Pennsylvania DEP Announces Natural Gas Vehicle Resource Website

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced on June 4 the launch of a Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) website and plan to help municipal and commercial fleet owners make informed decisions about converting their fleets to compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas, in advance of a related grant program.

"These web-based resources will educate fleet owners and other potential grant applicants in advance of workshops being scheduled for the fall," DEP Secretary Mike Krancer said. "Website users have a unique opportunity to submit information to DEP about projects they may be considering, so that we can craft a program to best serve their needs and help make resulting grant applications competitive."

Act 13 of 2012 authorizes DEP to develop and implement a Natural Gas Energy Development Program to distribute up to $20 million in grants over three years to help pay for the incremental purchase and conversion costs of natural gas fleet vehicles.

The new website offers information on the Natural Gas Energy Development Program as well as existing NGV fueling tools and resources, such as cost-savings calculators, fueling maps, and technical assistance sites.

An important aspect of the site includes a survey section allowing applicants to share their ideas and prospective project information with DEP in advance of the autumn workshops.

DEP will host six regional NGV seminars this fall and may also hold additional sessions for specific groups, such as municipal associations, school board associations, and public transportation groups.

For more information about the program and the future workshop schedule, visit the website: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us

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