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2012 A
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UALITY
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NITIATIVES
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EPORT
R EGIONAL A IR Q UALITY P LANNING C OMMITTEE J ULY 25, 2013
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NTRODUCTION
• • • • Produced annually for: Local governments Transportation stakeholders General public • • • • • Outlines: Public outreach efforts Program participation levels Emissions reductions Vehicle Miles Traveled reductions
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MISSION
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EDUCTION
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TRATEGIES AT
H-GAC
• • • • Clean Cities Program Clean Vehicles Program Clean Vessels Program • • • • • • • Commute Solutions Ride Match (NuRide) Regional Vanpool Program Commuter and Transit Services Pilot Projects Telework Clean Air Champions Regional TERP Drayage Loan Program HGB 8-county nonattainment area
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REATER
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OUSTON
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LEAN
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ITIES
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OALITION
• The Greater Houston Clean Cities Coalition develops public/private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, increased fuel economy, hybrid vehicles & idling reduction • In 2012, the program reduced over 2 million gallons of gasoline equivalent and over 17,400 tons of greenhouse gas emissions
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LTERNATIVE
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LTERNATIVE
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UEL
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EHICLES AND
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UELING
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ITES
• • • • Friendswood ISD and Angleton ISD each began operating four CNG school buses purchased with Clean Vehicles grants • • 12 CNG and 6 LNG refueling stations serve local fleets and Houston residents Six of the stations began operations in 2012 TCEQ has recently awarded $1.3 million to local companies for construction of new natural gas refueling infrastructure.
At the end of 2012, there were 150 electric vehicle charging stations constructed in the H-GAC region The City of Houston has 15 Prius vehicles converted to plug-in electric vehicles, 25 all-electric Nissan Leaf vehicles, and launched a car sharing program for electric and hybrid vehicles
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LEAN
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EHICLES
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ROGRAM
Grant assistance to retrofit and replace older diesel engines in both public & private fleet • • • Since its start, the program has: Provided $78+ million in financial aid Replaced over 2,700 engines & Developed several alternative fueling stations In 2012, the program reduced 225 tons of NOx
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OMMUTE
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OLUTIONS
• • • • • Goals Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions Congestion mitigation • • • • Program focus Move more people in fewer vehicles / reduce single occupant vehicles Use transportation that does not contribute to congestion and pollution Reduce the number of people commuting during rush hours Eliminate the need to commute to work • • • Program includes Telework/ Alternative Work Schedules Ride Match (Nuride) /Carpool/ Vanpool/ School Pool Pilot Transit Projects
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IDE
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ATCH
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IDE
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• One of the largest and most successful web-based rideshare programs in the nation – resulting in over 24 tons NOx reduced in 2012
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OMMUTER AND
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RANSIT
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ERVICES
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ILOT
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ROJECTS
More than 13 pilot projects have been implemented using a combination of federal funds and local matching funds • Over $520,000 of federal CMAQ funds was invested in 2011 resulting in over 8,000,000 VMT reduced
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ELEWORK
• Helps regional employers and employees by educating about the benefits of teleworking and offering financial incentives to develop and implement telework programs • • 1,471 teleworkers participated in the program in 2012 Anticipate an additional 1,000 participants by the end of 2013
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LEAN
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HAMPION
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ROGRAM
• • Recognizes Clean Air Champions for taking proactive steps to improve the region’s air quality in the HGB nonattainment region in two categories: • • • • • Clean Air Champion for Commuters: Commuter benefits include: Transit passes Vanpool incentives NuRide/ carpool rewards Teleworking/ alternative work schedules Amenities for walkers and bikers; and many more • • • Clean Air Champion for Fleets: Clean fleet policies include: Committing to accelerated fleet turnover Promoting the use of alternative fuels Adopting a no-idling policy; and more Recognition at annual Clean Air Action Leadership Awards Luncheon http://www.mysolutionis.com/hr-management/clean-air-champions/default.aspx
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EGIONAL
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EXAS
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MISSION
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EDUCTION
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LAN
• The most successful TERP programs in the state • Provided $3,566,859 in grant funds and over 407 tons NOx reductions over a seven-year period • Produced an investment of $8,759 per ton of NOx reduced • Helped leverage funds in the Drayage Loan Program and replace 46 drayage trucks
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D
RAYAGE
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OAN
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ROGRAM
A low interest “bridge loan” program that enables eligible truck owners to finance the purchase of newer, cleaner trucks. Loans between $5,000 and $150,000 Over the life of the program, the following emission reductions are anticipated • • • • •
885.64 tons
of NOx 14.4 tons of PM 14.81 tons of VOC’s 129.22 tons of CO
1,965.93 tons
CO 2
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