Wisconsin Clean Cities Newsletter
August 2024
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Contents
August 2024
Highlighted Fuel
Upcoming Grant
Upcoming Events
Recent News
Board Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight
EMPOWER
What WCC Has Been Up To
Other Helpful Resources
Membership & Survey
Hydrogen
August Highlighted Fuel
Did you know?
In California, Honda is releasing its 2025 CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell vehicle, available to lease, and Honda will be covering the cost of hydrogen! Its combined use of a battery pack and fuel-cell energy gives this vehicle a driving range of 270 miles.
Facts About Hydrogen:
- Fuel cell electric vehicles that use hydrogen are considered zero-emission vehicles.
- FCEV's have a driving range of over 300 miles, similar to that of internal combustion engine vehicles.
- Read about the benefits of using hydrogen for your fleet here.
- Interested in learning more about hydrogen and its infrastructure? Click here!
Upcoming Grants
CFI, Intertribal Organization Opportunity, & Connected Communities
The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant
Program is providing $2.5 billion over a 5 year period to help create publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling stations. States, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, transportation and port authorities, & tribes – Get your applications in by August 28th, Visit the link to learn more!
Funding can be used for:
- The goal of this grant is to develop and provide expertise to help identify relevant clean energy opportunities and equitably create and implement education and engagement opportunities. Curious about which activities may be included this grant? See below:
Eligible Applicants:
- non-profit regional intertribal organizations
Two Areas of Focus:
grid-edge technical measures in buildings, industry, and transportation to prepare the electric grid for new loads and improve customer benefits and grid resilience
various unique urban, suburban, and rural use cases to build confidence in it as an effective approach for electric vehicles to provide flexibility and value to the electric grid
Webinars & an EV Expo
Upcoming Events
Natural Gas Roundtable
Interested in
transitioning to
natural gas?
Join us for a virtual roundtable on natural gas to listen to insights from industry experts. Our members, who have extensive experience using natural gas in their fleets, are an invaluable source of information for anyone considering making the switch.
EPA Clean School Bus Program Webinar
Building a Case for ESBs in your Fleet including Benefits, Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO), and Emissions Calculators free webinar
Electrification Process including a Step-by-Step Guide for New Adopters
City of Sheboygan’s Electric Vehicle Expo
Hosted at Maywood Environmental Park, join us for an EV display in the main parking lot and a panel presentation on the buying and use of EV’s from 10:30-11:30am in the Haysen Pavillion
September 14th, 9:00am-12:00pm
3615 Mueller Rd, Sheboygan, WI 53083
Recent News
EV Grid Assist, Savings for E15 Fuel , and EV Battery Pack Cost Decrease
Helping stakeholders prepare for upcoming advancements in vehicle grid integration (VGI) by providing resources and sharing current and evolving stakeholder approaches to VGI solutions.
- Validated data and tools
- Technical assistance and capacity building
- Shared learnings from real-world experience
E15 (UNL88), a 15% ethanol blended fuel, is a lower-cost, lower-carbon option at the gas pump. As a result of the emergency waivers issued in 2022 and 2023, consumers choosing E15 experienced average cost savings of 10-30 cents per gallon in summer 2023, with some locations offering over $1 off per gallon.
Jeff Springer
August Board Member Spotlight
Jeff Springer
Dairyland Power Cooperative
How long have you been an auxiliary board member of WCC?
Three years… maybe more… not exactly sure, time flies when you are having fun.
Why did you join the WCC Auxiliary Board?
Dairyland Power Cooperative has an interest in bringing clean transportation options to the rural areas that we serve. WCC is the statewide leader in bringing clean transportation efforts so we wanted to be a part of that and leverage their expertise.
What is your favorite part of being a WCC Auxiliary Board Member?
The best part of being an Auxiliary Board Member is the insight it provides into the projects that WCC and the other board members are working on.
What do you love most about your industry?
Working in a member-owned electric utility is rewarding because there is an opportunity to directly assist member-consumers with energy efficiency projects. The shift toward renewable generation sources and electric transportation has also been exciting.
What advice would you give to someone who wants to enter your field?
The energy field is becoming increasingly complex so a strong technical background is important to anyone wanting to work in this space. That said, there are new careers in the energy field that did not even exist a few years ago… from installing and maintaining electric vehicle charging infrastructure to caring for the pollinator gardens at solar farms.
What is your favorite hobby?
I enjoy nature photography with a special interest in landscape and macro subjects.
What's a fun fact about you that not many people know?
We have horses because they are the “love of my wife”. The reason I was able to buy a Mustang Mach E was the fact that my wife could hardly say no to me having a “pony” when she had horses.
What other topics are you passionate about?
I am passionate about energy efficiency and doing things in a more sustainable way.
Our New Members
August Member Spotlight
Edge Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Founded in 2002, Edge Consulting Engineers, Inc. has grown to a firm of over 70 professionals, providing professional engineering and technical services in the upper Midwest. They provide services that deal with topics ranging from commercial UAS/Drone Technology to environmental compliance, and value helping their clients build a sustainable company with solid foundations.
Ingeteam
Ingeteam seeks to promote the global transition to clean energy through the development and application of cutting-edge technology in rotating electric machines, power electronics, and control systems.
In 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden visited their Milwaukee plant in celebration of the growth of clean energy jobs and investment in the state. This plant manufactures generators for the wind energy sector, solar and energy storage inverters, as well as electric vehicle chargers.
Click the image to watch a video about their work with EVs
Driving EV Friendly Workplaces Forward
Driving EV Friendly Workplaces Forward
Driving EV Friendly Workplaces Forward
How to Participate
PLEDGE: My organization is supporting the growth of charging at work for our employees and pledges to investigate how we can install more workplace charging or better support employee access to electric vehicles.
Scan to sign the EMPOWER pledge today!
Step 1: Sign the Pledge to get started with your Workplace Charging Coach.
Step 2: Work with your Workplace Charging Coach to install charging or expand the impact of your workplace charging program.
Step 3: Get recognized for your workplace’s leadership in catalyzing EV access for your employees.
WCC Provides free coaching & consulting services to support organizations interested in signing the pledge and taking the next steps in their journey towards increasing support for electric vehicles.
Driving EV Friendly Workplaces Forward
Driving EV Friendly Workplaces Forward
Driving EV Friendly Workplaces Forward
What WCC Has Been Up To
Get Ready For Drive Electric Week
Did you know there is a National Drive Electric Week? From September 27th to October 6th, there is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits electric and hybrid vehicles offer. If you are considering going electric and want to learn from those who have taken the leap, or want to get personally involved in events, follow our link!
Event Planning!
Stay Up-To-Date With Our Latest Media Posts
Event Planning!
Stay Up-To-Date With Our Latest Media Posts
WCC has been hard at work planning roundtables, workshops, and other events for this month and next. Stay up-to-date with our social media to hear the latest updates:
Other Helpful Resources
Training resources, response guides, and safety information.
Interactive resources to help plan and build zero-emission transportation system infrastructure.
Map of alternative fuel stations in the U.S. and Canada for 8 fuel types.
Interactive resource for worldwide commercially available offerings of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Platform for comparing the cost of recharging options.
Information for individuals, fleets, dealerships, and EV manufacturers.
Stay Up-To-Date
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