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Establishment of E85 Fueling Infrastructure Grant Program

Establishment of E85 Fueling Infrastructure Grant ProgramThe Department of Community Affairs is required to establish a grant program for E85 infrastructure projects. The grant program will be administered by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority. Grants of up to $20,000, or 1/3 of the total planned project cost, will be made available for each approved project. Construction for any approved project must begin no later than six months after the date the grant is issued and must be complete within one year of receipt of the grant. No grants will be made after July 1, 2009. (Reference Georgia Code 50-8-170)

Biodiesel Study Committee

The state Senate has created a Senate Biodiesel Fuel Study Committee to study the conditions, needs, and issues associated with expanding biodiesel use and production in the state of Georgia. The Committee may meet as often as necessary to carry out these duties and report their findings and recommendations, if any, on or before December 1, 2008. (Reference Senate Resolution 1201, 2008)

Alternative Fuel Use and Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition Requirements

State agencies and departments are required to prioritize the procurement of high fuel efficiency and flexible fuel vehicles when such technologies are commercially available and economically practical. Additionally, all state-owned fueling facilities are required to maximize the purchasing of gasoline blended with ethanol and diesel fuel blended with biodiesel for use in state vehicles when available and economically practical. On December 15, 2006, the Governor's Energy Policy Council finalized the first Comprehensive State Energy Strategy, which offers a suggested approach toward a sustainable energy future for Georgia and includes implementation strategies related to alternative fuel production and use. (Reference Executive Order 02.28.06.02, 2006)