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DeKalb County official says CNG purchase will reduce emissions, modernize fleet
Summary
An agency official said compressed natural gas burns cleaner than diesel and that buying the Shambly CNG facility advances DeKalb County's sustainability and fleet modernization goals; the announcement did not include emissions data or operational timelines.
An agency official said the county's acquisition of the American Fueling System CNG facility will advance DeKalb County's sustainability objectives and improve air quality. "Compressed natural gas burns cleaner than traditional diesel fuel, produces fewer emissions and helps improve our air quality," the official said, linking the purchase to cleaner operations.
The official framed the acquisition as part of a broader effort to modernize the county fleet and build more resilient, efficient operations. The transcript provides no emissions measurements, conversion plans for county vehicles, or implementation timeline; those operational details were not specified in the announcement.
