WIH Resource Group`s Alternative Fuels (CNG, LNG And Biodiesel) Use In Refuse Collection Fleets Industry White Paper
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May 5, 2011 -- WIH Resource Group's Principal and VP of Client Solutions, Bob Wallace, recently announced the launch of WIH Resource Group's online store that offers visitors the ability to purchase on line Industry White papers and various other reports that WIH Resource Group's staff have developed which include topics on Waste Management, Recycling, Transfer Station Operations, Alternative Fuels, and other Refuse industry related topics.
About the White Paper
The White Paper is developed by WIH Resource Group (WIH) and was created from industry research and analysis of the current use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in refuse (municipal solid waste – MSW) collection vehicles by both public sector agencies and private sector service providers throughout the United States.
The waste management industry’s interest in this information is to assess the potential for utilizing CNG, LNG and/or Biodiesel fueled refuse collection vehicles in their own organizations or subcontracted solid waste and recycling collection vehicles and operations.
Summary of Table of Contents
The White Paper is organized into five sections, plus Appendices. The sections of the White Paper are listed below:
Section 1 – Introduction and Project Approach
Section 2 – Refuse Collection Vehicles
Section 3 – Industry Research and Interviews
Section 4 – Natural Gas and Compressed Natural Gas
Section 5 – Evaluation of Key Issues and Recommendations
Appendices
White Paper Highlights by Section
Section One
WIH Resource Group, Inc. (WIH) has been retained by various clients since 2008, both Public Sector Agencies and Private Sector Garbage Collection Fleets, to assist them in researching the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Biodiesel fuels as alternatives to traditional diesel fuel in their residential and commercial refuse and recycling collection vehicles.
Section Two
In the United States approximately 175,000 refuse trucks operate and burn approximately 1.2 billion gallons of diesel fuel a year, releasing almost 27 billion pounds of the greenhouse gas, CO2. Every gallon of diesel fuel burnt emits more than 22 pounds of CO2.
In addition to contributing to global climate change, diesel-fueled trash trucks are one of the most concentrated sources of health-threatening air pollution in virtually all cities.
Section Three
CNG is natural gas that has been compressed into a high-pressure container for transportation. Since the 1960s, CNG has become a vehicle fuel alternative to oil-based gasoline and diesel fuel.
The International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles estimates that more than well over one million vehicles worldwide operate on CNG.
Section Four
The WIH Resource Group project team conducted a series of interviews and meetings with individuals that are subject matter experts (SMEs) from public agencies, private sector solid waste collection companies and CNG, LNG and Biodiesel industry suppliers of both fuel and engines.
The average price of natural gas is up to $1.00 less per diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) and refuse truck operators can get fixed-price, multi-year natural gas fueling contracts from CNG and LNG fuel suppliers like Clean Energy, Inc.
The use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel helps reduce U.S. dependence on foreign crude oil. In 2005, 64% of the crude oil used in the United States was imported from foreign sources other than Canada. By comparison, in 2005, an estimated 97% of the natural gas used in the United States was supplied from the United States and Canada, making it less vulnerable to foreign supply disruption and price volatility.
Prior to the interviews, each organization was provided a list of the issues that it would be asked about in its interview.
Section Five
The CNG market is more stable than the gasoline market. CNG generally costs 15 to 40 percent less than gasoline or diesel respectively. CNG requires more frequent refueling, however, because it contains only about a quarter of the energy by volume of gasoline.
In addition, CNG vehicles cost between $1,500 and $3,500 annually more than their diesel-powered counterparts. This is primarily due to the higher cost of the fuel cylinders. As the popularity and production of CNG fuel refuse collection vehicles continues to increases, CNG vehicle costs are decreasing.
Once new natural gas trucks are in service, their operators stand to save money. Not only has the price of natural gas been significantly lower than that of diesel fuel for many years (approximately $.50 per diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) cheaper), but an excise tax credit available under the Energy Policy Act (2005) has made this fuel an even better bargain.
As an example, an estimated savings for acquiring 20 new compressed natural gas (CNG) powered garbage trucks may produce fuel savings of more than $165,894.00 per year over diesel fuel.
Appendices
Appendix A – Public and Private Sector Interviews
Appendix B – Federal Tax Credit Fact Sheet
Appendix C – Cummins Westport, Inc. ISL-G Engine Specifications
Appendix D – Natural Gas Vehicles in the World
Appendix E – U.S. Natural Gas Distribution Pipeline Network
Appendix F – Alternative Fuel Resources
Appendix G – Cummins Westport Press Release – Tax Credits
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Alternative Fuels (CNG, LNG & Biodiesel) Fuel Use in Refuse Collection Vehicles Industry White Paper Available for Purchasing: Entire 60-plus page report and Appendices: $299.00 (U.S. Funds) – Visa and MasterCard Accepted.
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About WIH Resource Group, Inc. (WIH)
With headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, WIH Resource Group provides clients with fully integrated solutions to waste management, residential and commercial collections, rate review/development, composting, recycling and recovery processing, waste diversion, recycling and solid waste management planning, forecasting, WastebyRail, as well as solution development for a diverse range of transportation and logistical issues.
We offer our clients unique and creative solutions to assist them in solving their complex waste, recycling, transportation and disposal challenges. Our clients include government municipalities, large industrial companies, environmental and engineering firms, solid waste companies (collections, MRF and landfills), as well as commercial customers.
We are a 100% employee-owned company and therefore provide our clients the type of attention and commitment they would expect from the company owner.
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