Alternative Fuels

6/3/2008 - ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFPN) -- Few car owners would ever think of pouring water down the gas tank; however, as Air Force officials here continue initiatives to redefine the Air Force's energy culture, more Airmen might picture water as an energy source.

Air Force Officials Look At Hydrogen As Potential Fuel Source: Scott Slyfield examines hydrogen storage tanks inside the HyHauler May 21 at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Air Force officials continue initiatives to redefine the Air Force's energy culture and are studying hydrogen-power. U.S. Air Force photo/Sue Sapp    » read more »

03/19/2008 -- Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen today signed an Executive Order establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Energy Policy. The Task Force is charged with developing a state energy plan to make Tennessee a leader in energy efficiency and conservation, use of alternative fuels and renewable energy sources, and the development of clean-energy technology.    » read more »

CTTransit Signs Contract for New Fuel to Power Buses and Heat Buildings

November 23, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell, a long-time proponent of the use of alternative fuels, announced today that the state has pumped its one millionth gallon of clean-burning, environmentally friendly bio-diesel fuel into a state motor vehicle.    » read more »

13 November 2007 -- The soaring price of oil is creating even greater pressure for energy companies and researchers to develop biofuels and other alternatives to take its place. The Caribbean nation of Haiti is looking to a small shrub called jatropha to cut its reliance on oil and charcoal, and to expand economic opportunities to poor communities. The efforts already are drawing support from Brazil and the United States for developing clean and renewable fuel supplies.    » read more »

November 15, 2007 -- FALMOUTH – Maine Governor John E. Baldacci said today that now is the time for Maine to capitalize on its potential to become a significant producer of renewable energy. Speaking during the opening of the E2-Tech Conference on energy and the environment, the Governor said tidal, wind and solar energy are viable remedies to the country’s dependence on foreign oil.

“We need to get off the petroleum habit,” Governor Baldacci said, “and Maine is keyed up better than most states when it comes to finding alternative sources of energy.”    » read more »

11/15/2007 -- Today at the annual L.A. Auto Show, California Governor Schwarzenegger highlighted the important role the newest alternate fuel and hybrid vehicles play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in California and throughout the world. The Governor also highlighted the need for more fuel alternatives and greater fuel efficiency to help drive down high gasoline prices.    » read more »

Surveying emerging industry, discussing plan to create more jobs

November 2, 2007 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced she will travel across Michigan to meet with leaders of businesses doing cutting-edge alternative energy work to discuss how the state can foster further growth in the industry and create jobs.    » read more »

Groundbreaking For Range Fuels Set For Nov. 6

November 02, 2007 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue today announced the opening of the first E85 ethanol fuel pump in Metro Atlanta at the Texaco Food Mart located in Smyrna, Georgia at 4495 South Cobb Drive. Today’s E85 pump opening was made possible through a partnership between GM, CleanFuel USA and the state of Georgia.    » read more »

November 1, 2007 -- DETROIT - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today met in Lansing with the Swedish Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Eskil Erlandsson, where they discussed a variety of issues important to their respective governments, including forestry and the expansion of the alternative energy industry to create jobs in Michigan. Erlandsson also met with Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto and officials from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to discuss expanding economic development partnerships.    » read more »

Joint effort to identify and develop algae strains for feedstock in next-generation biofuels

October 31, 2007 -- SAN RAMON, Calif. – Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced today that they have entered into a collaborative research and development agreement to study and advance technology to produce liquid transportation fuels using algae.    » read more »

October 2, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced plans for the conversion of one of two existing 10,000 gallon underground tanks at the state-run garage on Buckingham Street in Hartford from unleaded gasoline to E-85 ethanol. The conversion should be completed by the end of October.

“We continue to move Connecticut toward cleaner air and cleaner fuel,” Governor Rell said. “With today’s fuel prices, any way the state can diversify its fuel consumption will mean saving taxpayers money as well as improving our environment.    » read more »

WASHINGTON (Sept. 12, 2007) – More than $10.6 million in federal funding for essential Delaware transportation and housing projects passed the Senate today, according to Sens. Joe Biden and Tom Carper (both D-Del.). Funding for these Delaware projects was included in the FY 2008 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (H.R. 3074) which passed the Senate, 88-7.    » read more »