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What's Fueling Your Future?
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Join us for a one day Workshop (9-4) in Dothan on March 17th
The Workshop will offer insights from research and industry experts, as well as practical advice from leaders throughout the biofuels industry. Hear from experts on timely topics in biofuels such as: National and State perspectives on biodiesel, ethanol, CNG and Propane; Alabama's current and potential biofuel feed-stocks; Marketplace experiences with biofuels; Importance of fuel quality; Potential incentives & financial benefits; Debunking the myths about biofuels and much, much more. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this workshop that may help you identify ways to make your organization a leader in the emerging biofuels marketplace.
Who Should Attend?
 Fleet Managers |
Fuel Producers & Distributors |
| Businesses |
Fuel Retailers |
| City & County Government |
Government Agencies |
| School Districts |
Colleges/Universities |
| Transportation Managers |
Consumers |
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Muscle Shoals Station offers E85
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The newly reopened Shell Quik Mart at 532 East Second Street, on the corner of East Second Street and Woodward Avenue, in Muscle Shoals not only looks new, it offers a new alternative for the Shoals-area. For the first time, flexible-fuel vehicle owners and operators looking to refill their tanks in Muscle Shoals will have a choice to refuel with traditional gasoline grades or E85 ethanol, a blend of eighty-five percent ethanol with fifteen percent gasoline.
For a full listing of alternative fuel stations in Alabama click here.
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December Propane Road Shows !
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Two Propane Road Shows were held in Montgomery (12/16) and Hoover (12/17).
In the 2 1/2 hour workshops the Alabama Propane Association facilitated excellent presentations outlining why propane is the most cost efficient and available alternative fuel on the market today.
Propane is the right fuel for right now!
After the presentations attendees had the opportunity to drive propane fueled cars/trucks/mowers.
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 Benny Gay, Cooperative Propane |
 Chuck Sampson & Allan Vigil, Ford |
 Tyler Slocum, Blalock Equipment |
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Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition (ACFC) Designated as 87th Clean Cities Coalition in USA!
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ACFC became the state's first Clean Cities coalition in a designation ceremony November 17th during the Annual Alabama Renewable Energy Conference at Auburn University.
Dennis Smith, National Clean Cities Director and Technology Deployment Manager for the U. S. Department of Energy's Office of Vehicle Technologies, officially designated ACFC during the ceremony and said "The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to get things done by forming effective partnerships, finding innovative ways to leverage resources, and motivating communities to rally together for a common cause"
"The clean Cities designation could have a tremendous positive impact on our state," said Phillip Wiedmeyer, president of Alabama Clan Fuels coalition. "Alabama has the potential to be a leader in alternative fuel production, distribution, and per capita consumption based on past patterns, abundant natural resources and growing infrastructure. Designation provides the ability to leverage significant federal financial incentives to garner local and private capital to make it happen."
Please refer to the entire Press Release by clicking HERE
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Department of Energy's Clean Cities Annual Retreat
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The Department of Energy's Clean Cities annual retreat took place November 3rd thru 5th in Gatlinburg TN. Over 75 Clean Cities Coordinators, from as far away as Hawaii, joined DOE, NREL, and industry professionals for three intensive days of meetings focused on areas to improve our nation's efforts to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Mark Bentley is shown in photo above in front of the DOE's new 20' booth to be used at future exhibitions/conferences around the country. The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition was recognized at the Gatlinburg event as the newest (#87) designated Clean Cities Coalition in the United States.
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Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition designated member of USDOE Clean Cities program
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Effective October 20th the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition is a fully designated member of the U. S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities program.
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Why did ACFC seek Clean Cities Designation?
- To formalize our Coalition's activities and accomplishments since 2002
- To add the credibility of being a Clean Cities designated organization
- To further participate in opportunities made available by Clean Cities membership
- To gain further access to the Clean Cities network & educational resources
- To provide the opportunity to recognize ACFC stakeholders and members for their efforts and successes
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A formal designation ceremony will be held at the Alabama Renewable Energy Conference, November 17th, at Auburn University. Go to http://www.nrmdi.auburn.edu/bio/ADECA/conference/2009 for more information on this important conference
I will be happy to address any questions you may have regarding this exciting recognition and the upcoming event. Many thanks for your continuing support.
For more information about the Clean Cities program please visit http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/
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State Bioenergy Primer
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Across the country, states are looking for ways to tackle their energy, environmental, and climate change challenges through a variety of approaches. One frequently discussed option is the use of biomass resources to develop bioenergy-bioheat, biopower, biofuels, and bioproducts.
The link below will bring you to the State Bioenergy Primer, produced by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This document is designed to bring many of these resources together and provide useful, readable and targeted information that will enable a state decision maker to determine if he/she wants or needs more details.
You may download a copy here.
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EPA Awards $1.25 Million in Recovery Funding to the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
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(Atlanta, Ga. - August 21,202009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for the people of Alabama, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1.25 million to the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition to reduce emissions from truck stop engine idling. This clean diesel project will create jobs while protecting Alabama's air quality.
Read complete announcement HERE
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Biodiesel Pump Labeling Requirements- NBB Brief
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You may download a copy here.
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100+ Attend Birmingham CNG Workshop
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On July 23rd a Workshop promoting the pillar of the T. Boone Pickens Plan... Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a motor fuel...was held at the Energen Conference Center in Birmingham. Over 100 attended the fast paced and fact filled Workshop outlining the Compelling Case for using CNG in Public and Private Fleets. Stephe Yborra, an expert in NGV markets and technologies, was joined by other NGV equipment and services representatives and current NGV fleet operators to cover a wide range of topics.
Co-hosted by the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, The Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, Jefferson County Department of Health, The Energy Division of ADECA, ADEM, The Alabama Partners for Clean Air, The Birmingham Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham and Sponsored by NGVAmerica, Alagasco-an Energen Company, and ANGI Energy Systems.
Click HERE to read the entire press release.
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Birmingham CNG Workshop Presentations
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Below are links to the Birmingham CNG Workshop Presentations. All are in Adobe PDF format.
Batson - Airport Express (0.4 MB)
Boyce - Cummins Westport (1.6 MB)
Dorfman - Emission Solutions Inc (1.7 MB)
Neiburger - Altech-Eco (1.3 MB)
Nisbett-City of Lake Jackson TX (1.2 MB)
Smith-Honda CVEF 072309 (1.0 MB)
Yborra-Workshop Master (8.4 MB)
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