Sacramento Regional Transit District CNG Fueling Facility Mike Mattos

Chief of Facilities and Business Support Services Sacramento Regional Transit District

Natural Gas

People are using natural gas as a transportation fuel more than ever and it will be a continued trend

– Dramatic Increases in Gasoline/Diesel Pricing – Attention to Environmental Concerns – Clean Air Advocates – Cap and Trade

Compressed Natural Gas

RT’s History with CNG

- Conversion from a diesel fleet to a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fleet. RT’s conversion to CNG prompted other area transit agencies to follow, including the Yolo County Transportation District.

- RT successfully completed the fleet conversion and retired the last diesel bus in 2004.

– 100 percent CNG bus fleet has saved $8 to 11 million per year in diesel fuel at current California prices.

Compressed Natural Gas

RT’s Fueling Facilities

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1993

– RT began operation of its first CNG fueling facility 

2004

– RT retired last diesel fueled bus, expanded to five compressors at BMF1 and purchased property on former McClellan Air Force Base 

2010/2011

– RT completed environmental review, design and technical specifications for second CNG fueling facility at McClellan Park known as BMF2 

2013

– RT completed $34 million construction of Phase 1 for BMF2 adding a new CNG fueling facility and first fueling agreements with Twin Rivers School District and Robla School District were executed

CNG Fueling Facility

BMF2 Project Schedule Phase 1 Acquire property and building; Install additional compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling system Phase 2 Install bus wash to support 125 buses; Advance civil and structural work to modify the facility and bus parking areas; Enhance security systems and install communications equipment Phase 3 Increase bus storage and maintenance area capacity

CNG Fueling Facility

Construction of Fueling Facility at BMF2

 Advancing proposed gas route beginning with drilling under the tracks to connect to PG&E’s gas transmission line

CNG Fueling Facility

Construction of Fueling Facility at BMF2

 Vision and Concept for CNG Service Building and Equipment Yard  Before Construction

CNG Fueling Facility

Construction of Fueling Facility at BMF2

 Demolition  Site Preparation

CNG Fueling Facility

Construction of Fueling Facility at BMF2

 Site Work and Equipment Installation

CNG Fueling Facility 

Construction of Fueling Facility at BMF2

Site Work and Equipment Installation

CNG Fueling Facility

Construction of Fueling Facility at BMF2

 Near Completion

CNG Fueling Facility

Elements of Fueling Agreement

 Check Equipment Capability Requirements i.e. fuel receptacle compatibility with ANGI nozzle for Sherex 1000 and/or Sherex 5000  Individual Vehicle information i.e. vehicle number, pressure and volume  Advanced Estimate of Annual and Monthly usage of CNG fuel within +/- five percent of usage and plan of each individual vehicle  Required Training with RT Staff on Fueling Procedures, Safety Measures and Utilizing Fueling Equipment before Fuel Card is issued  Schedule Timing of Fueling for Sherex 5000

 Sherex 1000  Sherex 5000 CNG Fueling Facility

CNG Fueling Facility  Equipment Capability  Log Individual Vehicle Information

CNG Fueling Facility  Required Training with RT Staff on Fueling Procedures, Safety Measures and Utilizing Fueling Equipment

Fuel Card for BMF2 Fueling Facility

CNG Fueling Facility

CNG Fueling Facility

CNG Fueling Facility

We want you to consider the Sacramento Regional Transit District as your infrastructure partner for your CNG fuel needs.

Sacramento Regional Transit District CNG Fueling Facility June 20, 2013 Mike Mattos

Chief of Facilities and Business Support Services Sacramento Regional Transit District