SE Diesel Collaborative: North Carolina Initiatives & Research

1. SE Diesel Collaborative: North Carolina Initiatives & Research Anne Tazewell NC Solar Center NC State University 919-513-7831 anne_tazewell@ncsu.edu

2. NC Solar CenterNorth Carolina State University Created in 1988, the North Carolina Solar Center serves as a focus for renewable energy programs, information, research, technical assistance, and training in North Carolina The Solar Center operates under the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University is 100% grant funded. The primary sponsor is the N.C. Department of Administration's State Energy Office, . Clean Transportation Program focus: ~ education and outreach~ coordination ~ opportunities for demonstration and research

3. Mobile Idle Reduction Technology Demonstration • A $500,000 grant from the U.S. EPA is funding a partnership between the NC Solar Center and Volvo Trucks North America. • Volvo is designing a prep kit for the installation of mobile idle reduction technologies (MIRTs) that will help reduce the need for long haul trucks to idle for heating and air conditioning needs. • Twenty trucks will demonstrate the selected MIRTs and NCSU’s Dr Chris Frey will evaluate the emissions and performance of the MIRTs on participating trucks through the course of this 2 ½ year project.

4. Biodiesel Billboards • A $19,000 grant from the NC Soybean Producers Association provides funds for billboards across North Carolina to inform drivers about soy biodiesel. • The NC Outdoor Advertising Association is providing an in-kind contribution of $37,500 by donating space for billboard postings for a minimum of 30 days each.

5. Clean Transportation Program • Serving as the lead contractor for the State Energy Office implementation of the 2005 State Budget Provision 19.5, a requirement that the State fleet reduce petroleum consumption by 20% by 2010. ~ One result: DOT is planning to transition all diesel ( over 11m/g/y) to B20 within 5 years • Assisting SEO with implementing an Energy Policy Act Credit Banking and Selling Program to enable the State to sell excess EPAct credits, an effort that will expand alternative fuel use by NC State Government. • Additional tasks include surveying and coordinating alternative fuel activities around the state

6. Affiliated Interests:Advanced Vehicle Research Center • The NC Solar Center is providing technical and administrative support for the AVRC, a comprehensive center planned for the development and testing of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) to be located in Northhampton County. Start up funding was provided by state and federal funds for a test track, offices and a hydrogen filling station. Currently the AVRNC is seeking congressional funds for biodiesel and ethanol fuel testing. Biodiesel quality is the number one concern of the biodiesel industry. There is currently no analytics lab in North Carolina that is equipped to completely test biodiesel fuel quality.

7. NCDOT emissions studies • A characterization study by NCDOT and NCSU using on-board diagnostic equipment on 8 dump trucks found an average decrease in NO of about 10% with B20 versus petroleum diesel. http://www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/tpb/research/download/2004-18FinalReport.pdf • A new DOT study is being conducted by NCSU’s Dr Chris Frey to analyze emissions from construction equipment Study will utilize the Montana Portable On-Board Real Time Emissions Recording System” manufactured by Clean Air Technologies International, Inc. and evaluate B20 and low sulfer diesel emission on graders, loaders and back hoes. Final results expected July 2007

8. Clean Fuel Advanced Technology Project • $2M project funded by NCDOT, State Energy Office and Division of Air Quality • Project components include: ~ 3 year education and outreach efforts including workshops about air quality and mobile emission reduction technologies/strategies & Mobile Clean Air Renewable Energy ( CARE) awards ~ grants for emission reduction projects in 24 eligible counties. • Funds for: incremental cost of AFVs, refueling infrastructure ( LPG, CNG, biodiesel), idle reduction technologies

9. State Agencies - NC Department of Transportation (DOT), the NC Zoo Military-Camp Lejuene Marine Corps Base Airport -RDU International Airport Private Business - moving and construction companies Hospital - Pitt County Memorial Hospital Public School Busses - Durham & Gaston County Schools Universities - UNC-CH, Duke, and NC State Local governments – over a dozen municipalities Service stations 16 public stations selling B10-B99 blends w 3 more expected to open in coming weeks! Who Uses Biodiesel in NC?

10. Homer’s Truck Stop- Statesville • North Carolina’s 1st truck stop with B20, E85, E10 and B20 • Has 6 B20 pumps, 6 diesel pumps • Statesville NC ( Exit 146 on I- 40) 16 public stations selling B10-B99 blends w 3 more expected to open in coming weeks!

11. Stay informed! • Subscribe to NC Solar Center’s Clean Transportation newsletter at www.ncsc.ncsu.edu • Subscribe to free Biodiesel Bulletin and become a Biodiesel Backer at www.biodiesel.org • Get involved with Clean Cities in Triangle, Charlotte, Asheville, NC Alternative Fuels Consortium, SE Alternative Fuels Task Force, SE Diesel Collaborative