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☷Biden Harris Administration Announces Awards to Increase Access to Clean Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of President Biden s Investing in America Agenda
U.S. Department of Agriculture ( By Press Release office)
Jan 13,2024
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So , all in all , this is great news for American business owners and consumers . It ' s a step towards a more sustainable and affordable future . In June 2023 , the USDA made $450 million available through the HBIIP to promote the use of higher - blend biofuels . They also announced the first round of HBIIP awardees that month . The Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program ( HBIIP ) gives grants to fueling station and distribution facility owners , including marine , rail , and home heating oil facilities , to help them expand access to domestic biofuels . These clean and affordable energy sources are good for businesses , the environment , and rural communities . The grants help with things like installing and upgrading fuel pumps , dispensers , and storage tanks . The USDA is still accepting applications for funding to expand access to domestic biofuels . These grants can help cover the costs of installing and upgrading biofuel - related infrastructure like pumps , dispensers , and storage tanks for transportation fueling and distribution facilities . There are three more application windows left , and the program ends on September 30 , 2024 . The next application deadline is March 31 , 2024 . For more info , check out the HBIIP webpage . This announcement is part of President Biden ' s plan to invest in America and stimulate the economy . It includes rebuilding infrastructure , attracting private - sector manufacturing investments , creating good - paying jobs , and transitioning to a clean - energy economy to combat climate change and make communities more resilient . Here ' s the list of states that will get funding: Arizona , California , Florida , Georgia , Illinois , Indiana , Iowa , Kansas , Kentucky , Maryland , Michigan , Minnesota , Missouri , Nebraska , Nevada , New Mexico , North Carolina , Ohio , Oklahoma , South Dakota , Texas , and Wisconsin . Since Biden - Harris started , the USDA has invested over $96 million to make biofuels more accessible at fueling stations . Iowa got $11 . 6 million of that . The Inflation Reduction Act is a major part of this plan , being the largest - ever investment in fighting climate change . It aligns with Biden ' s overall economic strategy and commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the country . The Act gives money to USDA Rural Development to help eligible organizations invest in renewable energy and zero - emission systems and make energy - efficient improvements that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions . For more info on the Inflation Reduction Act , go to www . rd . usda . gov/inflation - reduction - act . Under the Biden - Harris Administration , USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help rural areas with economic opportunities , job creation , and better quality of life . This assistance supports improvements to infrastructure , business development , housing , community facilities like schools and healthcare , and high - speed internet access . For more info , visit www . rd . usda . gov . USDA has a positive impact on Americans ' lives each day . Under the Biden - Harris Administration , USDA is transforming America ' s food system by focusing on resilient local and regional food production , fair markets for all producers , access to safe and healthy food , building new markets for farmers , investing in clean energy and infrastructure in rural America , and promoting equity across the Department . To learn more , visit www . usda . gov . To get USDA Rural Development updates , go to the GovDelivery subscriber page . #USDA is an equal opportunity provider , employer , and lender .
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