The U.S. Department of Energy this week announced $8.6 million for 16 projects to expand the use of alternative transportation fuels, including two projects in Pennsylvania.

The projects in Pennsylvania include:

National Biodiesel Board in Jefferson City, MO, will install six biodiesel blending terminals at existing petroleum facilities in five states including Arizona, Florida, Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania. DOE Grant: $494,998 Total Project Cost: $3,539,101.

Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities, Inc. in Philadelphia will convert 14 existing refueling infrastructure locations to have E85 dispensing capability. These stations will be located along a 200-mile corridor from State College to Philadelphia. Team members include General Motors, Independence BioFuel Inc., and various retailers, including Worley & Obetz, and Shipley. DOE Grant: $280,380 Total Project: $914,880

11/3/2006