San Diego Gas & Electric is offering two on seminars on electric vehicle charging in October! A a seminar on workplace vehicle charging will be held on October 18th and seminars on charging in multi-unit dwellings will be held on October 25th. Details below

Seminar 1 | Tuesday, October 18
Plug-in Vehicles & Workplace
Charging Seminar
This seminar focuses on:

• Charging equipment options, from
  standard outlets to DC Fast Charging
• Important considerations for your
  workplace charging policy
• Factors affecting utility billing costs
  for charging
• Parking management, usage monitoring
  and pay-for-use options
• Available incentives
• Factors affecting installation costs

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Seminar 2 | Tuesday, October 25
What’s Involved When Residents Want to Charge a Plug-In Vehicle Within a Multi-Unit Dwelling Community?

Learn about the stakeholders involved, the
decision process flow and possible issues for multi-unit dwelling communities interested in the install- ation of vehicle charging units for electric cars.

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Speakers

Matt Zerega is a Product Innovations Project Manager for SDG&E’s Clean Transportation group. He has a 4+ year academic background in automotive technology and over 15 years’ experience in global consulting, merchant power and utilities focusing on energy economics, financial analysis and information technology.

Joel Pointon is the Manager of Electric Transportation for SDG&E® and has initiated a national emphasis program on plug-in electric vehicle charging for multi-unit dwellings. He serves on a number national advisory panels for electric transportation and has presented on this topic extensively in California and the U.S.

Additional seminars will take place on November 30 and December 20.

For more information and to register please visit seminars.sdge.com

You can view a flyer for the workshops here.

SDG&E offers vehicle charging workshops is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition

More than 100 people turned out at Pearson Fuels in City Heights to hear award winning author and filmmaker Josh Tickell make the case for biofuels. The August 11st event at one of the California’s premier alternative fuel stations brought together fuel providers, fleet managers, and drivers together to learn about the performance benefits, cost advantages, incentives, and availability of renewable fuels in Southern California.

Attendees enjoyed an inspiring and engaging talk from Tickell as well as presentations from Brendan Reed of the City of Chula Vista and Lisa McGhee of San Diego Airport Parking Shuttles both of whom are using biofuels. Jake Millan of Propel Fuels also spoke about expanding infrastructure for biodiesel and E85. Participants then had the chance to network with a happy hour sponsored by Stone Brewing Company who fuels their delivery trucks with Biodiesel.

More pictures are available here.

The event was sponsored by:

Event Review: Biodiesel and Flex Fuel for Fleets – Just the Facts is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition

Jason Greenblatt of SDG&E Clean Transportation Program sent us this notice:

Clean Transportation News From SDG&E

As a company with fleet operations, I wanted to provide an update on opportunitiesthat will help you if you’re considering using alternative fuel vehicles.

Energy Showcase

Please save the date for SDG&E’s 6th Annual Energy Showcase. During this yearly event, SDG&E invites local businesses to learn more about how to save energy and money through our programs and services, as well as new technologies. This year’s event will have a clean transportation section featuring alternative fuel/technology vehicles, from medium- and heavy- to light-duty sizes.

• WHEN:    Thursday, April 28, 2011, 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• 7:30 a.m. Exhibitor’s Pavilion with Transportation Section opens
• 8:30 a.m. Seminars Begin
• 11:30 a.m. Awards Luncheon
• WHERE: San Diego Convention Center

Reserve your spot and register online today! There is no charge for this event.

If you are unable to visit the transportation section at the Showcase, or if you would like to learn more about alternative fuel vehicles, we will also be holding a Commercial Vehicle Demonstration the next day, April 29, from 9am to 1pm. Please contact our Clean Transportation program specialist, Jason Greenblatt for more details.

APCD Funding Opportunity

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District recently announced availability of funds for projects that achieve early or extra emission reductions.  The funding is currently available for owners of heavy-duty diesel trucks used in freight movement to upgrade to cleaner technologies. Applications are due April 29, 2011. For more information, including how to apply, click here.

SDG&E’s Clean Transportation Program promotes electricity and natural gas as low carbon fuels and environmentally sound energy solutions for vehicles. For more information about the program,visit www.sdge.com/cleantransportation or contact me today.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles to San Diego April 28th and 29th, 2011 is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition

Charged2020: The Global Energy Storage Forum

Driving sustainable innovation along the energy storage and smart-grid value chain

30 June – 1 July 2010, University of San Diego, USA

Addressing today’s energy storage challenges:

This annual senior executive summit will bring together key business leaders, senior technologists, battery entrepreneurs and venture capitalists along the energy storage value-chain.

The aim is to discuss strategic challenges and opportunities for creating a sustainable energy future through developing cutting-edge technologies.

Apart from best practice cases studies and interactive panel discussions led by key players of the battery and energy storage industry, this summit will provide a unique and exciting opportunity for delegates to network with their peers across multiple industries along the value-chain.

Hear experts speak on:

Developing cutting-edge energy storage and smart grid innovations

Designing high-performance energy storage technologies that are safe, low-cost and reliable

Establishing successful strategies for the commercialization of energy storage and smart grid technologies

Enhancing battery innovation through successful value chain integration and collaboration

Meeting the challenges of new standards, market discontinuities and regulation

Aligning smart grid and battery R&D to the marketplace to attract venture capital and government funding

The Charged2020 forum will be officially inaugurated by the Mayor of San Diego,
Mr Jerry Sanders on 30th June 2010.

Charged2020: The Global Energy Storage Forum is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition

National AFV Day Odyssey

The Journey Continues

National AFV Day Odyssey

• A biennial event dedicated to promoting cleaner choices in transportation!

The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) undertook this project because of the critical need to support the alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) industry. More public awareness is necessary to help ease our dependence on foreign oil, and we must support those manufacturers that are making AFVs a viable option for individuals everywhere. With everyone joining together on one day, working toward the same goals, we cannot help but compound the effect of our individual efforts. Such unity will further increase the impact of each individual site’s program and will catalyze the momentum for the advanced transportation movement nationwide. Together, we will bring national attention to AFVs and advanced technology vehicles and promote them as a cleaner and more efficient choice for transportation.

• Has something for everyone!

Odyssey events are held in numerous locations nationwide and are tailored to the specific needs of the audience. Site coordinators are encouraged to be creative and host events that are fun, interactive, and educational. Past event formats have included ride-and-drives, vehicle displays, and workshops. Additionally, industry experts are often on hand to answer questions that attendees may have while educational seminars provide detailed information about viable alternative fuel options. In 2008, a rock concert, custom paint demonstrations, stock car racing, and an E-85 station fueling event were some of the unique Odyssey events hosted by local site coordinators.

• Guarantees Results!

Odyssey feedback proved that the 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008 events were tremendous successes. Sponsors, partners, National Training Centers (NTCs), Clean Cities Coordinators, and attendees alike have seen how valuable the program can be for promoting energy independence and supporting the environment. They have also seen the proven results of Odyssey and the millions of individuals reached by its message. We hope that you will become part of the solution and join us on Friday, October 15, 2010. Together, we can make a difference!

Odyssey; October 15th 2010 is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition

STORAGE WEEK 2010:

The Premier International Networking Hub for Grid-Scale Energy Storage and Renewables Integration

July 12-15, 2010 | Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego, CA

Four Integrated Events  Exploring  the  Accelerating Opportunities in Energy  Storage! Four Meetings in One Week  Covering  All Aspects  of a Game-Changing Set of Technologies & Applications Worth  Billions  in Future Market Share

#1. Community Energy  Storage

#2. Making  the  Business  Case  For Grid-Scale Storage  Projects

#3. The Energy  Storage  Summit  - Policy,  Opportunities & Economics

#4. The Technology & Investment Showcase

www.infocastinc.com/storage10

About the Summit In the tradition  of the previous two sold-out editions  of this flagship event, the expanded programming  of Storage Week promises  to be the ultimate  networking event of the year for anyone with a stake in the integration  of storage into the grid. The conference’s four separate  but complimentary events will cover the complete range of storage policies,  markets, project  applications and technologies. Storage Week will kick off with a pair of Workshops on July 12 – Community energy Storage and Making the Business Case For grid-Scale Storage Projects. The two-day energy Storage Summit – Policy, opportunities & economics (July 13 & 14) will examine  the market design, policy incentives  and barriers that apply to all storage systems. The Summit will be highlighted  by two separate  tracks: Bulk Storage and Grid Services.

Storage Week will conclude on July 15 with the Technology & Investment Showcase; a future-oriented day dedicated to investment  potential,  market trends and astonishing  new technology. All four days of the meeting  will not only tackle current  policy and market barriers but will provide a robust environment  for networking and deal-making  between storage vendors and users as well as investors and storage companies seeking venture  or growth capital.

Infocast would like to offer you a special discount valid for 10% off any
new registration for Storage Week 2010. This discount code is valid on any
new registration through June 12th. Please use code ACAA. Please feel free
to share this discount. Discount codes cannot be combined with any other
offer and are valid on new registrations only (valid with early-bird rate
through 6/12/10). If you have any questions about the event or would like to
register by phone please feel free to call me at (818) 888-4444.

Once  again, Storage Week is the place to be this July for anyone with a stake in the integration  of storage into the grid. Storage Week Event Structure  At A Glance: MONDAY July 12 #1 Community Energy Storage 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. #2 Making the Business Case for Grid-Scale Storage Projects 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. TUESDAY July 13 The Energy Storage Summit DAY ONE Policy, Opportunities & Economics 8 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. WEDNESDAY July 14 The Energy Storage Summit DAY TWO Morning Session 8 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Storage: Making It Real Afternoon Session 1:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Track One Bulk Storage Track Two Grid Services THURSDAY July 15 The Technology & Investment Showcase 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Grid-Scale Energy Storage and Renewables Integration is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition

5-27-10 EPBF Future of the Electric Car (Business and Community)

The forum is a presentation of Net Impact, the Environmental Policy and Business Forum, and IR/PS.

Future of the Electric Car in Southern California – UCSD Event for San Diego Community – May 27 is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition

San Diego EarthWorks will be presenting their annual Earth Fair on Sunday April 18th at Balboa Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Clean Fuel Coalition and San Diego Regional Sustainability Partnership will be in attendance on the west side of the Cleaner Car Concourse. There will be information on various clean fuel organizations and the Clean Car Concourse will feature vehicles of all descriptions that run on alternative fuels (hybrids included). This isn’t just “the future”: these are vehicles being used on the road today. The vehicles will be on display in the Pan American Plaza next to the San Diego Automobile Museum.

As part of San Diego State University’s Annual GreenFest / EarthDay event there will be a “Clean Fuel Car Zone” on Wednesday April 21st from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Campanile walkway in front of Hepner Hall.  The showcasing of alternative energy vehicles will include various types of vehicles in categories ranging from full electric, PHEV, CNG, Biodiesel, to Ethanol, with more to be announced.

The University of California San Diego will also be making Thursday April 22nd an “Alternative Transportation Day” starting with a Bicycle Breakfast from 7–10 a.m. at the Gilman Information Booth (Free breakfast snacks and safety information). Then the “Green Machines” will be displayed from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Warren Mall. The green vehicle exhibit will be featuring Gidget the Smart Car, UCSD green fleet vehicles, Tesla Roadster, biodiesel Mercdes, MTS natural gas-electric hybrid bus, UCSD’s Greenline biodiesel bus, hydrogen converted car, diesel hydrogen hybrid pickup truck and more. Learn how to compute your carbon footprint and see how you can reduce it by using alternative transportation.

EarthDay Clean Fuel Vehicle Showcases is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition

The San Diego Clean Fuel Coalition will be assisting Argonne National Labs in the EcoCAR Challenge – the 2010 EcoCAR Challenge Competition is May 17-27, 2010 in Yuma, Arizona and San Diego, CA. The Outreach event will be held May 24-25 in San Diego at the Westin Gaslamp. For more information please visit the EcoCAR Challenge website or GreenGarageBlog website.

ABOUT EcoCAR (From EcoCarChallenge.Org):

EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge is a three-year collegiate advanced vehicle technology engineering competition established by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors (GM), and is being managed by Argonne National Laboratory.

The competition challenges 16 universities across North America to reduce the environmental impact of vehicles by minimizing the vehicle’s fuel consumption and reducing its emissions while retaining the vehicle’s performance, safety and consumer appeal. Students use a real-world engineering process to design and integrate their advanced technology solutions into a GM-donated vehicle.

Students are designing and building advanced propulsion solutions that are based on vehicle categories from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) regulations. They explore a variety of cutting-edge clean vehicle solutions, including full-function electric, range-extended electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell technologies. In addition, students will incorporate lightweight materials into the vehicles, improve aerodynamics and utilize alternative fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel and hydrogen.

Teams are following a real-world approach modeled after GM’s global vehicle development process (GVDP), giving students valuable experience in real-world engineering practices, resource allocation and meeting deliverables. While previous student engineering competitions focused primarily on hardware modifications, EcoCAR includes a unique focus on modeling and simulation, as well as subsystem development and testing.

During the three-year program, General Motors will provide vehicles, vehicle components, seed money, technical mentoring and operational support. The U.S. Department of Energy and its research and development facility, Argonne National Laboratory, will provide competition management, team evaluation and technical and logistical support. Through sponsoring such advanced vehicle engineering competitions, GM and the U.S. Department of Energy are helping to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Year One

In the first year of EcoCAR, participating teams will use math-based design tools—such as Argonne’s Powertrain Systems Analysis toolkit (PSAT) or similar vehicle models research—to compare and select an advanced vehicle powertrain that meets the goals of the competition. Teams also use software to ensure that their chosen components fit into their vehicle and that the electrical, mechanical and software systems function properly. Teams also use software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) to better develop controls and subsystems.

Years Two and Three

In Years Two and Three, students translate their design into reality and develop a working vehicle that meets the competition’s goals. The teams come together at the end of each academic year to compete against the other university teams in more than a dozen static and dynamic events.

During the weeklong competition, student teams will demonstrate the vehicles so when compared to stock production vehicles they meet or exceed the following goals:

• Incorporate technologies that reduce petroleum energy consumption on the basis of a total fuel cycle
well-to-wheel (WTW) analysis;
• Increase vehicle energy efficiency;
• Reduce criteria and WTW greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria emissions; and
• Maintain consumer acceptability in the areas of performance, utility and safety.

EcoCAR Challenge is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition

SDCleanFuels.org (San Diego Clean Cities), in partnership with The National Renewable Energy Laborator (NREL) and the U.S. Department of Energy brought an Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Workshop (EPAct) to San Diego. The day long event was part of a nationwide series of workshops designed to provide regional stakeholders with technical, regulatory, and networking support. It was most beneficial in assisting EPAct-regulated fleets in overcoming alternative fuels and vehicle deployment barriers.

The workshop was intended to educate stakeholders of their statutory and regulatory alternative fuel and vehicle use obligations, provide an overview of available alternative fuels and vehicles, and provide a hands-on live overview of web-based mapping tools by fuel type. In addition, it provided discussion opportunities designed to solve technical and logistical hurdles that prevent collaboration among stakeholders.

The presentations were well organized and very informative for the diverse group. The EPAct-Mandated fleet compliance requirements were followed by options for consideration in meeting those requirements. Alternative fuels must have infrastructure; merely switching fleet vehicles to one alternative was not the best choice if there were no reasonably located fueling stations for that alternative. The options discussed included Bio-Diesel, CNG, Propane, Ethanol, and Electric. Infrastructure was also discussed, which includes fleet mapping and fueling location. Solutions for alternative fuel locations included: in-house development, software, and online location systems. After the presentations there was a break-out session and lunch, which gave many of the attendees a chance to collaborate and discuss the solutions. This also provided an atmosphere in which everyone could make the personal connections needed to make these solutions a reality. The attendees left the workshop with the information and contacts necessary to enhance opportunities, to achieve compliance, and to expand deployment of alternative fuels and vehicles.

Tools and Resources for Fleets

EPAct Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Workshop is a post from: San Diego Clean Fuels Coalition