American Lung Association of Colorado

Alternative Fuels Receive Economic Boost

The Department of Energy announced on Thursday, Oct. 26, that Colorado will receive $350,000 toward funding five new E85 and biodiesel refueling stations. The money will also be used for educating car dealers and the general public about this cleaner-burning fuel. This grant was part of an $8 million funding increase towards developing alternative fueling stations across the country.

"We are working with the state offices to implement this grant and we know that, not only will it lead to increased usage of E85, but that it will provide a greater leadership role for ALAC/Denver Metro Clean Cities in the future," Stacey Simms, denver metro clean cities coordinator, said.

E85 fuel, made from organic materials such as corn, is growing in popularity due to the increase in availability and the environmental benefits. It produces almost two pounds of pollution less than regular gasoline per gallon. Currently, Colorado has 13 E85 stations.