Erika Noble, Wisconsin Clean Cities (WCC), gave an overview of WCC and why they became involved with the SmartWay Program. Patrice Thornton, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, discussed what the SmartWay Program is and how fleets can get involved.

1. Wisconsin Clean Cities & the
U.S. EPA SmartWay Program

2. Clean Cities Coalitions
• Nearly 100 Clean Cities Coalitions in 45 States
• 13,000 Stakeholders Nationwide
• 775,000 AFVs using alternative fuels and supporting
infrastructure.
• Averted 5.8 million tons of
greenhouse gas emissions.
• Displaced more than 4.5 billion
gallons of petroleum since 1993.
• On track to reduce petroleum use by
2.5 billion gallons ANNUALLY by 2020!

3. Building Industry
Partnerships
• Connect fleets with fuel providers and industry partners.
• Provide training and information.
• Provide technical assistance.
• Develop Projects
• Pursue Funding Opportunities
• Provide Education and Outreach to decision makers
fleets and the general public.

4. WCC Accomplishments
Gasoline Gallon Equivalents (GGE’s) - 200%+ increase in 2013

5. WCC Accomplishments
Significant increase in the reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2013

7. Wisconsin
Clean Cities
Members &
Wisconsin
Smart Fleet
Partners
District Map

8. Clean Cities Portfolio of
Technologies
Alternative and Renewable Fuels
• Biodiesel
• Electricity
• Ethanol (E85)
• Hydrogen
• Natural Gas
• Propane
Fuel Economy
• Fuel Efficient Vehicles
• Driving Habits
• Vehicle Maintenance
Idle Reduction
• Technologies
• Behavioral Changes
Trip Elimination
• Telecommuting
• Ridesharing

9. SmartWay Program
• Missions Align
• Promotes idle reduction and fuel efficiency
methods and technologies.
• Partnering with fleets in order to aid them in
their fuel reduction efforts.
• Stakeholders Involvement

10. Upcoming Events
Eco-Driving Class for OTR Class 8 Trucks
March 7, 2015
Waukesha, WI
First Responder Training Courses
March 17, 2015
Waukesha, WI
First Responder Training Courses
March 18, 2015
Appleton, WI
First Responder Training Courses
March 19, 2015
Madison, WI
First Responder Training Courses
March 20, 2015
La Crosse, WI
NGV Technician & Fleet Training
March 31, 2015
Kenosha, WI
NGV Fuel System Training
April 1-2, 2015
Kenosha, WI
NAFA 2015 Institute and Expo
April 15 - 16, 2015
Orlando, FL
Green Vehicles Workshop
April 21, 2015
Milwaukee, WI
Fleet Management Expo
May 4-6, 2015
Indianapolis, IN
ACT Expo
May 4-7, 2015
Dallas, Texas
Waste Expo
June 1-4, 2015
Las Vegas, NV
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
June 1-4, 2015
Minneapolis, MN
Global Fleet Management Conference
June 15-16, 2015
Miami, FL
Wisconsin Clean Cities Inaugural Clean Air Golf Outing
June 23, 2015
Waukesha, WI
www.wicleancities.org

11. Contact Information
Erika Noble
Co-Coordinator
(O) 414-221-4487
(C) 262-492-1809
Erika.Noble@WICleanCities.org
Wisconsin Clean Cities
We Energies – Public Service Building
231 W Michigan Street, P321
Milwaukee, WI 53203
www.wicleancities.org

12. SmartWay Overview
March 2015

13. Background
 SmartWay was jointly developed in 2004 with the Trucking
Industry to:
 Reduce fuel usage:
• Results in $ savings, reduced dependence on foreign fuel
 Reduce emissions:
• Use less fuel, produce less emissions. Good for us, good for
our children
 Improve the reputation of the industry
• Trucking has made great strides in efficiency and cleaner
operation
 Improve the efficiency and competitiveness of American
Industry
 Some Shippers require carriers to participate in SmartWay
• Shippers need carrier data to report their carbon footprint
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Changing Needs of Industry
 Customer and Consumer awareness
 Demanding corporate citizenship and accountability
 Investor, Lender and Insurer requirements
 Assessing climate risk and business opportunities
 Rising and volatile energy prices
 Fuel and driver wages continue to be largest cost centers
for truck carriers
 Globalization of supply chains
 Increasing global opportunities and global competition
 Other countries’ carbon reporting requirements

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How to Advance
Supply Chain Sustainability
Measure
Supply Chain
Footprint
Benchmark
Performance
Report
Results
Innovate
Operations
Improve
Efficiency

16. Measure
Supply Chain
Footprint

17. Partner Data Used to Measure Footprint
CARRIERS
 Model year & truck class
 Miles (revenue & empty)
 Gallons fuel used (& types)
 Annual Idle Hours
 “Cube Out” Percentage
 Average Payload tons
 Average Capacity Volume
 % Capacity Utilization
 Short Haul vs. Long Haul
 Road Types
 Speed Categories
SHIPPERS
 Accounting of all carriers
utilized (SmartWay & non)
 Total miles and/or ton-miles
contracted by SmartWay
carrier and non-SmartWay
carriers
 Activity data for amount of
freight & distance
 North American Industry
Classification System
(NAICS) code(s)
 Optional data on
operational, mode shift
strategies

18. Benchmark
Performance

19. Database Benchmarks Performance
Your company
vs
Your Peers

20. Report
Results

21. SmartWay used for Scope 3 Reporting
WRI-GHG Protocol

22. SmartWay used for Scope 3 Reporting
CDP submittals

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Report your
Corporate Citizenship

24. Innovate
Operations

25. Innovating with Advanced Technologies
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SmartWay Snapshot

27. Innovation with Advanced Strategies
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28. Improve
Efficiency

29. Improve Efficiency & Generate Savings
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2007 to 2013 Performance Trends

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The Numbers Speak for Themselves…
 Since 2004, SmartWay Partners saved:
 51 million metric tons of CO2
 738,000 tons NOx
 37,000 tons PM
 120 million barrels of oil
 5 billion gallons of fuel
 $16.8 billion dollars in fuel costs
 Equivalent to taking 10 million cars off the
road for one year

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Continuous Improvement in
Supply Chain Sustainability
Measure
Supply Chain
Footprint
Benchmark
Performance
Report
Results
Innovate
Operations
Improve
Efficiency

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Why Register in SmartWay?
 Standardized approach to assess supply chain
efficiency and emissions
• For any business that ships, carries or receives goods
• Adopted by industry leading corporations
 Designed with and for the freight sector
• Delivers solutions to marketplace needs and challenges
• Voluntary and no-cost
 Proven marketing benefits
• Shippers identify greener carriers
• Carriers gain competitive advantage for leading shippers
 Credible, neutral data oversight
• EPA oversees data quality assurance and control
 Strengthens brand equity to investors, customers
• Carbon assessment, corporate responsibility

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For more information:
www.epa.gov/smartway
smartway_transport@epa.gov
SmartWay Helpline
734-214-4767
Patrice Thornton
734-214-4329
Kathleen Martz
734-214-4335