Transportation. Fueled by Clean Natural Gas

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1 Transportation. Fueled by Clean Natural Gas Wash St. Recycling Association WRED Green Fuels Event June 26, 2014 Larry Berdan Program Manager, CNG and Commercial and Residential Generation 1

2 Sample of PSE Renewable Projects King County Wastewater biomethane purchase Gas purchased by PSE for sales and transport via our gas distribution system Dairy digester biomethane fueled electricity purchase Electric power purchased from on-site dairy generation equipment PSE Green Power options Clean energy specifically from renewable sources like wind, biogas and sun 2

3 PSE looks to evolve PSE is an Energy Company Develop energy projects on a scale that: Take advantage of abundant, lowcost North American resources Stimulate economic growth in the regions we serve Provide environmental benefits Enhance the reliability and security of the region s energy infrastructure Benefit its customers Swarr Jackson Prairie Current prices and environmental regulations provide the catalysts for CNG and LNG conversions. 3

4 Transportation Energy in Washington St. PSE has determined a major area of emphasis Transportation Transportation in WA: 60% of energy expenditures 68% of Puget Sound air pollution 45% of GHG emissions 4

5 $/gal equivalen t CNG/LNG Clean Diesel Emissions Natural Gas Emissions Nitrogen Oxide Particulate Matter Carbon Monoxide Carbon Dioxide Affordable $6.00 $5.00 Diesel Gasoline PSE Nat. Gas PSE Electric Fuel Price Comparison Stable $4.00 $3.00 Abundant $2.00 $1.00 Local $0.00 Note: Electricity cost per gallon assumes fuel economy of 3 miles/kwh for an EV and 28 MPG for a comparable internal combustion engine vehicle. Natural gas is commodity cost only; does not include compression cost. Prices in nominal dollars. 5

6 Why CNG? Cheaper $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 FUEL PRICE BREAKDOWN Electricity Compression/Refining Taxes Transport/Distribution Commodity $0.50 Less volatile $0.00 CNG DIESEL 100% increase in NG commodity = 22% increase in CNG price. $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 $0.50 COMMODITY PRICE SENSITIVITY Electricity Compression/Refining Taxes Transport/Distribution Commodity $0.00 NG $3.50/MMBTU NG $7.00/MMBTU 6

7 CNG Characteristics = High load factor Non-seasonal Non weather-sensitive Generally off-peak = Throughput 7

8 CNG Refueling 1 8

9 CNG Market in WA CNG Stations Public = 7 Private = 13 Largest Users Pierce Transit Port of Seattle Waste Management Republic Services CleanScapes Taxis & shuttle busses Rank State # Stations 1 CA NY OK 92 4 UT 90 5 TX 52 6 PA 44 7 IL 38 8 CO 34 9 AZ NC OH WI FL NJ GA LA MA WA MI CT 17 9

10 Potential Customers Target Market Return-to-base fleets & smaller fleet clusters. 12,000 trucks in fleets with 15+ vehicles in PSE territory Local Distribution Utility Fleets Concrete & Sand/Gravel Municipal & Government 10

11 Market Barriers and Opportunity s Limited refueling infrastructure Capital costs: Upfront costs for CNG vehicles and refueling equipment Complex process Feasibility, design, permitting, construction, etc. Limited local solution providers Opportunity to support market Greater education & awareness Local, trusted partner One provider for assessment, construction, finance, maintenance 11

12 Compression Service (Subject to WUTC approval- Currently Pending) Current Offering Proposed Service Customer Gas Supply & Transport Gas Filtering & Drying Compression & Storage Dispensing & Revenue Collection Vehicle Operation & Maintenance PSE would build, own & maintain specific CNG refueling infrastructure and provide service to individual fleet customers. A fully elective, optional service. Fuel retailers, CNG service providers, and contractors eligible for tariff. Similar to existing business models Potential benefit to all ratepayers from incremental throughput, non-seasonal load shape, environmental & economic benefits. Similar offerings exist by other utilities 12

13 Policy Support In the portion of Washington State Law that covers Gas, Electrical, and Water Companies, it gives policy support to regulated natural gas companies to provide compressed natural gas refueling stations. The legislature also requests that the Commission identify barriers and develop policies to remove such barriers for the natural gas companies it regulates to invest in the infrastructure required by such stations. RCW The development of compressed natural gas refueling stations are in the public interest. RCW Commission shall identify barriers to the development of CNG refueling stations and shall develop policies to remove such barriers. Commission shall consider providing rate incentives to encourage natural gas companies to invest in refueling infrastructure. RCW An electrical company may offer battery charging facilities as a regulated service, subject to commission approval. 13

14 Projects occurring in the Puget Sound Region Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE) Repower to LNG of two 839 ft. vessels that transport products between Tacoma to Anchorage. (Two similar new LNG vessels are being built in CA for trade between FL and Puerto Rico) Retail LNG for on road use is available now in Sumner. Installation of LNG production facilities are being considered by numerous firms to supply fuel for On / Offroad applications. Numerous reviews for CNG fueling facilities 14

15 For assistance on CNG or LNG projects Contact Information Larry Berdan Puget Sound Energy Inc. Bellevue Corporate Office Office Mobile:

Biogas to CNG The Future is Now! November 19, 2013 Chris Voell, BioCNG, LLC

Biogas to CNG The Future is Now! November 19, 2013 Chris Voell, BioCNG, LLC Why is bio-cng a relevant topic of discussion? Billions of cubic feet of biogas wasted annually (non-performing asset). Fuel