Major Programs and Activities

Ohio Green Fleets
Biodiesel Fleet Roundtables
Idle Reduction
Increasing Fuel Availability
Ohio Transportation Working Group
Educational and Outreach

Ohio Green Fleets:

According to U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency data, 79% of the cancer risk from airborne sources comes from diesel exhaust. The Ohio Green Fleets program is designed to significanly reduce the emission and fuel use of business and governement vehicle fleets. This new program is composed of three components: helping fleet managers develop Green Fleet policies tailored to their specific needs, hands on assistance in implementing the policies and the development of a statewide rating system to recognize those fleets that have made measurable environmental progress. Ohio Green Fleets is presented in collaboration with the Ohio Energy Office, Earth Day coalition and several local and regional organizations.

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Biodiesel can be safely used in any diesel engine vehicle and burns cleaner than regular petroleum diesel fuel. Clean Fuels Ohio hosts periodic information sessions for fleet managers interested in learning more about using biodiesel fuel in their fleets. These sessions are presented as roundtable discussions featuring fleet managers who are experienced in using biodiesel, allowing the free flow of ideas and questions between peers.

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Idle Reduction

Idle reduction programs focus on reducing the amount of time heavy-duty trucks idle their engines. This reduction saves fuel, cuts engine wear, and saves money. It also reduces emissions and noise. Clean Fuels Ohio offers education and technical assistance to both government and business fleets regarding anti-idling devices and facilities and encourages the adoption of anti-idling policies.

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Increasing Fuel Availability

One of the key barriers faced by fleets or individuals interested in using any alternative fuel is limitied locations to buy it. Clean Fuels Ohio works hard to overcome this obstacle by encouraging development of refuleling stations and, when nevcessary and possible, heloing to secure funding to make it happen.

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Ohio Transportation Working Group

Led by Clean Fuels Ohio, this collaborative effort brings together nonprofit organizations, government entities, transportation industry representatives and others to develop a vision and framework for transportation policy in Ohio that addresses both economic and environmental matters. This framework will be used to educate policy makers on long term strategies in the transportation sector in order to imporve energy efficiency, increase the use of cleaner, domestic transportation fuels, and promote alternative modes of transportation.

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Clean Fuels Ohio publishes an annual Vehicle Buyer's Guide showcasing all new hybrid-electric, natural gas, propane, ethanol and biodiesel fueled vehicles, complete with engine specifications, pricing and a five-star emissions rating. The Clean Fuels Digest, an electrionic publication, highlights news and current developments regarding clean fuel and energy. Clean Fules Ohio also conducts periodic educational, social, and networking events for members and the general public. In addition, www.CleanFuelsOhio.org is a resource clearinghouse for both individuals and organizatrions, offereing information on alternative fuesl, refueling stations, and other projects and policies that lead directly to improved air quality, reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, increased energy security, and support for Ohio's economy.

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