KINGSPORT TENNESSEE

Saving $1.00 on each gallon
of propane versus gasoline.
Kingsport is the largest City Government Propane Fleet in Tennessee
In our continued efforts to be cost effective for the citizens of Kingsport, we have initiated a “Green Fleet” objective.
We have three Nissan Leafs that are totally electric vehicles. In 2011, we began converting some of our vehicles to
propane. This not only eliminates emission as it burns cleaner, it is easier on the vehicle service and repair needs of
the vehicles.
Since the first three propane conversions in 2008, they have added several other propane vehicles and their own
private refueling infrastructure. Today, the “Green Fleet” program has grown to over 40 vehicles that run on propane.
These vehicles include police cruisers, work trucks of
several types, and mowers. In addition, they have several
hybrid vehicles, including one heavy-duty hybrid bucket
truck.
We are in the process of adding an additional nine vehicles
for the Police Department. Our efforts to “Go Green” have
also been rewarded with several awards and grants.
We are said to be the largest City Government Propane
Fleet in Tennessee. We are saving approximately $1.00 on
each gallon of propane used versus the cost of a gallon
of gasoline. As you can see in the totals we may be using
more fuel as our Fleet size increases but with the cost of
fuel savings we are spending less.
Qualifying Local Program for Kingsport
Tennessee Department of Environment and
Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau
announced the City of Kingsport as the latest
participant in the Tennessee Qualifying Local
Program (QLP). The program aims to eliminate
the duplicative efforts at the state and local level
in the storm water permitting process.
The QLP is designed to build efficiencies in how
construction storm water permits are issued
and improve water quality.
The program will take effect in January, 2017. The
provisional period will provide an opportunity
to educate stakeholders in the construction and
environmental fields on the aspects of this new
status.
Chade Austin poses by new energy efficient city vehicle.
“Green Fleet” program has
grown to over 40 vehicles
that run on propane
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