why no one funds *[proj-ekts] anymore

1. why no one funds *[proj-ekts] anymore *[proj-ekt]: a specific task • presentation by: • steve richardson, president • public solutions group

2. what is [tuh·dey] about? • not just about… • alternative fuels • reducing need for foreign oil • cleaner air • healthier children • boosts in local economies • is about… • saving money by reducing fleet costs and how to get grant funding to help take the first step • www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

3. who is psg? • 14 years [ek-speer-ee-uhns] • fleet analysis • strategic planning • ethical recommendations • do not accept vendor support or kickbacks • project development • project coordination & management • project funding (raised over $85 million to date.) • www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

4. what is a [proj-ekt]? • short-sighted • minimal impact • “pilot” program • incorporates only one alt fuel • single-fleet • few if any partners • limited if any growth potential • www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

5. what are [proh-grams]? • multi-faceted (fuels, fleets, refueling) • provide long-term results • impact public and private fleets • plans for expansion (w/o further aid) • funds its own future growth • committed long-term partners • incorporate 2 or more alt fuels • multi-fleet (public & private) • incorporates vendor partnerships • www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

6. taking the first step… • know your fleet • what fuel(s) will provide greatest savings • what are those cost savings • fleet emission profiles • current & future • what vehicles to replace/repower/retrofit • costs? • know your area • availability of refueling infrastructure • potential partner fleets (pooled fueling) • county, municipal, private, state • get help finding the “big picture” • www.publicsolutionsgroup.com

7. discussion • [dih-skuhsh-uhn]: examination by comment • www.publicsolutionsgroup.com