Emma Shultz, Wisconsin Propane Gas Association, presented information on what is happening in the propane autogas industry in Wisconsin.

1. AUTOGAS IN WISCONSIN
Presented by the Wisconsin Propane Gas Association
Emma Shultz, Interim Executive Director

2. STATE OVERVIEW
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3. Existing Stations in WI
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Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center
There are 62 fueling stations in Wisconsin

4. Autogas Consumption in WI
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2010 2011 2012 2013
6,490,967 * 8,047,134* 9,944,494* 14,862,649*
* Gasoline Gallon Equivalents

5. Propane Bus Fleets in WI
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• Growth in Type C School Bus Sales
• 2012 - 2% of type C school bus sales in WI
• 2015 - 27% of type C school bus sales in WI
• 2013 – 15 propane buses account for about 20% of type C bus sales in
Wisconsin
• A leading state in adaptation of propane powered buses.
• 5 largest WI based fleets operating propane buses
- Rich Nelson, Wisconsin Bus Sales

6. WiPERC Incentive Program
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$200,000 in grants towards the purchase or conversion of:
• 15 lawn mowers
• 11 school buses
• 1 FedEx truck
• 4 catering vans
• 15 police vehicles
• 2 personal trucks

7. Successful Initiatives
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8. Lamers Bus Lines
“We received comprehensive training from our local dealer,
Wisconsin Bus Sales,” Lamers said, “along with Roush CleanTech and
our local propane provider. From all aspects, the buses are logical,
simple and require minimal adaptation. Propane autogas is a great
option for school buses and we couldn’t be more pleased.”
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9. BBJ Parcel Delivery
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10. Badger Bus Lines
The Badger buses travel
between 12,000 to
14,000 miles each year,
“allowing fuel savings to
accumulate quickly with
an average annual fuel
savings of over $3,500
for each bus.”
- co-ownerJohnMeier
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11. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
“Dollar for dollar, I’m still
paying less than one-
third the price per gallon
of gasoline with propane
autogas,” Sheriff
Milbrath said.
“Combined with my
alternative fuel rebate,
those cost savings are
hard to ignore.”
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12. Port Washington Police Department
"ThesquadherewentliveinverylateDecember.(It'sonly)afew
monthsin,butbasedonusagesofar,(we're)saving$500amonthon
fuelononecarvs.whatwepaidforgas" - Captain Mike Keller
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13. Menards Trucks & Fueling Stations
“Propane is a reliable
alternative fuel that is
clean, safe and cost
effective. We’re glad to be
advancing our company
forward into this growing
market as propane is a
cleaner burning fuel and
less expensive, so it’s a
win-win for everyone.”
- Jeff Abbott, Menards, Inc.
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14. Prigge’s Chartered Buses
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15. Contact Information
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WI Propane Gas Association
33 East Main Street, Suite 701
Madison, WI 53703
608-251-0927
www.wipga.org