SESI President Attends White House Bill Signing
September 14, 2022
Jill Hamilton, President Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. attended the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House, yesterday. Jill stated, "I have high expectations that this bill will be a monumental game changer for advancing low carbon technologies. Its the best thing since the passage of the Renewable Fuel Standard."
Jill Hamilton, President Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. attended the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House, yesterday. Jill stated, "I have high expectations that this bill will be a monumental game changer for advancing low carbon technologies. Its the best thing since the passage of the Renewable Fuel Standard."
Higher Blend Infrastructure Funding Incentive Program is Open
August 23, 2022
USDA has opened the Higher Blend Infrastructure Funding Incentive Program (HBIIP). This program will be giving out $100 million in grants for retailers, fleets and terminals adding biodiesel and ethanol higher blend infrastructure. The program requires a dollar-for-dollar match (50/50), with grants capped at $5 million per company. Applications will be accepted from August 23- November 21, 2022. Based on the Agency’s prior experience with this program, it expects to make approximately 200 awards.
SESI has extensive experience with writing grant proposals for the HBIIP program. We are looking forward to assisting you in your grant applications. Email jhamilton@sesi-online.com for your grant writing needs.
USDA has opened the Higher Blend Infrastructure Funding Incentive Program (HBIIP). This program will be giving out $100 million in grants for retailers, fleets and terminals adding biodiesel and ethanol higher blend infrastructure. The program requires a dollar-for-dollar match (50/50), with grants capped at $5 million per company. Applications will be accepted from August 23- November 21, 2022. Based on the Agency’s prior experience with this program, it expects to make approximately 200 awards.
SESI has extensive experience with writing grant proposals for the HBIIP program. We are looking forward to assisting you in your grant applications. Email jhamilton@sesi-online.com for your grant writing needs.
Jill Hamilton, SESI President Met with EVNoire, GWRCCC & the Biden-Harris Staff on Advancing Racial Equity in Energy, Environment and Transportation
April 21, 2022
Jill Hamilton, President Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. and GWRCCC Chair, was honored to be part of the discussions with key staff from the Biden-Harris Administration on “Advancing Racial Equity in Energy, Environment & Transportation". The meeting increased the awareness among Biden-Harris staff and stakeholders about opportunities to advance equitable multimodal electrification, alternative fuels and environmental education and outreach, as well as workforce and economic development opportunities and advance public health.
“There’s an urgency now to engage and elevate opportunities for vulnerable and frontline communities who have borne the brunt of transportation emissions due to historical and systemic inequities. This may be our only chance to leverage this transformational funding to accelerate multimodal EV adoption and workforce and economic development opportunities while also improving public health,” Dr. Shelley Francis, Co-Founder of EVNOIRE
“These recommendations will help provide a real framework, for real solutions to help make real change to foster equity that expands opportunities for underserved communities and populations in energy, environment, transportation, and public health. This is an important moment history, we cannot become merely spectators or just consumers while these significant investments are being made in clean energy, transportation and the environment,” state Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition.
GWRCCC Press Release
Jill Hamilton, President Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. and GWRCCC Chair, was honored to be part of the discussions with key staff from the Biden-Harris Administration on “Advancing Racial Equity in Energy, Environment & Transportation". The meeting increased the awareness among Biden-Harris staff and stakeholders about opportunities to advance equitable multimodal electrification, alternative fuels and environmental education and outreach, as well as workforce and economic development opportunities and advance public health.
“There’s an urgency now to engage and elevate opportunities for vulnerable and frontline communities who have borne the brunt of transportation emissions due to historical and systemic inequities. This may be our only chance to leverage this transformational funding to accelerate multimodal EV adoption and workforce and economic development opportunities while also improving public health,” Dr. Shelley Francis, Co-Founder of EVNOIRE
“These recommendations will help provide a real framework, for real solutions to help make real change to foster equity that expands opportunities for underserved communities and populations in energy, environment, transportation, and public health. This is an important moment history, we cannot become merely spectators or just consumers while these significant investments are being made in clean energy, transportation and the environment,” state Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition.
GWRCCC Press Release
SESI Led Panel Discussion
January 25, 2022
GWRCCCC held educational sessions during the Washington DC Auto show. On Tuesday Jan. 25, SESI led the 11:30 am panel discussion on Grants & Funding Opportunities: Biden Infrastructure Law and presented information on ethanol and biodiesel funding opportunities for infrastructure. This session provided invaluable information on how public and private sector businesses, organizations, governments and institutions can access grants for infrastructure and vehicles. Speakers included Marci Willard (Lightning eMotors); Ken Brown (TEP); R. Denise Everson (ThinkBox Group); Mark Smith (US Dept. of Energy); Ira Dorfman (GWRCCC). Susan Susanke, Vice President Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. was the moderator.
GWRCCCC held educational sessions during the Washington DC Auto show. On Tuesday Jan. 25, SESI led the 11:30 am panel discussion on Grants & Funding Opportunities: Biden Infrastructure Law and presented information on ethanol and biodiesel funding opportunities for infrastructure. This session provided invaluable information on how public and private sector businesses, organizations, governments and institutions can access grants for infrastructure and vehicles. Speakers included Marci Willard (Lightning eMotors); Ken Brown (TEP); R. Denise Everson (ThinkBox Group); Mark Smith (US Dept. of Energy); Ira Dorfman (GWRCCC). Susan Susanke, Vice President Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. was the moderator.
NBF's Annual Fundraiser
January 19, 2022
Jill Hamilton and Susan Susanke worked the National Biodiesel Foundation Annual Auction Booth during the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo. Thanks to donors and participants for making the event a huge success. Over ten percent of conference attendees placed bids in the annual fundraising event, raising over $25,000. 100% of the proceeds fund low carbon research and education projects.
Jill Hamilton and Susan Susanke worked the National Biodiesel Foundation Annual Auction Booth during the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo. Thanks to donors and participants for making the event a huge success. Over ten percent of conference attendees placed bids in the annual fundraising event, raising over $25,000. 100% of the proceeds fund low carbon research and education projects.
SESI Staff Attend 2022 National Biodiesel Conference
January 17, 2022
Jill Hamilton and Susan Susanke attended the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Jill said, "It was pleasure to meet up and work with our colleagues at the Clean Fuels Alliance America. Thank you to the entire staff for a great conference."
Jill Hamilton and Susan Susanke attended the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Jill said, "It was pleasure to meet up and work with our colleagues at the Clean Fuels Alliance America. Thank you to the entire staff for a great conference."
2021 SESI News
Sustainability Workshop Held in Kansas City
November 9, 2021
Jill Hamilton, President Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. attended the Sustainability Workshop in Kansas City, MO. Dozens of researchers and stakeholders met to focus on opportunities to further increase the already highly sustainable production of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Presentations were grouped into three areas: agriculture, fuel production, and reporting of benefits. Researchers present included Jenny Frank, a doctoral student at the State University of New York (SUNY) who is in phase two of a study quantifying the cumulative greenhouse gas emissions and financial viability of heavy duty transportation pathways in northeast U.S. She explained the study "is also considering vehicle, battery and operating costs and social costs for revenue and hauling rates in each scenario".
Jill Hamilton, President Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. attended the Sustainability Workshop in Kansas City, MO. Dozens of researchers and stakeholders met to focus on opportunities to further increase the already highly sustainable production of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Presentations were grouped into three areas: agriculture, fuel production, and reporting of benefits. Researchers present included Jenny Frank, a doctoral student at the State University of New York (SUNY) who is in phase two of a study quantifying the cumulative greenhouse gas emissions and financial viability of heavy duty transportation pathways in northeast U.S. She explained the study "is also considering vehicle, battery and operating costs and social costs for revenue and hauling rates in each scenario".
B100 Technology Showcase
This virtual event took place on Oct. 21, 2021 from 1:00–3:00 p.m. ET. Attendees learned how today’s fleets are utilizing B100 and reducing 95 percent of their scope one and two GHG emissions – cost effectively. The event featured testimonials from fleet managers who have implemented this low carbon fuel solution. Speakers included Ira Dorfman, Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition; Jon Scharingson, Renewable Energy Group; Colin Huwyler, Optimus Technologies; Tim Fitzgerald, D.C. Water, Fleet Manager; Jill Hamilton, National Biodiesel Foundation; and Rich Iverson, City of Ames, Fleet Manager. The National Biodiesel Foundation was proud to collaborate with our respected colleagues on this educational event and would like to thank all the event sponsors:
SESI Attended GWRCCC Annual Awards Luncheon
October 14, 2021
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition held its annual Awards Luncheon to continue the tradition of honoring pioneers in our community. In her role as Chair of GWRCCC, Jill Hamilton enjoyed handing out awards with the rest of the team. GWRCCC is one of nearly 80 coalitions in the US that fosters economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. The organization continues to dedicate its time and resources to disseminating information that recognizes climate change, environmental justice, electrification, and low carbon fuels.
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition held its annual Awards Luncheon to continue the tradition of honoring pioneers in our community. In her role as Chair of GWRCCC, Jill Hamilton enjoyed handing out awards with the rest of the team. GWRCCC is one of nearly 80 coalitions in the US that fosters economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices. The organization continues to dedicate its time and resources to disseminating information that recognizes climate change, environmental justice, electrification, and low carbon fuels.
GRANT SPOTLIGHT
Ethanol Infrastructure and Education
September 2021
Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. (SESI) works to provide a strong, vital ethanol voice to educate strategic Maryland ethanol stakeholders. SESI writes educational articles to be shared with trade organizations, state and county officials, retailers, fleet managers and Clean Cities stakeholders. SESI also works to share information with the Maryland Grain Producers on critical national ethanol developments, network with industry experts, and promote Maryland ethanol activities.
Maryland has 54 Flex Fuel stations in operation today, which is a 15 station increase from 2019. Each public station sells an estimated 800,000 gallons of ethanol gallons annually, which means 54 stations moved an estimated 32 million gallons of ethanol in 2020. Thirty-two million gallons of ethanol equates to an estimated 12.5 million bushels of corn demand! A stronger corn demand pushes prices higher. These volumes are expected to continue to increase as more stations are being installed. Click this link to find flex-fuel near you!
SESI has assisted the Maryland Grain Producers in ethanol advocacy and education for more than twenty years.
Maryland Grain Producers Check-Off Program
The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board is funded through the Maryland Grain Check-Off Program; when grain that is produced in Maryland is sold by a farmer, the Utilization Board receives one-half of a percent of its net value. The Check-Off program is voted on by referendum every five years and has always received a greater than 90% affirmation vote. Each year organizations and universities are encouraged to submit grant proposals in November for consideration by MGPUB. The Utilization Board gathers to hear presentations on each proposal and reports from the previously funded projects. Projects must improve the viability and profitability of grain production through research, education, or market development.
For 2021, the Grain Producers will award $869,080 for 30 projects across the state. Congratulations to each recipient.
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