Establishes a biodiesel grant program for agricultural production of biodiesel fuel in New York.

The bill establishes a biodiesel grant program to provide matching funds for the agricultural production of biodiesel fuel. It defines biodiesel fuel as a fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats, meeting the American Society of Testing and Materials designation of D 6751. The bill also creates the biodiesel grant program fund, jointly managed by the comptroller and the New York state energy research and development authority. Funds for the program will be appropriated by the legislature and allocated by the director of the budget.

Establishes a biodiesel grant program for agricultural production of biodiesel fuel in New York.

The bill establishes a biodiesel grant program to provide matching funds for the agricultural production of biodiesel fuel. It defines biodiesel fuel as a fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats, meeting the American Society of Testing and Materials designation of D 6751. The bill also creates the biodiesel grant program fund, jointly managed by the comptroller and the New York state energy research and development authority. Funds for the program will be appropriated by the legislature and allocated by the director of the budget.