New Research on Alternative Fuels Now Available!

Fueling California and Orange County Business Council have released a report entitled, “Projected Outlook for Next Generation and Alternative Transportation Fuels in California 2010-2030,” authored by research experts at UC Irvine and Automobile Club of Southern California. The report suggests that investments and advances in alternative fuels over recent years will lead to a significant displacement of petroleum-based fuels like gasoline and diesel. However, because the rate of turnover for the on-road vehicle fleet is relatively slow (the lifetime of a vehicle is typically between 10 and 15 years), it is likely that petroleum, gasoline and diesel will continue fueling more than 75 percent of the state’s vehicles by 2030.
 
Download the entire study and executive summary.

Bob Sturtz Speaks at the ALEC Annual Meeting

On August 5, 2010, at the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Annual Meeting in San Diego, Fueling California's Chairman Bob Sturtz from United Airlines discussed why a United States biofuels industry is so important to the airline industry. Check out Bob Sturz's presentation "Farm to Fly" discussing USDA's critical link between aviation and agriculture to achieve United States energy independence and lowering carbon emissions. Download the PowerPoint presentation (PDF format).

Economic Research Now Available!

Fueling California commissioned the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) to analyze the policy decisions that impact fuel resources in California through examining research on policies, taxes and government requirements regarding current and alternative fuels in California. These results provide policymakers, media and community members with information about the economic impact of California’s policy regime regarding traditional and alternative fuels. This analysis determines “what makes California different” than other states on how it approaches policymaking on fuel resources for our modern economy. OCBC’s research team is headed up by Dr. Wallace Walrod and researchers from top California universities, including Dr. Randall Crane from University of California, Los Angeles; Dr. Roger Morton from Cal State Long Beach; and Dr. Marlon Boarnet from University of California, Irvine.

• Click here to view the first issue brief titled “California Compared—Fuel Taxes and Fees”

 

Fueling California Introduces Board Members

Robert M. Sturtz, Chairman of the Board

Bob Sturtz is the Managing Director of Strategic Sourcing for United Airlines. He has been with United Airlines for 31 years, the last 25 of which have been in the Petroleum Administration Department. Bob is responsible for the purchase and distribution of 3 billion gallons of jet, as well as the service contracts for fueling United’s aircraft. MORE >

John DeCrosta, Board of Director

John DeCrosta is the Director of Government Affairs & Policy for American President Lines, Limited (APL) in its Washington office.  APL is one of the largest ocean container shipping companies in the world, serving more than 100 ports in more than 80 nations.  Mr. DeCrosta is responsible for following a wide range of public policy issues related to the shipping industry and providing analysis and advice to senior executives of the company on these matters. MORE >

K.C. Bishop, III, Board of Director

Dr. K.C. Bishop, III, is Manager of Strategic Projects, Environmental and Health Issues for Chevron’s Corporate Government Affairs Office since 1991. As a corporate advocate he actively participates in policy debates on environmental issues and regularly testifies on legislation before the California Legislature and the Executive Branch. MORE >

Steve Lenzi, Board of Director

Steve Lenzi worked for the Automobile Club of Southern California (the largest AAA-affiliated motor club in the nation) and it’s affiliated Interinsurance Exchange for 33 years.  The Exchange is the largest private passenger automobile insurer in Southern California, and operates in several other states including Texas, New Mexico, Hawaii, Missouri, Arkansas, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Pennsylvania. MORE >

Kevin Loscotoff, Board of Director

Kevin Loscotoff is a government relations professional with over a decade of experience in local and statewide advocacy for some of the nations most high profile companies.  Currently Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations for Walmart Stores Inc., Loscotoff serves as the company’s legislative advocate in California on issues such as sustainability, energy, land use, and compliance. He also serves as Chair of Walmart’s California State Giving Council, overseeing the distribution of over $2 million to charitable organizations. MORE >

Bruce DD Mac Rae, Board of Director

Bruce is Vice President State Government Affairs, West Region for UPS. . His area encompasses the states of California, Hawaii, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Bruce deals with local, state and federal issues effecting UPS. UPS being the world’s largest package delivery and supply chain services company. MORE >

Robert E. Muhs, Board of Director

Bob Muhs is the Vice President of Government Affairs for Avis Budget Group, Inc. its subsidiary brands Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (“Avis”) and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. (“Budget”). Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a public company and was formerly a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation prior to its divestiture. MORE >

C. Randal Mullett, Board of Director

C. Randal (Randy) Mullett is Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs for Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW), a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. MORE >

Pat Smith, Board of Director

Pat Smith is Director of Transportation for Harris Ranch, one of the nation's largest, vertically integrated family owned agribusinesses. Harris Ranch consists of Harris Ranch Inn and Restaurant; Harris Feeding Company; Harris Fresh; and Horse Division. MORE >

Liisa L. Stark, Board of Director

Liisa L. Stark is the Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Relations for the Union Pacific Railroad Company for Northern California and Nevada. She oversees the company’s legislative affairs in Sacramento, CA, and is involved in community and philanthropic endeavors on behalf of America's largest class one freight railroad.