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Information about policies related to biofuels and bioenergy in the United States.

Note: See also the page Policies of the Obama Administration.

Contents 1 Current US Laws 1.1 Subsidies 1.2 Tax credits 1.3 Tariffs 2 Proposed policy 3 State-level Policy 3.1 California 3.2 Minnesota 3.3 Publications

Current US Laws

• Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
• Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000
• Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58)
• Farm Bill
• Renewable Fuel Standard

Subsidies

Tax credits

• Production Tax Credit (PTC)
• VEETC

Tariffs

• 54 cent tariff on ethanol imports, renewed until January 1, 2009. (source: [1] Needs bill number etc.)

Proposed policy

Policy Proposed under Bush Administration

• President's Twenty in Ten plan to cut gasoline consumption by 20% in ten years
• Proposed national laws and policies
  • Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act (S. 2025 & H.R. 4409).
    • Intended to reduce demand for oil "by 36% in 25 years" through "1) boosting efficiency in heavy trucks, tires and cars; 2) dramatically ramping up production and distribution of alternative fuels; and 3) funding for more transit in targeted areas." (Source: "The Heat Is On" by Deron Lovaas, Natural Resources Defense Council)

Policy Proposed under Obama Administration

• 25x'25 Economic Recovery Proposals Supported by 'Real World' Benefits, January 2009 by 25x25 Monthly Feature, America's Energy Future:
  • "'The recommendations target programs that accelerate markets for the wind energy, solar power, biomass, geothermal energy, hydropower and biofuels industries,' says Bart Ruth, 25x'25 policy committee chairman. 'They represent the best opportunity to address our troubled economic times by implementing renewable-energy and energy-efficiency initiatives that can drive and maintain economic recovery.'"
  • "'These are not pie-in-the-sky recommendations. They are not academic exercises," said 25x'25 Policy Chairman Ruth. 'These recommendations are underscored by projects and "on-the-ground" experience from all renewable energy sectors and areas across the country. It's important that Congress and President Obama understand that that with some relatively small shifts in policy and a small influx of new money, huge returns to our economy, to our energy security and to our environment are within our grasp.'"

• See the main article, Policies of the Obama Administration on biofuels
  • 25x'25 Offers Congress, New Administration Recommendations To Spark Economic Recovery, 15 December 2008 Press Release:
  • "The National 25x'25 Alliance Steering Committee today presented to Congress and the incoming Obama administration a wide-ranging package of new recommendations that will bolster the U.S. economy, create new jobs and insure a clean energy future."
  • "The 12 recommendations boost federal renewable energy programs by calling for additional investments totaling some $4.14 billion, an outlay that could ultimately help generate hundreds of billions in new annual revenues and millions of new jobs."
  • "The package also calls for a renewed look at government support for advanced biofuel production, including increased funding in the form of grants specifically aimed at the construction of commercial-scale, cellulosic production facilities. The proposals underscore the critical role USDA and its programs can and will play in the promotion of a clean energy future and a robust economy." [2]

• Obama energy plan (PDF file). The Obama-Biden comprehensive New Energy for America plan delineates administration energy goals such as short-term relief from soaring energy prices, long-term climate change and new energy solutions, diversifying energy sources and investments, and better fuel efficiency.

State-level Policy

California

• Executive Order S-01-07: Low Carbon Fuel Standard
• Executive Order S-06-06: Targets for the Use and Production of Biomass Products
• AB32: the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006

Minnesota

• HF0589 Status in House for Legislative Session 85
• Text of HF0589
• Biofuels Factsheet for Clean Energy Minnesota
• HF 589-SF 480 Primer: Next-Generation Biofuels

Publications

See books, reports, scientific papers, position papers and websites for additional useful resources.

• Understanding and Informing the Policy Environment: State-Level Renewable Fuels Standards by E. Brown, K. Cory, and D. Arent; NREL, January 2007.

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Federal policies: Renewable Fuel Standard | Energy Policy Act of 2005 (P.L. 109-58) | Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 | Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 | Farm Bill Proposed policy: President's Twenty in Ten | Biofuels Innovation Program State policies: California | Minnesota | Proposed Federal Legislation: Energy Bill |

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