Transit Webinar: Reduce Costs and Emissions with a Propane Fleet
Transit agencies are turning to propane vehicles to support their environmental goals and lower their operating costs.
This free, 90-minute webinar covers:
- Firsthand experience from a transit agency that operates propane vehicles in its fleet.
- Health, safety and cost benefits of adopting propane vehicles.
- Propane fueling and infrastructure options.
- Available funding from the state — and how to receive it.
Agenda:
Introduction
Steve Whaley, Director of Autogas Business Development, Propane Education & Research Council.
- Housekeeping notes.
- Webinar is being recorded.
- Questions can be asked using the Q&A box on the bottom of your screen.
- Introduction of MOPERC and PERC.
- Funding opportunities for propane vehicles in Missouri.
Propane Overview
Steve Whaley
- Discussion of propane as a vehicle fuel.
- Environmental and economic benefits of adopting propane vehicles.
- Ways PERC is working with transit agencies to adopt propane autogas vehicles in their fleets.
Real-World Propane Deployment
Candace Long, NET Trans
- Discuss firsthand experience with propane autogas transit vehicles.
- Provide overview of propane autogas fleet (what kind of propane vehicles, how are they used, percentage of propane vehicles in their fleet, etc.).
- Explain propane autogas.
- Provide cost savings (fuel, maintenance) by adopting propane autogas.
Real-World Propane Deployment
Paul Strobis, Director of Paratransit, Broward County Transit
- Discuss firsthand experience with propane autogas transit vehicles.
- Provide overview of propane autogas fleet (what kind of propane vehicles, how are they used, percentage of propane vehicles in their fleet, etc.).
- Explain propane autogas.
- Provide cost savings (fuel, maintenance) by adopting propane autogas.
Fueling & Infrastructure
David Rigney, National Account Manager, AmeriGas.
Kevin Ohnoutka, Territory Sales Rep, AmeriGas.
- Introduction of the company.
- Overview of propane supply in Missouri.
- Fueling and infrastructure options.
VW Trust Fund Program
Joy Johnson, Air Pollution Control Program, Department of Natural Resources.
- Introduction of the Volkswagen Trust Fund program.
- Funds available in Missouri.
- Eligibility requirements for each program, funding limits, and the application process.
- Who to contact.
- What is needed.
- Specific timeline.
Q&A and Final Thoughts
Steve Whaley
This webinar is brought to you by Missouri Propane Education & Research Council, Propane Education & Research Council, AmeriGas and Missouri Department of Natural Resources.