USA: Indiana Funds E85 Fuel Dispensers
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 |
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$1 million in state money is available to assist in the installation of
E85 pumps, and funds available have increased from a maximum of $5,000
to $20,000 per pump location. Cities and towns are now eligible to
apply, as well as commercial refueling facilities, counties or
townships.
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is accepting
applications for the E85 Fueling Station Grant Program. “As we
travel around the state, we hear from many
people who want E85 pumps in their communities,” said Indiana
Agriculture Director Andy Miller. “Now that cities, towns and retailers
are eligible to apply for this E85 grant, I encourage them to take
advantage of this opportunity.”
The E85 Fueling Station Grant
Program is one of many bioenergy initiatives started under the
leadership of Gov. Mitch Daniels. E85 pumps have increased from zero in
2005 to more than 100 pumps across the state today. E85 is a fuel blend
of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Ethanol raises the
oxygen content of gasoline to help lessen air emissions. Only flex-fuel
vehicles can operate on E85, but all vehicles can run on up to a 10
percent blend of ethanol and gasoline.
“Central Indiana Clean
Cities Alliance is supportive of the state’s initiatives for bioenergy
and has helped multiple fuel retailers obtain grants for biofuels
infrastructure,” said Kellie Walsh, executive director of the Central
Indiana Clean Cities Alliance. “We welcome the opportunity to reach out
to more communities.”
To be eligible for funding, the grant
application must be approved before the retailer begins work on the
pump installation or conversion. Members of Central Indiana Clean
Cities Alliance or South Shore Clean Cities Inc. can contact those
organizations for assistance preparing a grant application.
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