The document summarizes the 2014 Green Airport Fleet Workshop presented by Richard Battersby from the East Bay Clean Cities Coalition. It provides background on the East Bay Coalition and Clean Cities program. The Clean Cities program, started in 1993, works with over 90 regional coalitions across the US to reduce petroleum consumption through alternative fuels, fuel efficiency, and reduced vehicle usage. The East Bay Coalition serves Alameda, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties and provides services like education, networking, and assistance securing funding for projects that support its mission.

1. 2014 Green Airport Fleet Workshop
Richard Battersby
East Bay Clean Cities Coalition/City of Oakland

2. East Bay Coalition Background
First Designated in 1995
Serving Alameda, Contra Costa and
Solano Counties
7 Member Board of Directors
70+ Members, 650 + e-contacts
Some Activities in North Bay (Napa
& Sonoma)
Predominantly NGV’s until recently

3. Other California Coalitions
Sacramento
San Francisco
Silicon Valley
San Joaquin
Central Coast
Many in Southern CA

4. Clean Cities Background
Started in 1993
“Volunteer” arm of US Dept. of Energy
Mission: Reduce petroleum consumption
Energy, Economy, and Environmental Security
Over 90 Coalitions- geographically based
Comprised primarily of fleets and fuel makers
2 billion gallons of petroleum displaced to date

5. Organization Chart
US Department of
Energy
Office of Energy
Efficiency
and Renewable Energy
Vehicle Technologies
Program
Fuels Technologies
Clean Cities
National Renewable
Energy Laboratory

6. Clean Cities Goals
Replacement: Replacing petroleum used in the
transportation sector with alternative fuels and
low-level blends of non-petroleum replacement
fuels. (2.5 billion gallons by 2020)
Reduction: Reducing petroleum use by promoting
energy efficiency in vehicles through advanced
technology and efficient vehicles.
Elimination: Eliminating petroleum or other fuel
use by promoting advanced technologies and
greater use of mass transit systems, trip
elimination measures, and other congestion
mitigation approaches.

7. Services Provided
Education and outreach
Publicity, Events, and Demo’s
Specifications and equipment
Strategic planning
Networking
Notification of funding opportunities
Grant writing assistance (limited)
Match resources, members, providers
Training, training, training

8. Coalition Projects
Annual Clean Air Vehicle Funding Workshop
(November)
Annual Plug-in Vehicle Showcase
(February)
Propel Fuels- 75 renewable fuel stations
 $10.9 million
Waste Management CNG station
 $500,000
DOE EV Readiness and Planning
 $1 million (statewide, $300,000 local)

9. Questions?
Richard Battersby
admin@cleancitieseastbay.org
(510) 615-5487