Expansion of Existing CNG Fueling Station

Contract Number
MS11066
MSRC Award
$76.00
Project Background

Torrance Unified School District operates a fleet of 15 compressed natural gas (CNG) school buses. Torrance USD upgraded their existing CNG refueling station to accommodate overnight refueling of their entire school bus fleet.

Other Information
Alternative fuel infrastructure is an essential component of a low-emission alternative fuel school bus strategy. The air quality benefits, however, are accounted for in the clean fuel school bus usage as opposed to the CNG refueling station - this is to ensure that emission reductions are not "double counted". That said, CNG refueling stations are an essential enabling component of any successful alternative fuel school bus program.
Project Cost Description

153,160

Project Implementation

The existing project consisted of several modifications to the existing station. New electric service was installed to connect the new compressor to the controller units, including new individual circuit breakers for each compressor. The additional compressor also required construction of a new concrete foundation.

Project Objectives

The purpose of this project was to upgrade the existing Torrance USD CNG refueling station with additional CNG compression capability. The existing CNG compression capacity was insufficient to allow overnight refueling of the 15 CNG buses operated by Torrance USD.

Project Results Description

The new CNG compressor allows the overnight refueling of 15 CNG buses operated by Torrance USD. This upgraded refueling capability allowed Torrance USD to scrap four 1988 model year diesel buses and replace them with new, CNG-fueled low emission school buses.

Project Status Description

The installation of the new compressor is complete and operating in daily service. To date, no issues have been encountered.

Project Year
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$153.00
Co Funding Amount
$76.00
Contractor Address
2335 Plaza Del Amo
Contractor Agency
Torrance Unified School District
Contractor City
Torrance
Contractor Contact
Charles Russell
Contractor Country
USA
Contractor State
California
Contractor Phone
310-972-6312
Contractor ID
0
Contractor Zip
90501
Co Participants
JCB Electric
Garcid-Bentley Construction
S&W Compressors
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
Yes
Final Report
MS11066_TorranceUSD_FR.pdf1.69 MB