Danby's Service Stations

In the United States House of Rep. Barton of Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Incentives Act of Texas has introduced the 1997, a bill transportation to encourage the increased use of domestic natural gas as a fuel and for other purposes.

The bill states it is in the United States' interest to encourage the increased use of natural gas as a transportation fuel, citing improvements in the environment, reduced reliance on foreign oil sources, and increased domestic economic activity as benefits.

Some of the incentives proposed by the bill include:

Emissions incentives

Emission reduction credits for NGV's, ultra low emissions vehicles (ULEVs) and certified alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) based on the difference in emission levels between gasoline and diesel vehicles and NGVs or AFVs.

Credits may be used to offset any requirements, to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, non-methane organic gas, carbon monoxide and particulates, including those applicable to motor vehicles or stationary sources.

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Kevin Cuirry, co-owner of Danby's in Meriden, fills up an NGV at his compressed natural gas pump. Danby's added the pump to the station in 1996.

Yankee Gas and other gas companies also have private fueling sites that may be used if prior arrangements are made. For more information, or a list of NGV stations nationwide, contact Tom Marano, Yankee Gas, (203) 634-2589

Emissions reduction credits for installation of new natural gas fueling station, or increased capacity of an existing station. Credits are higher for stations that provide public access.

Tax incentives

Property tax credit in an amount equal to 50 percent of the cost of any qualified NGV placed in service.

Natural gas fueling property tax credit in an amount equal to the lesser of $25,000 or 10 percent of the cost of any qualified natural gas vehicle fueling property placed in service.

Natural gas motor fuel credit in an amount equal to 25 cents per gallon of liquefied natural gas, or equivalent gallon of compressed natural gas.

Article by Yankeegas, Spring 1997