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Propane Council of Texas offers business fleet incentive program

The Propane Council of Texas—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of cleaner-burning, domestically produced propane—is offering incentives to private Texas vehicle fleets that are new to propane autogas, the world’s most widely-used alternative fuel. The Propane Council of Texas  (ProCOT) defines a private fleet as a business fleet with three or more vehicles registered in Texas. Incentives are available for the purchase of new, dedicated original equipment manufacturer (OEM) propane autogas vehicles up to $7,500. The Propane Council is also

City of Austin saves more than $299,000 per year by going green with propane autogas

The City of Austin saves $299,200 per year by operating vehicles on greener, domestically produced propane autogas, the world’s most popular alternative fuel. The City of Austin runs 224 propane autogas vehicles and 36 propane-powered mowers across multiple departments, including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Public Works, Water, Energy, Parks, Resource Recovery, Watershed Protection and Planning & Development. The City of Austin  began using propane in 1999, and currently uses an estimated 120,000 gallons of propane per year. The City’s propane

Alternative fuel grant funding available for propane autogas fueling stations

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced that grant funding is being made available to eligible individuals, businesses and government entities to continue the development of a network of Texas alternative fuel stations—including clean, domestically produced propane autogas, the world’s most popular alternative fuel. The Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) grant is part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP), and is offered to entities that intend to build, own and operate alternative fuel fueling stations. Nineteen Texas counties in ozone non-

Seguin ISD saves 33% on fuel costs with propane-powered school buses

Seguin Independent School District (ISD) is reducing its fuel costs and limiting harmful greenhouse gas emissions by operating school buses on clean, domestically produced propane autogas. The school district, which has been running propane-powered buses for six years, estimates that using the alternative fuel saves 33 percent on fuel costs.Seguin ISD is the largest school district in Guadalupe County, covering 365 square miles and servicing 7,556 students. There are 85 buses in Seguin’s fleet, including 57 diesel buses and 28 propane-powered buses. Seguin uses 71,950 gallons of propane

Government Fleet Summit to feature greener propane-powered technology

AUSTIN, TX — On November 21st, the Propane Council of Texas plans to highlight cleaner, domestically produced propane autogas at the Government Solutions Team Public Fleet Summit at the Holiday Inn Arboretum in Austin. The Government Solutions Team holds educational summits across the nation with the goal of connecting public works directors, fleet managers and others with expert technology, networking resources and innovative solutions. Between 30-50 fleet and facilities professionals from across Texas and neighboring states are expected to attend Thursday’s event. From 10:30am – 12:

National and state incentives available for greener propane-powered mowers

AUSTIN, TX — The Propane Council of Texas  (ProCOT) and the Propane Education and Research Council  (PERC) are offering national and statewide incentives for commercial mowers that run on greener, domestically-produced propane autogas . The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) offers incentives nationwide for propane mower end-users on select mowers that are 36 to 72 inches in deck size. Mower operators can receive $1,000 per factory-built mower and $500 per EPA-certified propane conversion.

Texas Municipal League Annual Conference highlights clean propane autogas technology for public fleets

AUSTIN, TX — The Propane Council of Texas  (ProCOT) promoted cleaner-burning propane autogas technology at the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference and Exposition  in Austin, October 9-11, 2013 as part of its Propane Autogas: Fueling Texas  public education campaign.  The conference is one of the largest gatherings of local government leaders in the nation with over 3,000 city leaders from all over the state.“By attending the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference, we spoke with many city leaders on the

Propane Council of Texas partners with Clean Cities Coalition to promote greener on-road & off-road technologies to San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The Propane Council of Texas, in partnership with the Alamo Area Clean Cities Coalition, will hold their 4th Annual Commercial Propane Mower and Vehicle Fleet Event this Thursday, October 3, from 11:30am—1:30pm at Padre Park in San Antonio. The Propane Council of Texas’ public awareness campaign, Fueling Texas , has been touring the state to educate Texans about the benefits of operating commercial lawn equipment and fleet vehicles on propane autogas. The campaign features a series of statewide road shows providing fleet operators, drivers and

Texas school districts educated on cleaner-burning propane at annual convention

DALLAS — Texas school board leadership had the opportunity to learn about clean, American-made propane autogas  at the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) and Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Annual Convention September 27-28 at the Dallas Convention Center. The Propane Council of Texas  (ProCOT) participated with its awareness campaign, Fueling Texas , to educate participants about the benefits of operating school buses, administrative vehicles and commercial mowers on propane autogas.

Houston fleets switch to clean propane autogas to improve air quality

Many Houston-area vehicle fleets are converting to clean propane autogas to help reduce pollution and contribute to cleaner air—a significant concern for Houston, which was recently listed the seventh smoggiest U.S. city by the American Lung Association . “Houstonians care about their environment and the quality of their communities,” said Jackie Mason, Education and Marketing Director of the Propane Council of Texas  (ProCOT). “That’s one of the reasons why propane autogas is being widely adopted in the area.

Williamson County fleet saves $73k on fuel costs annually with propane autogas

AUSTIN — Williamson County expects to save $73,000 on fuel costs annually running fleet vehicles on propane autogas , the world’s most widely used alternative fuel. The Central Texas county began converting vehicles to autogas in 2009, and now operates 36 clean vehicles across nine departments, including EMS, Williamson County Constables and the Parks Department. “We are pleased to be able to convert part of our fleet to propane autogas, which is domestically produced in Texas, and is less expensive than gasoline or diesel fuels,” said Williamson County

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