LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Owners and
operators of natural gas-fueled trucks and autos now have a new,
convenient place to fuel in western Riverside County, as SoCalGas opens its new
Murrieta compressed natural gas
(CNG) station, the company's 15th public-access station.
Located at the SoCalGas operating base at 41376 Guava Street,
the 24-hour retail station is near the intersection of two
interstate highways, I-15 and I-215. It is conveniently situated
for trucks and other commercial vehicles traveling between
Southern California locations.
While the Murrieta station is accessible to all natural gas
vehicles (NGVs), it is designed to provide optimized access for
trucks and commercial vehicles. The design features include a wider
turning radius and ample space to allow for safe, efficient fueling
for multiple vehicles.
"Fuel availability is a key requirement for any NGV fleet
operator and SoCalGas has worked to ensure that Southern California has one of the best CNG
refueling networks in the U.S.; one that continues to grow every
year," said Mike Schneider, vice
president of operations support & chief environmental officer,
customer service & solutions for SoCalGas. "We are pleased to
add the Murrieta station to our network and believe its location
and truck-friendly design will make it a vital asset to NGV fleet
operators and the growing numbers of heavy-duty trucking
customers."
The new SoCalGas station features four dispenser hoses supported
by significant storage for improved fill speed and increased
reliability, modern nozzles similar to gasoline and diesel
dispensers and overhead canopies to protect customers from sun and
rain. Energy-efficient LED signage enables motorists to compare
natural gas fuel prices and drought-tolerant landscaping adds
beauty together with energy and water-saving environmental
benefits.
"SoCalGas has done an outstanding job adding this new station in
Murrieta. It is convenient,
reliable and has easy access for large vehicles," said Jason Osborn, Director of Transportation for the
Temecula Valley Unified School District, which operates a fleet of
20 natural gas-powered school buses. "It is the best and fastest
fuel we've ever had at a public access station."
Added Barbara Ortiz-Monson, the
Murrieta Valley Unified School District's Director of
Transportation, "Murrieta Valley Unified School District has made a
commitment to clean energy. We are equipped with a robust CNG
fueling station for our fleet. However, because there are few CNG
stations in Murrieta, our district
developed a fueling partnership with SoCalGas to provide fuel
through its network, including the new Murrieta CNG station."
In addition to tremendous air quality benefits, drivers of NGVs,
including commercial vehicles, can achieve annual cost savings up
to 50 percent compared with gasoline and diesel. Current prices for
each of SoCalGas' 15 CNG stations are posted on SoCalGas.com.
As a pioneer in supporting NGV technology, SoCalGas actively
supports the development of the NGV infrastructure, including
refueling facilities. SoCalGas also has an extensive NGV program to
provide information, education and support to residential and
business customers that use, or would benefit from using,
clean-burning natural gas as a transportation fuel.
Additionally, SoCalGas provides consultation and technical
expertise to help customers and partners develop new NGV refueling
facilities. More information on SoCalGas NGV programs and services
is available at:
https://www.socalgas.com/for-your-business/natural-gas-vehicles.
This new station is made possible by financial support from the
California Energy Commission, South Coast Air Quality Management
District and Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review
Committee. To learn more about these funding partners, visit the
CEC at www.energy.ca.gov; the SCAQMD, at www.aqmd.gov; and the
MSRC, at www.cleantransportationfunding.org.
About SoCalGas
Southern California Gas Co. has been delivering clean, safe and
reliable natural gas to its customers for more than 145 years. It
is the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing
service to 21.6 million consumers connected through 5.9 million
meters in more than 500 communities. The company's service
territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles throughout
central and Southern California,
from Visalia to the Mexican
border. Southern California Gas Co. is a regulated subsidiary of
Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE)
(Logo -
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150126/171209LOGO)
To view the original version on PR Newswire,
visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-socalgas-murrieta-fueling-station-offers-easy-access-for-natural-gas-powered-trucks-buses-autos-fleets-300252090.html
SOURCE Southern California Gas Company