by Robin Erickson, Contributor Kcsg Television
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   New Natural gas station in Washington City, Utah. (UCCC photo) slideshow (Washington City, UT) - Utah motorists and others who drive vehicles powered by clean-burning natural gas will celebrate the opening of a new natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Washington City. The Washington City Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00AM, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the new station located at the Washington City Public Works yard, 1305 East Washington Dam Road, Washington City, Utah.

Southern Central Director of Utah Clean Cities Robin Erickson said "This partnership effort was made possible from a grant through the Department of Energy. This grant will provide Washington City the ability to convert their fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG) and provide a CNG refueling station open to the public," she said.

Washington City Mayor Kenneth Neilson has been waiting for the opportunity to move to a cleaning burning fleet. "We are excited about our fleet using the cleanest burning fuel made in Utah," said Mayor Nielson. "We are building a better future for our city to grow and build upon, saving money, breathing easier and protecting the environment."

When asked to comment, Senator Hatch said, "Natural gas is helping our state and country reduce its dependency on foreign oil. Natural gas is abundant, affordable and domestic, and using more of it in our vehicles will make America stronger. I applaud Washington City for its fine leadership in moving energy independence forward."

"We are proud of Washington City and Mayor Neilson for leading the way in the southern part of the state showing others how to effectively use an abundant American-made fuel," said Ted Wilson, Senior Advisor on Environmental Matters.

State Senator Stephen Urquhart said, "We're fortunate that Utah's legislators and regulators value clean air and the use of domestic fuel enough to help keep natural gas for vehicles priced at an attractive rate." The pump price for natural gas is only $1.27. This opening marks the 33rd public access NGV refueling station in Utah.


Read more: KCSG Television - Washington City Opens Natural gas Refueling Station and Begins Clean Fleet Transition

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