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About Wisconsin Clean Cities
Wisconsin Clean Cities (WCC), a nonprofit 501(c)3
organization, is one of 87 active U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) Clean Cities coalitions in the United
States. The coalition is membership-based and relies
on membership participation and dues to accompish
their mission. In 2010, WCC was comprised of 14
members, and in 2012 boasts more than 60 members
̶ a significant growth under new leadership, renewed
vitality, and reinstated vision.
Wisconsin Clean Cities works to promote petroleum reduction and one method is
Goal and Strategies educating fleets and the general public about alternative fuels. WCC holds many
WCC’s mission is to reduce petroleum consumption
events throughout the year and often features vehicles, such as compressed
and vehicle emissions through the support and
natural gas trucks (U.S. Venture pictured).
promotion of alternative fuels, alternative fuel and
advanced technology vehicles, and the necessary
fueling infrastructure to sustain the industry. WCC 2011 Petroleum Savings by Technology Type
works toward their mission of petroleum reduction 2,084,075 gallons of gasoline equivalents
through education and outreach, training, acquiring
Off-Road Vehicles (3%)
necessary funding to implement projects, and
stakeholder partnerships. The coalition’s fuel Idle Reduction (16%)
portfolio includes biodiesel, electricity, ethanol,
natural gas, and propane. Additionally, the coalition
Fuel Economy
advocates for idle reduction and fuel economy Improvements (1%)
technologies. Alternative Fuel
Vehicles (80%)
WCC employs three main strategies:
1. Replace petroleum with alternative and
renewable fuels;
2. Reduce petroleum consumption through
smarter driving practices and fuel economy
improvements; 2011 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced by Technology Type
3. Eliminate petroleum use through idle 12,498 tons total
reduction and other fuel-saving technologies
and practices.
Off-Road Vehicles (2%)
Accomplishments
To measure WCC’s level of success in reducing Idle Reduction (32%)
petroleum consumption and greenhouse gases, each
year WCC gathers data from stakeholders. It gives the
Alternative Fuel
coalition a yearly benchmark to set operational goals Vehicles (63%)
and gives Wisconsin a chance to show the U.S. DOE
the incredible efforts in the state. In 2011, Wisconsin
Fuel Economy
was 7th out of 87 coalitions for reduced petroleum Improvements (3%)
consumption (gasoline gallon equivalents or GGEs)
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Compressed Natural Gas in Over-the-Road Trucks
Paper Transport, Inc. (PTI) has 35 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks on the road. PTI has
logged over 2.4 million miles with natural gas powered trucks, and has formed a joint venture
to build public-access CNG fueling stations throughout the regions in which they operate. The
first station opened in Green Bay last January and two have been added since with two more
planned for early 2013. In promoting the natural gas industry, PTI advocates natural gas as a
transportation fuel to their competitors, sharing technical expertise with other carriers looking
to explore CNG as an alternative fuel source. Additionally, PTI has lent itself to test prototype
compressed natural gas products, putting into service a Kenworth and a Freightliner tractor
powered by the CWI ISX-12G CNG engine. They have also been instrumental in working
with and testing APG dual-fuel technology. PTI has been and continues to be a leader and
pioneer in the natural gas truck market. PTI is a member of Wisconsin Clean Cities, and Jeff
Shefchik, President of PTI, serves on the board of directors.
and greenhouse gases (tons). As a whole, the by serving as a community-government- Partners
coalition reduced a total of 2,084,075 GGEs business partnership of select industry WCC’s members consist of more than 60
(equivalent to 49,620 barrels of oil or around participants in Southeast Wisconsin’s severe private and public organizations and
1.9 million liters of soda) and 12,498 tons of ozone nonattainment region, encompassing individuals that support WCC’s mission of
greenhouse gas emissions (equivalent to Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Kenosha, petroleum reduction and energy security.
taking 2,451 passenger vehicles off the road). Milwaukee, and Racine counties. WCC’s supporters include: U.S. Venture
(Diamond), We Energies (Diamond),
Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program In 1998, the WCC program made the ANGI Energy Systems (Platinum), AmeriGas
The State Energy Office, in partnership with transition to become an independent, self- (Gold), Clean Energy Fuels (Gold), Cummins
WCC, was able to bring $15 million from the sustaining nonprofit coalition within the NPower (Gold), General Motors (Gold), Kwik
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Southeastern Wisconsin community. In July Trip (Gold), Paper Transport, Inc. (Gold),
(ARRA) funding into Wisconsin for the 1999, WCC hired its first Executive Director, ROUSH CleanTech (Gold), Truck Country
purchase of alternative fueling infrastructure and was housed out of the downtown office of (Gold), Wisconsin Kenworth (Gold), Trillium
and vehicles. Further, the program has the local utility, We Energies. Today, WCC is CNG (Gold).
leveraged an additional $17 million in housed in the same building.
cost-share from its 37 partners across the state. WCC Members gain the benefit of being
The mission of the Wisconsin Clean WCC has grown since its humble beginnings. connected to the other 86 Clean Cities
Transportation Program (WCTP) is to In 2011, WCC started an initiative to expand coalitions across the United States ̶ more than
significantly reduce petroleum consumption its designation to encompass the entire state 10,400 other stakeholders. Some other benefits
and emissions, and is anticipated to displace in order to reflect the work they do outside of members gain include:
over 1.6 million gallons of petroleum each Southeastern Wisconsin. • Networking opportunities with fleets and
year. Since its inception, the program has industry partners;
updated or installed 13 private and 4 public Over the last 18 years, the Board of Directors • Technical training, seminars, and webinars;
fueling or electric charging stations, and has increased from 5 members to over 12, • Information resources on alternative fuels,
deployed more than 220 vehicles. membership is at a decade high, and the advanced vehicles, idle reduction, and other
number of stakeholders is well over 2,000. technologies that reduce petroleum use;
History Since 2005, WCC and its partners have • Assistance with funding applications and
The coalition was established in 1994 and displaced almost 13 million gasoline gallon technical troubleshooting;
located within the State Department of equivalents of petroleum through the • Information about funding opportunities
Administration’s Madison office building, promotion of alternative fuels, advanced from the U.S. Department of Energy, state
under the Bureau of Transportation Services. technology vehicles, and supporting and local government agencies, nonprofits,
infrastructure. and foundations; and
The WCC organization had direct benefit to • Public recognition for progress in
the Governor’s Alternative Fuels Task Force reducing petroleum consumption.
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Wisconsin Clean Cities Board of Directors
The primary role of the Board of Directors is to provide overall guidance and policy to make
final decisions on pivotal issues. The Board consists of representatives from both
public and private voting member organizations. Members of the Board serve three year terms,
are elected by vote, and required to be dues paying members in good standing.
Jeff Bach Al Bartell
Technical Support & Training Manager Fleet Repair Supervisor
American Diesel Systems City of Milwaukee
Katrina Bell Craig Fischer
Marketing Coordinator Sales Director
ANGI Energy Systems Dual Fuel Systems
Ruanna Hayes Matt Jarmuz
Alternative Fuels Specialist Director of Sales
Kwik Trip Odyne Systems, LLC
Jerry Medinger Ken Neusen, PhD
Manager - Clean Fuels & Vehicle Techs Director Emeritus - Center for Alt Fuels
American Lung Association in Wisconsin University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Bryan Nudelbacher Bob Reagan
Business Analyst Senior Service Manager
U.S. Venture We Energies
Jeff Shefchik Mary Smarelli
President President
Paper Transport, Inc. Transit Express
George T. Stone
Instructor of Natural Science
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Auxiliary Board Members:
Matthew Carr Martin Franzkowiak
General Sales Manager Account Manager
Cummins NPower Ferrellgas
Tim Glynn
Director of Development & Marketing for Alternative Fuels
E.H. Wolf and Sons
Why Join Wisconsin Clean Cities?
“As a manufacturer of CNG fueling equipment, it’s convenient having
a high percentage of our customers affiliated with a common association
like the Wisconsin Clean Cities Coalition. They offer clean fueling partners
support in specialized events, funding, technical assistance, and reference
information. It’s an easy decision to support Wisconsin Clean Cities.”
̶ Dan Hicks, Midwest Regional Sales Manager, ANGI Energy Systems
“Wisconsin Clean Cities gave us the tools that were instrumental to begin
the conversion of our fleet from diesel to CNG. This conversion will
reduce harmful emissions and significant costs for our operation – a win-win
for everyone. Wisconsin Clean Cities has provided us with the information
we need to continue to make a positive impact on our community.”
̶ Lisa Morris, HR and Safety Manager, Time Transport, Inc.
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Kwik Trip Makes Major Investments in Alternative
Fueling Retail Stations
Kwik Trip built the nation’s first truly alternative fuels station in La Crosse, WI – a personal
investment of $3 million dollars. The design of the station itself incorporates 10 transportation
fuels, including CNG and liquefied natural gas (LNG), under a single canopy to achieve a
one-stop fueling experience for the general public. As of January 2013, Kwik Trip has six
locations offering CNG – which sells for between $1.59 and $1.79 per gasoline gallon
equivalent (GGE) in Wisconsin, and plans to open an additional 10 stations in 2013 within
their territory (Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin).
Kwik Trip’s own natural gas vehicle (NGV) fleet will serve as part of the anchor load. Kwik
Trip maintains a fleet of about 400 vehicles which travel over 18 million miles annually. They
have just begun to transform their fleet and currently operate over 20 NGVs ranging from
light-duty vehicles to Class 8 trucks. Kwik Trip is an activist for the natural gas industry and
strongly advocates the nationwide adoption of natural gas to be a standard fuel instead of an
alternative fuel. Kwik Trip is also a member of Wisconsin Clean Cities.
Wisconsin Clean Cities Contacts
Contact us with any questions or information about Wisconsin Clean Cities or our mission.
Lorrie Lisek Emily DeVillers Heather Goetsch
Executive Director Program Associate Program Associate
(414) 221-4958 (414) 221-2509 (414) 221-4487
Lorrie.Lisek@WICleanCities.org Emily.DeVillers@WICleanCities.org Heather.Goetsch@WICleanCities.org
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