Rick D. Longobart

Rick D. LongobartRick D. Longobart

A Tale of Two Cities Overcoming Economic Obstacles, While Going Green

City of Santa AnaCity of Santa Ana

What you will learnWhat you will learn

How practical business practices and solutions have been implemented to overcome today’s economic challenges through environmental solutions.

How fleets can partner with outsource solutions to implement successful strategies using integrated solutions to create a more efficient, effective, and the pursuit of grant funds.

“Think Outside the Box”“Think Outside the Box”

• You are driving down the road in your car on a wild, stormy night, when you pass by a bus stop that was in an accident and you see three people waiting near the bus: 

1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. 

  2. An old friend who once saved your life. 

  3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about. 

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?

•This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application. You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first. Or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again. 

“Think Outside the Box”“Think Outside the Box”

•The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered: 'I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams.' 

Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. 

Never forget to 'Think Outside of the Box.'   

Operational Cost Operational Cost

• Fleet Management  -  $7,408,195• Central Stores -  $566,635• Corporate Yard Maintenance - $1,063,120

o Operating Cost - $9,037,950 o Equipment Replacement - $2,000,000 o Total Budget - $11,037,950o Supports 900 vehicles and pieces of equipmento 29 full-time and 8 part-time team members

Overcoming Economic Obstacles, While Going Green

Overcoming Economic Obstacles, While Going Green

• Creating a business Plan• Adopting an Alternative Energy Plan• Presenting your mission, values, and obstacles • Administrative buy-in and support • Changing human behavior • Non-conventional thinking

Grant Funding Sources and ContractsGrant Funding Sources and Contracts

• MSRC program – Clean Transportation

• AQMD Carl Moyer program

• (CARB) California Air Resources

• Energy Block Grant (ARRA)

• Edison and Utililites

• Metro Grants

• MTA Mini-Recall

• PERC Propane Energy Resource Council

• IRS Tax Rebate Program

• DMV AB2766 Funds

• Funds To-Date 3.2 M

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Government Operations              

$3.00 Price of Gasoline ($ per gallon)    

 $1.06 Price of Natural Gas ($ per therm)    

$20 Miles per Gallon of Vehicle Replaced    

$12,042 Average Annual Miles per Vehicle          

$3,000 Incremental Cost of CNG Vehicle          

$91,690 Annual Gasoline Savings (gallons)          

$153,581 Annual Cost Savings    

$2.9 Simple Payback

Government Operations

 CO2e(metric tons)

 NOx

(lbs)

 SOx

(lbs)  CO(lbs)

 VOCs

(lbs)  PM10(lbs)      

216 133 13 51,175 6,258 110      

Emission reduction and Cost

Green Initiatives Green Initiatives

• Adoption of a Five-Year energy fuel and facility Plan – through the transition of converting the fleet to 75% of alternative fuel vehicles

• Obtain Green Fleet, Facility Certification  • Become a paperless operation through electronic filing and distribution • Advance on-line motor pool reservation and vehicle and equipment sharing • Become a zero waste Fleet and Facility operation 

Green Initiatives Green Initiatives

• Central Stores would provide supplies that offer only products that are produced in USA are 50% post consumed products 

• Implementation of Solar technology at the Corporate Yard as a showcase project 

• Corporate Yard would be the first facility within the City to become Leadership, Energy, Environmental Design (LEED) certified as a showcase for other operations and agencies  

• Development of a alternative energy Green Depot, education and outreach center 

Innovative ConceptsInnovative Concepts

• Centralized Automated Carwash System at Corporate Yard• LEED Certified Facility, with Solar showcase operation • Motor Pool, 100% utilized operation• Partnerships with local colleges, high schools, community outreach, and

education center

New Police Vehicles New Police Vehicles •Replacement of 25 Black and White vehicles with anti-idling technology•Reduces fuel consumption, resulting into an annual $60,000 savings

Equipment and Infrastructure – New Technology

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Equipment and Infrastructure

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•Partnership with NS Carwash Corporation •Available to City Employees •Detail Supplies and Vending Machine

City Car Wash Programs

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Equipment and InfrastructureEquipment and Infrastructure

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Equipment and InfrastructureEquipment and Infrastructure

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Equipment and Infrastructure Equipment and Infrastructure

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Equipment and InfrastructureEquipment and Infrastructure

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Partnership and Infrastructure

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Global Warming Act of 2006 – AB 32, SB 375 and 2202

Global Warming Act of 2006 – AB 32, SB 375 and 2202

AB 32 requires the State Air Resources Board to adopt regulations to require the reporting and verification of emissions of greenhouse gases and to monitor and enforce compliance, and requires the state board to adopt a statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit equivalent to the statewide greenhouse gas emissions levels in 1990 to be achieved by 2020.

SB 375 requires regions to adopt Sustainable Communities Strategies in the Regional Transportation Plan for the purpose of reducing greenhouse gases. It aligns transportation & housing.

AQMD Rule 2202 requires all companies with 100 and over employees to determine employees driving behaviors and traffic congestion.

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Solar ProjectsSolar Projects

• AB811 and AB118

• Solar Power Partners

• Energy Partner Programs

Assembly Bill (AB) 811 allows local government entities to offer sustainable energy project loans to eligible property owners. Through the creation of sustainable energy financing districts, property owners can finance renewable onsite generation installations and energy efficiency improvements through a voluntary assessment on their individual property tax bills. The assessment district approach adds a new and potentially powerful option to the clean energy finance landscape

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• Received $1,039,000• Southern California Edison $1,000,000

o Solar projecto Lighting retrofit projecto Street lighting LED projecto E85 Fueling projecto Building insulation projecto Climate Action Plan developmento Community outreach projecto Energy Management system projecto Community on-line energy permit program

Energy Block Grant Funds and SCE 5.6

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Alternative MeasuresAlternative Measures

• GPS, WebTech Wireless

• Zonar Systems

• Carpool and vanpool parking Incentive policy including rule 2202

• Vehicle Utilization

• Right Sizing

• Anti-Idling Policy

• Motor Pool Reservation System (INVERS)

• AB32 Carbon Footprint

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Los Angeles Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc.

Partnership with LAOIC

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Loyola Marymount University Path ways From Poverty Grant

Green Taskforce Committee Cerritos College – Clean Energy Workforce Training

Loyola Marymount University Path ways From Poverty Grant

Green Taskforce Committee Cerritos College – Clean Energy Workforce Training

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Sustainable Energy Community Resource Center – “Green Depot” ProjectSustainable Energy Community Resource Center – “Green Depot” Project

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• Clean Cities Coalitions

• Council of Governments

• Regional Air Districts

• County or Local

• Utilities

• Federal

• ARRA

•League of Cites

Organizations and Agencies

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Efforts and RecognitionEfforts and Recognition

•Environmental Excellence and Development Award

•NAFA’s 2009 Green Fleet Awards Program, City of Inglewood has been chosen the winner in the Truck – Mandated Clean Air Area category

•2009 -2010 Government Fleet – Environmental Leadership Award

•2010 Innovative Leadership Award

•2010 MEMA - Integrated Waste Management Sustainability Award

•All American City Award

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•Carwash Tuesday Program•Sick Bingo •Professional and Development Program•Employee Recognition •Baseball with the Boss•Movie and a Lunch•Find the Mascot •VIP Carpool parking•Getting to Know you Series

Innovative Morale Building Concepts

Thank YouThank You

Rick LongobartCity of santa Ana

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