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Natural Gas Refueling Information

Compressed Natural Gas
 

Fast-Fill Fueling Stations:  There are several compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations open to the public in the Puget Sound region. Stations can be found near SeaTac Airport, in Tacoma, in Everett and in Factoria. Addresses with links to maps will be added shortly. For now, you can go to this website for information on three of those four stations.

Refueling Appliances:  Fueling of natural gas vehicles is possible through the use of a fast- and slow-fill systems that can be installed at a residence or business. FuelMaker Corporation has a full line of Vehicle Refueling Appliances (VRA) to provide a convenient and inexpensive means to refuel vehicles on site.  Fast- and slow-fill systems are available for installation at residences or businesses.  Models ranging in price from $6,000 to $20,000, plus installation. FuelMaker also provides special promotions in conjunction with several automobile manufacturers to reduce the cost of the fueling equipment and natural gas vehicles. An exclusive discount is provided to Clean Cities stakeholders and coordinators. FuelMaker and American Honda Motor Company will release Phill, a residential natural gas refueling appliance, to the market in the fall of 2003, following a three-month in-use evaluation of 100 units. At the conclusion of the evaluation period, Phill will be available to consumers and will be marketed closely with the Honda Civic GX. Initial refueling units will cost around $2,000. Once production of the units increases, the price could drop significantly - possibly as low as $1,000.

Liquefied Natural Gas
There are currently only a limited number of liquefied natural gas refueling systems in Puget Sound, all of which are privately held and not open to use by others.

Additional Resources:

• Puget Sound Energy Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has been using natural gas vehicles since 1979 and now has a fleet of more than 150 passenger vehicles, trucks and vans. PSE also owns, operates and maintains several compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations throughout the Puget Sound region. PSE is available for consultation on the implementation of CNG vehicle programs and the development of CNG fuel stations, and also provides a significant role in the actual construction of CNG fuel stations. Contact Chuck Dougherty (253) 476-6202.
• Clean Energy Fuels Corporation Since the early '80s, the Clean Energy team, formerly known as ENRG Fuels, has been building and servicing natural gas refueling stations.  The website provides information about their services, the benefits of natural gas vehicles, available natural gas vehicles and a fuel savings calculator. 
• Saybr Contractors, Inc. of Puyallup, Washington is a general contractor specializing in removal and replacement of underground and aboveground fuel systems, underground utilities, remediation, demolition, and complete site development. Services include the development of natural gas fuel facilities.