Biodiesel

August 8, 2008 -- TRENTON – New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine today expressed disappointment over the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s refusal to lower the nationwide Renewable Fuels Standard that calls for the production of nine billion gallons of ethanol and biodiesel this year and an even greater quantity during 2009.

“Corn belongs on the tables of our hard-working families, not in the gas tank,” Governor Corzine said. “The EPA’s decision is regrettable because food-to-fuel mandates drive up food prices and may do more to harm the environment than good.”    » read more »

May 12, 2008 -- DES MOINES – Today at the State Capitol, Iowa Governor Chet Culver signed legislation to expand infrastructure and access to Iowa renewable fuels.

House File 2689 makes changes to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program that was created in 2006 to expand renewable fuel infrastructure and access to renewable fuels all across Iowa. Specifically, this legislation makes the following key changes to the 2006 program:

* Renewable fuels infrastructure funding is expanded to include blender pumps (pumps that blend ethanol at difference percentages than E-10 or E85);    » read more »

April 08, 2008 -- EVANSVILLE – Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle today announced $4 million for the construction of the first soybean crushing facility in the state that will create the soybean oil that will eventually become biodiesel. Landmark Services Cooperative, a farmer-owned cooperative, was awarded the grant to build a plant with the capacity to process 20 million bushels of soybeans annually.

Biodiesel banner: Photo by Steve Rhodes (CC)    » read more »

March 10, 2008 -- "Mr. President, I recently visited Birch Run High School in Michigan to learn about its Bio-Diesel project. This project is an innovative, forward-thinking endeavor, and I am proud that young people in Michigan are making strides to understand and begin to solve some of our nation’s most pressing concerns.    » read more »

Jan. 16, 2008 -- Colorado Governor Bill Ritter today applauded Safeway's conversion of its national trucking fleet to cleaner-burning biodiesel and its new partnership with Colorado-based Blue Sun, which will provide fuel for Safeway's Denver regional distribution center.

"The future of our country depends on the private sector and companies like Safeway demonstrating leadership around how we consume energy," Gov. Ritter said. "Safeway's decision and its partnership with Blue Sun is another example of how we are building a New Energy Economy here in Colorado and across the nation.    » read more »

January 02, 2007 -- DES MOINES – Today, Iowa Governor Culver issued the following statement regarding oil prices reaching $100/barrel:

“Today, the price of oil reached $100 per-barrel for the first time. While this unfortunate milestone is not surprising, it is now more important than ever to renew our commitment to ethanol and biodiesel.

“Now is the time for our nation to cut our dependence on foreign oil and embrace innovative, clean-burning and American-made forms of energy.    » 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 »

Grant will also bring alternative fuels to Corridor X and Corridor V

VESTAVIA HILLS – Motorists traveling on Interstate 65 in Alabama will soon have the opportunity to fill up their vehicles on cleaner burning fuels produced in America, Alabama Governor Bob Riley announced at a gas station in Vestavia Hills.

And with a new federal grant, the same opportunity will come to motorists traveling along Corridor X and Corridor V, Governor Riley said.    » read more »

Launches Biodiesel Facility in Adrian

August 14, 2007 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today celebrated the grand opening of NextDiesel, Michigan's largest biodiesel manufacturing facility. The plant is the first alternative energy facility to be built in one of Michigan's ten Alternative Energy Renaissance Zones around the state.    » read more »

August 8, 2007 -- LANSING - In her weekly radio address, Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said the opening of Michigan's largest biodiesel manufacturing facility in Adrian next week is the latest in a series of recent alternative energy announcements that will help drive Michigan's economic transformation. The plant, which is the result of a $20 million investment, opens August 14 and will be the first alternative energy facility to be built in one of Michigan's alternative energy renaissance zones.    » read more »

During appearance at Farmfest, Pawlenty announces plan to expand use of renewable fuels

August 9, 2007 -- Morgan, Minn. – Saying it’s time for Minnesota to extend our lead as the nation’s top renewable energy state, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced a new initiative to boost the level of biodiesel sold in Minnesota from the current 2 percent to 20 percent by 2015.    » read more »

July 2, 2007 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today celebrated Albion's first E85 ethanol and biodiesel pumps at Albion Mobil (Kelly Fuels) and called for Michigan to take the lead in reducing the demand for foreign oil.

"Michigan is moving aggressively to increase the production and use of alternative fuels," Granholm said. "With organizations like NextEnergy, Michigan State University, and others attracting cutting-edge research and development in the ethanol and biofuels industries, Michigan can be the state that reduces our nation's dependence on foreign oil."    » read more »

June 21, 2007 -- LANSING - The Michigan Renewable Fuels Commission today presented Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and members of the Joint House and Senate Agriculture Committee with a report on how to accelerate development of Michigan’s biofuels industry. The commission, which was created through Public Act 272 of 2006 as part of the state’s aggressive efforts to promote renewable energy, made a series of recommendations, including financial incentives, exploration of new funding sources and government streamlining.    » read more »

June 12, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett today joined Members of Congress and the Morris K. Udall Foundation to help kick off the Foundation’s 26 city biodiesel bus tour, made possible in part by support from the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management.    » read more »

May 29, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman signed legislation creating a tax credit for individuals investing in the development of a biodiesel production facility in Nebraska. LB 343 was introduced to help encourage greater investment in biodiesel production.    » read more »