Implications of alternative fuel use and regulations in the Mountain Plains region
By: Mark Lofgren, Tamara VanWechel, Kimberly Vachal.
Contributors: VanWechel, Tamara.; Vachal, Kimberly J.; Mountain Plains Consortium.; North Dakota State University.
Series: MPC report -- no. 08-203
Publisher: North Dakota State University, Mountain-Plains Consortium
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Fargo, ND
Language: eng
Number of pages: 42
Subjects: Fuel switching -- West (U.S.); Fuel switching -- Economic aspects -- West (U.S.); Biomass energy -- West (U.S.); Biomass energy -- Economic aspects -- West (U.S.); Biomass energy -- North America -- Case studies; Alcohol as fuel -- West (U.S.)
Genres: Case studies
Description: The objective of this study is to provide an overview of alternative fuel use and potential in the Mountain Plains Region (MPR) as well as benefit/cost analysis of switching from traditional to alternative fuels (such as ethanol and biodiesel) for a specific university in the region. The study will analyze users that would be affected by alternative fuel policy mandates and also examine potential demand for such products. Included will be a comparison of existing alternative fuels and related effects on the transportation sectors, as well as an overview of associated mandates/incentives that have been implemented in other states.
Notes: "September 2008."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 41-42).

The Mountain Plains region consists of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

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Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Federal guidance and provisions; title: United States alternative fuel trends; title: Mountain Plains Region alternative fuels overview and trends; title: Mountain Plains Region biodiesel and ethanol overview; title: Alternative fuel prices; title: Price differential; title: Hybrid car trends; title: North Dakota State University mini cost-benefit analysis for transition to B20 and E85; title: Biofuels case studies/examples; title: Biodiesel transit fleet case studies; title: Summary; title: References.