Ohio gets an extra $1 billion, maybe more, in federal stimulus money
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a story about how Ohio's success in applying for competitive grants has led to a larger-than-expected share of federal stimulus funds. From the article:
The extra money has come mostly through competitive grants that Ohio departments, agencies and others have been able to snag, including more than $140 million for energy and environmental projects.
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The Renewable Energy Institute International of Toledo is receiving $20 million to develop a biomass plant that will create a synthetic renewable diesel fuel out of wood chips, cornstalks, algae and other materials.
"The future of our economy will be built on these types of innovative projects, and this puts Ohio at the forefront of the renewable energy movement," Gov. Ted Strickland said in statement after learning of the grant. "These unprecedented opportunities help to create jobs and secure the future of Ohio."
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