[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 50 (Monday, May 2, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: May 2, 1994]
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                TRIBUTE TO LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO.

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Louisville Gas & Electric Co. [LG&E] of Louisville, KY. This 
company has constantly upheld the utmost environmental standards since 
its creation many years ago and continues to do so today.
  For this reason, the company was recently chosen by the Department of 
Energy's Office of Technical and Financial Assistance to receive the 
Special Recognition Award under the 1994 National Awards Program for 
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. This award recognizes LG&E's 
efforts to benefit the Nation's environment, economy, and security.
  Most recognizable of all of Louisville Gas & Electric's 
accomplishments is the natural gas vehicle fuels program established in 
1991. This was the first company in the State to open a commercial 
natural gas refueling station. By September 1993, the station had over 
120 natural gas-powered vehicle owners as regular customers, and the 
number continues to grow today.
  Louisville Gas & Electric decided to invest in natural gas because of 
the fuel's ability to reduce all major pollutants produced by other 
gases. It reduces carbon emissions and nitrous oxides by 70 percent, 
carbon monoxides by 50 percent, and carbon dioxides by 30 percent. It 
also eliminates the potential threat of ground water pollution and 
contamination at the fueling station because natural gas dissipates 
quickly into the atmosphere when released rather than forming as a 
puddle on the ground.
  In addition, natural gas costs close to 40 cents less per gallon than 
the gasoline currently used nationwide, ultimately benefiting the 
customer. The savings generated by LG&E's station will equate to almost 
122,000 gallons of gasoline a year.
  Mr. President, I would like to congratulate Louisville Gas & Electric 
on its accomplishments and wish this great company future 
success.

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