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March 27, 2001
GRAND OPENING OF UNM COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELING STATION SET
The University of New Mexico and the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural
Resources Department (NMEMNRD) have teamed up to help the Land of Enchantment
Clean City Coalition meet its alternative fuel use goals.
The University will be assisting Albuquerque, the first city in New Mexico
designated as a Clean City, attain its goals with its new Compressed
Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station. A grand opening celebration is scheduled
for Wednesday, April 11, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the fueling station located
in the southeast corner of the G lot on the east side of University
Blvd., between Lomas and Indian School, N.E.
The N.M. Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department helped UNM fund
the project with a $75,000 grant. The University contracted with the Public
Service Company of New Mexico to install the compressor, dispenser and building
for a cost of $185,000 on UNM property. PNM owns and will maintain the compressor
and storage tanks, while UNM owns the dispenser, credit card reader, site and
building. The City of Albuquerque will use the station as a customer for its
CNG-fueled vehicles.
This project is a model for any public-private partnership, said
Louise Martinez of NMEMNRDs Energy Conservation Division. The City
of Albuquerque, PNM, UNM and our department all worked together to make this
project a success. Not only will all project partners benefit, but so will Albuquerques
air quality.
A light lunch will be served during the grand-opening celebration with some interesting details about this unusual project. Dupuy Bateman, Associate Vice President Auxiliary Services at UNM, will introduce Mayor Jim Baca, who will speak on Albuquerque and the Clean Cities program. Chris Wentz, director of Energy Conservation and Management Division at N.M. Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources will discuss their role, and Erick Seelinger, project engineer from PNM, will discuss PNMs role in the project.
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