In the U.S. State of Pennsylvania, funding through the Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIG) program has been approved to support three alternative fuel projects that will save hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel and reduce air pollution in Pennsylvania. More than $1.04 million in grants was awarded for one vehicle project and two refueling infrastructure projects.
“Through the AFIG program, DEP is continuing to diversify the vehicles and fueling options in Pennsylvania, and reduce air pollution from vehicles,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “These grants will not only help put more alternative fuel vehicles on the road, but also expand the infrastructure needed to make alternative fuel vehicles more viable for Pennsylvania businesses and families.”
The awards for vehicles will save more than 85,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel annually. The awardees are listed below.
Pennsylvania Vehicle Project
WW Transport Inc.
Project: Camphill CNG Conversion Initiative
County: Cumberland
Award Total: $140,000
Number of Vehicles: 7
Estimated GGE saved per year: 114,000
Project Description: WW Transport is seeking $140,000 in AFIG funding to purchase seven vehicles for its fleet to run on CNG at an incremental cost of $50k and grant request of $20,000 per vehicle. WW Transport will be utilizing Mobile Fueling Solutions’ delivery service to fuel their vehicles in Camp Hill.
Pennsylvania Refueling Infrastructure Projects
Trillium Transportation Fuels, LLC
Project: Trillium CNG Lancaster Station
County: Lancaster
Award Total: $500,000
Project Description: Trillium CNG is requesting $500,000 in AFIG funds to construct a public access CNG fueling station at 202 Greenfield Road in Lancaster, PA. The station will initially serve the City of Lancaster. In a five-year period, the project is estimated to reduce 39.92 tons of NOx, 3,86428 metric tons of GHG emissions, and displace 1.3 million gallons of conventional petroleum fuel.
Valley Waste Service Inc.
Project: Valley Waste Service – Public and Fleet CNG Fueling Station
County: Beaver
Award Total: $400,000
Project Description: Valley Waste Service, a waste hauler subsidiary of Vogel Holding, Inc., is requesting $400,000 in AFIG funds to construct an on-site CNG fueling station to allow fleet vehicles access to CNG fueling at their home location. This station will be owned by Valley Waste Service and will be available to the general public.
Background
The primary goals of the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program are to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality and reduce consumption of imported oil through the use of alternative fuels that will help Pennsylvania’s economy and environment. DEP accepts applications for innovative, advanced fuel and vehicle technology projects, resulting in a cleaner and greener transportation sector in Pennsylvania. The AFIG Fund was established under Act 166 of 1992 and is administered by DEP’s Office of Policy.
Source: Governor Tom Wolf
