Fueling Good: Planning Design and Program Management for Alternative Fuels

Authors

  • Ben J. Moore AICP, LEED AP O+M, GPC Energy & Sustainability Planner, RS&H, Inc.

Abstract

While petroleum-based fuels are expected to dominate supply in
the near future, the use of alternative fuels is projected to grow rapidly
over the next 30 years. Highlighted by an abundance of domestic natu-
ral gas and greater accessibility of electric drivetrains, alternative fuels
are enhancing the financial bottom-line of organizations while improv-
ing the environment and public health.
Alternative fuels are diverse and include ethanol, biodiesel, elec-
tricity, hydrogen, natural gas and propane. Each has a distinct business
case that can be applied successfully. Social and environmental benefits
vary and must be considered in context with regional and project-spe-
cific drivers. For example, natural gas and biodiesel can yield returns
on investment for large fleets of heavy-duty diesel vehicles. For smaller
fleets with a greater proportion of light- to medium-duty vehicles, pro -
pane improves performance. Electric vehicle technology is evolving
rapidly and is now well suited for fleets of passenger vehicles.
Businesses, private fleets, municipalities, transit authorities, air -
ports, and federal agencies all benefit from alternative fuels. Strategies
to harness the benefits include planning, design and program man -
agement. In this article, case studies of each approach are provided to
highlight best practices and potential lessons learned. Cases include: 1)
a regional planning process involving alternative fuels as a driver for
regional economic development; 2) a design process for a utility electric
vehicle charging program; and 3) a program management approach for
capturing public-private financing for design-build delivery of com -
pressed natural gas (CNG) fueling infrastructure

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Author Biography

Ben J. Moore, AICP, LEED AP O+M, GPC Energy & Sustainability Planner, RS&H, Inc.

Ben Moore is a planner with Reynolds, Smith and Hills (RS&H). As a contributor to RS&H’s Energy, Sustainability, Planning and Program Management Service Groups, Mr. Moore manages projects for public and private clients related to sustainability planning, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, climate change adaptation and high performance buildings.

Ben currently serves on the board of directors of the American Planning Association, Florida Chapter, First Coast Section and sits on Community First Credit Union’s Community Advisory Council. He serves on the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce’s JAXALLIANCE energy committee and the board of Tree Hill Nature Center. He served on the board of directors of the U.S. Green Building Council North Florida Chapter from 2009 to 2015.

Ben is a certified planner accredited by the American Planning Association’s professional institute and a LEED Accredited Professional for Building Operations and Maintenance. He is a guiding principles compliance professional, accredited by the Green Building Initiative. He holds a Masters of Environmental Management in environmental economics and policy from Duke University and a graduate certificate in energy and a bachelor’s degree from Haverford College.

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Published

2023-01-27

How to Cite

Moore, B. J. . (2023). Fueling Good: Planning Design and Program Management for Alternative Fuels . Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 36(3), 53–80. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/19611

Issue

2017: Vol 36 Iss 3 2016-2017

Section

Articles