What Can States and the Federal Government Do to Help Develop Advanced Biofuels?

Shifting to sustainable, low carbon, advanced biofuels is key to addressing several critical national challenges, including:

Thirteen Senators Call for Preserving Clean Air Act Protections in Climate Bill

On March 2, 13 Democratic Senators signed a letter written to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) urging him not to weaken Environmental Protection Agency regulation of greenhouse gases from the utility sector in any proposed climate bill. Led by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), the letter insists that any climate bill must ensure that electricity generation from sources like coal be held to progressively higher performance standards for CO2 emissions.

Sixteen Lawsuits Filed to Challenge EPA's Decision to Regulate Greenhouse Gases

On February 16, 16 lawsuits were filed challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding for greenhouse gases (GHGs). By declaring GHGs a danger to public health and welfare, the EPA is obligated to regulate these gases under the Clean Air Act. The recent lawsuits came from a variety of groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Competitive Enterprise Institute, and the states of Texas, Alabama and Virginia.

Obama Awards $8.3 Billion Loan Guarantee for First New Nuclear Plant in 30 Years

On February 12, President Obama announced the first nuclear facility to receive a loan guarantee under a federal program administered by the Department of Energy. The government has offered a conditional commitment of $8.3 billion in loan guarantees for the construction and operation of two new 1,100 megawatt reactors at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Burke County, Georgia.

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