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TOWN OF DRYDEN
TOWN BOARD MEETING
April 20, 2023
Zoom Hybrid
Present: Supervisor Jason Leifer, Cl Daniel Lamb, Cl Loren Sparling,
Cl Leonardo Vargas-Mendez, Cl Christina Dravis
Elected Officials: Bambi L. Avery, Town Clerk
Rick Young, Highway/DPW Superintendent
Other Town Staff: Ray Burger, Planning Director
Cassie Byrnes, Secretary to Supervisor
Amanda Anderson, Bookkeeper
Supv Leifer opened the meeting at 6:05 p.m. and board members and audience recited
the pledge of allegiance.
TOWN CLERK
RESOLUTION #79 (2023) – APPROVE MINUTES
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the meeting minutes of March 9 and
March 16, 2023.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes
Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Clerk Avery reported that she had reconciled and settled property tax collection with the
County for 2023. Board members will be provided with a copy of the reconciliation.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Highway Superintendent Rick Young requested a resolution to sell Truck #12
(International plow truck), a Peterbilt tractor, John Deere lawn mower, John Deere Gator, and
the 1994 low boy trailer, with the proceeds to be returned to the equipment budget (DA5120.2).
The equipment will be sold through Auctions International.
RESOLUTION #80 (2023) – AUTHORIZE SALE OF EQUIPMENT
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent is authorized to sell the following
equipment through Auctions International: Truck #12 (International plow truck), a Peterbilt
tractor, John Deere lawn mower, John Deere Gator, and the 1994 low boy trailer. Proceeds of
the sale will go to equipment budget line DA5120.2.
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2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez
Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes
Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
R Young would like to purchase a new lowboy for a sum not to exceed $126,115. He
expects the proceeds of the sale of equipment to almost cover the price.
RESOLUTION #81 (2023) – AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF LOWBOY
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the purchase of a 2024 ETNYRE 55 -
ton Paver Special per Sourcewell Contract for a cost not to exceed $126,115.00.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes
Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
R Young would also like to purchase a 2024 Trout River SC39S2 Triaxle off the
Hamilton County Contract for the sum of $110,874.00. This would be used to haul blacktop.
RESOLUTION #82 (2023) – AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 2024 TRIAXLE
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
RESOLVED, that this Town Board hereby approves the purchase of a 2024 Trout River
SC39S2 Triaxle trailer per the Hamilton Cayuga County Contract, at a cost not to exceed
$110,874.00.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes
Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
R Young reported that with the work of Dryden and Ithaca DPW workers, the crossing
at Game Farm Road looks really good. They’ve done the striping, done a lot of trimming,
cleaning up, and he’s had several compliments on it. He is trying to hustle to get the
crosswalks done on Mt Pleasant Road in anticipation of increased use. It will likely be done
and safe by Tuesday. Cl Lamb remarked that the work done on Game Farm Road is making a
lot of people happy. The opening announcement on the Facebook page had 760 likes this
afternoon. People are very appreciative.
Most highway/DPW trucks are stripped down for summer, but they still have a few
ready for snow if necessary.
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PRESENTATION
ANNUAL REPORT FOR
BHE GT&S BORGER STATION
Don Houser of Berkshire Hathaway presented a 2022 year in review for the Borger
Station. Continued monitoring shows that dangerous emissions have been reduced as
expected by their site improvements. Slides attached. Resident Stu Berg added that his
independent monitoring also shows a reduction in harmful emissions.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
R Burger noted there will be FEMA open houses next week. There are 50 new tax
parcels involved in the 100-year flood plain in town. The Planning Department mailed letters
this week to alert property owners to this. Freeville added 19 parcels and the Village of Dryden
added 36. They also sent letters to their residents. Information will be put on our website. Cl
Lamb said they will consider this in the zoning update.
The Planning Department has a new department vehicle, a plugin hybrid Hyundai
Tucson.
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
CDBG Grant Application - There is a proposed resolution to authorize the Supervisor to
apply for and receive funding under the 2023 CDBG program and set a public hearing for May
18, 2023. This application is for funding to extend sewer infrastructure to the Hanshaw Village
Mobile Home Park.
RESOLUTION #83 (2023) - AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO APPLY FOR
AND RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THE
PROGRAM YEAR 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Supv Leifer offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, the U.S. Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93 -383), as
amended, provides for the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing
and suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons
of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, said Act authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
through the New York State Office of Community Renewal to make grants to units of general
local government to help finance Community Development Programs under Section 103 (a)(1) of
Title I; and
WHEREAS, under said legislation, eligible applicants in the case of municipalities, are
required to authorize an official representative to file the application and to provide the Secretary
with certain assurance of compliance with applicable laws and regulations under Title I of said
Acts; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to conduct and hold a public hearing pursuant to the HUD Act
to obtain the views of the citizens on Community Development needs, to establish priorities, and
subsequently to develop the application, programs and any amendments or revisions thereto;
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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, by the Members of the Town Board: That the Town
Clerk is hereby authorized to publish a Notice of Public Hearing to be held on May 18, 2023 at
6:00 pm at the Town Hall to provide an opportunity for the Town to:
a. Provide the citizens of the Town with adequate information concerning the amount of
funds available for proposed community development activities, the range of activities
that may be undertaken and other important program requirements.
b. Provide citizens adequate opportunity to participate in the development of the
application, any revisions, changes or amendments to the application, prior to the
submittal.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute and file
an application on behalf of the Town of Dryden with the New York State Office of Homes and
Community Renewal for a community development grant pursuant to Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and designated as
the representative and to act as such in connection with the application to provide additional
information as may be required including all understandings and assurances contained in the
application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute any contract and/or agreement with the New York State Office of Homes and Community
Renewal in connection with the Application and his designee is further authorized to request and
expend funds from the U.S. Government pursuant to said contract and/or agreement; and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to the extent all or any actions hereby authorized have been
executed and/or performed by the Supervisor, all are hereby ratified and confirmed and t his
resolution take effect immediately.
2nd Cl Lamb
Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes
Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
R Burger noted there will also be an application for a home rehabilitation grant for
$500,000. That is a separate funding source, so the town can do both in the same year.
Support for legislation regarding volunteer fire and EMS services – Cl Lamb
presented a proposed resolution. This germinated in the TCCOG EMS committee working with
local reps to create a permanent funding stream for EMS support that would go through
counties. Volunteerism is down about 30-50% and there are legislators in Albany who want to
do something about it. This would create a permanent funding stream for EMS support that
would go through counties. This is in the mix for the current budget and would provide a few
hundred thousand a year. Tompkins County has already started this and is paying from
county revenue. Tompkins County wanted to show this could work and provide a model for
the state. County hired a program officer for this service and has made progress with rescue
services.
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RESOLUTION #84 (2023) – IN SUPPORT OF NYS LEGISLATION CREATING A STATE
FUNDING SUBSIDY FOR MUNICIPALITIES WHO OPERATE OR CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC
AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT EMS AGENCIES
Cl Lamb offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS, volunteer Fire and EMS services in rural New York State have been under pressure
for many years - ongoing declining volunteerism rates which leads to the closure of
departments, which leads to the expansion of coverage areas for nearby agencies, which
themselves struggle with staffing – in an environment of ever-increasing costs; and,
WHEREAS, efforts to increase volunteerism, particularly in EMS, while noble, are neither
sustainable nor effective enough to make a meaningful long-term impact; and,
WHEREAS, as a result of these circumstances, many municipalities have been forced to
implement paid EMS Departments, contract for services with other paid departments, or do
without timely EMS coverage for their residents; and,
WHEREAS, the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the critical nature of EMS services, particularly
in rural areas where EMS response is the primary source of frontline emergency healthcare to
millions of NY residents; and,
WHEREAS, as a subset of the healthcare field, annual EMS cost increases strain the budgets
of rural towns and villages who are nevertheless morally and ethical ly obligated to provide
these services to their constituents; and
WHEREAS, Article XVII §3 of the New York State Constitution states that,
“The protection and promotion of the health of the inhabitants of the state are matters of public
concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions and
in such manner, and by such means as the legislature shall from time to time determine .”
(emphasis added);
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dryden Town Board fully supports Assembly
Bill A01091 and companion Senate Bill S01852, which would create a “CHIPS-style” state
funding subsidy for municipalities who operate or contract with public and not -for-profit EMS
Agencies; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the
Tompkins County Legislature, Assemblymember Kelles, Senator Webb, Assembly Speaker
Heastie, Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Governor Hochul.
2nd Cl Vargas-Mendez
Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes
Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
Resolution to Install Heat Pumps in the DPW Office Building & Approve Contract
with NYSERDA to Apply Earned Grant Funds – Cl Sparling said this resolution comes from
the Climate Smart Task Force. Their latest project is focused on upgrading the DPW office
building. The first phase of the project is electrifying the heating system (presently a mix of
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natural gas and electric). This will occur by installation of h eat pumps at an estimated cost of
$30,000 to $35,000. There are plans to keep the existing gas heating system to be kept in
place as a backup. Last week they received confirmation from the NYSERDA project manager
that we can apply the $26,600 in the Clean Energy Communities grants earned toward the cost
of installation of these heat pumps. The installation and then posting a notice about the
project and benefits of electrification should qualify Dryden for the final $70,000 grant
available. We can earmark that $70,000 toward the balance of the heat pump costs, insulation
and window replacement. This resolution will approve expenditure of up to $35,000 for the
heat pump installation and authorize the Supervisor to sign the necessary contracts with
NYSERDA. The town needs to front the money for the first phase.
Resolution #85 (2023) - Approving the Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps in the
DPW Office Building, and Authorizing the Town Supervisor to Sign a Contract with
NYSERDA to Apply Earned Grant Funds to the Project
Cl Sparling offered the following resolution and asked for its adoption:
WHEREAS , the Town of Dryden has earned NYSERDA grants totaling $30,000 as a result
of taking several Clean Energy Community high impact actions, including insta lling LED
streetlights, and
WHEREAS , those grants can only be applied to additional town actions to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, and
WHEREAS , $3,400 of that grant was applied to an energy audit of the DPW office building,
and
WHEREAS , installing air source heat pumps was among the recommendations of that
energy audit, and
WHEREAS , installation of the heat pumps is estimated to cost between $30,000 and
$35,000, and
WHEREAS, the Town can earn an additional $70,000 in NYSERDA grants by installing
the heat pumps and then posting information about the project and the benefits of
electrification, and
WHEREAS , the additional $70,000 grant can be used at the DPW office building to
complete other energy saving recommendations that were included in the energy audit,
and
WHEREAS , DPW Superintendent Rick Young has agreed to be Town project manager for
the installation, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED , that the Dryden Town Board approves the heat pump installation
project and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign a contract with NYSERDA applying
the earned grants to that project.
2nd Supv Leifer
Roll Call Vote Cl Sparling Yes
Cl Vargas-Mendez Yes
Cl Dravis Yes
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Cl Lamb Yes
Supv Leifer Yes
John Kiefer noted the sizing for the pumps is based on the second phase happening.
Normally, the second phase of insulation and such would happen first, but that is not the way
the funding from NYSERDA is set up. After the second phase, they should be able to
discontinue use of the boiler. It would pretty much bring it to code for a new building. They
will replace the windows with code compliant windows and greatly reduce the heat loss.
When this project is complete, the town will have more points than any others in our
region of 8 counties. We will demonstrate that we can take a cement block building and make
it energy efficient and demonstrate that similar structures can be reclad and retrofitted. We
want to show how it can be done.
ADVISORY BOARD REPORTS
Cl Sparling presented the following report for committees that he is liaison for:
Agricultural Advisory Committee
The 12 April meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee was cancelled.
Climate Smart Communities Task Force
The Climate Smart Communities Task Force met on 04 April.
Preparation for the Climate Smart Resolution at hand (Resolution Approving the Installation
of Air Source Heat Pumps in the DPW Office Building, and Authorizing the Town Supervisor to
Sign a Contract with NYSERDA to Apply Earned Grant Funds to the Project) took up the
majority of the meeting, so that it could be brought to the attention of the Town Board at its
20 April meeting.
The potential for additional renewable energy development in Dryden was also d iscussed,
with possible locations on Caldwell Road and behind Town Hall.
Our Dryden High School members also relayed an update on the status of the school’s EV
station. As of this writing, it is “completely up and running, and will be rolled out to the
public very soon.”
Conservation Board
The Conservation Board met on 28 March.
The bulk of the meeting consisted of a presentation by Grascen Shidemantle, executive
director of the Community Science Institute (communityscience.org). Shidemantle
provided a general overview of the Community Science Institute as an entity and its overall
mission, then focused on the organization’s biomonitoring and education/outreach efforts
specifically in Dryden. As is the case with many non - profits, volunteers are desperately
needed.
The Conservation Board also laid the groundwork for a subcom mittee to collaborate with
Rick Young and Mike Hall (Highway and DPW) on selecting certain location(s) in the Town
where the roadside ditches need to be “re - plumbed.”
Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission (DRYC)
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The Dryden Recreation and Youth Commission met on 22 March.
The DRYC has had an influx of new members in recent months, such that the chair devoted
much of this month’s meeting to onboarding these volunteers, providing them with an
overview of DRYC’s mission, current goals for Dryden, etc.
Planning Board – John Kiefer reported the Planning Board will be finalizing the RFP for
the zoning project. This is a comprehensive update to zoning. As written, the consultant is
tasked with reviewing all of our zoning provisions.
Affordable Housing Committee – Cl Vargas-Mendez reported they had a presentation
by Donde Harner and Dave Herrick from TG Miller Engineers regarding the 2020 Tompkins
County infrastructure study.
Safety & Preparedness Committee – did not meet.
Broadband Committee – They are working on the pole attachment agreements. They
will have some with Verizon over Yellow Barn Road. They are rerouting the path to the town
hall building through the Village. There are discussions about using Clarity as a contractor for
installations and they are working with Netegrity so resident installations can start. There is a
newer map of the coverage area and they are working on response times for those interested.
They have construction funds and expect to see more funding come in.
CITIZENS PRIVILEGE
Chuck Geisler spoke regarding the Hanshaw Road sewer extension. He said he is
looking at this possibly significant enhancement of that infrastructure through the lens of
housing affordability. The park was purchased by an outside investor and that same owner is
purchasing other MHP facilities in the town and county. He is concerned that in the wake of
the very significant failure of the sewage system there and replacement by the town, we are
extending what could be an enormous subsidy. Extending the sewer along Hanshaw Road is
important, but he wants the board to think about the opportunity, if the grant comes through,
of having the new investor/owner (instead of getting 100% subsidy on replacement for their
septic) do something equivalent to update the mobile homes in Hanshaw Village, especially
those that are most in need. There are ways to make the homes more affordable and more
comfortable. This is an opportunity to do more and have a quid pro quo opportunity.
Stu Berg said for the last 5-6 years he’s had monitors around Borger Station to
measure pollutants because they knew this project was coming and with the intent to have
data both before and after the changes happened. His data supports what Don Houser was
saying. He has emailed his results to the board and there are very significant reductions in
pollution. It really is working.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bambi L. Avery
Town Clerk
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TOWN OF DRYDEN –BORGER STATION OPERATIONS
April 20, 2023
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2022
Review
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WHO WE ARE
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CORE PRINCIPLES
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
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•12 million customers and end-users
•Top-rated service provider within the
industry
•OSHA Recordable Incident Rate of 0.38
•$569 million investment in EV charging
infrastructure
BHE Renewables in West Virginia
•Construction of a titanium melt facility
for the aerospace industry
•First of its kind solar powered microgrid
with onsite battery factory
•$133.8 billion in total assets
•Exceptional cyber and physical protection
•2022 net income > $5.2 billion
•Operating cash flows > $9.4 billion
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Who We Are
BHE GT&S, through its local operating company Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage
(EGTS),provides gas transportation and storage services with one of the largest underground natural
gas storage systems in the United States with 756 bcf of storage capacity.
Headquartered in Bridgeport, West Virginia, this multi-state pipeline system links to other major
pipelines and to markets in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.
We safely maintain nearly 3,600 miles of pipeline in six states:Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New
York, Maryland and Virginia. We reliably supply natural gas for large customers, such as major utilities
and power plants, and to local distribution companies to heat homes, hospitals, nursing homes, & run
small businesses.
Eastern Gas Transmission & Storage
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STATION UPGRADES
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Borger 2/3 Replacement Project –In Service February 2022
✓Replace two (2) existing turbines with more efficient new units that will
reduce air emissions.
✓Install an oxidation catalyst on an existing turbine to further reduce air
emissions.
✓Install three (3) new microturbines.
✓Replace blowdown silencers/vents to allow for capped emergency
shutdowns to further reduce air emissions.
✓Replace an aging boiler system and install other minor station piping and
updates
Borger Replacement Project
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EMISSIONS DATA
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In atmospheric chemistry, NO
x is a generic term for the
nitrogen oxides that are most
relevant for air pollution,
namely nitric oxide (NO) and
nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ).
These gases contribute to the
formation of smog and acid
rain, as well as affecting
tropospheric ozone.
PTE = Potential to Emit
Emissions Reductions -NOx
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CO is a colorless, odorless gas
that can be harmful when
inhaled in large amounts. CO
is released when something is
burned. The greatest sources
of CO to outdoor air are cars,
trucks and other vehicles or
machinery that burn fossil
fuels.
A variety of items in your home
such as unvented kerosene
and gas space heaters,
leaking chimneys and
furnaces, and gas stoves also
release CO and can affect air
quality indoors.
Emissions Reductions -CO
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Volatile organic
compounds,VOCs for short,
are a common type of EPA-
regulated drinking water
contaminant.
Even today,VOCs can be
found in a number of
products that are used on a
daily basis, like paint
thinners, pesticides and
insect sprays.
Emissions Reductions -VOCs
0.0
0.5
1.0
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2.0
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“Particulate matter” (PM) is
the general term used to
describe solid particles and
liquid droplets found in the air.
The composition and size of
these airborne particles and
droplets vary.
PM can be emitted directly or
formed in the atmosphere.
“Primary” particles are those
released directly to the
atmosphere. These include
dust from roads and black
and/or elemental carbon from
combustion sources.
Emissions -PM
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Sulfur oxides (SOx) are
compounds of sulfur and
oxygen molecules. Sulfur
dioxide (SO2) is the pre-
dominant form found in the
lower atmosphere.
It is a colorless gas that can be
detected by taste and smell in
the range of 1,000 to 3,000
micrograms per cubic meter
(µg/m3).
Emissions Reductions -SOx
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
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1.4
1.6
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A colorless, pungent-smelling
gas; an important hazardous
air pollutant.
Sources include
environmental tobacco
smoke and other combustion
sources; pressed wood
products (such as particle
board); and certain textiles,
foams, and glues.
Emissions Reductions –Formaldehyde
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
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Carbon dioxide is an acidic
colorless gas with a density
about 53% higher than that of
dry air.
Emissions –CO2
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40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
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Methane
Emissions –CH4
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CH4
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CO2e is the shorthand for
carbon dioxide equivalents.
It is the standard unit in
carbon accounting to
quantify greenhouse gas
emissions
Emissions –CO2e
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Hazardous air pollutants,
also known as toxic air
pollutants or air toxics.
Examples of toxic air
pollutants include
•benzene, which is found in
gasoline;
•perchloroethylene, which
is emitted from some dry
cleaning facilities; and
•methylene chloride, which
is used as a solvent and
paint stripper by a number
of industries.
Emissions Reductions –Total HAPs
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
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HOW MUCH GAS?
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Total Gas Through Borger Station
139,436,204 mscf of natural gas through the station in 2020.
99,248,749 mscf of natural gas through the station in 2021.
134,647,373 mscf of natural gas through the station in 2022.
** mscf = thousands of standard cubic feet of gas
How Much Gas is Flowing Through the Station?
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CORE PRINCIPALS
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BHE Pipeline Group continues to reduce and avoid methane emissions. In 2022, BHE
Pipeline Group’s combined leak rate was 0.028%, which is 90% lower than the
average methane emissions rate of 0.26% for the transmission and storage segment
of the natural gas industry.
As a leading energy provider, we remain committed to protecting our environment and
ensuring the energy we deliver remains reliable and affordable. When exploring
energy opportunities, we look beyond traditional approaches and use proven
technologies in new and creative ways, always doing what’s best for customers
without sacrifice to our environment.
BHE Environmental Respect
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Wind chill drove temperatures to -22°F through the central portion of the Eastern Gas operating footprint.
Eastern Gas Transmission and Storage (EGTS)
✓Throughput: the approximate volume of gas handled on December 24, 2022, was 9.00 billion cubic feet
(Bcf). This total surpasses any single day in our system history by almost 15%.On each of Gas Days 23,
24 and 25, EGTS exceeded the previous daily throughput record of 7.88 Bcf, which had been set on
January 14, 2018.
✓Storage withdrawals: on December 24, EGTS also set a record storage withdrawal of 4.54 Bcf.On each
of Gas Days 24 and 25, EGTS exceeded its previous daily storage withdrawal record of 4.17 Bcf, which
had been set on January 6, 2018.
✓Instantaneous Peak Volume:similarly, EGTS established a new instantaneous peak volume of 9.36 Bcf
on December 24, 2022.On Gas Days 23, 24 and 25, EGTS exceeded the previous instantaneous record
of 8.34 Bcf, which had been set on January 22, 2022.
✓Handled over 100 call-out requests in six states during a three-day period.
Winter Storm Elliott
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MASTIO recently published the 2023, 27th Edition of the industry-wide Natural Gas Pipeline
Customer Value / Loyalty Benchmarking Study.
BHE Pipeline Group finished with the top ranking in the Major Organizational Group
category in the latest edition of the Mastio & Company Customer Satisfaction Survey.
The Mastio & Company pipeline customer satisfaction survey is conducted annually and
is considered by many in the industry as a benchmark of pipeline customer service. BHE
Pipeline Group has finished in first place for 18 consecutive years.
Among the 38 interstate pipelines in the survey, Kern River was ranked first, Carolina Gas
Transmission ranked second, Northern Natural Gas was third, and Eastern Gas Transmission
was sixth among the pipelines tallied in the survey.
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The people who work at BHE GT&S aren’t just employees—they’re community members and
recognize the importance of contributing through volunteer work. Volunteering is a value
deeply embedded in our company’s history, and each employee receives paid volunteer time every year to
pursue the community work they’re passionate about. This might mean serving at a local food bank or
providing meals to the elderly, helping to deliver holiday toys to children, cleaning up our environment, or
mentoring young people.
Our employees are also active volunteers outside of work, where they serve as leaders in their
communities, on boards of non-profits and leading community civic activities. Beyond supporting our
employees through leave time, we also provide matching funds.
At BHE GT&S, we have a broad footprint, but a focus on positive local impact. Our long history of
investment in our communities includes donating our time as well as our funds to support the many
important organizations and services that help a community thrive. In 2022, BHE GT&S awarded
$250,000 in grants to worthy non-profit and community-based organizations.
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Thank you
Don Houser, State Policy Director
Donald.Houser@bhegts.com
www.bhegts.com