| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 131 pages) : color illustrations |
| Series |
Renewable energy: research, development and policies |
| Contents |
Ethanol and Biofuels: Production, Standards and Potential; Contents; Preface; Renewable Energy: Background and Issues for the 110th Congress; Abstract; Introduction; History and Background; Budget and Funding Issues; Tax Credit Issues; Regulatory Issues; Renewable Fuels and Energy Security; Climate Change; Legislation; References; Fuel Ethanol: Background and Public Policy Issues; Abstract; Introduction; Ethanol Basics; Ethanol and the Agricultural Economy; Ethanol Refining and Production; Fuel Consumption; Development of Cellulosic Feedstocks; Economic Effects; Air Quality |
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Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas EmissionsPolicy Concerns and Congressional Activity; Conclusion; References; Ethanol and Other Biofuels: Potential for U.S.-Brazil Energy Cooperation; Abstract; Introduction; Biofuels: A Definition; Biofuels: A Potential Solution to Latin America's Oil Dependency?; Brazil and the United States: Hemispheric Leaders in Ethanol Production; U.S.-Brazilian Memorandum of Understanding on Biofuels; Policy Considerations; Congressional Action; Outlook; References; Selected Issues Related to an Expansion of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS); Abstract; Introduction |
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The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)Potential Issues with an Expanded RFS; Conclusion; References; ""Boutique Fuels"" and Reformulated Gasoline: Harmonization of Fuel Standards; Abstract; Introduction; Standards; Harmonizing Gasoline Standards; Congressional Action; Conclusion; References; Ethanol and Biofuels: Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Market Constraints Related to Expanded Production; Abstract; Introduction; Issues with Corn-Based Ethanol Supply; Sugar Ethanol; Biodiesel; Cellulosic Biofuels; Conclusion; References; Index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Alcohol as fuel -- United States
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Biomass energy -- United States
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Renewable energy sources -- United States
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
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Alcohol as fuel
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Biomass energy
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Renewable energy sources
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Leland, Wesley P
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| LC no. |
2009281015 |
| ISBN |
9781608765928 |
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160876592X |
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