S & D Lumber of Hallstead, Susquehanna County, has saved $35,854 over two years in the cost of diesel fuel and motor oil expenses by investing in a high-efficiency diesel generator.

The savings were the result of a Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance Account loan to finance an electronically controlled fuel injected diesel generator to provide power to its sawmill. The new generator replaced three inefficient diesel engines which had previously provided the power.

During the last two years, S & D has reported saving 9,264 gallons of diesel fuel and 529 gallons of motor oil, as well as reducing air emissions. S & D also increased its production and reduced downtime and maintenance costs.

These changes resulted in a savings of approximately $35,854 in the two years since implementing their project. The company has achieved its projected payback timeframe and the savings have already paid for the cost of the project.

For more information, visit the Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance Account webpage or contact Gene DelVecchio at 717 772-8951 or send e-mail to: gdelvecchi@state.pa.us.

3/28/2008