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| Date(s): |
April 28, 2011 |
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Audio/Web Broadcast |
| Cost: |
Members: $175.00
Non Members: $300.00 |
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| Description: |
With today’s economic climate, reduced funds available, and unfunded mandates to reduce emissions, today’s fleet services manager must think outside the box to ensure adequate funding.
Speakers will share what they’ve learned regarding grants available through the EPA, DOE, Clean Cities and other non-traditional sources.
After viewing this session, participants will be better able to:
* Identify sources for potential funding
* Communicate creative ways other agencies have secured outside funding
* Partner with other agencies to leverage funding
This program has been approved for .2 CEUs or 2 PDHs. The form to request these credits is included in the handouts for this program. Please note there is a $5 fee per individual requesting CEUs. |
| Speaker: |
 Richard E. Battersby
Director, Fleet Services
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
Richard is a board member and Chairman of the East Bay Clean Cities Coalition and has over 25 years in the fleet industry operating government and private industry fleets. He is a Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) and Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP). Richard holds over 40 ASE certifications including Master Automotive Technician, Master Med/Heavy Truck Technician, Advanced Engine Performance L1/L2, and Alternative Fuels.
Richard has written and participated in many previous grant funded projects through the California Energy Commission, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and federal Department of Energy and in the past two years has participated in the successful award of $10.9 million in clean air vehicle project funding. Richard implemented the first ever alternative fuel vehicle program for Airborne Express freight company and has been involved in the design and construction of four CNG stations.
He is responsible for fielding over 2500 alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles in California as well as drafting and implementing many clean air fleet policies. Richard has a BS degree from the California State University, Sacramento and is an active member of the Public Fleet Supervisor’s Association (PFSA), American Public Works Association (APWA), California County Fleet Managers Association (CCFMA), and is a past Chairman and officer of the San Francisco Chapter of the NAFA Fleet Management Association.
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 Bill Droessler
Senior Director of Strategic Project Planning
Minnesota Environmental Initiative
The Minnesota Environmental Initiative (MEI) coordinates Project Green Fleet, which is a partnership driven effort to reduce pollution from diesel vehicles like school buses, heavy-duty trucks, construction equipment and locomotives. The project has resulted in:1,800 cleaner, greener school buses serving over 180,000 Minnesota students, over 400 heavy-duty diesel engines with retrofitted or repowered engines that emit less pollution after participation in Project Green Fleet and exposure and emission reductions of fine particulate matter, hydrocarbons and pollutants that contribute to the formation of smog
Much like Clean Air Minnesota’s partners, Mr. Droessler brings experience and perspective from all sides of the issues. Bill Droessler has worked on environmental issues for major international corporations, state and federal agencies and nonprofits. Prior work experience includes environmental law for the Zurich American Insurance Company, Program Director for Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, and Director of Outreach and Programming for 1000 Friends of Minnesota. He holds a BA in Government and History from Beloit College and a law degree from the Environment and Energy Law Program at Chicago Kent - College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology.
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| Content Questions: |
Phyllis Muder
(800) 848-2792
education@apwa.net |
| Technology Questions: |
Phyllis Muder
(800) 848-2792
education@apwa.net |
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