Clean Cities Program - LA DNR - Technology Assessment Division

Clean Cities is a voluntary U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) program to encourage the use of alternatives to gasoline and diesel fuels, reduce the nation's dependence on foreign petroleum, and improve the local air quality.

The Clean Cities Program is between the State Energy Office, local government, fleets, and other agencies and is working to promote and encourage the compliance with the Energy Policy Act (EPACT).

The overall goal of the program is to facilitate the achievement of primary objectives established by EPACT and the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA). More specifically, the program is intended to:

Facilitate alternative fuel vehicle production & conversion
Expand refueling infrastructures
Support regulated fleets
Create new jobs and commercial opportunities
Advance clean air objectives
Increase public awareness
Provide greater fuel choices
Develop "Clean Corridors"
Comply with legislation/regulations

Clean Cities Structure

There are three cities in Louisiana eligible, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and New Orleans. Currently, Baton Rouge is the only city designated. Shreveport and New Orleans are working on program plans. If interested in the Clean City Program contact:

Department of Natural Resources

Harvey Landry
225-342-5054
E-mail: Harvey.Landry@LA.GOV

Baton Rouge
Greater Baton Rouge
Clean Cities Coalition

Tammy Morgan
225-389-5491
Email: tlmorgan@brgov.com

New Orleans
Regional Planning Commission
The Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuels Partnership

Stephanie Pedro
GIS Analyst/Planner/
Clean Fuels Partnership Coordinator
1340 Poydras Street, Suite 2100
New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-568-6613 Fax: 504-568-6643
Email: spedro@norpc.org

Shreveport

Wes Wyche
318-673-6072
P.O. Box 31109
Shreveport, LA 71130-1109
E-mail: wes.wyche@ci.shreveport.la.us



Fueling CNG Honda Civic		Baton Rouge's new CNG trolley Service

Jefferson Transit jumping on the biodiesel bandwagon On December 3, 2007, Jefferson Parish authorities annnounced that its transit system will be the first in the region to jump on the biodiesel bandwagon.
		Jefferson Parish Biodiesel Buses News Conference

Shreveport Clean Cities Establishes CNG Infrastructure in 2005

During the first quarter of 2005, the Shreveport Regional Airport hosted a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) demonstration project featuring a CNG fueling system furnished by Fuelmaker and the CNG-powered Honda Civic GX, furnished by Honda. City fleet managers and other local fleet managers were invited to try out the vehicle and see the operation. The City has partnered with EPA for the possible purchase of a permanent CNG fueling unit to be located at the Airport, and the Airport is currently considering the purchase of CNG vehicles for use in its fleet.

The City of Shreveport purchased the state's first hybrid electric bus in 2005. Local artists painted the bus with conservation/air quality themes, and the bus was placed into service last June. These pictures were taken at the press conference announcing the arrival of the bus.

The purchase of the bus was made possible largely through funds received through the EPA's Supplemental Environmental Project ("SEP") program.

More Information

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency, Clean Cities Program
Clean Cities success stories from around the country
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) is the education provider and information link between the alternative fuels and vehicles industry and public/private fleets and other proponents of alternative fuels.
Alternative Fueling Station Locator
Louisiana E85 Refueling Locations
Energy Policy Act of 1992
Federal Clean Air Act
Energy Policy Act of 2005
2008 Louisiana Annual Clean Cities Meeting
U.S. Department of Energy
  Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
     Alternative Fuels Data Center
       State & Federal Incentives
United States (Federal) Incentives and Laws
Louisiana Incentives and Laws

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