In Focus: The Future of US Biofuels

Recent federal and state policy decisions are working to elevate the role of biofuels in the US energy mix. While biofuels could help move the economy away from fossil fuel dependence, many questions still need to be answered about the potential for biofuels to contribute meaningfully to emissions reduction, equity considerations, and efficiency. RFF Fellow Nafisa Lohawala details these issues, which she will explore further in a series of RFF webinars, beginning November 5, that explore the broad potential of biofuels.

Note to clarify Lohawala’s point at 0:34: To be eligible for the Section 45Z credit after December 31, 2025, biofuels must be derived from feedstock produced or grown in the United States, Mexico, or Canada.