Philadelphia Diesel Difference: Promoting Clean Diesel Projects

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