Plug-In Electric Vehicle Readiness For the Commonwealth of Kentucky
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Table of ContentsI.Background 2 II.Assessment Summary and Purpose 3 III.Electric Vehicle Leadership Team 4 IV.Resources 6 Charlotte, North Carolina 6 Tennessee 7 V.Past & Current Plug-In Vehicle Implementation 7 EV Vehicle Grants Awarded 7 Charging stations 7 State efforts 8 VI.Assessment of Plug-In Vehicle Implementation Potential 8 Strategic plan outline 8 Stakeholders 9 Utilities 9 Universities, colleges, and municipalities 12 EV Readiness Assessment 12 Vehicle Availability 12 Incentives 13 Low electricity rates 14 Job Creation 14 Infrastructure 14 Environmental considerations 15 Economic considerations 15 Stakeholder considerations 15 VII.Permitting Process Analysis 15 VIII.Analysis of Public Information and Education Needs 16 Public education 16 Education efforts by KCFC 16 IX.Key Contacts/Personnel 19
Background. A program of the U.S. Department of Energy, Clean Cities advances the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local actions to reduce petroleum consumption in transportation. A national network of nearly 100 Clean Cities coalitions brings together stakeholders in the public and private sectors to deploy alternative and renewable fuels, idle-reduction measures, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies. The Kentucky Clean Cities Partnership works with vehicle fleets, fuel providers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to reduce petroleum use in transportation. The Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition (KCFC), a nonprofit organization founded in 1993, houses the Kentucky Clean Cities Partnership. The Clean Cities program in Kentucky is one of the original 20 coalitions designated in 1994. National industry and educational conferences continue to be hosted by the KCFC. Over 30 million dollars has been secured for project/program development for stakeholders across the state. In August 2012, the KCFC was recognized with the first Visionary Leadership Award by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) In October 2011, KCFC Executive Director, Melissa Howell was inducted into the 2011 Clean Cities Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding contributions to the Clean Cities mission of reducing petroleum use in U.S. transportation and exemplary dedication and leadership. Ms. Howell, was recognized as the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Coordinator of the Year in 2008 and the Southeast Region Clean Cities Coordinator of the Year in 2005. She has been awarded the Governor's Environmental Excellence Award, the Distinguished Service Award by the Kentucky Soybean Association, the Environmental Leadership Award by Mammoth Cave National Park and recognized for outstanding leadership by the Kentucky Propane Education and Research Council. Under the continued leadership of Ms. Howell and its Board of Directors, KCFC will continue to leverage existing partnerships and experience to provide leadership in the facilitation of plug-in vehicle implementation in Kentucky.
Assessment Summary and PurposeThe Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition (KCFC) was established in 1993 to provide the first alternative fuels resource for Kentucky educators, consumers and providers of alternative fuels/vehicles. Serving the entire state of Kentucky, KCFC is a successful non-profit 501(c)(3) self-supporting organization and a national leader in the clean fuels market. Efforts are particularly focused on Louisville and Lexington as the state’s primary urban centers. A number of corporate, educational, and government campuses are additional areas of focus. As a champion of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, KCFC’s work focuses on hybrid-electric school buses, biodiesel, propane, CNG and LNG, and other fuels in addition to electric vehicles (EVs). The development of plug-in electric vehicle infrastructure and proliferation is in its infancy in Kentucky. The following feasibility reassessment is a follow up from an assessment first completed in October 2011. This second assessment builds from that initial effort and deepens our understanding of challenges, opportunities, and potential strategies for electric vehicle adoption in Kentucky. KCFC members include: Alltech Bluegrass International Clean Energy Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research (University of Louisville) Crosspoint Eaton Ferrell Gas Forever Resorts/Mammoth Cave Hotel Green Fuels Holding Griffin Industries Hercules Manufacturing IC Bus LG&E - KU Louisville Water Company Lykins Oil Speedway Frankfort Transit Jefferson County Public Schools Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Kentucky Corn Growers Association Kentucky Department of Agriculture Kentucky Division for Air Quality Kentucky Division of Fleet Management Kentucky Propane Gas Association Kentucky Soybean Association Louisville Regional Airport Authority Mammoth Cave National Park Marathon Max Arnold & Sons Mercer Transportation Metropolitan Sewer District Louisville Murray State University Roush Cleantech ThomasBuilt Buses Thortons Transit Authority of River City - TARC Uhl Truck Sales University of Kentucky – College of Agriculture UPS Whayne Power Systems Yum! Electric Vehicle Leadership Team 
The Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition has formed an EV Leadership Team made up of diverse stakeholders, including vehicle manufacturers and dealers, utilities, government, universities, and businesses. This team will provide direction for KCFC’s Plug In Kentucky efforts. EV Leadership Team members:
John Lyons, Kentucky Division of Air Quality John Davies, Kentucky Department for Energy Development & Independence Benny Robinson, Deputy State Fire Marshal Dickie Turner, Murray State University Mike McIntyre and Nick Jewell, University of Louisville Maria Koetter, Metro Louisville Office of Sustainability Tracey Thurman, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Bob Hook and Bob Hook III , Chevrolet Bill Jacob, UPS David Leahy, GE Mark Nellums, Eaton Len Dunman, Mercer Transportation David Huff, (and/or Bob Ehrler) LG&E/KU Dennis Cannon, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Claude Christensen, Mayor of Sadieville, Kentucky League of Cities Directory: wp-content -> uploads -> 2013 2013 -> International post doctoral research fellowship programme final report title of the research 2013 -> Seals Family History 1565 to 2004 2013 -> Rao bulletin 15 July 2013 html edition this bulletin contains the following articles 2013 -> R institute of technology school of foreign languages 2013 -> Provisional Programme – subject to change thursday 10th april 2013 -> June, 2013 National hiv testing Day Month Men’s Health Week Hurricane Safety Month 2013 -> In memory of the residents of the Parish Chesham Bois that served their country during wwii 2013 -> Federal contract awards in georgia april 2013 Download 372.84 Kb. Share with your friends:
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