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BOSTON – Representative John Keenan (D-Salem) announced today that
he has cosponsored legislation to create a commission to study the
introduction of E85, an ethanol-based fuel, into the Massachusetts
market. E85 fuel is 85 percent ethanol alcohol, typically from corn,
and 15 percent gas, which drastically reduces the need for oil.
"The dramatic increase in the price at the pump lately highlights
the need to promote and pursue sensible alternatives to traditional
fuel sources. E85 presents a great opportunity to help reduce our
dependence on foreign oil, address rising gas prices, and stimulate
alternative energy consumption," said Representative Keenan. "I am
proud to be a part of an effort that will lead the way on this vital
issue."
Lead sponsor State Representative Lou Kafka (D-Stoughton) crafted
this legislation after looking at E85 in California, which is
currently adding pumps for E85 at gas stations because it costs
considerably less per gallon than traditional gas. "It is my hope
that this bill will help Massachusetts find a partial solution to
the ever increasing energy prices being paid by consumers at the
pump," said Representative Keenan.
The commission would study the viability of using a dedicated
portion of the gas tax to assist independent gas station owners with
their conversion and will research E85 usage by Commonwealth-owned
vehicles.
While many people don't realize it, many gas stations already use
as much as 10% ethanol in the fuel they sell. Currently, E85 can be
used in Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) which are already on the road and
on the market. Thirty-seven states have E85 filing stations, but
there are none located in New England. More information about E85
can be found online at www.e85fuel.com. The legislation is scheduled
to be filed early next week.
Source: www.johnkeenan.org
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he has cosponsored legislation to create a commission to study the
introduction of E85, an ethanol-based fuel, into the Massachusetts
market. E85 fuel is 85 percent ethanol alcohol, typically from corn,
and 15 percent gas, which drastically reduces the need for oil.
"The dramatic increase in the price at the pump lately highlights
the need to promote and pursue sensible alternatives to traditional
fuel sources. E85 presents a great opportunity to help reduce our
dependence on foreign oil, address rising gas prices, and stimulate
alternative energy consumption," said Representative Keenan. "I am
proud to be a part of an effort that will lead the way on this vital
issue."
Lead sponsor State Representative Lou Kafka (D-Stoughton) crafted
this legislation after looking at E85 in California, which is
currently adding pumps for E85 at gas stations because it costs
considerably less per gallon than traditional gas. "It is my hope
that this bill will help Massachusetts find a partial solution to
the ever increasing energy prices being paid by consumers at the
pump," said Representative Keenan.
The commission would study the viability of using a dedicated
portion of the gas tax to assist independent gas station owners with
their conversion and will research E85 usage by Commonwealth-owned
vehicles.
While many people don't realize it, many gas stations already use
as much as 10% ethanol in the fuel they sell. Currently, E85 can be
used in Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) which are already on the road and
on the market. Thirty-seven states have E85 filing stations, but
there are none located in New England. More information about E85
can be found online at www.e85fuel.com. The legislation is scheduled
to be filed early next week.
Source: www.johnkeenan.org
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