Why are solid waste truck fleet operators
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Because it’s cheaper, cleaner
greener, domestic, abundant,
and it works.
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Why do they choose Clean Energy?
We are the leading provider of natural gas fuel
and related services to fleet operators in the U.S.,
with a decade of experience in the solid waste sector.
We provide a comprehensive, turnkey solution that supports low-cost, state-of-the-art, sustainable solid waste fleet operations.
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Solid waste trucks: the Clean Energy solution
From Colorado, Idaho, Arizona, and California to Florida, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, and New Jersey — solid waste hauling providers and municipalities are actively transitioning their fleets from diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG) power. And the momentum is gaining ground every day.
What accounts for this strongly accelerating national trend? Solid waste operators are concerned about complying with clean-air mandates, reducing dependence on imported oil, and controlling fuel costs. Natural gas fuel is the proven solution for waste hauling truck fleets, because it is cleaner than diesel, greener, cheaper, and domestically abundant.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA/DOE) estimates that 98% of the natural gas consumed in North America is sourced in North America, and domestic supplies are projected to last for 120 years.
In terms of clean air performance when compared to older diesel models, today’s CNG trucks reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23%, and produce significantly less smog-generating nitrogen oxides and harmful particulate matter. In addition to running cleaner, trucks with natural gas engines run quieter when idling than their diesel-powered counterparts — helping reduce noise pollution in American communities.
Solid waste fleets represent one of the major markets that is benefiting significantly as the country shifts increasingly away from expensive imported oil. CNG costs up to $1 less per gallon equivalent less than diesel fuel, and projections call for this favorable cost trend to extend well into the future. This translates to annual fuel cost savings (natural gas vs. diesel) of up to $10,000 per truck.
And there’s no sacrifice in terms of truck operating performance, since natural gas trucks easily match the horsepower and torque of diesel models. Waste haulers have a wide range of CNG truck makes and models to choose from today, any of which can be configured as roll-offs, front, side, or rear loaders (depending on operator requirements.)
Clean Energy reliably fuels thousands of natural gas solid waste trucks every day across America, and the numbers are steadily growing. Clean Energy’s proven solid waste fleet solution includes:
- Comprehensive natural gas fueling supply services
- Long-term fuel contracts and discounted fueling options
- Fleet fuel station design, construction and ongoing operations
- Assistance with securing grant funding, vehicle leasing, and financial incentives
For more information on the Clean Energy solid waste fleet solution, email solidwasteteam@cleanenergyfuels.com.
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