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NFPA Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Training Event

Sponsored by Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut and Greater New Haven Clean Cities, this event was a part of a series of three deliveries of NFPA’s Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training for first responders in Connecticut, and it was offered free of charge. 

Topics included an introduction to HEVs/EVs, basic electrical concepts and hazards, vehicle types, initial response actions, battery breaches, vehicle fires, and considerations specific to Connecticut. 

We hope that those who attended had the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills in handling hybrid and electric vehicles safely and effectively!

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Capitol Clean Cities of CT at Pride Travel Center’s Propane Event

The Pride Travel Center in Connecticut became the first to offer renewable liquid propane gas, through a collaboration hosted by Capitol CleanCities of Connecticut, Hocon Gas, RayEnergy, PERC, and the Propane Gas Association of New England.

“Renewable liquid fuels will be an important factor in reducing transportation sector emissions in the next 30 years,” said CraigPeters, Executive Director of Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut. 

This ultra-low emission, renewable fuel can significantly lower fleet emissions. It provides affordable, sustainable benefits compared to electrification. The Pride Center is leading the transition to clean transportation, and Hocon Gas President David Gable was recognized as a Green Transportation Champion for bringing renewable propane to Connecticut.

Follow this link for more about this event!

Craig Peters, Executive Director, and David Gable, President of Hocon Gas 

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Connecticut Clean Cities Collaborative Newsletter April 2022

 
About the Connecticut
Clean Cities Collaborative
 
In order to provide Connecticut Clean Cities Stakeholders with even more value and provide a strategic statewide alternative fuel plan, we are working together with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities Headquarters to formalize the statewide collaboration between Connecticut’s Clean Cities Coalitions. Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut, Connecticut Southwestern Clean Cities, and Greater New Haven Clean Cities have long cooperated on statewide activities like the Connecticut coalitions did for the 2011 $29 million CT Clean Cities Future Fuels project, and we’re excited to use this model to take this to the next level.
 
Over the years, our coalitions have been a tremendous resource to Connecticut. We look forward to continuing our work with you and request that you join us and demonstrate your commitment and support of Connecticut’s Clean Cities Collaborative.
 
Clean Cities’ mission: fostering the economic, environmental, and energy security of the United States by advancing affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy-efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices.
 
Craig Peters, Coordinator | (860) 306 – 6453 | craigpeters82@gmail.com
 
We’ve created some powerful momentum in CT!
 
We welcomed the 1st multi-alternative fuels travel center in America to Hartford, CT at the Pride Travel Center.
 
MotorWeek filmed two of our stakeholders’ accomplishments including: USA Hauling & Recycling and the Pride Travel Center. USA Hauling continues to grow its fleet of CNG waste trucks with a solar-powered station, the 1st of its kind.
 
The Clean Cities Collaborative offered the Municipal EV Readiness Toolkit which included a virtual Electric Bus Toolkit webinar.
 
I84 and I91 are alternative fuel corridors that include EV, Propane and CNG, Hydrogen pending.
 
CT Clean Cities worked with bus providers and towns to assist with DEEP’s 12.7 million in VW Settlement funding opportunities process providing input and education. Municipalities awarded: Middletown, New Britain, Hamden, Stamford, Bethel, Ansonia, and Griswold.
 
We started an EV Roadshow partnering with local dealerships visiting several towns to offer public education, vehicle displays, and information on purchasing incentives via CHEAPR. Looking forward to a great 2022!
 
Daphne Dixon, Coordinator | (203) 536 – 4695 | daphne@livegreenct.org
 
In 2021, twenty-two municipalities participated in the Municipal EV Readiness Toolkit: 9 Month Program. Clarity sessions were held with municipal EV readiness teams to identify EV goals and projects. Every municipality identified EV zoning regulations as a priority. As a result of that feedback, our Coalition designed the EV Zoning Regulations Blueprint: a step-by-step guide that provides a proven process to implement EV zoning regulations. Whether a municipality wants to add minor regulations, fully implement EV zoning into every aspect of regulations, or something in between, the EV Zoning Regulations Blueprint is a useful guide.
 
For those who would like additional support and resources, we are offering the EV Zoning Regulations Boot Camp, which will serve as an interactive learning community that will provide participants with the opportunity to move through the process of updating zoning regulations together. Join us for the Boot Camp Kick-off on 4/28.
 
 
Paul Wessel, Coordinator | (203) 410 – 8018 | wessel@nhcleancities.org
 
Clean Cities Collaborative appointed to board overseeing Connecticut’s electric vehicle subsidies.
 
As a means of encouraging the uptake of cars that protect Connecticut’s air and water, the State of Connecticut is subsidizing the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. “CHEAPR” will save you at least $2250 on a new EV – $4250 for low-income buyers! – and $3000 for low-income buyers of used EVs. For more on CHEAPR and the path to a clean vehicle future, go to https://bit.ly/EVConnecticut
 
Sen Martin Looney appointed a CT Clean Cities Collaborative member, Paul Wessel, to the board overseeing the program, including setting the rebate levels and annually evaluating the program.
 
The collaborative has been working closely with Connecticut’s car dealers on providing feedback about the program. Contact us at CTCleanCities@gmail.com if you have suggestions or comments on the CHEAPR program.
 
Tools and Resources
 
Advanced Medium- & Heavy-Duty Vehicles
 
Alternative Fuel Data Center
 
Alternative Fuel Data Center Tools
 
Alternative Fuel Price Report
 
Clean Cities Vehicles Buyers Guide
 
IdleBox: A toolkit for Idling Reduction and Outreach
 
ISO New England
 
Laws and Incentives Search
 
My Trip Calculator
 
Vehicle Cost Calculator
 
 
 
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Cusson Automotive: Propane Autogas Conversion and Service Provider

Cusson Automotive Alternative Fuel Solutions has been servicing fleets in Southern New England and beyond for 27 years. Additionally, vehicle propane conversions for the past 8 years.

The past many years I have joined many automotive organizations to include my relationships in the autogas world. Some of the alternative fuel groups consist of; CT Alternative Fuel Coaltion, member of multiple Clean Cities organizations, the PGANE Autogas committee and more. Cusson Alternative Fuel Solutions has grown both in knowledge and abilities to service many makes and models of conversion equipment. We now represent such companies as ICOM North America with aftermarket Bi-Fuel and Mono fuel conversion kits. Roush Clean Tech products to include school bus warranty and service. Lastly, the new Prins design Bi-Fuel aftermarket conversion kits to include DI engines. All systems that we install are EPA approved kits only. We have even serviced older Clean Fuel vehicles. Whatever your fleet vehicle choices are class1 through class7 vehicles, we probably have an alternative fuel kit choice for you to operate on propane autogas.

Cusson Automotive
South Windsor, CT
(860) 289 -2389
www.cussonautomotive.com

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DEEP: 2018 Comprehensive Energy Strategy (CES)

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has prepared an update to the CES to advance the State’s goal to create a cheaper, cleaner, more reliable energy future for Connecticut’s residents and businesses. By statute, DEEP is required to periodically update the CES to assess and plan for all energy needs in the state, including, but not limited to, electricity, heating, cooling and transportation.

Read the full summary here.