in Florida, located in Fort Meyers and Sarasota. It is working to help open 28 E15 stations in the South and Southeast by mid-2015.

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California approved $12M to fund three AFV projects

From NGV Journal.

During its first business meeting of 2015, the California Energy Commission approved nearly $18 million to fund projects that will help the state meet its climate and energy goals. Twelve million dollars will go toward three alternative fuel projects, $4 million will help fund two geothermal projects and $3.5 million will help fund local energy efficiency projects.
Read More

Upcoming Events

1/29 : Choosing Natural Gas - Webinar

JANUARY 29, 2015
10:00 AM (Pacific) / 1:00 PM(Eastern)

Switching to natural gas for transportation can provide a safer, cleaner and less expensive solution for school districts, child and senior care facilities, municipalities, and other users of Type A school buses.

Register today.

2/2-4 : World LNG Fuels Conference - Houston

The global LNG fuels community is converging in Houston this February for three days of world-class conference sessions and networking opportunities. Secure your seat today to join them!

Go to worldlngfuels.com to learn more.