Funds are available for transportation related emission reduction
projects in 24 counties (Cabarrus, Catawba, *Chatham, Davidson, Davie,
Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Granville, Guilford,
*Haywood, *Iredell, Johnston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Nash, Orange,
Person, Rowan, *Swain, Union, and Wake [*Represents partial counties]) that do not meet
national air quality standards. CFAT can provide up to 80% of project costs available for
alternative fuel vehicles, refueling infrastructure, idle reduction
technologies, heavy duty hybrid electric vehicles/buses and diesel
retrofits. In 2010 $700,000 will be available for emissions
reduction sub-award grants in eligible counties.
Outreach efforts include annual conferences, technical workshops,
presentations, regional meetings, informational materials, and
individual consultations. The audiences for these outreach events
include public and private fleet managers, civic organizations,
non-profits, fuel providers, and other decision makers.
The Charlotte area contact
Jason Wager (704) 348-2707
The Triangle area contact
Kathy Boyer (919) 558-9400
Other areas of NC contact
Anne Tazewell (919) 513-7831
The Clean Transportation
Program also has these alternative fuel decals which can be easily
placed on dispensing and storage equipment, as well as bumper stickers,
to draw attention to the use and benefits of alternative fuels in North
Carolina. These are available free of charge through the CFAT Project.
BioD,
Nat Gas, and Ethanol decals
are
15"X15", Electric is 10"x10" Bumper
stickers
are 3.5X12 inches. All have adhesive backing. Contact
us at cleantransportation@ncsu.edu if you are interested in promoting
emissions reductions through these products.
Mobile CARE (Clean Air
Renewable Energy)
NC Mobile CARE (Clean Air Renewable Energy) is
an initiative to
recognize exemplary efforts to accelerate the use of alternative fuels
and advanced transportation technologies. It’s also an opportunity to
learn what you can do to make your vehicles cleaner and more energy
efficient.
There are three simple steps to becoming a Mobile CARE
partner:
STEP 2: Develop a
plan/strategy to reduce emissions. You can review options with
your local Clean Cities Coalition
or Mobile CARE coordinators if
there’s no coalition in your area.
STEP 3: Earn recognition
for these efforts. Exemplary efforts will be awarded annually. One does
not have to be a Mobile CARE partner to be eligible for recognition.
As a Mobile CARE
partner you can see a real
reduction in emissions and fuel consumption, which can make a
difference on the environment and possibly your pocketbook.
Examples of efforts you can incorporate in your operations:
Reduce fuel use and emissions
through conservation policies and activities - idle reduction policy,
car pooling, sizing vehicles, etc.
Diversify fuel sources by
displacing petroleum with the use of Biofuels and other alternative
fuels.
Employ emission reduction
technologies such as- diesel retrofits, hybrids, CNG retrofits etc.
Develop organization policies
to ensure expanded use of alternative fuels and advanced transportation
technologies to strengthen local economies and improve air quality.
Mobile CARE is also an annual awards initiative to seek out
and recognize individual and organizational efforts at reducing
transportation related emissions through
• expanding educational
opportunities
• conducting outreach
• changing policies
• implementing alternative fuel
and advanced transportation technologies and practicess
Triangle Clean
Cities Coalition promotes the use of alternative fuel vehicles
(AFVs) in the Triangle Region by creating partnerships to develop the
AFV market and related infrastructure. For more information contact
Kathy Boyer at (919)558-9400.
Centralina Clean
Fuels
Coalition promotes, accelerates, and expands the use of
alternative
fuels in the transportation sector in the counties surrounding the
Charlotte area. For more information please contact Jason Wager at
(704)348-2707.
Land-of-Sky
Clean Vehicle Coalition is increasing the use of
alternative fuels and vehicles in the Asheville area.
For more
information contact
Bill Eaker (828) 251-6622.
NC Mobile CARE (Clean Air Renewable Energy) is
an initiative to
recognize exemplary efforts to accelerate the use of alternative fuels
and advanced transportation technologies. It’s also an opportunity to
learn what you can do to make your vehicles cleaner and more energy
efficient. 
