Experts predict push for biofuels

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Thomas Content of the Journal Sentinel
Posted: Dec. 15, 2008

Obama advisers will focus on 'green' policies, they say

A surge of interest - and funding - is likely in 2009 for efforts to cut energy use, develop next-generation biofuels and expand renewable energy sources such as wind power, energy experts say.

But don't look for a rapid acceleration of plans to build new nuclear reactors, the experts said in assessing President-elect Barack Obama's choices to lead his administration's energy policy.

Experts say energy policy is going to take a greener hue, and they say an economic stimulus package may have its own green tint now that Obama has named his key energy and environment policy advisers.

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