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Governor Jennifer Granholm invests in an increase of ethanol biofuel pumps throughout Michigan in order to reduce foreign oil dependency

...   "Governor Jennifer M. Granholm announced that the state of Michigan will work to have 1,000 biofuel pumps by 2008 to make ethanol and biodiesel fuel more accessible to Michigan motorists.  To reach that goal, the governor announced a $250,000 grant program to help service station owners defray the costs of installing or converting infrastructure at public service stations to provide ethanol and biodiesel fuel to Michigan consumers.  This is the second round in a series of grants being made available by the state. 

Five ethanol plants are already in production in Michigan, with two more under construction.  Two biodiesel plants are also beginning production, with another plant in the works.  In addition, the legislative package signed by the governor in July cut the gas tax by 36 percent for the purchase of ethanol and 20 percent for biodiesel.  Granholm said that Michigan's investment in alternative energy production and use will benefit consumers in the long-run as increased use of ethanol and biodiesel helps reduce the demand for foreign oil.  In the short-term, Granholm said the state is doing everything in its power to protect consumers at the pump, including doubling the number of inspections this year to ensure that consumers are receiving the quantity and quality of gasoline they are paying for.  The governor said that President Bush could provide short-term relief, as well, by capping outrageous oil company profits. "  ...

Via Michigan Office of the Governor: Granholm Announces Goal of 1,000 BioFuel Pumps by 2008; Announces $250,000 Grant Program ...