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AUTOGAS IN WISCONSIN
Presented by the Wisconsin Propane Gas AssociationEmma Shultz, Interim Executive Director
STATE OVERVIEW
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Existing Stations in WI
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Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center
There are 62 fueling stations in Wisconsin
Autogas Consumption in WI
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2010 2011 2012 2013
6,490,967 * 8,047,134* 9,944,494* 14,862,649*
* Gasoline Gallon Equivalents
Propane Bus Fleets in WI
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• Growth in Type C School Bus Sales • 2012 - 2% of type C school bus sales in WI• 2015 - 27% of type C school bus sales in WI• 2013 – 15 propane buses account for about 20% of type C bus sales in
Wisconsin
• A leading state in adaptation of propane powered buses.
• 5 largest WI based fleets operating propane buses
- Rich Nelson, Wisconsin Bus Sales
WiPERC Incentive Program
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$200,000 in grants towards the purchase or conversion of:• 15 lawn mowers• 11 school buses• 1 FedEx truck• 4 catering vans• 15 police vehicles• 2 personal trucks
Successful Initiatives
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Lamers Bus Lines
“We received comprehensive training from our local dealer, Wisconsin Bus Sales,” Lamers said, “along with Roush CleanTech and our local propane provider. From all aspects, the buses are logical, simple and require minimal adaptation. Propane autogas is a great
option for school buses and we couldn’t be more pleased.”
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BBJ Parcel Delivery
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Badger Bus Lines
The Badger buses travel between 12,000 to 14,000 miles each year, “allowing fuel savings to accumulate quickly with an average annual fuel savings of over $3,500 for each bus.” - co-owner John Meier
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
“Dollar for dollar, I’m still paying less than one-third the price per gallon of gasoline with propane autogas,” Sheriff Milbrath said. “Combined with my alternative fuel rebate, those cost savings are hard to ignore.”
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Port Washington Police Department
"The squad here went live in very late December. (It's only) a few months in, but based on usage so far, (we're) saving $500 a month on
fuel on one car vs. what we paid for gas" - Captain Mike Keller
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Menards Trucks & Fueling Stations
“Propane is a reliable alternative fuel that is
clean, safe and cost effective. We’re glad to be advancing our company
forward into this growing market as propane is a
cleaner burning fuel and less expensive, so it’s a win-win for everyone.”
- Jeff Abbott, Menards, Inc.
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Prigge’s Chartered Buses
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Contact Information
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WI Propane Gas Association33 East Main Street, Suite 701
Madison, WI 53703608-251-0927
www.wipga.org