Governors' Biofuels Coalition

End is near for controversial subsidy

Jason Plautz • E&E • Posted December 21, 2011

It happens every year. As Dec. 31 approaches, energy trade groups work overtime to make sure Congress doesn’t let their tax credits expire. [ read more … ]

Most Iowa farmers believe climate change is happening, unsure of cause

Lauren Morello • E&E • Posted December 21, 2011

Nearly 70 percent of Iowa’s farmers believe climate change is happening, and more than 40 percent expect extreme weather to strike more frequently in coming years, according to a new poll. [ read more … ]

South Dakota State panel OKs ethanol pumps fund

Cody Winchester • Argus Leader • Posted December 21, 2011

Fuel station owners soon will be able to apply for state grant money to install ethanol blender pumps. A legislative panel voted Tuesday to approve the rule, which establishes a fund of $3.5 million to be spent on ethanol infrastructure the next five years. [ read more … ]

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NEWS UPDATE	December 21, 2011
End is near for controversial subsidy Jason Plautz • E&E • Posted December 21, 2011 It happens every year. As Dec. 31 approaches, energy trade groups work overtime to make sure Congress doesn’t let their tax credits expire. [ read more … ] Most Iowa farmers believe climate change is happening, unsure of cause Lauren Morello • E&E • Posted December 21, 2011 Nearly 70 percent of Iowa’s farmers believe climate change is happening, and more than 40 percent expect extreme weather to strike more frequently in coming years, according to a new poll. [ read more … ] South Dakota State panel OKs ethanol pumps fund Cody Winchester • Argus Leader • Posted December 21, 2011 Fuel station owners soon will be able to apply for state grant money to install ethanol blender pumps. A legislative panel voted Tuesday to approve the rule, which establishes a fund of $3.5 million to be spent on ethanol infrastructure the next five years. [ read more … ] Note: News clips provided do not necessarily reflect the views of coalition or its member governors.
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