DATE: November 6, 2009
CONTACT: Maribel Feliciano, Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division
PHONE: 954-519-1424
The Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition has been working to increase awareness of alternative fuels and emphasize the need for petroleum reduction through events planned throughout November. With oil prices on the rise and a national and local emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a domestic fuel source, the Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition is driven to raise local awareness through education and outreach.
Broward County Government has been a member of the Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition for more than a decade and works with the Coalition to promote the use of alternative fuels and alternative fueled vehicles in South Florida, increase the available infrastructure, and educate public and private fleet managers about the benefits of alternative fuels and funding opportunities.
Events planned throughout November are:
Sunday, November 8, 2:45 p.m.
The Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition will sponsor a documentary about the history of oil prices and the future of alternative fuels during the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival at the Cinema Paradiso, 503 S.E. Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale. The film will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the filmmakers, a display of alternative fuel vehicles and a reception. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance through the festival Web site www.fliff.com.
November 10 - 20
Wise Gas, Inc. joins Altech-Eco, Foton and Teco Peoples Gas to showcase a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicle Tour across the state of Florida, with exhibits of Natural Gas Vehicles, ranging from fleet and passenger cars to a 40-foot CNG-powered bus. With stops in Jacksonville, Orlando, Hollywood, Dania Beach, Naples, Tampa, Gainesville and Tallahassee, this tour offers an opportunity to examine the Natural Gas Vehicles available today across Florida. The tour makes an appearance at the Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition meeting on Friday, November 13.
Friday, November 13, 10 a.m.
The regularly scheduled Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition monthly meeting, featuring a demonstration of the Foton CNG powered 40-foot bus will be held at the South Florida Regional Planning Council, 3440 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 140, Hollywood. This meeting is open to the public and anyone interested is encouraged to attend to learn more about alternative fuel opportunities.
Saturday and Sunday, November 14-15
The Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition will be among the exhibitors at the Living Green Fair at John Lloyd Park in Dania Beach. The Living Green Fair is about you: your health, prosperity, enjoyment and environment. By taking a few simple steps, you can do better for the Earth and live a higher quality lifestyle. At the Living Green Fair, you'll find activities, food, and more from South Florida's premier eco-friendly businesses. More information is available at www.livinggreenfair.com.
The Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition is an organization to help individuals, fleet managers or alternative fuel enthusiasts keep their fingers on the pulse of the latest advances in Florida towards petroleum reduction and the expansion of alternative fuels. Residents are encouraged to attend the regular monthly meetings, held the second Friday of each month at the offices of the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
For more information on these events, contact Maribel Feliciano, Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division, phone 954-519-1424 or 954-290-3827.
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