Today Genesee Region Clean Communities hosted an outreach event, “Cleaning the Air with Alternative Fuels: A Practical Workshop on Getting Started” at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Rochester, NY. The Event was sponsored by: Care Collaborative, Caterpillar, Cummins, Donaldson Corp., Eaton Corp., Eaton Corp., Fuelmaker, General Motors, Genesee Region Clean Communities, Greater Rochester Enterprise, International, Honda, National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, Northern Biodiesel, NOCO Energy, Okar Equipment Co., Onyx Environmental Solutions, Penn Detroit Diesel – Allison, WestStart-Calstart. In addition to sponsors and presenters the event was attended by 150 individuals ranging from interested individuals to representatives representing major regional corporation fleets.
Title Slide At Start Of Presentation Portion Of Event
Audience Preparing for Presentations
Dave Keefe, GRCC Board Member and Event Coordinator
Welcoming Participants and Opening Event
Maggie Brooks, Monroe County Executive
Welcome Comments and Pledge of Allegiance on Flag Day
Keynote Speaker, Margit Brazda Poirier, CARE Program Manager
Addresses Regional Air Quality Issues
Michael Sawyer, Project Manager, Western New York Energy
Provided Information About Ethanol
A light lunch was provided for participants following presentations. The lunch break also provided an opportunity for participants to see alternative fueled vehicles displayed in the parking lot. Additionally participants were able to view displays on tables in the lunch area and talk to representatives at the displays. Another very important aspect of this time was the ability for participants to talk to each other and the resulting synergy cultivated several potential projects directed toward increasing use of alternative fuels while improving environmental impact of energy consumption.
Compressed Natural Gas Fueled Honda
GEM Electric Vehicle
Monroe County Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
New York State Compressed Natural Gas Fueled Ford F-150
New York State Dual-Fuel (E-85, Gasoline) Chevrolet
Clean ONYX EnviroGard Propane Fueled Mower
Table talk discussions, lead by recognized knowledgeable facilitators, followed the lunch period. These discussion groups centered around specific topics and lasted a fixed period of time after which people were able to move to other tables to participate different discussion groups. This activity provided the ability to draw together individuals with specific common interests and encouraged working together on future projects.
Biodiesel Table Talk Discussion