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CMAQ PROJECT SPOTLIGHT

Reduced Diesel Emissions and Expanded Alternative Fuel Options

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Refuse Haulers & Fueling | Park Forest & Homewood, Illinois

This five-year project included two parts. The first part was the expansion of the Park Forest Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility, including design and construction of a new CNG facility in Homewood to provide 30 fill stations plus 3 filling stations for public access. The project also funded the replacement of 60 diesel powered refuse haulers with 60 CNG refuse vehicles. The vehicles purchased collect refuse and recycling materials, as well as, construction debris in 78 communities in Northeast Illinois.

Sponsor: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Project Type: Alternative Fuels and Vehicles

EMISSION BENEFITS:

PROJECT BENEFITS:

• Reduced diesel particulate matter (PM) emissions.
• Increased availability of public CNG fueling stations.
• Reduced volatile organic compound (VOC) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.
• Reduced petroleum consumption.

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