Clean Transporation Communities of Southern CT

Governor's Council on Climate Change (GC3) Meeting
2016-10-19 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States
MEETING DETAILS
Wednesday, October 19th, 2016
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Gina McCarthy Auditorium, 5th Floor
79 Elm Street Hartford, Connecticut
Members of public are invited to attend either via electronic conferencing (see WebEx info below) or in-person (seating is limited)
Tentative agenda: TBA
General information on the state’s climate change objectives and programs is available on DEEP’s website at: www.ct.gov/deep/climatechange. Inquiries may be directed to deep.climatechange@ct.gov.
WebEx registration: https://ctdeepevent.webex.com/ctdeepevent/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb8179590b889554eb15fcf56 f829cc8d
Audio conference:
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at (860) 418-5910 or deep.accommodations@ct.gov if you: have a disability and need a communication aid or service; have limited proficiency in English and may need information in another language; or if you wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint. Any person needing a hearing accommodation may call the State of Connecticut relay number — 711.
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Natural Gas Vehicle Technology Forum 2016 Meeting
2016-10-18 08:00 - 2016-10-19 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in partnership with the California Energy Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy, will hold the 2016 Natural Gas Vehicle Technology Forum (NGVTF) on Oct. 18 and 19, 2016, in San Diego, California.
This meeting will provide an opportunity for participants to gain a greater understanding of new developments in compressed natural gas, natural gas storage, and fueling infrastructure for natural gas vehicles. Participants will discuss regulations, market barriers, and opportunities for natural gas vehicle technologies.
The Natural Gas Vehicle Technology Forum (NGVTF) supports development and deployment of commercially competitive natural gas engines, vehicles, and infrastructure.
Learn about NGVTF’s purpose, activities, meetings, stakeholders, and steering committee.

Fleet Technology Expo
2016-10-17 - 2016-10-19 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Fleet Technology Expo (FTX) is designed for fleet professionals who oversee vehicle fleets of all sizes and types in all industries and are looking to improve operational efficiencies.
Fleet Technology Expo (FTX), produced by the publishers of Automotive Fleet, Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT), Green Fleet and Work Truck, is designed for fleet professionals who oversee vehicle fleets of all sizes and types in all industries and are looking to improve operational efficiencies.
FTX will offer two separate educational tracks. One designed for light–duty fleets and a second track dedicated to medium– and heavy–duty fleets. Fleet professionals can expect to learn strategies for reducing fuel use and maintenance costs as well as tactics for optimizing fleet software and data and alternative-fuel adoption. With additional sessions focused on emerging technologies such as autonomous driving, a huge Advanced Technology and Alt-Fuel Ride & Drive Event and an exhibit hall filled with the latest vehicles, equipment, software and other tools, FTX provides attendees the means for smart and efficient fleet management.

Natural Gas for High Horsepower Summit
2016-10-11 - 2016-10-13
Borne out of the North American shale gas revolution, the High Horsepower (HHP) Summit presents natural gas as a solution to high horsepower equipment operators aiming to significantly reduce fuel costs, improve environmental performance, and comply with important air quality regulations.
Since its inception, the HHP Summit has served as the official meeting place of high horsepower industry stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges offered by natural gas in high-fuel use operations. Working together with our event stakeholders, the Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA) team creates the HHP Summit program, drawing upon insight gathered from more than 20 years of clean transportation and energy consulting experience. We’ve worked side by side with high horsepower and natural gas innovators to pioneer North America’s largest and most forward-thinking clean fuel projects.
The past few years have shown us that this is an idea whose time has certainly come—discussions are no longer conceptual, and what was once theory is now becoming practice. Early adopters of natural gas technologies are realizing the tremendous synergies that exist across the marine, rail, mining, drilling, pressure pumping, and stationary power generation sectors. By collaborating to drive infrastructure development, technology and engine advancements, and the creation of up-to-date regulations and policies, all high horsepower sectors stand to benefit economically.
We invite you to join us in Chicago, October 11-13, at McCormick Place to:

Network with more than a thousand HHP and natural gas industry stakeholders
See hundreds of leading natural gas engine, fueling, and technology solutions in the Expo Hall
Understand the tangible partnerships and investments driving the industry forward.
Hear early adopter case studies from peers across all HHP sectors.
Gain a hands-on guide to natural gas project deployment in technical workshops.

Download the 2015 Event Summary to learn more about the exciting events that take place at HHP Summit.
Interested in viewing the presentations and photos from a past HHP Summit? Visit GNA’s website, the producers of ACT Expo, for access to all of our events—past and future!

Exploring Climate Solutions: The Market Potential for Alternative Fuel Vehicles in CT
2016-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
The GC3’S Exploring Climate Solutions webinar series explores innovative and successful climate change solutions across Connecticut and the nation. The series provides you with first-hand accounts of high-profile municipal climate programs, climate initiatives in the corporate world, greenhouse gas reporting frameworks, statewide sustainability programs, materials management strategies, and low-carbon fuel initiatives.

In the upcoming October 6th lunchtime webinar, join to hear from Nick Nigro, founder of Atlas Public Policy. Nick is a nationally-known expert on alternative fuel vehicle financing, policy and technology, and will present the details of a report for the Connecticut Green Bank and DEEP assessing the market potential of various alternative transportation fuels. Nick has led the development of complex financial and policy analysis tools, managed a comprehensive analysis of greenhouse gas mitigation from U.S. transportation, and is a frequent public speaker on advanced vehicle technology and other transportation-related energy and environmental issues. Atlas Public Policy is a policy and technology firm that equips businesses and policymakers with data synthesis solutions for strategic, informed decisions.

Learn more by registering here.

Midwest Green Fleets Forum & Expo
2016-09-26 08:00 - 2016-09-28 17:00 UTC | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
This event will give fleet managers, personnel and leaders, actionable information and contacts related to a range of cleaner vehicle solutions. Interested fleets will learn from and connect with peers, experts and industry resources. Rather than paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars and spending a week away from your job, in less than two days you get in, learn, make needed connections, and then get back to work to start implementing. Once you take a careful look at the agenda you may decide you need to send multiple personnel to cover everything you need.

IdleBox 2.0: What’s In It for You?
2016-09-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
This webinar will offer a tour of the newly redesigned IdleBox website. With a more-intuitive interface and new communication templates, IdleBox makes it easy for a wide range of users—from fleets focused on the bottom line to environmental organizations and civic groups committed to climate sustainability—to learn about the benefits of idling reduction and implement an idling reduction initiative or campaign.
This webinar is open to all. Please register.

World Car Free Day
2016-09-22
Today is #WorldCarFreeDay, encouraging motorists to give up cars for a day & use mass transit, bike, or walk. Bonus points if your mode uses an alternative fuel such as biofuels, electric, hydrogen, natural gas, propane, or anything else besides petroleum based fuel.

National Energy Conference
2016-09-19 - 2016-09-21 | Embassy Suites in Downtown Des Moines, 101 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Take advantage of strategic intelligence, tools for growth, and opportunities to learn from regulators, producers, manufacturers, progressive petroleum marketers and business owners. This is the ONLY energy conference offering real solutions for building profitable operations and growth upon today’s technology and tomorrow’s innovation.

AltWheels Fleet Day
2016-09-19 | Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood MA, 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Route 1, Norwood, MA, 02062, United States
AltWheels Fleet Day is the largest meeting of corporate and municipal Fleet Managers on the East Coast. Come see and hear the latest in fleet transportation technologies, alternative fuels and fleet management practices.
The day consists of panels, exhibits, and vehicles offering a showcase of alternative transportation solutions — from concept vehicles, to vehicles that are available and affordable today. This year’s Fleet Day will be hosted at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel and conference center on Route 1 in Norwood, MA in their state-of-the-art conference space with a large outdoor vehicle display.

Northern Colorado Clean Cities 20th Anniversary
2016-09-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Colorado National Speedway, 4821 CR 10, Dacono, CO, United States

American Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting
2016-09-11 - 2016-09-14 | JW Marriott – LA, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
Hosted by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority, APTA’s major policy & management conference attracts public transportation leaders and managers from all sectors. Join the discussions with your colleagues to share best practices. Register early for this opportunity to network with colleagues and learn from one another.
The 2016 Annual Meeting is scheduled for September 11-14, 2016, at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, 900 W Olympic Blvd. and L.A. Convention Center.
About APTA’s Annual Meeting
APTA’s Annual Meeting is the flagship event for public transportation professionals to engage in workshops, join tours, and network with colleagues. Keynote speakers and educational sessions explore hot topics, including transformative technology, community building, innovative funding and finance, safety, workforce development, worldwide mega projects, and more.
Who should attend: public transportation agency and business leaders, board members, representatives of governmental agencies, manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants .

National Drive Electric Week 2016
2016-09-10 08:00 - 2016-09-18 17:00 (America/New_York) | Various
National Drive Electric Week, September 10-18, 2016, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. They are fun to drive, are less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, are better for the environment, promote local jobs, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Are you considering going electric? Come talk to owners who have successfully done so.
Started in 2011 as National Plug In Day with the simple idea to hold simultaneous events across the country on the same day, by popular demand we have expanded to an entire week of events and changed the name to emphasize the thing we all want to do: drive electric. We expect National Drive Electric Week 2016 will again grow to include more events in more cities with more drivers reaching out to share the many advantages of driving electric with the public
Check the National Drive Electric Week website for events near you.

Governor's Council on Climate Change (GC3) Meeting
2016-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, United States

2016 NGVAmerica Annual Meeting & Industry Summit
2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09 | Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center, 650 15th Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States

Car Free Challenge
2016-09-01 08:00 - 2016-09-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | Various
Every September goNewHavengo hosts the CarFree Challenge, a contest for businesses and individuals to see who can use their cars the least and travel sustainably the most. To join the contest, as an individual or as an organization, sign up here.
The CarFree Challenge is tracked through CTrides Commuter Rewards (NuRide). All individuals participating must sign up for NuRide and employers should encourage their employees to do so. But just signing up won’t do it! If you want to win or help your workplace win, you should log your trips regularly, which is easy to do on NuRide. Logging trips will get you NuRide points toward rewards and discounts, regardless of how well you do in our contest!
Check out the events calendar.

2016 Propane Autogas Technology Forum
2016-08-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is hosting the second annual PATF, which will be held at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles in Chantilly, Virginia, onAug. 10, 2016. A draft agenda is available on the Clean Cities website.
The purpose of the forum is to engage with key industry stakeholders to understand and prioritize the biggest challenges facing our industry and use this information to coordinate and guide propane autogas efforts going forward.
To start the day, PERC will describe the current on-road market, and we will hear from the U.S. Department of Energy about their perspective. The day continues with discussions about light- and heavy-duty engine development, codes and standards, infrastructure, and vehicles. Throughout the meeting, attendees will be asked to engage, contribute, and help identify barriers and opportunities for the industry.
The PATF is free; however, pre-registration is requested to ensure adequate seating and lunches. Please register by July 10th. We look forward to seeing you in August.

2016 Energy Exchange
2016-08-08 - 2016-08-11 | Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI, 02903, United States
Energy Exchange 2016
August 8: Pre-Event Training; Federal Fleet Management 101
August 9-11: Training, Conference, and Trade Show
Providence, RI
The Energy Exchange 2016 speaks to the challenges and opportunities of fleet management, energy consumption, sustainability, and energy efficiency and security in and across federal agencies. New pre-event training and federal fleet managementconference sessions will provide the tools and strategies that fleet managers need to navigate federal regulations and mandates. Also new this year, a trade show will highlight service providers, manufacturers, and distributors of innovations and technology-based solutions for civilian federal agencies and the military.

Who Attends: Federal government, utility, and private industry representatives, federal fleet managers, vehicle manufacturers, charging equipment and alternative fuel providers, fleet data analytics and telematics providers, and interest groups
Where: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Register now.

Clean Cities Coordinators interested in partnering with event organizers to spread the word about the event can contact the Energy Exchange support team.

Governor's Council on Climate Change - CT Climate Policy Stakeholder Event
2016-07-26 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
From the CT Roundtable on Climate & Jobs:
Help Shape CT’s Climate Strategy
The Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3) will hold a second round of stakeholder events on Tuesday, July 26th, 5:30pm-7:30pm (refreshments available at 5:00pm). RSVP here
The primary/central location will be in Hartford, with 9 satellite locations across the state (from Goshen to Groton and from Norwalk to Killingly). Participants at the satellite locations will view the presentation via video link and then engage in facilitated dialogue at the local level.
Nearly 200 people participated in Round 1 on May 5th.
The GC3 is seeking input from stakeholders as it develops a set of strategies to achieve the state’s mandated goal of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 2001 levels by 2050.
Participants in the July stakeholder events will have an opportunity to learn about the initial results of the modeling scenarios, provide feedback to the GC3 members on the priorities incorporated within those scenarios, and engage in local dialogue about some of the policy implications of the initial results: Which activities should be prioritized for early implementation? What criteria should be used in identifying the communities/regions where we should focus limited resources in the short-term?
Please register online to receive detailed location information and background materials prior to the event, and to tell us which site you plan to attend.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/828332013977842/

2016 STN EXPO & Green Bus Summit
2016-07-23 - 2016-07-27
The 23rd annual North American School Bus EXPO Conference & Trade Show — known as the STN EXPO and presented by School Transportation News magazine will host more than 700 transportation professionals nationwide who want to learn the latest trends in training, products and services as well as how to produce better, more quantifiable results from their transportation team and operations.
The STN EXPO focuses on distinct areas of student transportation, covering the latest trends and issues, through more than three-dozen educational sessions. In 2015, the STN EXPO launched the Green Bus Summit, an all-day symposium aimed to educate and inform attendees on bus operator and fleet director knowledge of alternative fuels. The Green Bus Summit returns this year as its own workshop track integrated into the STN EXPO main workshop conference schedule.
For more information, visit the conference website.

EV Roadmap 9
2016-07-20 09:00 - 2016-07-21 16:45 (America/New_York) | World Trade Center, 121 Southwest Salmon St., Porland, OR, 97204, United States
The EV Roadmap Conference has established itself as one of the leading electric vehicle conferences in the United States and provides a graduate course in electric vehicle deployment and business strategy. Widespread electric vehicle adoption requires a supportive ecosystem of stakeholders, from utilities and local governments to vehicle original equipment manufacturers, charging providers, interest groups, and drivers. EV Roadmap brings all of these stakeholders together in a highly interactive format to explore emerging trends and share best practices.

Who Attends: Government, utility and private industry representatives, vehicle OEMs, charging providers, interest groups, and drivers
Where: World Trade Center, 121 Southwest Salmon Street, Portland, OR 97204
Register now.

19th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO + Policy Forum
2016-07-12 09:20 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Cannon House Office Building, Caucus Room 345, C Street SE & 1st St, SE, Washington, D.C., DC, United States
The Expo is open to the public and free for attendees.
The 19th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum will bring together 48 businesses, trade associations, and government agencies to showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. In every state across the country, these technologies are having a significant impact in business development and job creation in the manufacturing, transmission, power, transportation, and building sectors. The bipartisan House Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus and the Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus are honorary co-hosts of the Expo.
For More Information:

If you have any questions about the EXPO, please contact:
Maheen Ahmad, Sustainable Energy Coalition, info@sustainableenergy.org

Rethink Methane
2016-06-29 - 2016-06-30 | Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel, 1230 J Street, 13th and J Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Learn how renewable methane can help California:

Meet its climate protection and air quality improvement goals
Serve as a practical storage medium for renewable power-to-gas
Create a near-zero-emission hydrogen energy infrastructure
Strengthen the state’s economic future

This year’s theme is recognizing and overcoming barriers to RNG. The speakers have all been asked to identify impediments to developing RNG in California and proposing solutions to these hurdles.

Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) Webinar
2016-06-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
The GC3’S Exploring Climate Solutions webinar series explores innovative and successful climate change solutions across Connecticut and the nation. The series provides you with first-hand accounts of high-profile municipal climate programs, climate initiatives in the corporate world, greenhouse gas reporting frameworks, statewide sustainability programs, materials management strategies, and low-carbon fuel initiatives.
In our upcoming June 27th lunchtime webinar, join us to hear from Dr. Rebecca French, Director of Community Engagement at the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA). CIRCA provides opportunities to Connecticut municipalities to work with the institute on research projects as pilot sites, a Matching Funds program to leverage additional grants for resilience in Connecticut, and a Municipal Resilience Grants program for planning and design for resilience. This presentation will give an overview of CIRCA partnership and funding opportunities as well as ongoing and future planned products for municipalities such as future flooding scenarios and model policy and planning.

CIRCA helps coastal and inland floodplain communities in Connecticut adapt and make their human-built infrastructure more resilient while protecting ecosystems and the services they offer to human society. To date, CIRCA has engaged with communities to understand their challenges, provided funding opportunities for researchers and municipalities, and is currently assisting the State Agencies Fostering Resilience Council, SAFR and the Connecticut Department of Housing with implementing the $54.3 million National Disaster Resilience pilot project and regional plan. CIRCA supported the development of the State’s application for the national competition.

Please join us to learn more by registering here.

EVS 29 - Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition
2016-06-19 - 2016-06-22 | Palais des Congrès de Montréal, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
The 29th World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS29), the world’s largest international electric vehicle conference, returns to North America from June 19-22, 2016 in Montréal Québec, Canada. EVS has been assembling global leaders from industry, government and academia to address technical, policy and market topics in the electrification of vehicle fleets since 1969.
Key Features of EVS29:

A major trade show with a diverse exhibit floor featuring products, services and organizations.
Cutting-edge presentations on electric mobility products and technologies from experts and industry leaders.
Academic track showcasing world-renowned researchers and breakthrough findings
Frequent networking opportunities, including formal gatherings and customizable meetings
Ride, Drive & Charge
Technical tours

Green Your Fleet 2016 Conference
2016-06-10 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 NH-106, Loudon, NH, 03307, United States
Interested in saving money and reducing pollution? Join Granite State Clean Cities at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway to learn from area fleet managers and industry professionals. TRANSFORM YOUR FLEET!

This ALL DAY event is FREE and features panel discussions and breakout sessions plus a HUGE vehicle display!

Register

ACT Expo
2016-05-02 13:00 - 2016-05-05 17:00 UTC | Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
The Largest Clean Fleet Event. All Alternative Fuels. All Weight Classes.
Join us May 2-5, 2016, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California for the 2016 Advanced Clean Transportation “ACT” Expo. All weight classes and alternative fuel types are represented—electric, hybrid, hydrogen, natural gas, propane autogas, and renewable fuels—providing a one-stop shop for fleets to learn how to reduce costs and emissions.

Network with more than 3,500 clean transportation stakeholders
See hundreds of leading vehicle, fueling, and technology suppliers in the Expo Hall
See real-world AFV projects at off-site tours in Southern California
Learn from peers in fleet-focused educational sessions

For a special Clean Cities value register at the website: http://www.actexpo.com/cleancities and use the code for you.

Fairfield Earth Day Celebration
2016-04-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fairfield Warde High School, 755 Melville Avenue, Fairfield, CT, 06825, United States
Fairfield’s Earth Day Committee is a Town of Fairfield committee that for the past 18 years has held an annual event celebrating the environmentally-friendly and financially-wise initiatives in Fairfield by the town and residents. The event which is scheduled for April 30, 2016 from 10 AM – 4 PM at Fairfield Warde High School, 755 Melville Avenue, will feature an array of exhibitors from local residents and organizations to businesses that are leading and supporting green initiatives which are laying the ground work and creating a green infrastructure in Fairfield.
Visitors attending Fairfield’s Earth Day Celebration will have an opportunity to get a broad view of the many services and products available to them in and near Fairfield. Town departments, schools, organizations and businesses will all be represented. There will be family entertainment throughout the day featuring music and magic.

AFV Greenhouse Gas Emissions and AFLEET Tool Updates
2016-04-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Webinar
Presented by Andrew Burnham (Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Andrew Burnham, from Argonne National Laboratory, will lead the webinar and will discuss issues related to the greenhouse gas emissions from alternative fuel and advanced vehicles. This webinar will discuss how various AFVs differ from conventional vehicles and how this has changed due to recent regulations.
Many researchers have been working to incorporate new data into Argonne’s GREET lifecycle model regarding these issues. From that research, Andrew has created the AFLEET Tool for Clean Cities stakeholders to estimate the environmental (and economic) impacts of AFVs. Andrew will present updates made to the AFLEET Tool. You can find both the AFLEET Tool spreadsheet and user manual here: http://greet.es.anl.gov/afleet_tool and on the Alternative Fuels Data Center website
Registration is required. To attend, register for the webinar with GoToMeeting.

AAA Earth Day Celebration
2016-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join AAA Cromwell for its Earth day celebration.
They will be showcasing their all-American Autogas service trucks that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions while assisting their customers.
While there you can also enjoy Shred-It and document recycling services, complimentary vehicle battery testing, fleet service opportunities, AAA membership specials, and refreshments.
