Michigan papers and web sites are absolutely awash in plans from all corners of the state to capitalize on interest in ethanol and biofuels. Some highlights:

• Legislation designed to boost ethanol, biodiesel markets ... bills would provide tax incentives for buying gasoline that is at least 85% ethanol or diesel fuel that is at least 5% biodiesel, extend Renaissance Zone Act to renewable energy facilities, offer incentives to create ethanol and biodiesel fuel stations in Michigan. (mLive)


• Michigan agencies react to the bill package ... Farm bureau: "We really feel these bills are a long time coming", Department of Agriculture & MEDC wonder where money to pay for it comes from (MITECHNEWS.COM)


• Nitz promotes bills boosting E85 use in Michigan ... 50% grant for service stations that add E85 pump (South Bend Tribune)


• Alma has ethanol potential ... city official says city has a good shot of becoming home to an ethanol plant on the refinery property, Dept of Ag says state can use
  one more ethanol plant (Mt. Pleasant Morning Sun)


• Wayne County's Ficano talks e85, biofuel ... working with MSU to persuade company that makes a biochemical substitute for oil in manufacturing to locate in Wayne County, calls on Legislature & Granholm to remove all taxes on alternative fuel (Freep)

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