Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Thorntons Groupon Promotion - Buy E85 at 50% off
Friday, December 17, 2010
Clean Fuel Tax Credits Passed and Signed by President
The legislation includeed several provisions to reduce oil dependence by encouraging biofuel production, including one that extends the current 45 cent per gallon tax credit for ethanol through 2011. The bill also extends, through 2011, $1 dollar per gallon tax credits for biodiesel production and diesel fuel created from biomass, as well as a 10 cent per gallon tax credit for agri-biodiesel producers.
It is a great success that the tax credit for alternate fuels, such as Natural Gas and Propane of .$50/gallon also came through, retroactive to January 1. 2010.
The bill also included investments in alternative vehicle refueling infrastructure. The bill extends through 2011 the 30% investment tax credit for infrastructure that supports alternative fuels like ethanol, hydrogen, biodiesel and natural gas.
These reinstated tax credits should lower the cost of alternative fuels throughout Kentucky and serve as a helpful incentive for cleaner domestic fuels.
The President signed the legislation today among many alternative and biofuels supporters.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Mammoth Cave National Park Chosen for Partnership
This initiative is designed to reduce petroleum use, improve air quality, curb congestion and educate visitors about the advantages of cleaner fuels.
MCNP was chosen as the first participant because of the proven commitment to cleaner fuels. In 1999, MCNP introduced E85 to their fleet and quickly became the first national park fleet in the nation to be 100% powered by clean fuels/technologies. Four additional Propane powered buses, two Propane powered pick up trucks and five Low Speed Electric vehicles are included for MCNP.
Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks will also participate in the program.
A variety of vehicle technologies are included in the $1.3 million dollar partnership. Propane, Electric, Ethanol (E85) and hybrids will be featured, along with an extensive education component.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Kentucky’s Corn Farmers Support American Ethanol Partnership with NASCAR
More than 50 million NASCAR fans will soon be introduced to the benefits of American corn-based ethanol. Not only will the popular racing organization fuel all 2011 races with E15, a 15 percent corn ethanol blend, but will highlight the renewable fuel as part of a promotional partnership with corn farmers and ethanol supporters.
kyGREEN.tv features Griffin Industries on Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Segment
Airs Tuesday, December 7
KyGREEN.tv recently launched a new series, Kentucky’s Greenside, where they discovered the behind the scenes green initiatives at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. This series airs online at www.kygreen.tv and on Kentucky Educational Television (KET). The episode featuring Griffin Industries and how they supplied Biodiesel for the WEG will air tomorrow online at http://www.kygreen.tv/channels/kentuckys-greenside/. The next scheduled KET airdate is December 9 at 10:00 p.m. EST on KET1.