Waste Haulers

South County Sanitary Services is hosting an open house on September 30, 2009 to showcase their new Compressed Natural Gas fueling station and 11 new CNG trucks. This is a giant step forward in the greening of their fleet.

Grant Workshop

On April 9, 2009 the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5) hosted a vehicle sale and grant funding opportunity workshop.  The workshop showcased alternative fuel vehicles available on the market today and provided information about potential funding opportunities for these vehicles and associated infrastructure.  Pre-registration for the event was conducted online at C5’s website (www.C-5.org).  Approximately 80 people attended the event with representative from both the public and private sectors. 

The workshop was kicked off by Greg Hass, Legislative Analyst, with Congresswomen Capps’ Office and Hans Poschman, Field Representative, with Assemblyman San Blakeslee’s Office.  Both speakers emphasized the important role alternative fuels play in reducing greenhouse gases and our dependency on foreign oil. 

Melissa Guise, C5 Coordinator gave a presentation on the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Grant Program (DE-PS26-09NT01236-00).  This presentation covered the funding breakdown for vehicles and infrastructure, grant timeline, selection criteria and application process.  C5 is working with local stakeholders to submit an application under this grant funding opportunity.  A copy of the presentation can be found on C-5’s website at www.c-5.com.

Jonathan Von Bogart, C5 Vice- Chair gave a presentation on the California Energy Commission (CEC) AB 118 Investment Plan, the U.S. Department of Energy Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing funding, and EPA’s Diesel Reduction Program.  This presentation covered general information on the programs and what type of projects would be eligible for funding under theses programs.

The formal presentations were followed by a question and answer period.   The attendees then had the opportunity to meet with various vendors that had information or vehicles on display.  The following is a list of vendors that had products on display:

• Kimball Motors
• Miles Automotive
• Green Ride
• Sunset Honda
• Delta Liquid Energy
• AZ Bus Sales
• A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems
• Cummins Westport
• AV Aerovironment
• Clean Fuels USA

Mobile Display

Alternative Fuels: The Future is Now!

Not every vehicle has to burn fossil fuel to get down the road. Even though they may not be known by the everyday consumer, there are many other choices, ranging from, Bio Diesel to Electric and everything in between. Everything you always wanted to know about alternative fuels and vehicles is now available in one convenient place; a mobile kiosk carried on a neighborhood electric vehicle.

Developed by the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (known as C5), in cooperation with the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District this solar-powered display includes information boards and interactive computer screens to spotlight each alternative fuel. Samples of various biofuels are on hand, along with information on the environmental benefits of using alternative fuels. Rideshare has donated an information board for the kiosk that highlights means for getting around without a car, like taking the bus, carpooling or riding a bicycle.

Funded by a grant from the state Air Resources Board, the colorful mobile kiosk is a valuable communication tool to use at local schools, public events, and alternative fueled car shows. The Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition and the Air District wants everyone to know about the clean air benefits of reducing our fossil fuel consumption.