Dan Cushman, President and CEO, commented, "PAM Transport is extremely pleased to be able to participate in a project like this on a scale large enough to demonstrate our commitment to American energy independence and clean energy programs. 98% of natural gas consumed in America is from North America, while 52% of oil consumed is from outside of North America. Use of engines that use natural gas reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and biogas emissions by 80%. Our participation in the program will not only represent a big step for PAM Transport, but will also facilitate the participation of others by providing a convenient filling station that will cover the southwest corner of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex."
The grant award of $2.3 million was a portion of the $13.2 million awarded to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). The grant money will help the region fund 382 fuel-efficient vehicles and 11 refueling stations. Once implemented, the North Texas projects could save nearly 1.3 million gallons of petroleum fuels, improve air quality, and create jobs.
