The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition (ETCleanFuels) is a local non-profit designated as a member of the Department of Energy Clean Cities program in 2006. ETCleanFuels works to diversify transportation fuels away from petroleum and reduce fuel usage through projects promoting alternatives like propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and natural gas. One focus is propane, a domestically produced fuel that is cheaper and less polluting than gasoline or diesel. ETCleanFuels facilitates projects and provides information on the benefits and incentives for using propane vehicles and infrastructure in the region.

1. DOE Clean Cities & Propane
Emily DeVillers
East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition

2. ETCleanFuels
 Designated a member of the
DOE Clean Cities in 2006
 Local non-profit for 8 years
 Focused on
transportation sector
 Goals: Diversify away from
petroleum oil and use less
fuel
 Fuels:
 Propane
 Ethanol
 Biodiesel
 Electricity
 Natural Gas

3. ETCleanFuels’ Projects
 I-75 Biofuels Corridor
 Crossville TSE Project
 Decrease idling in semi-
trucks
 Promoting CNG:
 Oak Ridge, Morgan
County, and Kingsport
 Partnerships with:
 ORNL
 Genera Energy
 UT
 Education
 Over 7,500 students
reached in the ‘09-‘10
school year

4. Propane
 A gas at normal temperatures and pressures
but becomes a liquid at high pressures
 Made during the production of natural gas
 Colorless and odorless
 3rd most used vehicle fuel
in the U.S.
 Known as Autogas

5. Benefits of Propane
 Decreases carbon dioxide by
20% and PM up to 80%
 5-15% less expensive than
gasoline or diesel
 Non-toxic
 Less wear and tear
 85% of propane is
produced domestically

6. ETCleanFuels’ Propane Projects

7. Government Tax Incentives
 Federal tax credit of 50%
or up to $50,000 for
installation or refueling
equipment
 $2,500 tax credit on
vehicles
 $9,760 tax credit on
school buses
 Government agencies are
exempt from TN propane
gas tax

8. Propane Stations
 Heritage Propane
 115 Oak Dr
Kingston, TN 37763
Phone: 865-376-6467
 Bowman Oxygen Company
 5141 Roane State Hwy
Rockwood, TN 37854
Phone: 865-354-2146

9. Emily DeVillers
Project Facilitator
ETCleanFuels
emilyd@utk.edu
865-974-9665
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