The Department of Environmental Protection announced it is accepting applications under its Alternative Fuels Incentive Program for grants to promote the use of E85 and biodiesel fuels through October 2.

Grants funds can be used to cover the added cost to purchase E85 and biodiesel of up to 5 cents per gallon for up to 12,500 gallons in any one year period.

Eligible applicants include tax-exempt entities such as school districts, local governments, transit authorities, colleges and universities and nonprofit entities.

For more information, visit the Alternative Fuels Incentive Program webpage or contact Cleo Arp by sending email to arp@state.pa.us or call 717-772-8912.

8/11/2006