BioDiesel Feedstock/Production Feasibility Study, Demonstration

Target audience(s):            Fleet Operators

The VIEO entered into a partnership with the DPNR Division of Environment Protection, and the St. Croix Vocational School Diesel Technology Program, applied and received a grant from the U.S. EPA to conduct a feasibility study on existing feedstock for biodiesel production.  VIEO will provide 50% cost share in the joint effort to promote the use and implementation of biodiesel from used vegetable oils to be used in diesel engines for the local government fleet.  Additionally, a feasibility study will be conducted on the development of infrastructure to support biodiesel. 

Transportation Energy Efficiency Program

Target audience(s):            Private and Public Fleet Operators

Territorial residents attending VIEO town meetings were adamant about the need for more programs to reduce energy consumption in transportation.  Through collaboration with the Department of Public Works Office of Transportation a  feasibility study will be conducted on the potential of Park and Ride, Carpooling/Ridesharing, Bikes Lanes and High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes for the Territory.  Additionally, the VIEO will offer financial assistance for the marketing mass transportation programs specifically designed to enhance ridership. Projects will include promotion of gasoline electric hybrids for Motor Pool Messengers, Delay sensors for red traffic light signals, pv lighting for illumination of bus route schedules within selected bus shanties, and the marketing of student and senior citizens discounts and motorists incentives.

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