The National Biodiesel Board delivered a letter to Congress signed by more than 50 companies outlining the industry’s policy priorities.
The priorities include maintaining tax incentives for low carbon biofuels, supporting infrastructure to deliver more clean fuels to consumers, and optimizing the Renewable Fuel Standard to maximize environmental benefits.
“As Congress develops legislation to address the nation’s infrastructure, climate, and economic priorities, we ask that you support the continued growth of the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry,” they say in the letter. “U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel producers are meeting America’s need for better, cleaner transportation fuels right now. We are also generating economic, environmental, and health benefits for many states and communities.”
The letter highlights the $17 billion annual economic impact of the biodiesel and renewable diesel industries employ more than 65,000 Americans. It also highlights the carbon benefits the industry delivers. Last year, the U.S. used three billion gallons of renewable diesel and biodiesel, which achieved an average 74 percent reduction in carbon emissions compared to petroleum diesel.
The NBB is hosting a virtual Advocacy Day Fly-In today (June 23).
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