1. I-65 Alabama Clean Corridor Grant Program Retailer Workshops September, 2007 Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

2. I-65 Clean Corridor Project Multi-state project funded by U.S. DOE to create a clean biofuel corridor from Lake Michigan to Gulf of Mexico Multi-state project funded by U.S. DOE to create a clean biofuel corridor from Lake Michigan to Gulf of Mexico E85 and B20 retail outlets along I-65 in Alabama E85 and B20 retail outlets along I-65 in Alabama Biofuel equipment and conversions Biofuel equipment and conversions (tanks and pumps) Installation and site prep Installation and site prep Signage Signage Biofuel marketing campaign Biofuel marketing campaign

3. Grants 50% of purchase and installation costs of E85 and/or B20 refueling infrastructure 50% of purchase and installation costs of E85 and/or B20 refueling infrastructure Up to $20,000 for E85 Infrastructure Up to $20,000 for E85 Infrastructure Up to $20,000 for B20 Infrastructure Up to $20,000 for B20 Infrastructure Up to $50,000 for Bio-Islands (E85 and B20 at same location) Up to $50,000 for Bio-Islands (E85 and B20 at same location)

4. ACFC Marketing Support Grant Opening Media Events Grant Opening Media Events Editorial Board Visits Editorial Board Visits Local Talk Radio Local Talk Radio Identify Local Fleets and AFV Owners Identify Local Fleets and AFV Owners Provide Info Packets Provide Info Packets Coordinate Signage along I-65 Coordinate Signage along I-65 Internet Internet

5. Applicant Eligibility Commercial refueling facilities selling transportation fuels to the general public Commercial refueling facilities selling transportation fuels to the general public Projects must be completed by August 31, 2008 Projects must be completed by August 31, 2008 Sell biofuels and report on those sales through December 31, 2010 Sell biofuels and report on those sales through December 31, 2010 Advertise biofuel availability and post appropriate signage on location Advertise biofuel availability and post appropriate signage on location

6. Application and Grant Process Download Application and Guidelines from alabamacleancorridors.com Download Application and Guidelines from alabamacleancorridors.com Complete application and submit to ADECA by October 15, 2007 Complete application and submit to ADECA by October 15, 2007 Applications will be evaluated by ADECA and ACFC Applications will be evaluated by ADECA and ACFC Applicants will notified of award or denial via email by November 1, 2007 Applicants will notified of award or denial via email by November 1, 2007 Awardees register with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office ($30 filing fee) and complete NEPA documents Awardees register with the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office ($30 filing fee) and complete NEPA documents

7. Grant Process, Cont. Winning applications will be forwarded to the State of Indiana Winning applications will be forwarded to the State of Indiana Award letters and grant agreements (contracts) will be sent directly to awardees by the State of Indiana Award letters and grant agreements (contracts) will be sent directly to awardees by the State of Indiana Awardees will sign and return contracts to Indiana Awardees will sign and return contracts to Indiana Fully executed grant agreements will be issued by the State of Indiana by February 15, 2008 Fully executed grant agreements will be issued by the State of Indiana by February 15, 2008

8. Additional Requirements National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Questionnaire National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Questionnaire Include pictures of work site and surrounding area Include pictures of work site and surrounding area Copies of necessary permits Copies of necessary permits Don’t leave anything blank Don’t leave anything blank Start the process as soon as possible Start the process as soon as possible Fuel Quality Certification Fuel Quality Certification Reporting Reporting Quarterly project progress reports detailing activities, budget and expenditures, amount of biofuels sold, and average price per gallon Quarterly project progress reports detailing activities, budget and expenditures, amount of biofuels sold, and average price per gallon Final Narrative Report due January 31, 2009 Final Narrative Report due January 31, 2009 Reports on fuel sales through January 31, 2010 Reports on fuel sales through January 31, 2010

9. Scoring Criteria Application completeness to include two price quotes on equip & installation, proof of insurance, etc. Application completeness to include two price quotes on equip & installation, proof of insurance, etc. Ability to complete project within specified timeframe Ability to complete project within specified timeframe Location of project site Location of project site Estimated annual sales Estimated annual sales Marketing plan Marketing plan Bio-Island Bio-Island Conversion vs. new installation Conversion vs. new installation Multiple location by single applicant Multiple location by single applicant

10. Timeline October 15, 2007 - Application due to ADECA October 15, 2007 - Application due to ADECA November 1, 2007 - Award Notification November 1, 2007 - Award Notification November 15, 2007- Grant agreements (contracts) will be sent directly to awardee by the State of Indiana November 15, 2007- Grant agreements (contracts) will be sent directly to awardee by the State of Indiana After execution by the awardee the contract will be sent back to the State of Indiana for review and signature. After execution by the awardee the contract will be sent back to the State of Indiana for review and signature. February 15, 2008 - Anticipated completion of the review and signature phase of process. Signed grant agreements (contracts) will be issued by the State of Indiana. February 15, 2008 - Anticipated completion of the review and signature phase of process. Signed grant agreements (contracts) will be issued by the State of Indiana. April 15, 2008 – First quarterly report due April 15, 2008 – First quarterly report due Quarterly reporting will continue through January 31, 2010 Quarterly reporting will continue through January 31, 2010 August 31, 2008 – Project must be completed and claim vouchers submitted for reimbursement August 31, 2008 – Project must be completed and claim vouchers submitted for reimbursement December 31, 2010 – Final sales reported through this date December 31, 2010 – Final sales reported through this date

11. Questions?

12. For Additional Information Kathy Hornsby ADECA -EWT P.O. Box 5690 Montgomery, AL 36103-5690 334.242.5284www.adeca.alabama.govkathy.hornsby@adeca.alabama.gov Mark Bentley ACFC 2131 Data Office Drive, Suite 240 Birmingham, AL 35244 205.402.2755 www.AlabamaCleanFuels.org mark@AlabamaCleanFuels.org Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs