Roundtable IntroductionSummary of last meeting & accomplishments to date

Presented By:Maria Redmond, State Energy OfficeLorrie Lisek, Wisconsin Clean Cities

Wisconsin Natural Gas for Transportation Roundtable

WI Natural Gas for Transportation Roundtable

• Stakeholder initiative organized by the SEO and WI Clean Cities to promote the use of the following natural gas vehicle fuels in WI:

- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG- Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)- Biogas-derived CNG and LNG

• Main Objective: A neutral forum to

- Expand Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure- Expand Natural Gas Vehicle Availability- Identify Problem Areas and Policy Needs- Provide Education and Outreach- Coordinate natural gas regulatory efforts among state agencies

2012 Roundtable Activities To Date

o April 11 - Governor Announces Roundtable and Advisory Committee

o April 24 - Roundtable Kickoff Event in Madisono April 25 - Interagency Workgroup Meetingo May - Natural Gas Portal Added to SEO Websiteo July 19 - Second Roundtable Event in Appletono September 19 – Policy Subgroup meeting heldo Oct 23 – Third Natural Gas for Transportation Roundtable Heldo Ongoing – Meetings with state agencies and development of

guidelines/checklists to support further natural gas for transportation growth in WI

Policy Discussion

o Tracking vehicle Registrations to better reflect the status of natural gas on roadways

o Natural Gas Quality Standardso Regulations

- SPS340 – Training Requirement for Consumers to be able to refuel at stations throughout state

- Building Code requirements for Upgrading Maintenance Facilities

- Taxation for individual users who fuel at homeo Financial Incentives

NG Station Stats for 2012

• 22 public stations• 7 private stations• 3 public stations being

planned• 11 new stations since

January 2012

All Public and Private Natural Gas Stations in WI

NG Projects in Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

• Private initiatives• Biogas: Dane County & Janesville

WI Clean Transportation Program

• 15 light-duty NGVs• 77 heavy-duty NGVs• 4 NG stations

Private Initiatives

• Paper Transport• Kwik Trip• U.S. Venture (GAIN Clean Fuel)• Trillium HD

Biogas Projects

• Dane County - landfill• City of Janesville – wastewater

Growing Interest = More Events

• 4 NG events in 2011• At least 20 NG

events in 2012

Alternative Fuel Initiatives Affect Wisconsin Clean Cities

• Incredible membership growth and new partnerships– 14 members in 2010– 42 members in 2011– 60+ members in 2012

Questions?

Maria RedmondSenior Analyst & Program ManagerWisconsin State Energy Office(608) 266-1521Maria.Redmond@Wisconsin.gov

Lorrie LisekExecutive DirectorWisconsin Clean Cities(414) 221-4958Lorrie.Lisek@WICleanCities.org