HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-19-2013 South Bend to Unveil New CNG Trucks on April 22 CITY OF SOUTH BEND
PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2013
Contact: Mike Schmuhl, Chief of Staff
Phone: 574-235-9261
Contact: Jon Burke, Municipal Energy Director
Phone: 574-485-4230
SOUTH BEND TO UNVEIL NEW CNG TRUCKS
SOUTH BEND, IN---Earth Day, Monday, April 22nd will be filled with exciting news for the
city of South Bend's Solid Waste Division. As part of the Indiana Clean Diesel Road Show, the
City will announce the arrival of four compressed natural gas (CNG) refuse trucks. These trucks
are the first installment of a new solid waste transportation efficiency plan that saves money,
utilizes domestic fuel, and promotes environmental stewardship.
Acquired in part from an Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) grant —
applied to the purchase of two of the four trucks —the city stands to save $50,000 per year in fuel
costs alone, while making a significant reduction in carbon emissions. Their arrival was a
collaborative effort from the Solid Waste Division, Central Services, and the Municipal Energy
Office.
Monday's events run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph County Public Library
downtown South Bend, with a press conference starting at 1:00 p.m. The events include IDEM's
Dieselwise Grant announcements, as well as learning opportunities about the health implications
of diesel emissions, provided by the Indiana Clean Diesel Coalition and South Shore Clean
Cities.
This is one of three Road Show events for South Shore Clean Cities. For more information
regarding the events please see htt //www.southshorecleancities.or events. h .
Chief of Staff Mike Schmuhl, Director of Public Works Eric Horvath, Director of Central
Services Matt Chlebowski, Director of Solid Waste Andre Price, and Municipal Energy Director
Jon Burke will all be on hand to talk about the new vehicles and the cost savings to the City of
South Bend and its residents.
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