Natural Gas for Vehicles
Choosing natural gas for your municipal vehicles can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15 to 20% compared with diesel, as well as reduce fine particulate emissions by 95%. And, of course, noise reduction—another definite advantage for our citizens. Did you know that a natural gas engine is 10 decibels quieter than a diesel engine? Everyone’s dream!
An economical solution
In addition to lowering costs, you can reduce your greenhouse emissions by as much as 35 to 45% compared to diesel by choosing natural gas.
Two options for reducing GHGs
Natural gas from traditional sources: in its compressed form (3,600 psi for storage in vehicle fuel tanks), natural gas for vehicles can reduce up to 20% of GHG emissions.
Renewable natural gas (RNG) : produced from landfill sites or from the collection of organic matter and agricultural waste. RNG can also be compressed to power vehicles using 100% renewable energy, significantly reducing fossil GHG emissions at a cost comparable to diesel.
A fuel suitable for different types of vehicles
Choose an alternative fuel for reducing GHGs, air pollutants and noise.
Significantly reduce the GHG emissions of your light vehicles with a natural gas- and renewable natural gas-powered engine!
Did you know that in North America near than 30% of buses run on natural gas?
In Québec, already seven waste management companies are using natural gas dump trucks.
Grants
Obtain grants of up to $30,000 for the purchase of a natural gas truck through the Écocamionnage program. Énergir also offers grants for the installation of a private fuelling station.
The fuelling stations
Strategically placed public fuelling stations cover major road corridors across Québec. A public fuelling station in your area will offer additional benefits to local citizens and to truck drivers travelling through. You can also invest in your own private station to fuel your municipal vehicle fleet— perfect for using your own locally produced renewable natural gas!