Alternative Fuel Station Opens in Homewood, Illinois
Homewood Disposal Service, Inc. cut the ribbon the area’s first public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on July 21, 2016. Officially opening to the public in early August 2016, The HDS Energy station allows any vehicle that runs on compressed natural gas to easily refuel. The station’s location, 1501 W. 175th Street, is near Halsted Ave. and Interstate 80 and is a convenient stop for the area’s busy transportation corridor.
Homewood Disposal began its commitment to cleaner fuel in 2012 when it first added CNG trucks to its fleet. For easy fleet fueling, Homewood Disposal installed a private CNG filling at its Park Forest, Illinois location. Today, it has over 60 trucks running on CNG and is committed to continued CNG growth.
Some benefits of using Compressed Natural Gas fuel include:
- It is colorless, odorless, non-toxic, and emits nearly 90% fewer emissions than diesel.
- CNG is domestically produced and readily available.
- Natural gas vehicles can reduce noise by as much as 50% compared to diesel vehicles.
- Natural gas prices are more stable than diesel and gas.
- Natural gas vehicles are less likely to have a spill because the storage tanks are stronger
Access to this public fueling station will make it easier for businesses and the public to switch over from diesel and gasoline. With the opening of this public fueling station, Homewood Disposal becomes a key component in Chicago’s new energy framework. The transition to compressed natural gas vehicles creates a cleaner environment, quieter neighborhoods, and independence from fluctuating fuel markets.