One of the biggest questions consumers have about electric vehicles (EVs) concerns their battery life.  What is the longevity of an EV’s battery?  How much does it cost to replace the vehicle’s battery?  How are the batteries disposed of and what is the impact on the environment? How long does a battery last? In the… Read More.

According to the US Energy Information Administration, between both residential and commercial sectors, consumers in January 2019 used approximately 1,429,000 barrels of petroleum products per day.  That’s a 54% increase over our annual average consumption levels just 5 years ago!  The need to use alternative energy sources continues to grow, and many consumers are electing… Read More.

There’s a lot of discussion going on right now about a proposed bill to increase environmental efforts through the use of a cap and trade system.  Supporters of the bill commend its focus on reducing carbon emissions and providing financial investments towards green initiatives.  Opponents feel the bill may increase the costs of electricity and… Read More.

Ever been waiting for your fast food order to be prepared and see all those fryers lined up cooking fries, nuggets, and more?  Wonder where all that cooking oil goes when they’re done with it?  One commercial fryer typically holds about 40 pounds of cooking oil that must be replaced every few days depending on… Read More.

At Rogue Valley Clean Cities Coalition, we are committed to providing you with information about alternative fuels.  Using an alternative fuel source rather than conventional fuel helps to conserve non-renewable resources and lower harmful emissions into our environment. But what about some ways to just use less fuel overall?  Here are some easy ideas from… Read More.