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Dane County CNG Efforts

Dane County CNG Efforts. April 25, 2013. John Welch, PE Solid Waste Manager Dane County. Dane County’s CNG History. Experience with landfill gas and digesters Pipeline quality gas project Continued to evaluate options Pilot bioCNG project Funding from SEO and WCTP

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Dane County CNG Efforts

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  1. Dane County CNG Efforts April 25, 2013 John Welch, PE Solid Waste Manager Dane County

  2. Dane County’s CNG History • Experience with landfill gas and digesters • Pipeline quality gas project • Continued to evaluate options • Pilot bioCNG project • Funding from SEO and WCTP • CNG station, bioCNG station, and vehicles

  3. What’s Driving Fleet Conversions • Fuel Savings • Proven Technology – engines • Emissions regulations • Capital Cost • O&M Costs • Payload • Available Fuel Stations (Chicken & Egg) • Contract Requirements • Image / Marketing

  4. Environmental Benefits http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/lcfs/121409lcfs_lutables.pdf

  5. Vehicles • 24 vehicles in fleet • All Dual-fuel • F150s, F250s, F350s, Ford Fusion, Transit Connect • 7 Departments • Will add 15-20 in 2013 • Some dedicated CNG • Plow Trucks, van, pickups, passenger car • Conversion cost • $10,000 - $12,000 each

  6. Vehicle Conversion Options • Dedicated, bi-fuel, or dual fuel • Available options & intended use • Range • Typical route (return to shop?) • Direct from manufacturer or OEM conversion • Available models • Warranty / service • Cost

  7. Vehicle ROI • Variables • Initial Conversion Cost • Dedicated or Dual-fuel • Miles driven per year • MPG • Fuel Savings ~$2.00/gal

  8. Vehicle ROI Examples Note: Does not include any grant funds or maintenance costs

  9. Infrastructure ROI • Components of CNG cost • Supply Gas • Electricity • O&M • Capital Ammortization (grants) • Taxes and Tax Credits • Other incentives

  10. Dane County’s CNG Station • Natural gas only • 2 hoses • Fast-fill • 100 GGE storage • 30 GGE/hr from compressor • Funding • ~$280,000 grant from SEO and WCTP • ~$42,000 from County funds

  11. Fueling Station ROI Results *Based on 1600-2000 GGE/month

  12. What if we increase CNG Usage?

  13. Pilot System Biogas from landfill 5 GGE/hr 1 hose Fast-fill 40 GGE storage Funding All Dane County New System Biogas from landfill 10 GGE/hr Pipeline gas backup 2 fast-fill hoses 4 slow-fill hoses 200 GGE storage Funding $150,000 from SEO Dane County’s BioCNG Station

  14. Old System New System

  15. BioCNG Differences • Extra Capitol • Extra O&M Costs • Cheaper Gas? • Other revenue potential for gas? • RINs

  16. CNG vs BioCNG ROI Results *2000 GGE/month. Breaks even at ~4000-5000 GGE/month

  17. Hurdles • Vehicle Procurement • EPA Certifications • Limited options • Delays • Fueling Stations • Training • Infrastructure & vehicle maintenance • Learning Curve • Permitting, codes, regulatory agencies, taxes, maintenance, etc

  18. Other Considerations • Vehicle maintenance • Local options? • Tools and training • Building Modifications • Code compliance • Training • Technicians, drivers, Department heads, etc

  19. Vehicle Performance • Dyno testing • Driver experience • Reliable • Maintenance/Service

  20. Future of CNG in Dane County • Dane County - 10 yr Strategic Plan • Convert most/entire fleet to CNG • Looking for partners – fueling stations • Looking for bioCNG opportunities

  21. Questions? John Welch Solid Waste Manager 608-267-8815 welch@countyofdane.com

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