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T15 Low Carbon Fleet Assessment and Plan: The municipality has completed a vehicle fleet assessment to analyze the potential for lower or zero carbon vehicles, right sizing vehicles for the job/trip requirement, replacing older diesel trucks or equipment with cleaner technology. (include waste collection vehicles with this one)
A. A low carbon vehicle fleet efficiency assessment has been completed.

B. A low carbon fleet replacement plan has been adopted and it includes goals and benchmarks.

C. A policy is in place to regularly calibrate and maintain vehicles and track efficiency.

D. The municipality uses GPS Trackers on municipal vehicles to monitor efficiency and test efficacy of calibrations.


T16 Fleet Carbon Reduction: The municipal fleet has lowered its vehicular fuel based carbon footprint by X % (please consider carbon from supplied electricity unless EVs are charged from an installed renewable energy system).

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Vehicle Carbon Reduction and Efficiency (Low Carbon Fleet Policy)

Description: 

In many communities, the transportation sector is the greatest source of carbon emissions. Municipalities can significantly reduce their own carbon footprint by converting their fleet vehicles to low-carbon alternatives. By understanding the performance of existing vehicles through assessments, benchmarking, goal-setting, and efficiency monitoring, municipalities can effectively prioritize replacements, retrofits, and repairs to improve the fleet’s environmental impact.

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Sustainable Pennsylvania, a joint project of the Pennsylvania Municipal League and Sustainable Pittsburgh, is a voluntary performance recognition program designed to help municipalities set and achieve sustainability goals, save money, conserve resources, and foster a vibrant community.

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The Pennsylvania Municipal League is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established in 1900 as an advocate for Pennsylvania’s 3rd class cities. Today, The League represents participating Pennsylvania cities, boroughs, townships, home rule communities and towns that all share The League’s municipal policy interests.

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Email info@sustainablepa.org or call Leslie Rhoads from PML at 717-236-9469 *237 or Jim Price from Sustainable Pittsburgh at 412-259-5331

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