The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) testified this week to the Senate Finance Committee about the importance of reinstating the industry’s tax incentive. The $1-per-gallon biodiesel tax incentive expired on Dec. 31 for the second time in three years. Anne Steckel, NBB vice president of federal affairs, said in her testimony, that when the incentive was reinstated last year after a …
Indiana Ethanol Industry Eager to Expand
Leaders in the ethanol industry got together last week in Indianapolis to discuss the future of the industry in Indiana. Steve Pittman, Director of the Indiana Ethanol Producers Association and General Manager of POET-Portland, is especially excited about the future of the cellulosic ethanol industry. “We see corn ethanol still stay as the basis of what we do and then …
More Clean Renewable Energy Please
In our latest ZimmPoll we asked the question, “Do you agree with President Obama’s call for more clean (renewable) energy?” Overwhelmingly, the answer was Yes at 74%, however, there were 24% saying no. Feel free to comment on the reason for your choice. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “What do you think about the proposed …