This report describes installation of natural gas compression and fueling equipment at the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System's South Bay Maintenance Facility. This equipment is used to fuel urban transit buses. The project was partially funded through a grant from the California Energy Commission.
In July 2010 San Diego Metropolitan Transit System contracted with Trillium USA for the installation of two natural gas compressors and one inlet gas dryer at the South Bay Maintenance Facility. The scope of work included providing all skilled labor, tools, equipment, transportation, and supervision needed to properly install and operate the two compressors (up to and including integrating the new equipment with the existing fueling facility). The anticipated budget for all improvements provided for San Diego Metropolitan Transit System was $5,688,920.
Since completion of the installation in October 2011, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System has achieved greater fueling efficiency, gained a better perspective of the role that the local utility has on the construction schedule for a natural gas fuel station, and recognized the benefits of combining equipment installation and maintenance contracts.
