Originally published February 23 2006
Pennsylvania to create its own energy sources, governor announces
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell has announced a plan for the state to build and operate 11 biodiesel production plants in the next five years in an effort to produce its own energy and save money the state now spends on foreign oil sources.
A plan to build and operate 11 biodiesel production plants in Pennsylvania over the next five years was announced Friday by Governor Edward Rendell and executives from AGRA Biofuels Inc.
Speaking at the state Farm Show, the state and company officials said the first biodiesel production facility in the state started operations January 1 at Middletown, south of Harrisburg, the capital.
The plant was built entirely through private equity and will serve as a prototype for the company's next 10 facilities, each 10 times larger than the current plant.
"It is clear that we need a national policy to address America's energy needs," said Governor Rendell, a Democrat.
Rendell Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell is emphasizing the importance of renewable energy for his state and the nation.
Rendell praised company officials for their leadership and entrepreneurial spirit in developing a viable alternative energy technology that will reduce dependence on foreign oil, and help grow Pennsylvania's economy.
The company's 11 production facilities will produce more than 200 million gallons of biodiesel each year, and create as many as 3,000 new jobs in the next five years.
"Our commitment to renewable energy, convenient access to an abundant crop of state grown soybeans, and a well trained workforce convinced investors that Pennsylvania is a great place to do business."
Each of the 11 facilities will use virgin soybean oil, primarily from Pennsylvania farmers, to create the renewable fuel.
Rendell and Coccia announced that the first 10,000 gallons of biodiesel produced by AGRA will be donated to Pennsylvania as part of the Governor's Stay Warm PA initiative and will be used to reduce heating bills for some of the state's neediest families.
"If we as a nation were to pursue the renewable energy solutions advanced here in Pennsylvania, the United States could find itself largely independent of foreign energy interests," Rendell said.
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