The Mesa Public Schools Transportation Department has won six sustainability awards under the leadership of director Ron Latko. In his eight years with the district, Latko has saved the district millions by replacing outdated diesel-fueled school buses with propane-powered buses…. (AZ Central)
Mission Linen Supply recently increased the number of alternative fuel vehicles it uses, the company reports. Twenty-six compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and six propane vehicles have been added to the company’s fleet and are among its eco-conscious vehicles in use in California, Texas and Arizona…. (American Laundry News)
Despite the lack of personal vehicle emissions testing in the state since 2000, some progress is being made to improve the quality of air and lower particulate matter from diesel exhaust fumes in trucks, buses and heavy duty vehicles. Inhalation exposure from diesel exhaust causes acute and chronic health effects and is a known carcinogen that may contribute to cancer, especially lung cancer, according to the Environmental Protection Agency….. (Sun Sentinel)
Minnesota Propane Association offers rebates of up to $1,500 to customers for the purchase of a new propane vehicle or the conversion of an existing vehicle to propane.
Open To: PUBLIC and PRIVATE fleets in MINNESOTA
Looking for ways to alleviate budget issues, a mayor’s community outreach initiative led to two Michigan neighbors — the City of Livonia and propane fuel supplier, ROUSH CleanTech, to form a beneficial partnership.“Once a month, our mayor and his staff try to meet with different companies as a way to get to know the businesses in our community,” explains Don Rohraff, superintendent, public utilities. “After meeting with ROUSH and hearing a presentation with all of this eye-opening information about using propane autogas, he followed up with to say we should look into alternative fuels.”…. (Metro Magazine)
I like to think of each New Year as a brand new opportunity for success, both personally and professionally.After all, why are resolutions made if not to grow and achieve? No one sets a resolution with the intent to fail. But failure is sometimes part of the path to success.As Henry Ford put it, “Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
Society Scene asked local trailblazers to share an important topic in the green movement and how they’re addressing it in the community. As landscape architects we are constantly focused on promoting intelligently designed outdoor spaces. People are attracted to and use spaces that are well designed….. (Sun Sentinel)
Fuel economy is a hot-button issue when it comes to green initiatives, and some bakeries, such as Alpha Baking, Chicago, are turning toward alternative fuels for both sustainability and efficiency. In April 2013, the bakery launched a fleet of 22 step vans that run on liquid propane…. (Baking & Snack)
Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is set to receive 98 new Blue Bird Propane-Powered Vision conventional school buses next month after placing the nation’s single largest propane autogas by school district, according to the manufacturer and local dealer Florida Transportation Systems… (School Transportation News)
