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For Immediate
Release
12/12/07
Contact:
Carol Maravic
(717) 787-6725
Tomlinson’s Alternative
Fuels Bill Approved by Senate During Special Session
During its Special Session on Energy, the Senate today
approved legislation sponsored by Senator Tommy Tomlinson
(R-Bucks) that would encourage the use of energy efficient
alternative fuels.
“Energy conservation and efficiency will help to promote
energy independence and save millions in energy costs,”
Tomlinson said. “By encouraging the use of alternative and
renewable fuels we can reduce our dependence on imported oil
and clean our environment.”
Special Session Senate Bill 22 would make changes to the
state’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Fund, which is aimed at
reducing air pollution and reducing the state’s dependency
on foreign oil. It would increase the reimbursement to
producers of alternative fuels from 5 cents to 10 cents per
gallon up to 12.5 million gallons annually.
“With rising gas prices and concern for the environment,
consumers are demanding alternatives to oil,” said
Tomlinson. “These changes will make the fund even more
effective in helping consumers to afford alternative fuel
vehicles and other renewable energy efficient products.”
Tomlinson’s bill would also reduce the amount of money in
the fund that can be used for administrative expenses from 2
percent to 1 percent and expand the fund’s rebate program to
authorize rebates for consumers who purchase biodiesel or
other alternative fuels vehicles.
The legislation establishes a three-year matching grant
program (up to 50 % of costs and a $5,000 max) to install
nitrogen tire inflation systems.
Alternative fuels emit no particulate matter, less carbon
monoxide and fewer pollutants that contribute to
ground-level ozone, or smog, than conventional gasoline and
diesel fuel.
“Encouraging the use of these fuels will not only help to
clean up our environment but also make us stronger
economically because we will not have to rely on foreign
oil,” Tomlinson said. “During this Special Session on
Energy we are examining a number of proposals to reduce
energy consumption and transition to cleaner renewable
fuels.”
Additional Information:
Environment and
Energy
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