Is There Enough Cellulosic Ethanol To Meet 2011 Targets?

RenewableEnergyWorld.com
By RenewableEnergyWorld.com Editors November 3, 2010

According to the Renewable Fuels Association, cellulosic ethanol production in 2011 will short of what is required.

Washington, DC, USA -- The recent projection from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) for cellulosic ethanol production in 2011 is a reminder that more investment and thoughtful policy is required to bring these technologies to commercialization, according to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Bob Dinneen.

According to EIA projections, cellulosic ethanol production will be 3.94 million gallons next year, which is 1.36 million gallons below the 5.3 million gallon target as it now stands. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) readjusted the target under the Renewable Fuels Standard in February 2011.

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