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NewsJuly 27, 2011

USPS Boosts Alt-Fuel Use Between 2009 and 2010

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Postal Service released its sustainability report earlier this month, which detailed its progress related to improving its fleet's fuel economy.

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NewsMay 19, 2011

GAO Finds US Postal Service Lacks Funds for Fleet Overhaul

WASHINGTON – The U.S. GAO issued a report that found the USPS' fleet of vehicles is aging, seeing higher maintenance costs as a result, and needs new vehicles to meet federal sustainability standards.

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NewsMay 2, 2011

NYC Sustainability Plan Calls for Fleet Greening

NEW YORK CITY - The City’s updated plaNYC for sustainability includes plans for fleet reduction; increased alt-fuel, hybrid, and plug-in electric vehicle use; installation of EV fueling sites in City-owned garages; increased biodiesel fuel use; and facility consolidation.

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NewsApril 21, 2011

Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association Holds Conference

LITTLE ROCK, AR - During the two-day conference, speakers covered topics including sustainability, alternative fuel vehicle and hybrid options, right-sizing your fleet, alternative revenue sources; improving your bottom line.

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NewsApril 13, 2011

Gov. Fleet Managers Receive Goill and Sustainability Awards

CHARLOTTE, NC - Two public sector fleet managers received the Larry Goill Quality Fleet Management Idea Award and two received the Sustainability Awards.

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NewsMarch 17, 2011

Charlottesville Saving $100,000 Annually With Hybrids

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - The City of Charlottesville, Va.'s sustainability program has led to alt-fuel vehicle purchases and fuel and maintenance savings.

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NewsOctober 28, 2010

Atlanta Aims for 15 Percent Alt-Fuel Vehicles by 2012

ATLANTA - Mayor Kasim Reed unveiled a Power to Change sustainability plan with the goal of making Atlanta a top 10 city for sustainability. Changes include reducing fleet fuel consumption and ensuring that 15 percent of the city fleet is using alternative fuels by 2012.

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NewsJuly 26, 2010

Palm Springs Receives $60,000 Grant for Electric Vehicle Pilot Program

PALM SPRINGS, CA - The City of Palm Springs announced on July 21 its Office of Sustainability has received at $60,000 grant from the Coachella Valley Air Quality Enhancement Grant Program for a new Electric Vehicle Pilot Program.

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NewsMay 9, 2010

Government Fleets Win Sustainability Fleet Awards

DETROIT - Several public sector fleet managers were recognized for implementing, pioneering, innovative, and creative programs to help with their agency's overall sustainable or green initiative.

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NewsOctober 21, 2009

APWA President-Elect Crombie Named to Climate Ready Water Utilities Working Group

KANSAS CITY, MO - President-Elect George Crombie was a driving force behind the creation of the APWA Center of Sustainability, a newly created initiative to promote principles of sustainability within the public works profession.

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