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Compressed Natural Gas Improves the Quality of Lives
ECUA The Future of CNG Transportation Improves the ECUA Quality - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
ECUA The Future of CNG Transportation Improves the ECUA Quality - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
ECUA The Future of CNG Transportation Improves the ECUA Quality of Compressed Natural Gas Lives ECUA The times they are-a-changing Bob Dylan 2008 2009 ECUA Began Evaluating Conversion of Diesel Fleet to CNG Fleet. Major
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The times they are-a-changing’
Bob Dylan
2008 2009
- ECUA Began Evaluating Conversion of Diesel Fleet to CNG Fleet.
Major Factors: Aging Equipment, Increased Diesel Fuel Cost, New Emission Requirements, and Maintenance Costs.
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The Transition Began…
2011 2011
Ten-year compressed natural gas (CNG) agreement with Pensacola Energy. Purchase of 50 CNG Vehicles $12,029,000.00.
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Better Lifestyle, Cleaner Environment…
2012 2012
ECUA Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fleet Introduced to Community. Lowers Greenhouse Emissions
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2012
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Public CNG Fueling Station… 2012 2018
ECUA and Pensacola Energy’s CNG fueling stations are located in the Ellyson Industrial Park and on Pine Forest Road. Pensacola Energy operates and maintain the stations, which is open to the public and third-party fleets
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Infrastructure CNG Fueling…
CNG fueling stations are located on ECUA property adjacent to the Sanitation Complex (90 Connections) and on the main ECUA campus (25 Connections).
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It Gets Better!…
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Reduced Fuel Costs Equates to Lower Collection Fees…
The Program delivers fuel and maintenance cost-savings that ultimately translate into additional savings for ECUA customers.
Chris Strippelhoff Vice President Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia
“I especially latched onto the information that reduced fuel costs, which translates into reducing fees for recycling and/or yard waste collection. This is a huge PR opportunity for our Member’s employing CNG in their waste services fleets.”
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Changing the Mindset…
“One Truck at a Time!”
Scott Morrison, APGA Washington D.C.
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CNG Vehicle Diversity…
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CNG Vehicle Diversity…
Ford Fusion Bi-Fuel CNG or Unleaded
Role/Usage: Office Staff and Promotional Appearances
Ford F 15 Bi-Fuel CNG or Unleaded
Standard/Extended/Crew Cab/4 x 4
Role/Usage: Meter Reading, Staff, Fats, Oils, and Grease Collection
Ford F 250 CNG Only
Standard/Extended/4 x 4/Utility Body
Role/Usage: Meter Reading, Staff, Utilities Services, Sewer and Water Line Repair, Supervisors
Ford F 350 Bi-Fuel CNG or Unleaded
Standard/Extended/4 x 4/Utility Body
Role/Usage: Utilities Services, Sewer and Water Line Repair, Maintenance-Lift Stations
Ford F 450 Bi-Fuel CNG or Unleaded
Standard/Extended/4 x 4/Utility Body
Role/Usage: Utilities Services, Sewer and Water Line Repair, Maintenance-Lift Stations, Sewer Plant Maintenance, Instrument & Electric (I/E)
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CNG Vehicle Diversity…
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CNG Vehicle Diversity…
Ford F 550 Bi-Fuel CNG or Unleaded Standard/Extended/Crew Cab/4 x 4/Utility Body/Flat Bed Role/Usage: Utilities Services, Sewer and Water Line Repair, Sewer Plant Maintenance, Instrument & Electric (I/E), Patch Crew Chevrolet 2500 Bi-Fuel CNG or Unleaded Extended Cab Role/Usage: Supervisors Transportation Dodge Ram 2500 Bi-Fuel CNG or Unleaded Crew Cab/4 x 4 Role/Usage: Supervisors Transportation, Lift Stations Peterbuilt CNG Standard & Crew Cab/Semi-Tractor/Utility-Flat & Chemical Bed/Vacuum Sewer Truck/ Flat Bed with 1 Ton Crane Role/Usage: Utilities Services, Sewer and Water Line Repair, Sludge Tanker, Transport Yard Trash, Sewer Line Jet Pump, Lift Station Cleanout Autocar CNG Large & Small Loader, Rear & Front Loader, Roll-Off, Knuckleboom Role/Usage: Residential Garbage, Residential Recyclables, Yard Trash, Commercial Waste, 20/30/and 40 Yard Roll-Offs, 2/4/6/and 8 Yard Dumpsters, Debris-All Types
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CNG Vehicle Diversity…
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Improved Mileage Performance…
CNG Trucks Have Three (3) 25 Gallon Tanks Stacked Between the Cab and the Body. Diesel Trucks Have One (1) 80 Gallon Fuel Tank.
Diesel Trucks 1.83 MPG 146.40 Mile Range CNG Trucks 3.33 MPG 249.75 Mile Range
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Driver Comfort, Increased Productivity…
Driver Comfort Easy Fueling Access
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1st Responder CNG Safety Training…
ECUA and Pensacola Energy’s CNG safety workshop provides updated information and an introduction to CNG vehicles for the Escambia County Fire Rescue battalions..
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One More Thing…
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The Numbers…
Fuel Savings Over 1 million annually
- Diesel Fuel 1.3 mpg/CNG 3-5 mpg
Maintenance Savings $375,000 annually
- Elimination of Diesel Particulate Filters
- Brakes Changes Less Frequently
- Reduced Downtime and Maintenance Cost
Largest Diverse CNG Fleet in Florida 217 vehicles 2020
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Questions…
Jim Roberts Public Information 850.969.3348 jim.roberts@ecua.fl.gov