Phoenix, Arizona
August 3-6, 2008
The Premier Energy Training Workshop and Exposition for Federal Agencies!
Session Details — Transportation
1. How GSA Can Help Federal Agencies In Obtaining Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
| Speakers: | Monica Bumbray |
| Track: | Transportation |
| Date/Time: | Monday, 8/4/2008, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
How to obtain alternative-fuel and hybrid-motor vehicles for federal fleets through the GSA Fleet Program.
Description:
Learn from representatives of GSA’s Automotive Division and Fleet Programs how you can use agency procurements and leasing to obtain alternative-fuel and hybrid-motor vehicles. See what vehicles will be available for FY 2008 and voice your concerns about vehicles to be available in the future. GSA will also discuss programs that help agencies deal with incremental costs of alternative-fuel vehicles.
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2. Successfully Using BioDiesel in Your Fleet
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| Track: | Transportation |
| Date/Time: | Monday, 8/4/2008, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Take-Aways:
Keys for successfully using biodiesel fuel blends in your motor vehicle fleet.
Description:
Are you being asked to use more renewable fuels in your fleet? Trying to determine whether biodiesel blends are right for your fleet? Pondering how to make the transition? This session addresses these questions and will provide the information you need to convert to biodiesel.
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3. Right–sizing Your Motor Vehicle Fleet for Energy Efficiency
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| Track: | Transportation |
| Date/Time: | Monday, 8/4/2008, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
How to right-size your fleet and ensure that you are as energy efficient fleet as possible.
Description:
Discover what a vehicle allocation methodology is, and how to develop one for your agency. Learn how to create a matrix to show how to accomplish your agency’s mission with the right number of vehicles, the right type of vehicles, and the smallest, most energy efficient vehicles.
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4. EPAct/E.O. Reporting and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Scorecards
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| Track: | Transportation |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Take-Aways:
Requirements of EPAct 2005 and EO 13423 pertaining to motor vehicle fleets,
and OMB scorecards for alternative fuels.
Description:
Hear about reporting requirements for motor vehicle fleets and discuss OMB scorecards pertaining to alternative fuels and petroleum reduction. A discussion of the Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST) reporting procedures and agency compliance for FY2007 is included.
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5. Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Panel
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| Track: | Transportation |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
Preview of the alternative-fuel and energy efficient cars that General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler will offer for 2009 and beyond.
Description:
GM, Ford, and Chrysler will give us a look at their energy efficient offerings for model year 2009 and a peek ahead at the alternative-fuel configurations that will be available in the future. Vehicles will include “normal” alternative-fuel vehicles using ethanol and CNG, plus hybrid technologies, new diesels, and plug-in hybrids. This is your chance to ask questions!
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6. Alternative Fuel Infrastructures and Third Party Assistance in Establishing Them
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| Track: | Transportation |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Take-Aways:
Options and best practices for expanding alternative-fuel infrastructures.
Description:
DOE's National Clean Cities program will review the options for alternative-fuel infrastructure for motor vehicles and discuss technical and financial assistance available for expanding this infrastructure. Best practices and tools for assessing your needs and for cost-effectively building and expanding infrastructure will be presented.
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7. Shipboard Energy Management Initiatives
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| Track: | Transportation |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, 8/5/2008, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
How the U.S. Navy identified potential energy savings in their Shipboard Energy Management Pilot Study of the San Diego fleet.
Description:
Hear how the U.S. Navy initiated a Shipboard Energy Management Pilot Study and about the potential energy savings identified. Learn how resource efficiency managers worked with shipboard personnel and the Navy's utility providers to track consumption and in-port operations for energy savings.
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8. Alternative Motor Vehicle Technologies
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| Track: | Transportation |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, 8/6/2008, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Take-Aways:
Fundamentals of electrified motor vehicle power trains to inform decisions about compliance with EO 13423 and EPAct 2005 requirements.
Description:
This session will focus on electrified power trains and their capabilities to reduce petroleum fuel use and emissions. This information will prepare fleet managers to decide how to comply with EPAct 2005 and EO 13423 requirements to improve fleet energy efficiency. We will also discuss what is needed to increase the market for electrified motor vehicle powertrains.
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9. Energy Legislation – What's new and What's On the Horizon
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| Track: | Transportation |
| Date/Time: | Wednesday, 8/6/2008, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Take-Aways:
DOE review of new and proposed energy legislation affecting motor vehicle fleets.
Description:
Come for a look at current legislation affecting management of federal fleets. This will include acquisition mandates, reporting requirements, and DOE and OMB measures for agency compliance. We will also discuss pending legislation and its implications for federal fleet managers.
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