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Grants, Funding
Opportunities & Incentives
The proposed rule for REAP
has been posted to the Federal Register at the link below. The
proposed rule will revise the
Rural Energy for America Program
(REAP) found in 7 CFR part 4280, subpart B. There is a public
comment period on this rule with a deadline for receipt of comments by
June 11, 2013.
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RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE
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PROPOSED RULES
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Rural Energy for America Program:
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Rural Energy for America Program-Grants and Guaranteed Loans
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Pages 22043-22094 [FR
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DOT Announces Funds to Strengthen State Safety Oversight
The Federal Transit Administration today announced that it is making $21.9 million available to help strengthen public transportation
safety for millions of riders and transit workers nationwide. In addition to the funds, the agency also announced a flexible new policy, known as Safety
Management Systems (SMS), which DOT has officially adopted to help guide states and transit agencies alike in managing safety risks in a proactive,
cost-effective way.
Additional information is available here
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Propane
Council Offers $1,000 Incentive to Propane Mower Customers
$5 Million Available for Alternative Fuel Community
Readiness Projects
05.08.2012 - Clean Cities has just released the "Implementation
Initiatives to Advance Alternative Fuel Markets
Funding Opportunity Announcement." Through
this solicitation, Clean Cities is making
approximately $5 million available for community
readiness projects for all alternative fuels.
We anticipate awarding 10 to 20 projects this year
to be completed over two years.
Proposals are being sought that address four areas that are
critical to alternative fuel adoption: 1) Policy
Initiatives, 2) Barrier Reduction Initiatives, 3) Safety and
Training Initiatives, and 4) Market Development/Outreach
Initiatives. Note that funding available under this
particular FOA cannot be used to purchase vehicles or
hardware for fueling infrastructure.
Please find the full solicitation and application
on the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's
Exchange website:
https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/#3a7bc384-523f-4762-b2bb-dbd5d264b526
Please contact Melissa Howell at
502.452.9152 or
mhowell@kentuckycleanfuels.org
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Current
State Funding
Opportunities KyCGA Offers $5,000 Grant toward Public E85 Pump
Installation
The Kentucky Corn Growers is offering a $5,000 per pump
grant to retailers installing new E85 dispensers in
Kentucky. For more information, contact Laura Knoth at
800-326-0906.
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Tax Credits
 IRS
Fuel Tax Credits & Refunds
Publication 378 covers federal fuel tax credits you may be able to
claim on your income tax return. It also covers fuel tax refunds you
may be able to claim during the year.
Fuel Efficient Vehicle Tax
Information Center:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxcenter.shtml
 KY
Dept of Revenue
(502) 564-4581. As a part of the newly reorganized Finance and
Administration Cabinet, the Department is now positioned to provide
greater services through increased organizational flexibility as well
as the development of knowledge/functional expertise centers. These
organizational changes along with changes to operational mentalities
represent the first steps in developing a more effective and efficient
agency.
Additional
Resources
Electric Vehicles Can Be Less Expensive Than Conventional
Vehicles
An April 2012 Pike Research report
finds that the total cost of ownership (TCO) of a plug-in electric
vehicle can be lower than a conventional vehicle, assuming a $7,500
federal tax credit is claimed and the vehicle reaches 120,000 miles
over its lifetime. Small battery electric (BEV) and hybrid electric
vehicles (HEV) have a lower TCO than comparable small gasoline
vehicles. Mid-size plug-In hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), diesel,
and CNG vehicles all have lower TCOs than a comparable mid-sized
gasoline powered vehicle.
Pike Research report:
Total Cost of Ownership of Alternative Fuel Vehicles for Fleet
Operators
Fuel Efficient Vehicle Tax
Information Center:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxcenter.shtml
KY Office of Agriculture Policy,
http://agpolicy.ky.gov/board/index.shtml
- (502) 564-4627
Kentucky Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship (KCADE)
grants are available for proposals that support farm diversification,
cooperative development, research on value-added products & new
product development, and marketing.
KY Cabinet for Economic Development,
http://www.thinkkentucky.com - (800) 626-2930
This website provides extensive information on the programs and
services available to businesses including existing businesses, newly
locating companies, start-ups, small and minority businesses, and many
others.
USDA Rural Development,
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs
- (859) 224-7300
USDA Rural Development programs can assist with a wide range of rural
community needs, including affordable housing, business and industry
loans, water and wastewater projects, and community facility needs.
Energy Policy Act of 1992,
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/epact/index.html
The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) was passed by Congress to reduce
our nation's dependence on imported petroleum by requiring certain
fleets to acquire alternative fuel vehicles, which are capable of
operating on nonpetroleum fuels.
Natural Gas Infrastructure
Technical Assistance
Atmos Energy offers preliminary
feasibility studies for compressed natural gas fueling stations and
will assist with vendor selection on a case-by-case basis. Contact
Walter Miller, Energy Services Consultant, Atmos Energy
Phone (817) 303-2903.
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