File #: RPT 19-236   
Section: Informational Report Status: Agenda Ready
Meeting Body: Council Sustainability Committee
Agenda Date: 3/11/2019 Final action:
Subject: Update on the City's Renewable Diesel Use in Diesel Vehicle Fleet Pilot
Attachments: 1. Attachment I Staff Report

DATE:      March 11, 2019

 

TO:           Council Sustainability Committee

 

FROM:     Alex Ameri, Director of Utilities & Environmental Services

 

SUBJECT                     

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Update on the City’s Renewable Diesel Use in Diesel Vehicle Fleet Pilot                                                             

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RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation

That the Committee reviews and comments on this informational report. 

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SUMMARY

 

Renewable diesel is an alternative diesel fuel made from vegetable oils and animal fats which produces significantly fewer emissions than conventional diesel. The fuel has been viable in diesel vehicle fleet applications and is also associated with improved engine performance when compared to other diesel fuels. As such, the Fleet Division is currently implementing a trial period to test its use in certain vehicles within the City’s fleet. If at the end of the trial period no problems are identified with the fuel’s use in these vehicles, staff plan to begin replacing currently used ultra-low sulfur fuel with renewable diesel at all ten of the City’s fueling stations.

 

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I     Staff Report