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Letter of January 9, 2007, to Potential Applicants of the Renewable Fuels Development Program
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Illinois Renewable Fuels Development Program Guidelines and Application Form
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Building an Ethanol Plant in Illinois
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Ethanol’s benefits are well documented: it is renewable, reduces dependence on foreign oil, supports the agricultural economy, provides a net reduction in greenhouse gases, and is cleaner-burning for carbon monoxide, particulates and air toxins compared to conventional gasoline.
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Renewable Fuels Development Program
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The Renewable Fuels Development Program (RFDP) was established in June of 2003 by Public Act 93-15 to provide grants for the construction of new biofuels production facilities in Illinois. The program is specifically designed to increase biofuels (ethanol and biodiesel) production in Illinois.
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Illinois E-85 Infrastructure Development Program
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Through a grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF), Illinois is helping to build an infrastructure of E-85 refueling stations throughout the state. E-85 is currently the main alternative to petroleum gasoline and is composed of 85 percent ethanol fuel and 15 percent petroleum gasoline.
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Renewable Fuels Research, Development and Demonstration Program
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Through its Renewable Fuels Research, Development and Demonstration Program, DCEO works with Illinois' industrial and agricultural organizations to actively promote and expand the use of biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, as clean, renewable transportation fuels.
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What are Renewable Fuels?
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Ethanol and biodiesel are currently the most popular renewable fuels in the U.S. These fuels are derived from locally grown corn and soybeans and serve as alternatives to gasoline. As gas prices continue to rise, demand for these renewable fuels increases. Illinois is at the forefront of research and production in the field of renewable fuels. The renewable fuels industry reduces our dependence on foreign oil, keeps energy dollars in the local economy, creates jobs, supports local corn and soybean prices, and contributes to a cleaner and healthier environment in Illinois.
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Biofuels Resources
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The renewable fuels industry is growing increasingly popular as the industry expands and new developments are made. Click on the links below to access additional biofuels resources.
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Small Scale Bio Demonstrations
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US Department of Energy Announces up to $200 Million in Funding for Biorefineries - May 1, 2007 Press Release
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