REFUEL Act

2016-03-02

Introduced in House

Renewable Fuel Utilization, Expansion, and Leadership Act or the REFUEL Act

This bill amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to direct the Department of Agriculture (USDA)to establish a competitive grant program for renewable and alternative energy fueling infrastructure projects.

Projects may be new or for the retrofit of existing renewable and alternative energy infrastructure and must be capable of dispensing fuel or energy not widely available.

USDA must prioritize awarding grants for projects locatedin rural areas.

Entities that receive funding from USDA must contribute at least30% of any allotted amount towards the project and are eligible to receive a maximum of $100,000.

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