Connor Herman
- Dec 22, 2016
- 3 min
USEPA’s Volkswagen Settlement Update
Our last post regarding the Volkswagen settlement included the initial “partial settlement” that was enacted in July 2016 through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Justice Department, included the following stipulations for the company to comply with nationally: Recall of 85% of affected 2.0 liter vehicles by June of 2019 through buy backs, lease termination, and hardware/software modifications. Creation of a $2.7 billion national fund to remediate NOx emiss
Matt Stephens-Rich
- Dec 18, 2016
- 2 min
Future of RFS Program a Question for Trump Administration
2017 is poised to be a record level of production for renewable fuels underneath the Renewable Fuel Standard program, coupled with record consumption based on U.S. Energy Information Agency forecasts. Yet, many questions still linger for how the next administration will go about management of the RFS program. Scott Pruitt, President-elect Trump’s pick to head the EPA, has at times been an opponent of the RFS program, carrying a previous record of opposing RFS increases and b
Sam Spofforth
- Dec 18, 2016
- 4 min
“RNG is King:” Reflections on Last Week’s RNG Coalition Conference
“Today, renewable natural gas (RNG) is running the market (for natural gas transportation fuel),” said Paul Niznik from Argus Media in his remarks to the 200+ attendees of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas conference in San Diego last week. “You are driving the growth, and with that leadership comes responsibility.” While this might be a somewhat California-centric view, it is based on a combination of economics and the impact of corporate sustainability imperatives – t
Jon Milenthal
- Dec 12, 2016
- 1 min
Capital Safety Grant Funding Available for Alternative Fuel Police Cruisers
The Ohio EPA, in partnership with the Ohio DOT, has announced the latest round of funding for the Diesel Emission Reduction Grant (DERG) Program. This program grants funding for up to 80% of the incremental cost for the replacement, repower, or retrofit of older diesel engines with new technologies, including clean diesel, alternative fuels, and anti-idling equipment (however select public fleet vehicles qualify for higher funding). Public and private fleets are eligible to
Sam Spofforth, Executive Director
- Dec 6, 2016
- 3 min
I Love My Electric Car: My First Year as an EV Owner
Clean Fuels Ohio is working to deploy electric vehicles (EVs) as well as many other alternative fuel vehicles and technologies throughout Ohio. But I do more than just talk about cleaner, more sustainable vehicles. I drive and EV myself. Last December, our family purchased a used 2013 Nissan Leaf—a fully electric, 4-door car. I use it for day-to-day commuting and errands. We use it for any family activities that are local and don’t require hauling lots of cargo or more than 5
Sam Spofforth, Executive Director
- Dec 5, 2016
- 3 min
The Basic Math of Home Charging Needs
When we bought our Nissan Leaf, the dealer sales representative told me that Nissan recommended level 2 home charging system. But based on my personal experience and research, this is an unnecessary expense for most people. A level 2 home charger allows you to rapidly re-charge your electric vehicle. The typical cost is $400-$500. However, most home garages don’t come equipped with a 240V 40 amp circuit. Costs to provide 240V service will vary widely depending on where your p
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