Grant County Economic Development Council receives $200,000 for carbon-transformation project

MOSES LAKE — The Grant County Economic Council has received $200,000 in grant funding for the Twelve Benefit Corporation project.

Earlier today, the Washington State Department of Commerce announced that $2 million in grants will be divided into amounts of $200,000 for 10 projects that center on innovation and growth in rural communities.

“Innovation is a hallmark of each of Washington State’s key growth industries. From aerospace and clean energy to agriculture and timber tech, eyeing the future and investing in emerging technologies keeps us globally competitive,” said WSDC director Mike Fong. “These new grants will help to advance expansion of existing projects with potential to spur new economic growth and good jobs in communities throughout the state.”

Twelve Benefit Corporation is a company with the goal to scale production of the sustainable aviation fuel made from CO2 across the state. Twelve’s E-jet fuel is created using special carbon-transformation technology, using only renewable energy to turn CO2 into chemicals and other materials more conventionally produced from fossil fuels.

One $200,000 tranche of the $2 million was awarded to the GCEDC on behalf of the carbon-transformation company. The funds will accelerate the deployment of the company’s SAF facility.