KCFC Receives $20,000
Grant from UPS
The
Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition, a non-profit alternative
transportation fuels and advanced technology organization,
has received a $20,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the
charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS).
The KCFC, established in
1993, provides education and information about clean fuel
technologies linking providers and end users in the
transportation and energy arenas across Kentucky.
2009 KCFC President Jeff
Lykins and Bill Jacob of UPS
“KCFC members provide a
balanced depth of real world knowledge that makes us a
credible resource for the industry. From hybrid electric
school buses to advanced biofuel production, we have real
world partners providing real world data. This funding from
UPS enables us to continue expanding that knowledge base,”
said Barry Zink, KCFC President.
Established
in 1951 and based in Atlanta, GA., The UPS Foundation
identifies specific areas where it’s backing clearly impacts
social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The
UPS Foundation has identified the following focus area for
giving: non-profit effectiveness, economic & global
literacy, encouraging diversity, community safety and
environmental sustainability.
In 2009, the UPS
Foundation distributed more than $43 million worldwide
through grants that benefit organizations or programs such
as the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition. And provide support
for building stronger communities.
The UPS Foundation is
committed to funding impactful programs that make a
meaningful difference in our communities – so we are proud
to support the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition’s efforts,”
said Ken Sternad, president of The UPS Foundation.
Governor Beshear Announces Two Start-Up Energy Firms to
Receive Funding from Kentucky New Energy Ventures Fund
Gov. Steve Beshear
announced two Kentucky companies have been awarded a
combined $530,000 in funding from the Kentucky New Energy
Ventures Fund. The state program provides public funds to
promising, early-stage Kentucky companies developing and
commercializing alternative fuels and renewable energy
technologies.
Wellhead Energy
Systems, located in Somerset, was approved for an investment
of up to $500,000 to develop generator systems that can be
placed near natural gas wells to produce electricity for
rural communities. Southeast Biofuels, in Mt. Sterling, was
approved for a grant of up to $30,000 to develop a portable
system that can produce ethanol using sorghum as a
feedstock.
“These Kentucky New
Energy Ventures Fund awards demonstrate how small rural
companies with big and innovative ideas can start up and
succeed no matter where they are located in the
Commonwealth,” said Gov. Beshear. “Best of all, these energy
companies are developing technologies that can be put to
work here in Kentucky – while providing jobs for
Kentuckians.”
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