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Biofuels and Biomass

Deep Dive, Biofuels and Biomass

Biofuels and Biomass

The abbreviations and policy explained on one page.

Energy & Natural Resources, Bioenergy, Energy Subsidies,  | Analysis
Nov 30, 2018 | 54 sec read | Print Article

E15. RFS. REAP. Find out what the abbreviations stand for and how they are affected by current policy.

  • Statement on EPA Proposal to Allow Year-Round Sales of E15
  • The Renewable Fuel Standards Is A Dead End
  • TCS Comments to the EPA on Renewable Fuel Volumes
  • Energy Title Programs in the House and Senate 2018 Farm Bills
  • Diverse Groups Oppose E15 Amendment to the Farm Bill
  • Federal Subsidies for Biofuels and Biomass Energy
  • Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels Fact Sheet
  • Biomass Research and Development Initiative Fact Sheet
  • Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program Fact Sheet
  • Biomass Crop Assistance Program
  • The Repowering Assistance Program
  • Rural Energy for America Program
Tags: Deep Dive, Ethanol & Biofuels, Renewable Fuel Standard

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