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Energy News- New USDA Report Provides Roadmap for U.S. Biofuel Energy Goals June 30, 2010The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a report providing a roadmap to meet the new Renewable Fuel Standard of 36 billion gallons of biofuels by 2022. The report notes that the Southeast and Central-Eastern regions could produce more than 90% of the biofuel feedstocks. […]
- MIT Study: Natural Gas to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions June 30, 2010With lower carbon emissions than coal, natural gas has often been called the "bridge to a low-carbon future," a moniker validated by a new analysis from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The study anticipates new natural gas plants replacing old, inefficient coal plants by 2050. […]
- University of Michigan Wins the American Solar Challenge June 30, 2010The University of Michigan continued its dominance in solar car racing by winning the 1,200-mile American Solar Challenge, a race through four Midwestern states which concluded on June 26. Michigan, which won 5 of the event's predecessors, finished more than two hours ahead of second-place University of Minnesota. […]
- New USDA Report Provides Roadmap for U.S. Biofuel Energy Goals June 30, 2010
- Renewable Energy
- Brownfields' Bright Spot: Solar and Wind EnergyNREL helps the Environmental Protection Agency find ways to generate renewable energy on blighted land. […]
- Energy Saving A/C Conquers All ClimatesNREL melds technologies to invent a better air conditioner that could mean more comfortable summers and lower energy bills. […]
- Putting the Forklift before the Horseless CarriageHydrogen fuel cells tested in forklifts provide data on performance and safety key to widespread use of the power plants in cars and trucks. […]
- Brownfields' Bright Spot: Solar and Wind Energy
- Energy And The Environment
- Energy Star Helps Auto Plants Improve Energy Efficiency June 22, 2010WASHINGTON – The U.S […]
- EPA Announces a Schedule of Public Meetings on Hydraulic Fracturing Research Study; August 12 Meeting to be Held in Binghamton, N.Y. June 18, 2010(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting four public information meetings on the proposed study of the relationship between hydraulic fracturing and its potential impacts on drinking water […]
- EPA Seeks Public Comment on Strategic Plan to Move Forward on Agency Priorities: Draft plan will help advance Administrator Jackson’s seven priorities June 18, 2010WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on its draft FY 2011-2015 strategic plan, which helps advance Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s priorities and the mission to protect human health and the environment […]
- Energy Star Helps Auto Plants Improve Energy Efficiency June 22, 2010
- Energy Research
- SLAC's Marco Cammarata tracks the ultrafast July 1, 2010Marco Cammarata studies the superfast, from both a biological and a physical perspective. […]
- First LHC results July 1, 2010Earlier this month, 270 particle physicists gathered at the ???Physics at LHC??? conference at DESY, the particle physics laboratory in Hamburg, Germany. […]
- Improving data download from outer space July 1, 2010Satellite systems in space keyed to detect nuclear events and environmental gasses currently face a kind of data logjam because their increasingly powerful sensors produce more information than their available bandwidth can easily transmit. […]
- SLAC's Marco Cammarata tracks the ultrafast July 1, 2010
- Agriculture
- Using Remote Sensing to Map Soil Salinity on a Regional ScaleA team led by ARS soil scientist Dennis Corwin has developed an easy, reliable model for mapping soil salinity over regions that span from hundreds of thousands to millions of acres. Click the image for more information about it. Aerial imagery system helps save water Knowing where to look for invasive leafy spurge Taking earth's temperature via s […]
- Molecular Biology Provides Clues to Health Benefits of Olive OilPhenolic compounds in olive oil were found to positively modify genes involved in the inflammatory response, a team of researchers, including one with ARS, reported. Photo courtesy of Microsoft clipart. Dietary guidelines associated with lower risk of metabolic syndrome Eating beans helps lower cholesterol Dying fat cells call for molecular rescue Mole […]
- Vitamin D and Mental Agility in EldersA study by ARS-funded researchers has found that senior citizens with sufficient levels of vitamin D also had better cognitive performance on tests. Photo courtesy of Microsoft clipart. Researchers study effect of cinnamon compounds on brain cells Dietary intervention shows neuroprotection Berry compound reduces aging effect Vitamin D and Mental Agilit […]
- Using Remote Sensing to Map Soil Salinity on a Regional Scale
- Food, Drugs And Health
- NOAA, FDA, and Gulf Coast State Officials Affirm Commitment to Ensuring Safety of Gulf Coast SeafoodGulf State health and fisheries officials joined with senior leaders from several federal agencies to affirm a shared commitment to ensuring the safety of seafood coming out of the Gulf of Mexico, through closures of affected waters, surveillance, and with an eye toward reopening closed waters as soon as possible, consistent with public health goals. […]
- FDA Approves First Generic Effexor Extended Release Capsules to Treat Major Depressive DisorderOn June 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of Effexor XR capsules (venlafaxine hydrochloride) to treat major depressive disorder. […]
- FDA Issues Draft Guidance on the Judicious Use of Medically Important Antimicrobials in Food-Producing AnimalsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued draft guidance intended to help reduce the development of resistance to medically important antimicrobial drugs used in food-producing animals. […]
- FDA Approves Rapid Test for Antibodies to Hepatitis C VirusThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced approval of the first rapid blood test for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for individuals 15 years and older. […]
- Anesthesiologist Sentenced on Health Care Fraud ChargeAnesthesiologist Sentenced on Health Care Fraud […]
- NOAA, FDA, and Gulf Coast State Officials Affirm Commitment to Ensuring Safety of Gulf Coast Seafood
Investing in Alternative Fuel Transportation
HARRISBURG — Seeking to enhance Pennsylvania’s energy security, promote alternative forms of energy and create a cleaner environment, Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced an $8 million investment in 20 projects that will advance the alternative fuels industry in the state.
“The Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant projects promote cleaner transportation through the production and use of alternative fuels such as biodiesel, natural gas and electricity, and create infrastructure that will allow more Pennsylvanians to make fuel saving vehicles a part of their daily lives,” said Governor Rendell. “These investments will help make Pennsylvanians less reliant on foreign oil by promoting the production and use of biofuels, and create a variety of employment opportunities in the alternative fuel industry which will provide a much-needed boost to local economies.
“The actions we have taken during the past seven years have helped Pennsylvania become more energy independent through the strategic investment of state and federal dollars to develop cleaner forms of alternative energy for our homes and businesses. The Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants, or AFIG, will have a similar effect on our vehicles and highways. By promoting the use of cleaner-running vehicles, making the use of such vehicles more practical, and producing cleaner-burning fuels, we are creating jobs, leveraging millions of dollars more in private investments while making our environment cleaner for all Pennsylvanians.”
AFIG grants help support energy security by investing in companies that produce and market homegrown alternative fuels and related infrastructure. The 20 AFIG projects will combine to save more than three million gallons of conventional liquid fuel. Two of the projects will produce 5.8 million gallons of biofuel. The projects are expected to create or retain more than 160 jobs for Pennsylvanians and leverage nearly $21.6 million in private funding. Environmental benefits include reducing harmful carbon dioxide emissions by 34.4 million pounds annually, the equivalent of removing 3,000 passenger vehicles from our roads.
“The interest in developing these types of alternative fuel technologies is apparent by the amount of private investments these projects attract,” said Governor Rendell. “By investing in infrastructure, fuel production, distribution equipment and vehicle use, we are demonstrating the practicality and long-term dependability of these technologies which will help stimulate a cost-competitive transition to a less-carbon-intensive transportation sector.”
Since Governor Rendell expanded the AFIG program in 2004, it has awarded $31 million to 93 projects and leveraged $194.7 million in investment commitments by public and private fleet operators and fuel providers.
For more information, visit www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program, or call the Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Energy and Technology Deployment at 717-783-8411.
Editor’s Note: The following is a list of Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants by county.
Adams
Soy Energy Inc. — $19,492 for the production of 194,924 gallons of biodiesel during the next two years.
Allegheny
Air Star Transportation & Limousine Serv. Inc. — $142,600 to convert 31 of its gasoline powered-vehicles to propane AutoGas™ powered vehicles.
Equitable Gas Co. LLC — $700,000 to construct one of the first public-access natural gas refueling stations in the Pittsburgh area. The project also will demonstrate how compressed natural gas can be used effectively and efficiently in business operations.
Giant Eagle Inc. — $900,000 to purchase 10 compressed natural gas-powered vehicles and install a public CNG refueling station, locating it for convenient public access.
Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities — $600,000 to install three biofuel stations in the Pittsburgh region and retrofit 57 vehicles with fossil fuel-free technology.
Berks
Berks County Intermediate Unit #14 — $183,000 for the incremental cost to purchase biofuel for use in its 180-bus fleet.
Centre
Pennsylvania State University — $151,509 to enhance PSU’s ability to store, blend and deliver in-house produced and purchased biofuels throughout the University Park area.
Chester
Energy Cooperative Association of Pennsylvania — $172,410 for the incremental cost to purchase biofuel for the 500-bus fleet of the Chester County Biodiesel Coalition, which consists of the Chester County Intermediate Unit, Coatesville, Twin Valley, Downingtown, and West Chester Area school districts.
West Chester University of Pa. — $2,160 for the incremental cost to purchase 6,000 gallons of biofuel.
Delaware
WallyPark Pennsylvania — $1 million to replace nine shuttle bus engines with compressed natural gas engines, purchase 11 additional CNG-powered shuttles, and provide a public access station for taxis, shuttle vans, airport vehicles and consumer use.
Erie
Millcreek Township School District — $133,583 for the incremental costs to purchase more than 300,000 gallons of biofuel for its 95-vehicle school bus fleet.
Lehigh
Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority — $700,000 to replace eight gasoline-powered ground support vehicles with electric versions, install three recharging units, electrify eight passenger gates with pre-conditioned air units and replace six gasoline-powered airport fleet vehicles with hybrid electric vehicles.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Treasurer, Office of Fleet Management — $593,057 to purchase up to 1.7 million gallons of biofuel over a two-year period.
Lower Merion School District — $315,000 for the incremental cost to purchase nine compressed natural gas-powered school buses, which will replace the use of more than 22,000 gallons of convention liquid fuel.
Northampton
Lower Saucon Township — $42,700 to convert its conventional gasoline-power fleet of police vehicles to use E85 fuel.
Multiple
Matson and Associates Inc. — $166,600 to demonstrate on a commercial scale, a process that converts feedstocks with fatty acids to biofuel.
City of Philadelphia — $517,902 for the electrification of passenger gates through the purchase and installation of 24 pre-conditioned air units. This will forgo the use of diesel auxiliary power units when supplying electricity and fresh air to parked aircraft.
City of Philadelphia — $575,966 to replace 69 diesel-powered airport fleet vehicles with electric versions.
Energy Cooperative Association of Pennsylvania — $277,142 for incremental costs for the Southeastern PA Cooperative Biofuel Initiative to purchase 1.5 million gallons of biofuel to use it in its 650-bus fleet. The cooperative consists of the Great Valley, Owens J. Roberts, Tredyffrin-Easttown, Haverford Township, Radnor Township, Colonial, Springfield Township, Lower Moreland, and Upper Merion Area school districts.
Northern Tier Solid Waste Authority — $900,000 to replace four, older diesel-powered refuse trucks with four compressed natural gas trucks, and to construct a CNG refueling station at a landfill in Bradford County.