Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has opened a new Heavy-Duty Vehicle CNG fueling station in Bakersfield, California
March 17th, 2020 by Fiedler Group
TheSouthern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has opened a new Heavy-Duty Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station in Bakersfield, California.
The new fueling facility is the fifteenth public SoCalGas-operated CNG fueling station to open and is located at SoCalGas’ Bakersfield operating base located at 35118 McMurtrey Avenue in Bakersfield, California, a net-zero energy building that earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for its environmental benefits.
The new site is open to the public and will exclusively offer renewable natural gas (RNG). RNG is a sustainable fuel made from methane that would otherwise be emitted from landfills, dairy farms, and other waste sources.
Depending on its source, RNG can be low-carbon or in some cases, even carbon neutral or negative. Capturing the methane from these waste sources and converting it into RNG keeps greenhouse gas emissions from entering the atmosphere and contributing to climate change and reduces the use of fossil fuels.
“Renewable natural gas use in trucking and public transit has grown tremendously in recent years since it offers drivers an affordable way to reduce emissions and delivers the power they need to get the job done,” said Cedric Williams, vice president of construction for SoCalGas. “We are excited to offer drivers who travel through Bakersfield an environmentally friendly fueling option that can immediately improve air quality in the region.”
“Bakersfield serves as the center of a major movement corridor,” said Mayor Karen K. Goh. “As one of the most important food and dairy producing hubs, having this CNG fueling station in Bakersfield will help us reduce our carbon footprint as we transport needed goods across the country. We thank our partners at SoCalGas for bringing this valuable resource to our community.”
SoCalGas’ commitment to increase the use of RNG both in transportation and in buildings is part of a broad, inclusive and integrated plan to help California reach its ambitious climate goals. For more information on SoCalGas’ vision for California’s clean energy future, visit www.socalgas.com/vision.
Fiedler Group provided the architectural, civil, structural, fuel, and electrical design required for the Heavy-Duty Vehicle Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling facility and the gasoline/diesel fleet fueling installation.
To learn more about Fiedler Group’s expertise in the alternative fuels industry, and how the Fiedler Group team can assist you with your project, contact us today.
