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November 2011 City of Dearborn Takes Lead in Reducing its Climate Impact
The City of Dearborn is taking one of its first steps toward reducing its climate impact by working with Clean Energy Coalition to conduct a community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory. The inventory will quantify all GHG emissions generated within the City’s boundaries during a particular year to establish an emissions baseline.
After nearly a year of preparation and planning, Frito-Lay is deploying propane-powered vehicles onto Michigan roads. The alternative fuel deployment project is supported by a $1 million U.S. Department of Energy Recovery Act grant from Clean Energy Coalition to advance alternative fuel vehicles and stations throughout Michigan. The project strikes at the heart of the Recovery Act, creating jobs by using technology developed, manufactured, and installed by Roush CleanTech, a Michigan based company. Propane, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is an increasingly popular clean-burning alternative to gasoline that is widely available and especially well suited to internal combustion engines. Propane isn't just cost-effective; it provides real environmental benefits. Testing by Argonne National Lab has shown reductions in carbon monoxide emissions up to 40% and particulate matter reductions of 80%.For Frito-Lay, the decision to convert their fleet to propane is an extension of a broad initiative to improve sustainability in company operations and manufacturing. The Company is on pace to meet a goal, set in 2007, to cut fossil fuel use in half by 2020. The wide availability of propane, its performance compared to gasoline, and the seamless transition that Roush CleanTech provides were all important factors in pursuing this project. The project is expected to reduce petroleum consumption by 2216 barrels and greenhouse gas emissions by 636 tons each year, all while lowering fuel and operating costs. To learn more about this initiative, or to inquire about alternative fueling sources for your fleet, contact Mobility division manager Matt Sandstrom. Clean Energy Coalition is Hiring! Clean Energy Coalition is currently seeking a Manager of Development & Marketing, a Communications Manager, and a Mobility Winter/Spring Intern.The Manager of Development & Marketing will diversify funding and increase brand recognition of the organization through: individual, corporate, foundation, and government fundraising; use of social and traditional media; special gift appeals and events; and the marketing of the organization programs and services. The Communications Manager will develop and implement marketing, communications and outreach strategies, This team member will perform planning, implementation and evaluation of Clean Energy Coalition's various outreach efforts. The Mobility Winter/Spring Intern will assist with project and program management to advance clean energy technologies in the transportation sector. To download complete job descriptions with application details, please visit Clean Energy Coalition's website. |
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