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Biofuel Policies and Programs

April 17, 2009
Our evaluation found that traditional biofuels like corn-based ethanol serve a useful purpose, but are limited in their ability to replace petroleum-based fuels. We also found that the environmental impacts of corn-based ethanol are complicated and unclear. We make several recommendations for changes in the subsidy programs the state provides to biofuel producers.

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The evaluators for this report: John Yunker, Evaluation Manager, Phone (651) 296-1229