For nearly half a century, transportation has accounted for about one-fourth of total U.S. energy use and two-thirds of total oil consumption. -- DOE Energy Information Administration

The Time to do something different is NOW! Natural gas vehicles, hybrids, electric, plug in electric, flex fuels and other choices are out there, sometimes for no cost difference to you. The fuels are available too. Ethanol, as E85, and Biodiesel in blends of 10% to 20%, are now at stations all over Colorado. Locate alternative fuel stations online .

Northern Colorado Clean Cities members and stakeholders help reduce petroleum use in transportation through a variety of projects. Read some of their stories here.

Learn more about alternative fuel funding and natural gas at the Natural Gas Vehicles for America or NGV site .

See “ Ethanol the Complete Lifecycle Picture ” for a chart on energy exchange and other useful information.

Click here for Ethanol basics Click here for Biodiesel basics

Find out more by attending one of our Northern Colorado Clean Cities (NCCC) meetings and or talk with the Governor’s GBClogo3C_000.jpg Energy Office about their programs, like the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition. Link above.

Degreasers, lubricants and many other products offer other avenues for reducing petroleum. Find out more at the Fall NCCC meeting in Estes Park, schedule a powerpoint presentation for your staff + this for limited time and limited numbers inquire soon, if interested. Also learn more at: USB_logo_color.JPG

http://www.soybiobased.org

See profiles of federal agencies that have tried these soy based bioproducts by clicking either link below. more profiles at the USB site above, too.

TSA Pilot Project Finds Biobased Cleaners Work Well

Biobased Products Help Protect Yellowstone

Biobased Hydraulic Fluids Prove Successful in Military Field Demonstration

More information about other biobased products made from soy can be found in the industrial Soy Products Guide . (consumer guide available at USB site too)

What Is Northern Colorado Clean Cities?

NCCC is a membership based non-profit organization made up of local business men and women, other interested volunteers, and government entities - all working to make a change for the better.

In 1996 the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County, City of Greeley, Weld County, Rocky Mountain National Park, and several area businesses came together, signed a Memorandum of Understanding and formed the Clean Cities Coalition. The guiding mission has always been to reduce petroleum use in the transportation sector. Now the mission specifically includes idle reduction, blends, hybrid technologies, and fuel economy.

In 2006 NCCC, and its' stakeholders, helped reduce 292,656 gasoline gallon equivalents of fuel in our Weld and Larimer County area.

Every year NCCC organizes two meetings with a speaker and or tour, and two meetings as events, similar to advancing the choice style workshops -- speakers, exhibits, food, and door prizes. Meetings and events are free to attend. NCCC offers exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities to all members. Please inquire with the Coordinator about membership, sponsorship opportunities and hosting an event.

2007 was a banner year for alternative fuels in Colorado. Converging support at state, federal and local levels helped lead to new pumps in our region: five new locations serve E85 (six total now), two public stations also sell biodiesel blends. To find a station near you go to the Alternative Fuels Data Center Alt Fuel Station Locator. Clean Cities can help you make alternative fuels work through education and access to experts and funding where it is available. Attend a meeting and find out more!

JOIN TODAY!

The coalition offers individual dues at $50, $100 for non-profits, and $250 for agencies, governments and businesses. New for 2009, a statewide Clean Cities membership is being offered for $500. You choose your primary coalition area, but get basic membership in all three Colorado Coalitions. Check out new Colorado website and statewide events calendar.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

  • Alternative fuels and electric vehicle news updates and meeting invitations.
  • A listing on our website. northcolocleancities.com
  • List your website on the back of at least one event agenda per year.
  • Eligibility to serve on NCCC’s Board of Directors.
  • Many opportunities to learn and interact with other NCCC stakeholders.
  • Space to have a booth or show vehicles at least two times a year.
  • More, inquire!

Intern Opportunities:

NCCC is actively seeking volunteers and interns for our various projects, please inquire if you are interested in an academic or other non-paid experience with our group.

SPRING 2009 Projects can include a January meeting inside the Colorado Farm show (last week of January) and then an April meeting with youth field trips (we’ll organize and set up eco-education centers for a day) and a fleet professional workshop (again on alternative, cleaner fuels) at the Poudre Learning Center. We are also working on funds for a feasibility fuels study in our area and several state clean cities initiatives too.

NREL, Rocky Mountain Cummins, Intergalactic Hydrogen, Hybrids Plus, City of Greeley, Fort Collins, Loveland and Boulder, Weld and Larimer County, City of Brighton, Department of Energy, and other businesses make up our coalition – good networking opportunities abound!!

NCCC | 970-689-4845 | CleanCities@riesberg.com | 852 N 7th ST Johnstown CO 80534-8900
NorthColoCleanCities.com | National website: www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/