Absolute Michigan's Michigan Blog
 
Thursday, March 02, 2006

Biofuel Buzz Building in Michigan

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)

Read More (external link) »

# posted by farlane @ 9:33 AM
Click to subscribe to Dig Michigan blog from Absolute Michigan: >Click to Subscribe to the Absolute Michigan blog feed
Click to subscribe to the Michigan Blog: >Click to Subscribe to the Absolute Michigan blog feed

LCI Web Development
Leelanau Communications, Inc. provides web development and internet consulting for businesses and nonprofit organizations. We have created over 400 web sites and are experience in deploying web technologies to integrate with the way you do business. We made this site and can make yours too!

Add a Link
Sponsorship
About Absolute Michigan

Search Absolute Michigan

Arts & Entertainment :: Business :: Community :: Food & Dining :: Homes & Real Estate :: Lodging & Travel :: Media & Internet :: Recreation :: Shopping
Dig Michigan Blog :: Articles :: Michigan by County Map :: Search Michigan :: New Links :: Add a Link! :: About Us :: Michigan Pictures
Absolute Michigan :: Northeast Michigan :: Northwest Michigan :: Southeast Michigan :: Southwest Michigan :: Upper Peninsula

email: absolutemichigan@gmail.com :: webdesign by leelanau.com

© 2006 Leelanau Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.