Originally published December 29 2005
Pennsylvania energy program to create a range of energy possibilities for the state
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
CarbonFree reports on a project called Energy Harvest Grant Program, first undertaken by Pennsylvania Governor Governor Edward G. Rendell to create clean energy solutions.
Pennsylvania is using Governor Edward G. Rendell's Energy Harvest Grant Program to create a diversified energy base, support clean energy technologies and lessen the nation's dependence on foreign oil.
Governor Rendell announced the investment of $5.9 million to support 34 projects that will enhance energy security, promote advanced technologies, spur economic growth and improve the environment.
"Pennsylvania is developing and supporting homegrown solutions through the Energy Harvest program to lessen our dependence on foreign oil," Governor Rendell said.
"Our investment in clean energy solutions has attracted nearly three times as much private-sector investment.
That is capital that is creating new jobs and supporting our communities.
We can all be proud of Pennsylvania's leadership."
Since its inception in May 2003, the Pennsylvania Energy Harvest Grant Program has awarded $15.9 million and leveraged another $43.7 million in private funds.
The projects will eliminate 85,000 pounds of nitrogen oxide, 131,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide, 2,700 pounds of carbon monoxide and 10 million pounds of carbon dioxide.
The projects also will displace 167,000 gallons of diesel fuel annually.
The Governor's successful and visionary leadership was recently recognized by former President William J. Clinton in the Inaugural Clinton Global Initiative, an international summit.
The plant will replace 3.2 million gallons of foreign oil with domestically produced biodiesel and will keep about $6 million worth of energy dollars in the commonwealth by reducing the state's need to purchase imported fuels.
Governor Rendell also made Pennsylvania a frontrunner in addressing the country's dependence on foreign oil by supporting the nation's first-ever waste-coal-to-diesel plant and creating a fuel consortium that will purchase nearly all of the cheaper, cleaner, diesel fuel that will be produced at the Schuylkill County facility.
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