Senate bill introduced to spur biofuels growth

Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Tim Johnson, D-S.D., introduced new legislation on July 14 with the goal of bolstering the energy sector. Among other things, the Securing America’s Future with Energy and Sustainable Technologies Act, calls for a long-term extension of tax credits for ethanol and biodiesel, incentives for infrastructure and targets for advanced vehicle technologies. The bill has been endorsed by Growth Energy, the American Wind Energy Association, the Renewable Fuels Association, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and the National Association of Corn Growers.