Energy Policy

Existing and future legislation is creating an environment that is condusive to the research and production of Cellulosic Ethanol. Pressures with food supply competing with Ethanol and the identical chemical structure of cellulosic ethanol compared to ethanol makes it an eminently viable source of sustainable energy.

Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)

Providing the impetus for the growth of Ethanol, this comprehensive energy legislation amends the Renewable Fuels Standard, or RFS, which was first signed into law in 2005. The amended RFS mandates the annual use of 9 billion gallons of renewable fuel in 2008, growing to 36 billion gallons by 2022, including 16 billion gallons of cellulosic biofuels.

Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA)

This legislation places a $1.01-per-gallon production tax credit for cellulosic ethanol, assistance for biorefinery development, and research into techniques for processing cellulosic biomass feedstocks for biofuels production.