Cascade Sierra Solution Presentation

Expanding Everybody Wins to the I-5 Corridor : Expanding Everybody Wins to the I-5 Corridor Sharon Banks, CEO sharon@cascadesierrasolutions.org


Outline : Outline What is Everybody Wins? Why Cascade Sierra Solutions? Mission Regulatory Climate Partners Concept of Showcase Centers Roles The SmartWay Upgrade The Benefits When Questions


What is “Everybody Wins” : What is “Everybody Wins” Started in 2004 in LRAPA Lease to own program for APUs Combines a loan, a tax credit and a grant to provide low cost leasing of APUs to the trucking industry Developed 25 dealers of APUs in Oregon Upgraded 350 trucks with APUs – 80% are capable of plugging in What is Everybody Wins?


Slide4 : CSS was born from lessons learned in EBW: Awareness barrier Available products Rules & regulations Needed a more regional or even national focus Multi-state operations Coordinate resources between states Needed a separate organization to focus on the mission Eligible for federal funding and charitable donations (501 C 3) Why Cascade Sierra Solutions (CSS)?


The Mission : The Mission CSS identifies, promotes and finances technology to save fuel and reduce pollution from the long-haul legacy fleet of trucks.


CSS Breaks Down Barriers : The Awareness Barrier Showcase centers to display products Information and outreach on rules and regulations The Capital Cost Barrier Low-cost lease to own Grants – identify who qualifies and help with paperwork Tax credits – use to subsidize the lease CSS Breaks Down Barriers


Capitalization : Capitalization Tax-exempt bonds Commercial bank financing CMAQ Transportation Infrastructure Banks Leasing line of credit Private contributions Corporate sponsorship CO2 Offsets Capitalization of CSS Lease Program


Slide8 : Credit evaluation – Goal is no bad loans Electronic collection of monthly payments Clear trucker understanding Dealers that stand behind their products Customer loyalty Feedback loop Interactive webpage to update VMT, APU hours and areas of operation The CSS fleet CSS Manages Risk


Regulatory Climate : Regulatory Climate California Private Fleet Rule No-idle rule Anti-Idling Ordinances – 25 states Subsidies are available in the form of tax credits, grants, and low cost leasing Most truckers are unaware of the subsidies or need help with the paperwork CSS Helps Truckers Stay in Compliance with Rules


CSS Partners : CSS Partners EPA SmartWay Transport West Coast Diesel Collaborative State & Local Air, Energy & Transportation Agencies Trade Associations Technology Manufacturers & Dealers Truck stops


The CSS Showcase Center Concept : The CSS Showcase Center Concept Located at truck stops Showcases multiple technology solutions Is staffed with technical sales and finance personnel Assists fleets and owner-operators in selecting equipment and applying for incentives


The CSS Showcase Center Concept (Continued) : The CSS Showcase Center Concept (Continued) Is open late to accommodate trucker schedules Has a classroom with video conferencing Provides an immediate distribution channel for emerging products that are approved by CSS


SmartWay for Drayage Applications : Even though the primary mission of CSS is to address long-haul operations, there are products in the showcases that have short-haul applications as well. SmartWay for Drayage Applications


Drayage Applications : Autotherm $600 Evaporative Cooler $1800 Single-wide Tires w/Aluminum Wheels $3000 Tractor - $8000 Tractor & Trailer Automatic Tire Inflation $900 Tractor -$3000 Tractor & Trailer Exhaust Retrofits $800-$7500 Drayage Applications


How the CSS Lease Works : How the CSS Lease Works CSS buys the technology of the truck owner’s choice CSS pays for installation CSS applies incentives to the purchase price Finances the balance on a lease to own arrangement


APUs : APUs


Aerodynamics : Aerodynamics


Tires & Wheels : Tires & Wheels


Shore Power Hookups : Shore Power Hookups


Exhaust Retrofits : Exhaust Retrofits


Heaters : Heaters


Roles of the Partners : Roles of the Partners EPA SmartWay Transport Identify fuel saving & pollution reducing technologies & strategies Provide grants & incentives Promote the program to SmartWay partners Provide public recognition to participants


Roles of the Partners : Roles of the Partners West Coast Diesel Collaborative Provide a multi-stakeholder collaborative approach to solving air quality problems Provide grants & incentives Trucking sector workgroup provides a sounding board for decision making


Roles of the Partners : Roles of the Partners State & Local Air, Energy & Transportation Agencies Provide input on emerging strategies and technologies Assist with securing loan funds Provide grants, tax credits, rebates and low-interest loans Work together to identify solutions that meet the goals of all


Roles of the Partners : Roles of the Partners Trucking Associations Provide input on emerging strategies and technologies Work together to identify solutions that make good business sense Assist in lobbying government for tax credits in support of products that improve transportation infrastructure


Roles of the Partners : Roles of the Partners Technology Manufacturers & Dealers Help support the operating costs of the centers with a 6% discount to CSS Provide manufacturer’s certified installation and maintenance network for CSS products Work together to identify solutions Provide demo products to the showcase Provide technical training to CSS staff Broadcast new products over CSS video conferencing


Roles of the Partners : Roles of the Partners Truck stops Provide leased space to CSS Participate in press events at CSS Support environmentally friendly solutions Help convey the message of SmartWay as the new and improved way of trucking Be part of the solution to bring a selection of products to the trucking industry


One Truck : One Truck Travels 100,000 miles per year Gets 5 miles to the gallon Uses 20,000 gallons of fuel


One Truck : Emits: 220 tons of carbon dioxide per year 165 lbs of PM2.5 laced with over 40 carcinogenic substances 2819 lbs of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) Harmful hydrocarbons One Truck


One Truck with “Smart Way” Technology : One Truck with “Smart Way” Technology Travels 100,000 miles per year Gets 6.66 miles to the gallon Uses 15,000 gallons of fuel I saved $12,500 In fuel this year!


One Truck with “Smart Way” Technology : Saves 50 tons of carbon dioxide per year Reduces air pollution by 25%: PM2.5 / NOX / Hydrocarbons Saves 5,000 gallons of fuel One Truck with “Smart Way” Technology


Truck with SmartWay Technology : Truck with SmartWay Technology Gap fairings Trailer side skirts Trailer end caps APU Aluminum wheels Automatic tire inflation Single-wide tires Diesel Exhaust Retrofit


Initial Locations : Initial Locations Initial Locations


28,800 SmartWay upgrades Results 2007-2015 : 28,800 SmartWay upgrades Results 2007-2015 144 Million Gallons of Fuel saved 1,440,000 Tons of CO2 eliminated 2,376 Tons of PM2.5 eliminated 40,450 Tons of NOX eliminated Millions in health care cost reduced


Timing : Timing July, 2007 Grand Opening of at least two CSS showcase centers


Questions : Questions ?