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Welcome to the Long Beach Clean Cities Coalition website. The coalition was formed in 1994 under the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities program to encourage the reduction of petroleum use. The coalition is managed by the City of Long Beach with participation from varied stakeholders. Our coalition stakeholders include local representatives from governmental, private industry and nonprofit groups with the shared goal of using alternatives to petroleum to power our transportation needs. We meet quarterly to plan and implement alternative fuel programs and outreach opportunities in the Long Beach area. Please contact the coalition coordinator below if you would like to join our efforts and make a difference for Greater Long Beach.
This website contains information specific to the Long Beach Clean Cities Coalition, the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities program and other links to help answer questions and explore alternative fuel options. If you have any questions or comments about this website, please contact the coalition coordinator.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Clean Cities is to advance the energy, economic, and environmental security of the United States by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that reduce the use of petroleum in the transportation sector. Clean Cities coordinators lead local geographically-based coalitions composed of local fleets, fuel providers,a nd decision-makers that focus on a united goal: petroleum reduction. There are nearly 90 coalitions representing 229 million U.S. citizens -- Approximately 78% of the county's total population. Since its inception in 1993, Clean Cities and its stakeholders have displaced more than 2 billion gallons of petroleum.
Goals:
The goal of Clean Cities is to expand and stimulate alternative fuel and advanced technology markets to reduce petroleum consumption by 2.5 billion gallons by 2020. Clean Cities is focusing on three primary methods to achieve this goal:
- Replacement: Replacing petroleum used in the transportation sector with alternative fuels and low-level blends of non-petroleum replacement fuels.
- Reductions: Reducing petroleum use by promoting energy efficiency in vehicles through advanced technology and efficient vehicles.
- Elimination: Eliminating petroleum or other fuel use by promoting advanced technologies and greater use of mass transit systems, trip elimination measures, and other congestion mitigation approaches.
Long Beach Clean Cities Coalition Stakeholders
| Company / Organization | Contact Name | Phone | E-mail Address | City of Long Beach
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Coalition Coordinator | Richard Steinhaus,
Acting Superintendent,
Fleet Operations | (562) 570-5407 | Richard.Steinhaus@longbeach.gov | | California Energy Commission | Peter Ward,
Advisor to Commissioner James D. Boyd | (916) 654-4639 | pward@energy.state.ca.us | | California State University, Long Beach | Dr. James Till, Interim Associate Vice President for Research & External Support | (562) 985-5314 | jtill@csulb.edu | | Clean Energy | Shaunt Hartounian,
Account Manager covering Long Beach | (562) 493-2804 | Shartounian@cleanenergyfuels.com | | County of Los Angeles 4th Supervisorial District | Connie Sziebl,
Field Representative | Mon-Thr (562) 256-1920
Fridays: (213) 974-4444 | csziebl@lacbos.org | | Long Beach City College - Advanced Transportation Technology Center | Cal Macy,
Director;
Demetre Dovalis, Assistant | (562) 938-3067 | Cmacy@lbcc.edu | | Sempra Energy | Dennis Lord,
Governmental Programs | (310) 732-4242 | dlord@semprautilities.com | | Sierra Club of Long Beach | Rudy Vietmeier | (562) 866-8978 | sierrarudy@verizon.net | | South Coast Air Quality Management District | Connie Day,
Program Supervisor | (909) 396-3055 | Cday@aqmd.gov | | U.S. General Services Administration | Alfonso Rojas, Senior Fleet Representative | (323) 526-7487 | alfonso.rojas@gsa.gov |
Recent and Upcoming Events:
Long Beach Stakeholder Meetings
09/24/09 Agenda
10/29/09 Agenda
01/28/10 Agenda
04/29/10
07/29/10
Coalition Update Information Sheets:
October 2009 Info Sheet
South Coast AQMD Grant Programs:
http://www.aqmd.gov/tao/implementation/carl_moyer_program_2001.html
Applications are due soon. Please check out the link.
The primary purpose of this program is to provide financial incentives to assist in the purchase of low-emission heavy-duty engine technologies to achieve near-term emission reductions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM10) and Reactive Organic Gases (ROG).
Coalition Success Stories:
City of Long Beach (April 2009)
On April 20, 2009, the City of Long Beach took a major environmental step forward by unveiling a new LNG fueling station for the City's growing feet of alternative fuel vehicles. The 32,000-gallon fueling station contains a two-week supply of LNG for the City’s 79 LNG vehicles, including the only LNG-powered street-sweeping fleet in the United States.
"The City's long history with alternative vehicles and fuels has allowed it to become a leader among public agencies," Mayor Bob Foster said. “Creating a world-class green fleet is one of the many sustainable programs that the City has implemented. This LNG fueling station will save costs, and burns much cleaner than diesel fuel.”
“There are multiple benefits to using LNG, including a transition away from fossil fuels, a large reduction in the City’s carbon footprint, cleaner air, lower asthma rates and meeting or exceeding regional, state and federal environmental regulations,” said Long Beach City Councilmember Tonia Reyes Uranga, who is also a member of the SCAQMD Governing Board. “Reduced petroleum use with increased use of alternative fuels like LNG, means a cleaner and healthier community for all.”
The City’s Fleet Services and Environmental Services Bureaus and the Office of Sustainability hosted a ribbon-cutting event today at the LNG fueling station to kick off a full week of Earth Day events happening throughout the City of Long Beach. The City’s fleet has been named the No. 1 Government Green Fleet in North America by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program.
The LNG fueling station will soon be publicly accessible for use by other LNG vehicles, and was partially funded by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Long Beach City College - Advanced Transportation Technology Center (September 2009)
Stakeholder, Long Beach City College, has partnered with the Workforce Investment Board and applied for a grant under the State's - California Clean Energy Workforce Training Program.
This proposed 18-month project focuses on developing a pipeline of skilled workers for both entry-level employment as green vehicle service technicians and skill upgrades for incumbent workers in the new Green Transportation Economy.
The second phase of the training program focuses on 3 green specialty areas that provide for advancement and mobility within the clean transportation industry sector: Gaseous Fuels Training; Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Training; and Clean Diesel Training. Grant decisions are expected by the end of the year.
If you have any questions about this project, contact Cal Macy, Director of the Advanced Transportation Technology Center.
National and U.S. Department of Energy Links:
What is Clean Cities? (PDF)
Clean Cities: Goals, Strategies and Top Accomplishments (PDF)
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels Data Center robust Web site that features information and tools related to Clean Cities' transportation technologies areas.
US DOE Clean Cities Homepage US (DOE) and US Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) Fuel Economy Site
US E.P.A.'s Alternative Fuels Website
• Advance the use of idle reduction technologies in heavy-duty vehicles
State Links:
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
California Energy Commission (CEC)
Southern California Links:
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Clean Air Choices Program
City of Long Beach Office of Sustainability
Other Southern California Clean Cities Coalitions
Los AngelesSan Diego Regional Clean Fuels
Southern California Association of Governments
Western Riverside Council of Governments
Tools:
Alternative Fuel Station Locator
U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Tool Box
US (DOE) and US Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) Fuel Economy Site.
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