National Clean Cities Coordinator Meeting

I am in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, experiencing my introduction into the network of the national Clean Cities program. I am looking forward to learning a lot from other coordinators who have been doing this for years. This is a great community of folks, and as a "new kid on the block", I have been welcomed with nothing but enthusiasm and a commitment to bring me up the learning curve as quickly as possible.

Highlights on the agenda are

• Updates from the Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Lab
• Fleet Updates from AT&T, Sysco and the National Park Service
• Industry Updates from CleanFUEL USA, General Motors, Daimler Trucks North America, Clean Energy, and Ford Motor Company
• Screening of the new MotorWeek Clean Cities segments
• Educational and Informational Sessions on
  
  • Fuel Economy Initiatives
  • U.L. Certifications and Fuel Testing
  • Biodiesel
  • Meeting Communities' EV/PHEV Charging Needs
  • Top 100 Fleets Competition
  • Legislative Updates
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conference

I'll try to keep you posted on what I learn, but if you have specific interest in a particular topic, please feel free to e-mail me at kmcspadden@winrock.org.