Indiana Republicans propose Biofuels Grant Program

This week, Indiana Republicans called for further incentives in the state to promote alternative fuels such as ethanol. House Speaker Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, with the support of the GOP, proposed the following:

• Biofuels Grant Program to further encourage fuel stations and such retailers to install alternative fuel pumps.
• $1,000 tax credit for residents who purchase hybrid vehicles.
• State establishes a percentage of its power to come from solar and wind sources.
• New state vehicles must either be a hybrid or biofuel-powered.

House Minority Leader Pat Bauer, D-South Bend also proposed suspending and, in time, the removal of the state gasoline tax. The Republican party disagrees with Bauer's proposal.

Related:

• Governor Bush advocates abolishment on ethanol tariffs
• Florida energy bill promotes renewables, conservation

[Source: Courier-Journal]