Gold Coast Coalition holds 1st Annual Awards Breakfast
The Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition hosted its first Annual Awards Breakfast on Friday, January 21st, at the South Florida Regional Planning Council office, recognizing the efforts of its members in the promotion and use of alternative vehicles technologies and alternative fuels. The event was sponsored by Amerigas Propane. The event featured an alternative fuel vehicle display by TransTech Energy. A bi-fuel police Dodge Charger and Ford Transit Connect were on hand for our attendees to drive and experience.
Compelling Case for Natural Gas
In partnership with the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, the Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition hosted the Compelling Case for Natural Gas on November 17, 2010 at the Fort Lauderdale’s Hilton Hotel. The all day workshop included the participation of fleet managers, public works coordinators and sales representatives from public agencies as well as private organizations in the natural gas industry. The workshop featured topics like the economic, environmental, and national energy security market drivers; the best natural gas vehicle technologies available; and how to identify and secure State tax incentives and grants. Natural gas vehicles were displayed throughout the entire workshop and at the end of the day, a site visit to a local natural gas station was conducted so that attendees could learn about the fueling process and technology being used. The workshop was a great opportunity for professionals in the field to share information, establish contacts, and receive an update on the status of the natural gas industry in the South Florida Region
Second Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit
On October 29, 2010, the Second Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Ssummit was held at the Miami-Dade County Government Center. It provided an overview of the progress made on the Climate Change commitment established in 2009 and current local actions. Participants included citizens attendees from Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Broward and Monroe Counties as well as elected and appointed officials, state and federal agencies, and members of the Regional Climate Change Compact. The all day event was a great success and served as an introductory session for interested municipalities and stakeholders, encouraging them to become members of the Ccompact and take the “Climate Lead” in their localities.
Gold Coast Clean Cities Intern Diana Mendoza and Broward County Representative Matthew Anderson provided assistance to the attendees with information about current environmental initiatives, the Gold Coast Clean Cities efforts, and the history of Climate Change leadership in South Florida.
Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition hosted the First Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Day Odyssey in South Florida
On October 15th, 2010 The Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition held the first National AFV Odyssey Day event in South Florida. Local residents were encouraged to join the Odyssey Day; a celebration conducted biennially to educate the public on the importance of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.
The event was held from 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM at Wise Gas, Florida’s first publicly-accessible Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station, located in Fort Lauderdale. The Coalition counted with the participation of public and private agencies interested in supporting the current and upcoming environmental initiatives. Participants were able to see first-hand the process that Natural Gas goes through at the station before vehicles are fueled. Other alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles from public and private fleets were displayed; representatives were available to answer questions about how each vehicle is used and what the benefits are from using these vehicles.
Attendees received giveaway bags with literature about alternative fuels, alternative fuel vehicles and how to be involved in environmental stewardship programs. Clean Cities members were also able to share information on current projects and upcoming events to continue promoting alternative fuels, alternative fuel vehicles, and increase the infrastructure available.
The National AFV Odyssey Day is the largest alternative fuel and advance technology vehicle event in the nation and this year South Florida was part of it!
Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition Intern Presents her Internship Accomplishments at the Coalition.
Diana Mendoza recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University School of Urban and Regional Planning and Clean Cities Coalition Summer Intern presented at the Coalition's meeting on July 16. Diana is one of the 25 interns in the country sponsored by the Argonne National Laboratory and the American Society for Engineering Education in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy.
During her presentation provided a detailed overview on all the accomplishments, training, suggestions, deliverables and overall experience of the summer internship. She described in detailed the training sessions completed, marketing and educational materials produced, website design improvements as well as the educational pilot program created for South Florida Schools.
During her internship Diana also assisted the Coalition organizing marketing lists and planning the logistics for the Fall public outreach events. She incorporated innovative ideas and strongly enhanced the Coalition's Education, Outreach and Social Media Efforts.
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