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eNewsletter 3.17.09 Your clearinghouse for news, programs, and funding related to reducing .the consumption of petroleum for transportation in Vermont |
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Upcoming Events:
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Innovative Approaches for Addressing Airport Capacity Issues Wednesday, 3/18/09 - 3:00-4:30 p.m. Thomas Adler, Ph.D., President Resource Systems Group, Inc. Farrell Hall, University of Vermont
Transportation Efficiency: Reducing the Carbon and Economic Costs of Automobility in VT Thursday, 3/19/09 - 7:30 p.m. Richard Watts, Ph.D., Research Director, UVM Transportation Research Center Memorial Lounge on the main floor of the Waterman Building
Clean Cities Stakeholders Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2009 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Decision Theater, Farrell Hall, Trinity Campus, UVM (Summary of last year's meeting)
"The Case for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV)" A Comprehensive One-Day Workshop for Public and Private Fleet Operators and Clean-Air/Clean-Transportation Policymakers Dudley H. Davis Center, University of Vermont, Burlington VT Wednesday, May 27, 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. More information
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Douglas calls for 'difficult choices'
(Addison Independent, March 5, 2009, John Flowers)
Douglas,
a Middlebury Republican, made his comments during a legislative
breakfast at the Middlebury Legion Hall and during a follow-up
interview at the Addison Independent. His appearance came on the heels
of news that Vermont will receive just under $1 billion in federal
stimulus aid, including $130 million for transportation projects
throughout the state. Regarding public transportation: Douglas said
he will support initiatives to cut Vermonters' transportation costs -
such as expanding park-and-ride facilities.
"We hope at some
point to have a multi-modal system so that public transit buses will
stop at all the car pool areas, in some cases with some train options
nearby... " Douglas said. Full story
Moover, Connecticut River Transit to get new buses
(Brattleboro Reformer, Tuesday, March 10, Bob Audette)
Patrons
of a pair of transit agencies in southern Vermont might find themselves
riding new buses soon courtesy of the Economic Recovery Act. With a
number of public transit buses in Vermont in need of replacement, the
$5.7 million expenditure proposed by the Vermont Agency of
Transportation will help the state buy 33 new buses, said AOT spokesman
John Zicconi. Full story |
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Federal Action
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ARRA: American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 281
different streams of funding are in the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act, aka the Stimulus. When it comes to renewable energy
and energy efficiency opportunities in the bill a comprehensive guide
has been put out that outlines the funding available for these
activities from HUD, DOL, DOT, EPA, DOEnergy and DOEducation.
A Guide to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Local and Tribal Governments
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News from the DOE Clean Cities 15th Anniversary - On
March 4, 2009, coordinators, past and present program staff, and
industry and government stakeholders and representatives gathered in
Washington to celebrate Clean Cities' 15th anniversary. Hosted by the
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) at DOE headquarters, this special event
lauded the program's accomplishments since its 1993 inception, as well
as the people who helped contribute to its success. Read more
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Around the World The
Center for Neighborhood Technology in partnership with the Center for
Transit Oriented Development has put together a housing affordability
tool that includes the cost of transportation as a component of
affordability. Affordability Index |
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Guest Contributor - Become a Vermont Clean Cities Guest Contributor...send us your article with sources! |
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Business - Mapping a Global Plan for Car Charging Stations By Bill Vlasic
Shai Agassi, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, is mapping a global plan for car charging stations where batteries can be swapped. Read more
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Best regards, Karen Glitman, Director, Vermont Clean Cities Coalition University of Vermont Transportation Research Center
Funding
for the Vermont Clean Cities Coalition is provided by the US Department
of Energy and the Vermont Department of Public Service.
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Funding |
Closing date |
Coverage, description, eligibility. |
4/27/09 [View]
4/27/09
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Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse National Energy Technology Laboratory [Grant # DE-FOA-0000020]
ARRA Funding for SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program Environmental Protection Agency [Grant # EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-04]
ARRA Funding for National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program Environmental Protection Agency [Grant # EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-06]
ARRA Funding for Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program Environmental Protection Agency [Grant # EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-05]
Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector National Energy Technology Laboratory [Grant # DE-PS26-09NT01236-04]
Biomass Research and Development Initiative Golden Field Office [Grant # DE-PS36-09GO99016]
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Weekly Petro- Stats
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Gas at the Pump, VT Crude Oil Futures
Current
$1.946/gallon
$44.15/barrel
One Month Ago
$1.922/gallon
$41.26/barrel One Year Ago
$3.210/gallon
$57.63/barrel
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Sources: Fuel Gauge Report, NYMEX, EIA
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