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Federal/State/Local Government Agencies
Organizations and Businesses
Natural Gas Fuel Providers
Natural Gas Utility NGV Programs
CNG Station and Vehicle Conversion Contractors/Vendors
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Information
Port Information
Guides
Vehicle and Original Engine Manufacturers (OEM)
Journals and Publications

Federal/State/Local Government Agencies

CA Department of General Services - OFA
Information for fleet operators in the state of California.

California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Information about the environmental, pollution and health issues facing California.

California Energy Commission (CEC)
Information about energy uses, options and news in California.

DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center
Comprehensive alterative fuel information, including fuel types, supplies and best applications.

DOE’s Clean Cities Program
Provides advanced notice regarding the nation’s economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that reduce petroleum consumption.

DOE Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Information, news and links for the best current and future energy uses.

The Environmental Protection Agency
US government site with comprehensive information regarding environmental issues, including news, laws and regulations, educational resources, programs, business opportunities and reports.

Federal Aviation Administration
Information and resources for environmental issues related to air travel.

Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC)
Proposal and available funding information.

Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District
Environmental information and news about the Mojave Desert.

National Park Service AIRWeb
Information about national parks across the country, including air quality issues.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
News, events and resources regarding renewable energy sources and uses.

NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
New York State programs, news, notes, events and funding options for energy sources.

Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
News, public info, plans, rules, programs, permits and other information regarding the air quality of the Sacramento Metropolitan Area.

San Diego County Air Pollution Control District
Air quality issues facing San Diego and resource solutions.

San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District
Workshops, news, standards, programs and other general information regarding the air quality in San Luis Obispo County.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
Information for business and the general public regarding the air quality issues in Santa Barbara.

South Coast Air Quality Management District
Information about how SCAQMD controls air pollution, what you can do to help, frequently asked questions and other information.

US Department of Energy (DOE)
Information to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States, and promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission.

US Department of Transportation
Information and resources to support the United States by ensuring a fast, safe and efficient transportation system that meets the nation’s interests.

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Organizations and Businesses


Air and Waste Management Association
Nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to thousands of environmental professionals in 65 countries.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Group
Newsletters, reports, events and information about advances in natural gas, biofuel, battery-electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.

American Gas Association
Represents 192 local energy utility companies that deliver natural gas to more than 53 million homes, businesses and industries throughout the United States.

American Public Transit Association
Advocacy, innovation, and information sharing to strengthen and expand public transportation.

California Energy Commission
Energy policy and planning agency.

The California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
NGV advantages, technology, products, news, refueling-station locations and training programs for individuals, businesses and public entities.

CALSTART
Non-profit organization that works with public and private sectors to develop advanced transportation technologies and foster companies that will help clean the air, lessen our dependence on foreign oil, reduce global warming and create jobs.

The Clean Air Partnership
Helping the Sacramento Metropolitan area meet clean air standards that protect health and promote economic growth through ozone reduction programs.

Clean Vehicle Education Foundation
Supports NGV and hydrogen fuel public awareness, education, market research, codes and standards and technology programs at the national level.

Environment and Human Health
Nonprofit organization involved in environmental health issues through research, education and public policy awareness.

European Natural Gas Vehicle Association
Information about European NGVs, political activities, marketing, additional publications, fueling station locations and upcoming events.

Gas Research Institute (GRI)
Research, development and training organization serving the natural gas industry.

INFORM
Independent, non-profit research organization providing solutions to environmental and health-related problems.

International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles
Reports, discussion forums, conferences, statistics and general information about natural gas vehicles.

National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium
Develops curricula and delivers standardized, competency- based training and educational programs about alternative fuel vehicle technologies and systems to the automotive workforce and consumers.

National Institute of Standards and Technology Advanced Technology Program
Non-regulatory federal agency within the US Commerce Department Technology Administration that develops and promotes measurement, standards and technology to enhance productivity and facilitate trade.

NaturalGas.org
Comprehensive explanation of natural gas production, market, uses, technology and regulations.

Natural Gas Intelligence
Current and future natural gas prices and market information.

Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
Information about natural gas vehicles including a business directory, government policies, technology developments, resources and incentives.

The Natural Gas Vehicles Forum
Information regarding the most economical, environment-friendly, high-performance alternative fuel vehicles currently available.

The Natural Resources Defense Council
Environmental action organization, utilizing law, science and the support of more than 1 million members and online activists to protect the environment through news, resources, studies and solutions to today’s environmental issues.

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Non-profit educational, scientific organization dedicated to advancing mobility technology, including capable practitioners worldwide in land, sea, air, space, government, industry, and education and a worldwide network of technically informed mobility practitioners.

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Natural Gas Fuel Providers

Clean Energy
Largest provider of vehicular natural gas (CNG and LNG) in North America with a broad customer base in the refuse, transit, shuttle, taxi, police, intrastate and interstate trucking, airport and municipal fleet markets with tens of thousands of vehicles fueling at strategic locations in the United States and Canada.

Pinnacle CNG Systems
Provides innovative solutions for CNG fleets and vehicles through service, dependability and advanced technology in the manufacture, sale and operation of automatic, unmanned CNG re-fueling sites.

Southern California Gas Company
Natural gas distribution utility, serving 19 million people through 5.4 million gas meters in more than 530 communities.

Trillium USA
Design, installation and operation of high capacity compressed natural gas fueling facilities.

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Natural Gas Utility NGV Programs

CMS Energy
Public utility that provides natural gas and electricity to more than 6 million of Michigan’s 10 million residents and serves customers in all 68 of the state’s Lower Peninsula counties.

Dominion
One of the nation’s largest producers of energy with 6.4 trillion cubic feet equivalent of natural gas reserves, 7,900 miles of natural gas pipeline and the nation’s largest natural gas storage system.

MichCon
A wide variety of products designed to meet your home or business energy needs, including natural gas and electricity.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company - Clean Cars
Supplies, vehicles and technologies related to PG & E’s natural gas program.

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CNG Station and Vehicle Conversion Contractors/Vendors

Bevilacqua Knight, Inc.
Helping manufacturers, infrastructure providers, and public agencies put alternative-fuel vehicles on the road through design and implementation strategies for commercializing energy systems and training residential contractors.

CH-IV Corporation
LNG engineering and consulting services, specializing in technical services for the development, design, construction and operation of power facilities and equipment for energy, industrial, and government clients.

CryoNetwork
Electronics for NGV and LP conversion, manufacturing, development and design of complete systems used in conversion of vehicles to run bi-fuel, petrol and LPG / CNG or even dual fuel.

FuelMaker Corporation
Manufactures, distributes, installs and services vehicle refueling applications and accessories for fueling vehicles powered by compressed natural gas.

NexGen Fueling
Equipment provider for a LNG-fueled fleet — from the liquefier to the on-board fueling system.

Pinnacle CNG Stations
CNG fueling stations for commercial fleets.

Tulsa Gas Technologies Inc.
Compressed natural gas service company of CNG dispensers in North America, providing both equipment and service. Tulsa Gas Technologies specialize in both high volume CNG dispenser jobs and single unit jobs to custom specifications.

U.S. Energy Initiatives Corporation
Provides a broad range of medium-duty to heavy-duty diesel engine applications to convert to a dual-fuel diesel/CNG or diesel/LNG mixture with up to 80% displacement of diesel fuel.

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Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Information

Applied LNG Technologies
Largest LNG wholesaler in the Western United States and Mexico, specializing in transportation, municipal and industrial applications.

CH-IV Cryogenics LNG Station
Information about “self service” LNG refueling stations, reports and links.

CryoFuel Systems
Designs, manufactures and markets advanced fuel gas processing systems.

LNG Express Newsletter
Events, publications and news about liquefied natural gas.

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Port Information

Coalition for Clean Air: Harboring Pollution
Detailed report of the 10 most polluted ports in the US.

Long Beach Press Telegram Special Report
History, current status and future of the pollution and energy problems facing the Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports.

Port of Los Angeles
Policies, programs and regulations regarding the environmental conditions at the Ports of Los Angeles.

State Environmental Resource Center
History, laws, regulations and press articles about the pollution problem at ports across the US.

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Guides

ACEEE’s Green Book (compares AFVs)
Clean vehicles guide.

Clean Car Maps
Locations for clean fueling stations.

The Clean Car Buyer’s Guide
California Air Resources Board’s clean car and board-approved vehicles.

Clean Cities Vehicles Buyers Guide
Fleet and customer vehicle buyers guides, alternative fuels and automotive policy information.

Drive Clean
Incentives, news, events and comparative information about alternative fuel vehicles.

Emissions and Fuel Economy Comparison Site
Comparative information for vehicles, gas prices and information on advanced technologies.

Energy Information Administration
Publications, data and information on renewable energy sources.

Environmental Defense Tailpipetally
Build your own comparison list of fuel consumption, fuel cost and vehicle emissions for any vehicle (model year 1978 to present).

US Department of Energy Fuel Economy Site
Find out how your car rates to others on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions.

Transportation Research Board’s Publication Index
Division of the National Research Council, which serves as an independent adviser to the federal government on scientific and technical questions of national importance through publications, news, resources and programs.

US EPA Guide to buying a green car
Guide for buying an environmentally friendly car, including ratings and vehicle lists.

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Vehicle and Original Engine Manufacturers (OEM)

A-Z Bus Sales
California’s largest bus dealer and full service facility, including new buses, used buses, and bus rentals are available at each location: shuttle buses, school buses, coaches, wheelchair accessible buses, double decker buses, transit buses, trolley buses, hybrid buses, propane buses and alternative fueled buses.

Blue Bird NGV School Buses
Manufacturer of school buses, commercial buses and recreational vehicles.

Caterpillar
Manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines.

Cummins
Designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems.

Deere & Company
Manufacturer of agricultural, construction and forestry equipment.

Creative Bus Sales and El Dorado Bus Sales
New and used buses and vans available for sale. A complete line of Transit Buses are available, ranging from low-floor minivans up to 40 foot 12-year low-floor transit buses.

Elgin Sweepers
Manufacturer of street sweepers and specialty sweepers.

Ford Motor Environmental Vehicles
Information about alternative vehicles offered by Ford including fuel cell, hybrid electric and ethanol vehicles.

General Motors Alternative Fuels
Information about the alternative fuel vehicles offered by General Motors.

Honda Motor Company
Information about Honda’s Civic GX and Phill.

NABI
North American Bus Industries.
Environmentally friendly bus manufacturer

Nova Bus Homepage
Urban transit bus manufacturer.

OmniTrans
Information about, and list of, manufacturers of hybrid vehicles.

Thomas-Built Buses
One of North America’s largest full-line bus manufacturers offering products in the school transportation and specialty markets.

Transportation Design and Manufacturing Co.
Full-service supplier including program management, styling/industrial design prototype development and build design engineering powertrain development testing, certification and validation manufacturing engineering and assembly fixture development niche-market vehicle assembly and component manufacturing.

Tymco Sweepers
Manufacturer of regenerative air sweepers.

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Journals and Publications

California Breathing
Examines environmental impact on Asthma.

California Connected
Web magazine focused on California-specific issues, including environmental, health and governmental topics.

Common Carrier Journal: For Professional Fleet Managers
Information for fleet operators.

Environmental Media Services
Non-profit organization providing journalists with the most current information on environmental issues.

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