We furnish and install EPA certified CNG fueling system conversions for current year and recent model year fleet vehicles. If desired, we can also convert some older yet still useful vehicles using non-EPA certified universal kits
Calculate the approximate yearly cost savings using a CNG Cost Calculator. It will compare gasoline cost verses CNG cost allowing for Individual or fleet numbers, miles per gallon and miles driven per year calculations.
The Midwest continues to expand locations that can provide CNG fueling.
Calculate the approximate yearly cost savings using a Propane Cost Calculator. It will compare gasoline cost verses Propane cost allowing for Individual or fleet numbers, miles per gallon and miles driven per year calculations.
BGE along with its business partner Barnes Power Equipment (BPE), have the capacity to convert over 200 vehicles per year in our Madison Wisconsin facilities. BGE has converted over 100 vehicles and equipment fleet to CNG or Propane since its inception in the fall of 2012. Of these, 70 conversions were for the Barnes Inc. vehicle & equipment fleet with the remaining 30 for other fleet owners throughout the Midwest such as United Beverage, Great Lakes Conservation Corp., UW Provision, Center Point Energies, Steinhafels, Dane County Free Way Service Team, Black Hills Energy, City of Janesville.
Through our partnership with Barnes Power Equipment, we can furnish and install EPA certified CNG fueling system conversions for current year and recent model year fleet vehicles. If desired, we can also convert some older yet still useful vehicles using non-EPA certified universal kits. Trained qualified technicians will complete your conversion typically within a week of system components arriving at our location. See our services section.
CNG is an excellent alternative vehicle fuel due to a number of factors, including low cost, clean engine operation and lower maintenance expense.
Barnes Green Energy is not the first environmentally conscious venture for Barnes. He recently started Barnes Power Equipment, a commercial lawn equipment company that sells mowers that run on propane; the cost of propane is currently at $1.39 per GGE (gasoline gallon equivalent). Barnes, Inc. intends to convert its entire remaining fleet of maintenance equipment over to propane in the next two years to increase savings, Barnes says.
CEO and Founder, Mark provides the management and leadership direction of Barnes Green Energy and Barnes Power Equipment . Mark is active in business development and providing the resources needed to build these sustainable energy companies into market leaders in CNG conversions. Mark is committed to build a green alternative fuel source that provides a cleaner environment for the current generation and for those to come.
Natasha Lippitt - has a Bachelors of Science degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her professional career includes three and half years of experience working at Eco Fusion. Her focus was on sales and design. With an emphasis on sustainability and extensive product knowledge. Natasha and her family have worked with Mark Barnes over the years and shares his passion to help build a cleaner environment. Natasha can provide both the technical and financial benefits to those who are considering CNG fuel conversions. She is available to provide answers to your questions and help you find the fuel savings and provide a "green" solution that will help your businesses bottom line.
Troy has extensive mechanical background and manages the Certified Technician staff. Troy can help answer your technical questions as well as provide unique custom solutions that your fleet may require. Troy has been working with Mark Barnes for several years and is also co-founder of Barnes Power Equipment. Feel free to contact Troy if you have a technical question or are looking for a custom solution that can provide significant fuel savings to your fleet.