The Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities Coalition (GLACC) received $15,750 from the Michigan Energy Office to promote clean transportation vehicle technologies, fuels and practices.
“The goal is to speed up the adoption of alternatives to petroleum in the transportation sector,” says Maggie Striz-Calnin, program coordinator for the GLACC.
The GLACC works to achieve cleaner air and energy security in the Capital region through alternative fuel and vehicle usage, and fuel economy practices. Stakeholders include fleets, corporations, nonprofit organizations, utilities, local governments, and individuals—anyone interested in ways that cleaner fuels, vehicles, and practices can improve our air quality and energy security.
The GLACC is creating a three-year strategic plan that will help develop and implement programs that will increase alternative fuel availability. The GLACC is also planning a workshop series called “Greening your Fleet” to help fleet managers increase fuel economy and reduce emissions.
“The result for the region is improved air quality and reduced dependence on petroleum fuels,” says Striz-Calnin.
The GLACC grant will be used in Ingham, Clinton and Eaton Counties. The Michigan Energy Office awarded six grants totaling $89,184 for four Clean Cities Coalitions.
Source: Maggie Striz-Calnin, GLACC
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