Connecticut Fueling/Recharging Station Builder or Operator
Biodiesel Production and Distribution Grants
The Connecticut Qualified Biodiesel Producer Incentive Account, managed by the Department of Economic and Community Development, provides grants to qualified biodiesel producers and distributors. A qualified biodiesel producer is eligible for up to 60 monthly grants from the account, up to a total grant per fiscal year equal to: 1) $0.30 per gallon for the first five million gallons of biodiesel produced; 2) $0.20 per gallon for the second five million gallons of biodiesel produced; and 3) $0.10 per gallon for the third five million gallons of biodiesel produced. Any portion of biodiesel produced by a qualified biodiesel producer in excess of 15 million gallons per fiscal year is not eligible for these grants. A one-time grant for the purchase of equipment or establishment or retrofit of production facilities is also available; grants may not exceed either $3 million dollars or 25% of the equipment or construction cost. Additional grant funding up to $50,000 per distributor/site is available for the actual costs of creating storage and distribution capacity for biodiesel. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development must report to the Governor and General Assembly on the performance of the grant program on an annual basis. (Reference Senate Bill 881, 2009, and Connecticut General Statutes 32-324a to 32-324f)
Ethanol Labeling Requirement
Any motor vehicle fuel sold at retail containing more than 1% ethanol must be labeled according to specifications established by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection, indicating the percentage of ethanol in the fuel. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 16a-15)
Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Promotion
The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), with funding from the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), has established a Connecticut Hydrogen-Fuel Cell Coalition (Coalition). The Coalition works to enhance economic growth through the development, manufacture, and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies and associated fueling systems. The Coalition is made up of representatives from industry, government, academia, labor, and other stakeholders. CCAT prepared and submitted the Plan for Fuel Cell Economic Development, a strategic plan that addresses the status of the hydrogen/fuel cell industry in the state and concludes that hydrogen and fuel cell technology meets the state's pressing energy needs, improves environmental performance, increases economic development, and creates new jobs. CCAT also leads a Partnership Initiative (Initiative) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to promote the use of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in early market applications. The overall goals of the Initiative are to reduce energy costs, improve energy reliability, and to enhance environmental performance. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 578-32-9vv and 578-32-9ww)
Point of Contact
Joel M. Rinebold
Director of Energy Initiatives
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology
Phone (860) 291-8832
Fax (860) 291-8874
jrinebold@ccat.us
http://www.chfcc.org
Natural Gas Infrastructure and Technical Assistance
Southern Connecticut Gas Company and Connecticut Natural Gas provide technical and advisory assistance for alternative fueling station construction, fleet management, and vehicle conversions. Both utilities will assist fleet operators with natural gas vehicle planning, purchases, converting vehicles to operate on natural gas, and fueling station construction on a project-specific basis.
Point of Contact
Michael Smalec
Manager Commercial, Industrial and Key Accounts
Southern Connecticut Gas Company/ Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation
Phone (203) 795-7748 or (860) 727-3327
Fax (203) 795-7619
msmalec@soconngas.com
http://www.soconngas.com/
