National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium

The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC), a program of West Virginia University, is a national leader in developing, managing and promoting training programs and activities that lead to energy independence and the greater use of clean transportation. Funded primarily through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is the only nationwide alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle training organization dedicated to improving air quality and decreasing U.S. dependence on foreign oil by promoting, supporting, and expanding the use of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles.

The NAFTC, Programs include the U.S. DOE-funded Advanced Electric Drive Vehicle Education Program and the Clean Cities Learning Program.

National Grid

National Grid has submitted two Smart Grid filings, one in New York and one in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, seeking state regulatory approval in Smart Grid investments, including vehicles and charging stations. In addition, National Grid is participating in a study with the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) and EPRI entitled "Grid Impact of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles". We are participating in the EPRI/Ford Escape PHEV demonstration program and we have submitted letters of commitment to be sub applicants in four DOE Transportation Electrification Stimulus grant applications, that, if successful, could result in National Grid obtaining up to a combination of 90 plug-in electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. We are also looking to partner in other collaboratives with neighboring utilities and local universities. We are extremely active in all the local clean cities organizations throughout the National Grid territory, which will assist in leveraging relationships with all key stakeholders in the market development and advancement of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

“Joining EDTA is an excellent way to be involved in the development of federal policy and legislation that is needed to support the development of the electric drive technologies.  Membership in EDTA provides for the networking and leveraging of relationships with colleagues in the utility, manufacturing and service provider industries.  EDTA helps us use limited resources to develop our EV programs and plans in a most effective way.”

-Ronald Gulmi, Product Manager, National Grid

New York Power Authority

The New York Power Authority is the nation’s largest state-owned electric utility, and one of the cleanest, greenest power companies in the United States. NYPA’s 18 generating facilities include New York State’s largest hydropower projects. Its investments in energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives, which have passed the $1 billion mark, save taxpayers millions of dollars a year and improve air quality.

The Power Authority has helped place more than 850 electric-drive vehicles in service around the state, in NYPA fleets and for municipal use. New York now has one of the first plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles in the nation, and will soon use hydropower to make hydrogen fuel for clean transportation purposes.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under Article 8, Title 9 of the State Public Authorities Law through the reconstitution of the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority.  NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Today, NYSERDA’s aim is to help New York meet its energy goals:  reducing energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and protecting the environment.

Nissan North America

Nissan first came to the United States to sell vehicles in 1958 and began importing and making Datsun vehicles in the United States under the Nissan Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (NMC), name in 1960. In 1990, Nissan North America Inc. (NNA), was created to coordinate all of Nissan's various activities in North America to enhance the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of Nissan vehicles. In 1998, the two organizations merged operations under the Nissan North America, Inc., name. NNA's mission is to provide all Nissan and Infiniti employees and dealers with the tools they need for constant improvement and consumer satisfaction.

In North America, Nissan is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program 2010 and has been recognized as a 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency.

In 2010, the Nissan Leaf was released as one of the first full electric, zero emission PEV. Within 6 months, the Leaf has earned recognition on Ward's '10 Best Engines' list for 2011 and won the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award, 2011 European Car of the Year and 2011 World Car of the Year.

North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives serve more than 2.5 million people across North Carolina in 93 of the state’s 100 counties. The 26 electric cooperatives are private, independent and not-for-profit entities committed to providing a high standard of service to residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers with at-cost electric service. Each of North Carolina’s electric cooperatives is governed by a board of directors elected from its membership. Members are also owners. North Carolina’s electric cooperatives emphasize the importance of community involvement, integrity, accountability and innovation.

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) is the nation's leading regional association that aims to strengthen the economy and improve the environment by bringing sustainable energy technologies and practices into everyday use.

Northeast Utilities

Northeast Utilities operates New England’s largest utility system serving more than two million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut, western Massachusetts and New Hampshire. NU is dedicated to this region, as well as the people, energy and technology so vital to its security, stability and economic strength.