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Discover DEQ: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Newsletter Covers Cash’s Truck Stop Electrification in Port Allen, Louisiana

The July issue of the Department of Environmental Quality Newsletter discusses IdleAir’s innovative emissions reduction plan through truck stop electrification.  Under IdleAir’s program, truckers can now pay a fee to hook up to an electrical unit to park their vehicle overnight.  This saves the truckers on fueling expense, and will reduce emissions.  The Tennessee-based company owned by Convoy Solutions LLC, has entered the Louisiana market by receiving funding through the Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA) grant through DEQ to Louisiana Clean Fuels. 

“In their 4 months of operation, between August and December of 2013, the IdleAir Electrification of Cash’s Truck Stop kept 316.8 tons of greenhouse gases from going into the air,” said Ann Shaneyfelt, Executive Director of Louisiana Clean Fuels who oversaw the project. ”It is estimated that 3,213 gallons of diesel offset for a savings of more than $12,000 to the truckers. This is a project that benefits all involved.” Port Allen marks IdleAir’s first location in Louisiana, but the company has more than 35 locations across more than 12 states. So far, the response has been overwhelming and the company is seeing rapid growth as they expand into additional markets, with more than 100 locations projected nationwide over the next few years.

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