Title
A Resolution Approving Submission of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Alternative Fuels Initiative Grant Application for Development of a Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station and Execution of a Grant Agreement Awarding Funds for Development of a Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station for CSU
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From:
Jerry Forte, P.E., Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Summary:
In 2012, Colorado Springs Utilities implemented an energy initiative to diversify its fleet with Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles, along with associated construction of CNG fueling stations needed to support our fleet. We held a CNG workshop in October 2012, with the Southern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition, state officials, CNG producers and large-fleet companies to strategize on the next steps to encourage CNG development in Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs Utilities currently maintains a fleet of 17 CNG vehicles and is in the process of acquiring 6 more in 2015. Additionally, we have rehabilitated and opened to the public an existing CNG fueling station at our East Service Center. Colorado Springs Utilities is currently in the process of constructing a CNG site at the Pinkerton Service Center and has been awarded a grant from the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) in the amount of $500,000. Colorado Springs Utilities is applying for an additional grant from DOLA to help offset additional costs of this station.
Previous Council Action:
N/A. This item was presented to Utilities Board on March 18, 2015, for discussion purposes.
Background:
The CNG fueling station at Pinkerton will help to meet CSU's own internal needs, increase existing interest in compressed natural gas vehicles from private industry and individuals, and also increase sales on the Natural Gas System. This station will be built using a design-build process with an estimated remaining cost of $1,500,000. In early December, Colorado Springs Utilities was n...
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