Energy Forum 2013

March Question of the Month

Question of the Month: Where can I find statistics, maps, and projections related to alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and infrastructure?

Answer:  The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Maps and Data website (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/data) is a comprehensive resource for current and historical statistics related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles. The site categorizes information into the following sections, or tabs: Vehicles, Fuels & Infrastructure, Laws & Incentives, Regulated Fleets, and Clean Cities. The Clean Cities tab (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/data/tab/clean-cities) was recently updated based on the results of the 2011 annual report. By scrolling down or filtering the list on the right panel for each tab, you can select relevant maps and charts. The gray download button in the upper right corner of the figure viewing pane allows users to view the data in Excel spreadsheet format or copy the chart into a presentation or other document. Clicking on legend labels also adds or removes data from the chart for more specific comparisons. Lastly, the Maps and Data website includes links to relevant reports and data analyses from outside the AFDC.

In addition to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) statistics included on the AFDC Maps and Data website, EIA compiles information relating to alternative fuel and advanced vehicles on its Alternative Fuel Vehicle Data website (http://www.eia.gov/renewable/afv/index.cfm). The site includes an overview of trends in the alternative transportation sector, which is updated on an annual basis, as well as interactive data tables with statistics about current and projected vehicles supplied, vehicles in use, and fuel consumption. Please note that the EIA data is published on a two year delay; 2011 information will be posted in April 2013.

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Resources for Additional Transportation Statistics and Trend Data

Fuel Consumption and Production

• EIA: Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (Early Release)

http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/aeo/er/index.cfm

Includes projections about alternative fuel and other energy use through 2040.

• American Public Transportation Association: 2012 Public Transportation Fact Book

http://www.apta.com/resources/statistics/pages/transitstats.aspx

Based on Federal Transit Administration data, this book features public transit vehicle fuel consumption data for alternative fuels in the Energy and Environment section.

Vehicles

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Transportation Energy Data Book

http://cta.ornl.gov/data/index.shtml

Tracks light-duty (Chapter 4), heavy-duty (Chapter 5), and alternative fuel and advanced technology (Chapter 6) vehicle trends. Note that much of the alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle data provided here is compiled from the EIA Alternative Fuel Vehicle Data cited above.

• U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration: Highway Statistics Series

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/statistics.cfm 

Includes motor vehicle registration statistics and fees by state.

• Hybridcars.com Dashboard

http://www.hybridcars.com/market-dashboard/

Provides monthly hybrid electric and plug-in electric vehicle sales data by vehicle model. Note that this is not a government resource but is typically regarded as reputable data.

Fuel Prices

• AFDC: Alternative Fuel Price Report

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/prices.html

Compares the prices of alternative and conventional fuels.

• EIA: Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices

http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/dnav/pet/pet_pri_gnd_dcus_nus_w.htm

Tracks retail prices for petroleum fuels on a weekly basis.

Fuel Economy

·         U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Light-Duty Automotive Technology and Fuel Economy Trends

http://www.epa.gov/oms/fetrends.htm

Reports average fuel economy of vehicles over time from 1975 through 2012.

Clean Cities Hiring Summer Interns

We’d like to remind you of the Summer 2013 U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program (CCWUDP). This summer, CCUWDP is offering up to 29 workforce development program positions across the nation and applications are now available.  This is a wonderful opportunity for students looking to gain experience in the energy and transportation areas. Please pass this information along to anyone you know who may be interested in one of these positions. The online application process closes on March 15, 2013, so applications and resumes must be submitted by that date. More information and a link to the application can be found below. If you have any questions, please email cleancitiesintern@anl.gov. 

*UT intern position will be in SLC not St. George

The Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program is an initiative of Clean Cities, a government-industry partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Program. Clean Cities strives to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector in nearly 100 communities across the country. Since the creation of the CCUWDP in 2010, Clean Cities has hosted more than 130 interns in more than 70 Coalitions. The Clean Cities internship will give up to 29 undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate students studying communications, public relations, business, marketing, engineering or environmental sciences, the opportunity to grow public awareness and expand the markets of advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and practices that reduce the consumption of petroleum.

Specific Details: Up to 29 internships available at competitively-selected U.S. Clean Cities Coalition locations working with dynamic Clean Cities coordinators and their stakeholders Positions are 30 or 40 hours per week (determined by the coalition) for 10 weeks Summer internship start date: Approximately June 3, 2013. Exact start/end dates determined by individual coalitions Stipends range from $3,600 - $6,000 depending on academic classification and number of hours assigned by the coalition. Many past internships have led to permanent positions!

To submit your resume and complete the online application, please click here and complete the application process by March 15, 2013. Interns will be notified if selected by April 22, 2013. Questions? Email: CleanCitiesIntern@anl.gov

Moab CNG Station Opening

You're Invited!

Utah Clean Cities Coalition is joining with Questar Gas to celebrate the grand opening of Moab's 1st public CNG Station, and we hope so see you there!!!

Who:Community Leaders, UCCC & Questar Gas
What: Moab CNG Station Opening
Where: 2450 S. Hwy. 191, Moab, UT
When: March 20th @ 10:00 am

 

Please RSVP to Robin Erickson by March 18th: 435-817-2441