The Department of Economic and Community Development shall administer a fuel diversification grant program to provide funding to Connecticut institutions of higher education or Connecticut institutions of agricultural research for purposes which may include, but are not limited to (1) research to promote biofuel production from agricultural products, algae and waste grease, and (2) biofuel quality testing. Said department may enter into an agreement, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 55a, with a person, firm, corporation or other entity to administer such program. The Department of Economic and Community Development, in consultation with such person, firm, corporation or entity, if applicable, shall create guidelines necessary for the administration of the provisions of this section.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-4, S. 61; P.A. 09-234, S. 7.)
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 07-4 effective July 1, 2007; P.A. 09-234 deleted requirement re annual report to commissioner by selected person, firm, corporation or other entity, effective July 1, 2009.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 32 - Commerce and Economic and Community Development
Chapter 588p - Energy Conservation Loans and Investment in Alternative Fuels
Section 32-324. - Definitions.
Section 32-324a. - Connecticut qualified biodiesel producer incentive account. Agreement.
Section 32-324b. - Grants to qualified biodiesel producers. Grant amounts.
Section 32-324c. - Application for grant.
Section 32-324e. - Grants to qualified biodiesel distributors: Permitted purposes. Amounts.
Section 32-324f. - Guidelines for grant program.
Section 32-324g. - Fuel diversification grant program. Agreement. Guidelines.