O estado americano prevê fundos para a expansão da Sun Power Biodiesel

(Notícia em Inglês)
A biodiesel producer in northern Wisconsin plans to expand its operations and create 31 new jobs, thanks to a $1.1 million grant from the state and federal government. Wisconsin Commerce Secretary Aaron Olver presented the funds to Sun Power Biodiesel in Cumberland on Tuesday. The announcement was part of Governor Jim Doyle's 'Up North' tour.

The assistance includes $800,000 in federal stimulus funds provided to the company through the State Energy Program. Another $349,825 was added to the amount through a Community Development Block Grant, being channeled through the City of Cumberland.

"We're grateful for the confidence shown in us by the State of Wisconsin," said Sun Power Biodiesel Co-owner Ron Ruppel. "We're excited to continue to grow our business and add to the employment in Barron County."

Sun Power Biodiesel is a small canola-based, cold flow biodiesel producer. The company, which was founded in 2005, operates one plant and has the ability to produce up to 3 million gallons annually. The firm will use State Energy Program money to purchase equipment and working capital. To support the project, the city will make infrastructure investments, such as water mains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street construction.

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