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Newport Beach powers some city vehicles with compressed natural gas
Clean Energy Fuels and the municipality join forces to save costs and help the environment.
By Larry UrishPublished: May 13, 2010 08:00 AM
In a move to lower energy costs, reduce its dependence on oil, generate new revenue and help create a cleaner environment, the city of Newport Beach has begun to fuel many of its vehicles at a new compressed natural gas station owned by Seal Beach-based Clean Energy Fuels Inc.
The station, created from a partnership between the city and Clean Energy Fuels, has delivered an equivalent of 9,600 gallons of compressed natural gas since opening in early April. It will be open 24/7 to provide fuel to private vehicles and public fleets.
According to Newport Beach officials, the cost of compressed natural gas is $1.85 a gallon, significantly lower than the per-gallon cost of conventional gas. In addition, the city receives a 5-cent royalty fee for every gallon sold at the station, per an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels.
“Converting to CNG (compressed natural gas) is the right thing to do fiscally and environmentally,” said Newport Beach Mayor Keith Curry. “Being energy efficient is an important element of our Fiscal Sustainability Plan.”
The city has purchased four garbage trucks that run on compressed natural gas, and a number of light trucks and sedans currently powered by conventional fuels will be replaced by such vehicles. Other companies with fleets powered by compressed natural gas that may use the station include AT&T, Waste Management, Yellow Cab, Athens Street Sweeping and Ware Disposal, among others.
Clean Energy currently powers more than 17,500 vehicles at 195 stations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company’s local fueling station is located in the city's General Services Corp. Yard, at 592 Superior Ave., near the corner of Superior and Industrial Way, in Newport Beach.
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The station, created from a partnership between the city and Clean Energy Fuels, has delivered an equivalent of 9,600 gallons of compressed natural gas since opening in early April. It will be open 24/7 to provide fuel to private vehicles and public fleets. According to Newport Beach officials, the cost of compressed natural gas is $1.85 a gallon, significantly lower than the per-gallon cost of conventional gas. In addition, the city receives a 5-cent royalty fee for every gallon sold at the station, per an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels. “Converting to CNG (compressed natural gas) is the right thing to do fiscally and environmentally,” said Newport Beach Mayor Keith Curry. “Being energy efficient is an important element of our Fiscal Sustainability Plan.” The city has purchased four garbage trucks that run on compressed natural gas, and a number of light trucks and sedans currently powered by conventional fuels will be replaced by such vehicles. Other companies with fleets powered by compressed natural gas that may use the station include AT&T, Waste Management, Yellow Cab, Athens Street Sweeping and Ware Disposal, among others. Clean Energy currently powers more than 17,500 vehicles at 195 stations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company’s local fueling station is located in the city's General Services Corp. Yard, at 592 Superior Ave., near the corner of Superior and Industrial Way, in Newport Beach. Related headlines Passenger traffic at JWA continues upward trend OC METRO, May issue: 'Green mixing' OC METRO, April issue: 'A deeper shade of green' |
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