TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Clean
Energy Fuels Corp., (NASDAQ: CLNE)
announced that the City of Torrance has awarded Clean Energy a new
multiyear compressed natural gas (CNG)
contract to fuel its fleet of vehicles. The six-year deal, which calls
for 550,000 gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs), will enable the city to
use Clean Energy's Redeem™
brand of renewable natural gas (RNG),
rated up to 70 percent cleaner than diesel and considered the cleanest
transportation fuel available. The city made the decision to convert its
fleet of buses to RNG as part of its commitment to meeting goals set in
their Energy Efficiency Climate Action Plan.
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Torrance, which is bordered by some of the highest congested
transportation corridors including the Ports of Los Angeles and Long
Beach, is deeply committed to ensuring it does its part in reducing
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their neighborhoods. The Torrance
Transit System recently announced that it had become a 100% Alternative
Fuel Bus Fleet.
"The City of Torrance strongly believes we owe it to our community to
operate in the most environmentally-responsible manner possible. By
fueling our fleet with Redeem, we are able to decrease the amount of GHG
emissions that are emitted into the air that everyone breathes, and
ensures we help provide a healthy community for our citizens to call
home," said Kim Turner, Director of Transit for the City of Torrance.
"Our conversion to a 100% alternative fuel fleet would not have been
possible without the partnership we have developed with Clean Energy. We
are proud to be able to utilize Redeem to fuel our vehicles."
Clean Energy completed the construction of the city's CNG
station in January of 2015 in order to support the transit
department. The transit department consumes over 500,000 GGEs per year
and the use of CNG has allowed the city to experience nearly a $1
savings for every gallon of fuel.
Clean Energy believes that Redeem™ is the cleanest transportation fuel
commercially available in the U.S. according to EPA data regarding
carbon emissions for transportation fuel. Redeem™ is a renewable natural
gas vehicle fuel, often referred to as biomethane. It is derived from
biogenic methane or biogas, which is methane that is naturally generated
by the decomposition of organic waste. The methane gas is processed,
purified and sent into the interstate natural gas pipeline and made
available exclusively to Clean Energy customers. Redeem™ biomethane
vehicle fuel is procured from biomethane production facilities,
including two owned and operated by Clean Energy.
About Clean Energy
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) is the leading provider of
natural gas fuel for transportation in North America. We build and
operate CNG and LNG fueling stations; manufacture CNG and LNG equipment
and technologies; develop RNG production facilities; and deliver more
CNG and LNG fuel than any other company in the U.S. Clean Energy also
sells Redeem™ RNG fuel and believes it is the cleanest transportation
fuel commercially available, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to
90 percent. For more information, visit www.CleanEnergyFuels.com.
About the City of Torrance
Torrance is the eighth largest city in Los Angeles County nestled in the
heart of the Los Angeles County's South Bay community. Over 147,000
people reside in Torrance's 21.2 square miles with its daytime
population increasing to over 200,000 due to its strong business
community, vibrant community life and proximity to downtown Los Angeles,
the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, other beach cities and destination
spots. It is a city that competes globally through its myriad of assets:
diverse residents, flourishing businesses and safe communities wherein a
multitude of activities, events and programs may be enjoyed by almost
anyone.
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Clean Energy Media Contact:
Jason Johnston, 949-437-1411
jason.johnston@cleanenergyfuels.com
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Clean
Energy Investor Contact:
Tony Kritzer, 949-437-1403
tkritzer@cleanenergyfuels.com
Source: Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
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