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ALL state-owned stations now open to public (forms here)
This thread is now outdated as of April 1, 2011
Stations owned by the State of Utah now accept Visa
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Stations owned by the State of Utah now accept Visa
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Update Nov 2009:
The forms are here:
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Hey gang,
OK, if you want to use the State-owned CNG stations you need to fill out the following forms and fax them in to Kathryn Anderson. In order for the general public to gain access a GASCARD will be issued by the State of Utah. No other card will work at the state managed sites (for example, your Haycock GASCARD for Las Vegas will not work at the U). The GASCARD issued by the state will work at all the commercial sites that accept GASCARD. By signing the user agreement the user agrees to all the terms set forth by the State of Utah, including giving priority to state vehicles at the pumps. If the user fails to pay within the agreed up terms the card will be locked.
The customer account number will be filled in by the state once the account is set up. PIN numbers are included with the cards when mailed to you.
In an effort to keep the cost down on everyone's invoice. The State of Utah will be changing everyone that provided their email address to electronic invoices. This will lower the monthly invoice by $5.00. If anyone prefers to still get a paper copy please let the State of Utah know. Also if you didn't provide your email address and want to receive an electronic invoice. Please let the State know.
Kudos to Representative Hunsaker for HB 103 which provided for this, and many thanks to Jeff Done, Fuel Dispensing Manager, for moving quickly on this initiative. The following locations opened to the public on July 1st.
Granite School District
3000 W. Parkway Blvd. (2700 So.)
West Valley City, UT
Alpine School District
490 N. State Street
Lindon, UT
University of Utah
Motor Pool Fueling Facility
425 S. 1778 East
Salt Lake City, UT
Jordan School District #1
200 East 9300 South
Sandy Utah 84070
Utah State University (USU)
900 East 1400 North
Logan Utah 84321
(Motor Pool Building on 1400 North just east of 800 E)
We have been asked by the State to not use the UDOT station. There are some safety concerns in having the public access it and besides it was designed for overnight refueling so the pressure on a fast-flll stinks anyway. {ok so where is this station you ask? Hmmmm... somewhere in SLC I think}
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The correct way to use the State of Utah sites are as follows:
First: Swipe card and get authorization
Second: Once your card has been authorized, you may turn on the pump and begin fueling.....
The sites are going down because the users are hooking up the nozzle to their vehicles, and turning on the pump.. Then they go and authorize their gascard.
The card reader thinks that the pumps are being used and the card is denied telling them to try later. The user tries again and again.. On the third try the entire system shuts down...
PLEASE AUTHORIZE YOUR CARD BEFORE TURNING ON THE PUMPS!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why do they ask for our tank size, number of fills per day, per month? Will my answers to these questions limit the fuel available to me?
A. The tank size matters, but the other information is just so the State can plan for anticipated demand. If, for example, you put down that your tank is 9 gallons, the dispenser will not let you fill to more than 9 gallons on one visit. Other than the tank limitation there is no limitation on your use of the facilities apart from what you agree to on the application (giving priority to State vehicles, limited hours at the U during events, etc.)
Q. What pricing can we anticipate at these stations?
A. In the past the State was pricing CNG based on the cost to dispense the fuel plus overhead. The cost was different at different sites based on the Natural Gas for the state buildings. They will now be getting the CNG fueling rate so the price at the sites will be close to the private sector prices. {Some have reported the U at 94 cents, Alpine SD at 75 cents}
Q. Why the prompt for an odometer reading?
A. The odometer reading is a feature used to manage the state fleet. The general public can enter in random numbers if they want. Jeff recommends entering in the correct odometer reading. The invoice you will be receiving will calculate the miles per gallon entered in at the card reader (this calculation applies, of course if you exclusively use the State refueling network).
Q. Where do we call to report station problems?
A. The GASCard pumps are handled by a different phone # than the Questar ones. For the GASCard pumps, call 801-538-3440 or 800-678-3440. For Questar, call 801-324-5111.
Q. Can the GASCARDs be used elsewhere?
A. Yes, we have found they can be used in Las Vegas at the CNG stations there too, eliminating the need to get the special Haycock Petroleum card.
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