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Philadelphia Diesel Difference: Promoting Clean Diesel Projects

Philadelphia Diesel Difference: Promoting Clean Diesel Projects. Planning For Clean Diesel. Problem in Philadelphia. Philadelphia ranked 5th worst in the nation for greatest public health risk associated with air toxics. Estimated 3,085 cancers caused by diesel particulate.

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Philadelphia Diesel Difference: Promoting Clean Diesel Projects

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  1. Philadelphia Diesel Difference: Promoting Clean Diesel Projects Planning For Clean Diesel

  2. Problem in Philadelphia • Philadelphia ranked 5th worst in the nation for greatest public health risk associated with air toxics. • Estimated 3,085 cancers caused by diesel particulate. • Diesel exhaust responsible for 260 premature deaths a year in the Philadelphia area • Diesel vehicles comprise only 7.5% of the vehicle miles traveled in PA yet contribute 48% of the summertime smog-forming compounds and 65% of fine particulate matter (soot) derived from highway vehicles . Planning For Clean Diesel

  3. Health Effects of Diesel Exhaust • Chronic respiratory diseases. • Bronchitis. • Asthma. • Known carcinogen. • Children adversely affected. Planning For Clean Diesel

  4. Clean Diesel Technologies • Menu of options • Hardware • Particulate traps/filters • Oxidation catalysts • Closed crankcase system • Clean Fuels • Ultra low sulfur diesel fuel • Emulsified Diesel Fuel • Bio-diesel • Idling Reduction Technology • Combination of the above • EPA and CARB Verified Technologies Planning For Clean Diesel

  5. Future of Diesel Marketplace • Mid-2006: Ultra low sulfur diesel is required for all on-road diesel vehicles. • Sulfur content of diesel #2 reduced from 500 ppm to 15 ppm. • 97% reduction in sulfur content. • 2007: Original equipment manufacturers produce engines with cleaner exhaust systems. Planning For Clean Diesel

  6. Challenge • Diesel engines have a 20-35 year lifespan. • Existing diesel engines require retrofits to bring them up to newer standards. • Off-road and marine diesel engines are not covered by these upcoming regulations Planning For Clean Diesel

  7. Philadelphia Diesel Difference • Supports the voluntary implementation of clean diesel technologies on diesel powered engines. • Coalition of diverse partners: • Public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. • Working Group of over forty members. • Outreach and education, funding, technical assistance, non-monetary recognition. Planning For Clean Diesel

  8. Philadelphia Diesel Difference – Co-Administrators Philadelphia Health Department,Air Management Services Clean Air Council Planning For Clean Diesel

  9. Diesel Difference Charter • Demonstrates commitment to supporting the Philadelphia Diesel Difference. • Endorsements include: • American Lung Association of Pennsylvania • Citizen’s for Pennsylvania’s Future • City of Philadelphia, Department of Public Health • City of Philadelphia, Managing Director’s Office • City of Philadelphia, Office of Fleet Management • Clean Air Council • Cummins Power Systems • Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission • Energy Coop • Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection • Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission • Sprague Energy • United States Environmental Protection Agency • Wissahickon School District Planning For Clean Diesel

  10. Outreach and Education • Website. • Outreach materials. • Quarterly newsletter. • Tabling at public events. • Individual consultations. • Funding announcements. • Registry of committed fleets. • Anti-idling promotion. • Current outreach focus: municipalities, school districts, some targeted private fleets Planning For Clean Diesel

  11. Recognition Program • Provided to fleets that implement clean diesel technologies on diesel powered vehicles. • Three “levels” of recognition criteria. • Platinum, gold, and silver. • Based on overall emissions reductions. • Recognition may included a press conference, plaque, press release, decal, and/or success story. • Additional public relations and advertising opportunities. Planning For Clean Diesel

  12. Adopt-A-School Bus Program • To aid in the facilitation of implementing clean diesel technologies in area diesel fleets. • Financial and in-kind services welcomed. • Include pro-bono public relations and consulting services. • Donations are tax-deductible, through an account with the Clean Air Council. • Focuses on presentations to targeted audiences of potential donors. Planning For Clean Diesel

  13. Accomplishments • Philadelphia Anti-Idling Enforcement Initiative Press Event (April 20, 2005) • Organizational Structure, including financial support from members • 5 Active Sub-Committees (Technical, Philadelphia Port, Criteria, Executive, Corporate Sponsorship) • Successes: Wissahickon (completed), West Chester School District (completed), Phila. Asthma Bus, N. Penn, Upper Darby, Unionville-Chadds Ford, Upper Moreland, Garnet Valley, City of Philadelphia/School District of Philadelphia, Upper Darby, Amtrak, SPC • Wealth of information on the website Planning For Clean Diesel

  14. Philadelphia Port Task Force • Formed May, 2005 as a Subcommittee of Philadelphia Diesel Difference. Funded by U.S. EPA CARE Grant. Includes 3 working groups (Air, Water, Land/Brownfields). • Purpose: Devise and implement a plan resulting in the use of pollution control devices, pollution mitigation strategies, and measurable toxic reductions at the Philadelphia Port. • Short-term goals: • Priority list of environmental concerns • Complete an environmental assessment study involving the Port • Seek more community involvement • Stakeholders include Phila. Air Management Services, Phila. Water Dep’t., Clean Air Council, U.S. EPA, Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, Philadelphia Clean Cities, Sprague Energy, Synertec Int’l., Packer Terminal – MORE ARE WELCOME! Planning For Clean Diesel

  15. $90,000 Available In Funding NOW For Port Fleets • National Clean Diesel Campaign – Demonstration Grant • Grant pays for diesel retrofit technologies used in off-road Port-related diesel-powered applications (i.e., forklifts, cranes, yard tractors) • Contact Clean Air Council if interested Planning For Clean Diesel

  16. Walt Whitman Truck Stop – Electrification Project • Over $200,000 awarded by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Grant pays for truck stop electrification demonstration project involving Shurepower technology • Work to begin in 2007 Planning For Clean Diesel

  17. Funding Outlook • State/Local Funding • PA DEP – AFIG, Energy Harvest • City of Philadelphia – Sunoco Settlement • Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) of 2005 • Passed as part of 2005’s Energy Bill • Authorizes $1 Billion over 5 years for clean diesel projects • Unclear how much will be appropriated and where it will come from • CMAQ?? Planning For Clean Diesel

  18. Additional Information • Http://www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofit • Http://www.cleanair.org/dieseldifference • Philadelphia Diesel Difference Working Group : • Eric Cheung, Clean Air Council • echeung@cleanair.org, (215) 567-4004, Ex. 114 • Port Subcommittee • Sean Jacobs, Clean Air Council • sjacobs@cleanair.org, (215) 567-4004, Ex. 102 Planning For Clean Diesel

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