The Pride Travel Center received an ultra-low emissions upgrade thanks to the delivery of the first gallons of low-carbon renewable liquid gas in Connecticut. The facility, which is known for being the first in the United States to house multiple alternative energy options, received the gallons during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut, Hocon Gas, Ray Energy, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), and the Propane Gas Association of New England.

“Renewable liquid fuels will be an important factor in reducing transportation sector emissions in the next 30 years,” said Craig Peters, Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut. “I am grateful for all the progress the state of Connecticut has made to offer this option to residents, and I look forward to continuing our advancements with renewable propane.”

Vehicle fleets around the nation have been significantly lowering their emissions by running on conventional Autogas for decades. Now, its renewable version is growing in popularity as an even more sustainable and carbon neutral energy source. LPG-powered vehicles operating with the renewable fuel have a lower lifetime carbon footprint than electric vehicles charged using the electric grid in Connecticut. Plus, they are able to provide these low-emissions benefits at a fraction of the cost of electric vehicles.

With new innovations, it can even be used alone or in innovative blends with other renewable or low-carbon energy sources—including conventional LPG—to further reduce carbon emissions.

“The Pride Travel Center understands that the future of transportation is clean, and renewable propane is one of the solutions on the wide path to zero that we’ll need to take to one day achieve zero emissions,” said Steve Whaley, Director of Autogas business development with the Propane Education & Research Council. “This is a monumental step forward to provide Connecticut with cleaner air, to provide the state’s fleets with an affordable energy option, and to provide energy security to the region.”

During the ceremony, David Gable, President of Hocon Gas was awarded with the Green Transportation Champion Award from Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut. Gable was instrumental in securing renewable liquid gas in Connecticut.

Source: U.S. Propane Education & Research Council

Photo: Ray Energy

27 September 2023