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Per-Capita Gasoline Consumption in Pacific Northwest Fell 5% in 2008; Down 15% Since 1999

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The states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho cut back their per-capita gasoline consumption by 5% in 2008, according to a new analysis by the Sightline Institute. Nationwide in the United States, in 2008, Americans consumed about 8.2 Nationwide in the United States, in 2008, Americans consumed about 8.2 gallons in 2007.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) will accept applications requesting up to $1,000,000 in grant funds. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country. Background.

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USDA awards $5.6M to 220 biofuel producers

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These awards include: The National Biodiesel Board and Regents of the University of Idaho received $768,000 and $192,000 respectively, through the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program. The funding for producers is being provided through USDA’s Advanced Biofuel Payment Program, which was established in the 2008 Farm Bill.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country. Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) will accept proposals requesting up to $1,000,000 in grant funds. Background.

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Pacific Ethanol Stockton partners with Edeniq to boost corn ethanol yield up to 2-4%

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With four ethanol plants in the Western United States including California, Oregon and Idaho, Pacific Ethanol’s facilities have the combined ethanol production capacity of 200 million gallons per year. The Stockton, California plant was built in 2008 and has the capacity to produce 60 million gallons per year.

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USDA awards $10M in grants to spur production of biofuels, bioenergy and biobased products

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University of Idaho, $499,009. University of Idaho, $350,000. AFRI is NIFA’s flagship competitive grant program and was established under the 2008 Farm Bill. Arizona State University, $350,000. University of Georgia, $345,689. University of Florida, $496,996. University of Florida, $497,851. Boise State University, $493,210.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington): EPA is requesting proposals between $300,000 and $800,000. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has awarded nearly 700 grants across the US.

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