Title: Construction Inspection Manager
Department: Construction Inspection
What is your role at Larson Design Group?: I manage LDG's Construction Inspection department.
What is your background?: I am a graduate of Montoursville High School; hold a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania College of Technology; and received an MBA from Bloomsburg University. I have a strong background in transportation projects and related environmental permitting for projects. In the past I’ve worked for PennDOT Engineering District 3-0. In addition to Transportation projects, I have been involved in an array of projects including energy conservation services, CNG Focus Group, and LDG Innovative Solutions.
What do you enjoy in your free time?: I enjoy riding my motorcycle, and spending time with family and friends.
Posted in Alternative Energy | Current Events | Innovative Solutions | Marcellus Shale | Natural Gas by Aron Lantz, PE (Innovation Engineer) on June 22, 2012
Pennsylvania sits atop an abundant supply of natural gas that, according to a study from Penn State University, could be producing more than 17 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day by 2020. The safe and responsible development of this abundant resource can power our transportation sector for generations to come with a cleaner, more affordable source of fuel.
Last week, I participated in an event at Penn State Lehigh Valley titled, “Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs): The Road Ahead in Pennsylvania” that discussed policies to encourage infrastructure development for greater use of natural gas for transportation. This Penn State Extension-sponsored forum showcased how natural gas vehicles can benefit Pennsylvanians. Various experts on NGVs and natural gas vehicle fueling stations discussed the technical and economic aspects of NGVs and supporting infrastructure.
For fleets who consume large quantities of fuel, NGVs are a smart economic alternative. With gas prices remaining unpredictable, the greater use of vehicles powered by natural gas would provide substantial savings for fleets. One recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration found natural gas currently costs 42 percent less on average than traditional gasoline, and is expected to cost 50 percent less than traditional fuels by 2035.
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