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This bill expands an existing grant program for biodiesel producers and distributors to now include renewable diesel producers and distributors in Connecticut. The bill defines new terms like "renewable diesel" (a fuel produced from non-petroleum renewable sources with properties similar to diesel fuel) and establishes eligibility criteria for producers and distributors to receive grants. Qualified producers can receive monthly grants for up to 15 million gallons of renewable diesel production per fiscal year, with grant amounts ranging from 10 to 30 cents per gallon depending on production volume. The bill also provides a one-time grant of up to $3 million for initial equipment purchases or facility modifications for new producers. Additionally, the legislation expands a fuel diversification research grant program to include research on renewable diesel production from sources like used cooking oil and animal fats, and requires the Institute for Sustainable Energy to create an educational database and materials about biodiesel and renewable diesel. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and aim to support the development and adoption of alternative diesel fuel sources in Connecticut.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Energy and Technology Committee (J)

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