Benefits of EVR Upgrade

Many gas station owners have been asking us what the new Phase II EVR upgrade will actually do. How will it help the environment?

According to evrhome.org, the EVR systems reduce gasoline vapor emissions. By reducing the emissions, this will save gasoline. California's total throughput is about 16 billion gallons of gasoline per year.

The Phase II EVR systems in California alone will:

• Reduce hydrocarbon emissions by 372 tons/day. Hydrocarbons, which make up the gasoline vapors, react with other air pollutants in the ozone's atmosphere.


• Save 120,000 gallons of gasoline each day


• Station owners and consumers save $360,000 each day

So the upgrade will save gas, money, and improve the atmosphere. This is something that is both valuable, and at our present time, needing to be preserved as best as possible.


Steve Lee is an Equipment Finance Specialist at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (http://www.firststarcapital.com/ ). Steve is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.

EVR Meetings in August 2008

It is always important to continue learning, especially when it comes to state-mandated regulations.

There are a couple of free meetings in California where you can go and find answers to all your Phase II EVR Upgrade questions. Here is the information for the two meetings in August (provided by evrhome.org):

August 27, 2008 - Anaheim, CA
EVR/ISD Informational Meeting
Hosted by Shields-Harper
Meeting
Notice

August 28, 2008 - Burbank, CA
EVR/ISD Permitting Workshop
Hosted by Shields-Harper
Meeting
Notice

Steve Lee is an Equipment Finance Specialist at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (http://www.firststarcapital.com/ ). Steve is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.

Finding Contractors

As time goes on, it will be harder and harder to have a contractor work on your gas station. Here is a helpful list of contractors specialized in the Stage II Enhanced Vapor Recovery Upgrades:

Franklin Fueling/Healy Certified Installation Contractors list:
www.franklinfueling.com/CertifiedInstallers/CertifiedInstallers.asp

Franklin Fueling/INCON ISD Certified Installation Contractors list:
www.franklinfueling.com/CertifiedInstallers/CertifiedInstallers.asp

Veeder-Root Certified ISD Contractor list:
www.veeder.com/cfusion/veeder/ascsearch/index.cfm

VST Inc. Certified Contractor list:
www.vsthose.com/cert_contractors.shtml

Having trouble finding equipment or a Certified Contractor? Use this form:
www.arb.ca.gov/vapor/equipcontavail062207.pdf

Steve Lee is an Equipment Finance Specialist at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (http://www.firststarcapital.com/ ). Steve is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.

The Countdown to EVR/ISD Deadline

Although 236 days seems like quite a while, upgrading your station as soon as possible is vital.

Permitting and installation can take much longer than expected. Equipment and installation contractors are currently available. Planning ahead pays off seeing that the installation contractors are getting booked further and further in advance. If you wait too long, it will become extremely difficult to get the upgrade before the deadline.

Upgrading soon also benefits the owner because it will save money. Costs are expected to rise as the deadline approaches. Equipment prices have already risen by 10% to 15% this year.

Upgrade your station soon to save yourself the money and the headache.

Steve Lee is an Equipment Finance Specialist at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (http://www.firststarcapital.com/ ). Steve is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.

Avoid EVR/ISD Penalties

The mandated EVR/ISD upgrade has costly consequences if not installed in time. The deadline is April 1st, 2009, and will not be extended. There will be strict and expensive penalties for noncompliance.

After March 31, 2009, it will be illegal to operate without the Phase II EVR upgrade.

There will be monetary penalties and non-compliant facilities may be tagged out-of-service until the upgrade is completed. The fines could be anywhere from $1,000 to $70,000 a day. It is more likely that they will shut down your gas station until the upgrades are completed.

Upgrade your station soon to avoid these penalties.

Steve Lee is an Equipment Finance Specialist at a leading financing company, First Star Capital (http://www.firststarcapital.com/ ). Steve is a frequent contributor to online publications and newsletters, and is the author of this blog on commercial financing topics.