Vilsack takes biofuels, energy security message to Hawaii

In Hawaii, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted the Obama Administration’s commitment to renewable energy at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument’s Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

Pearl Harbor naval base was the first Hawaii military marine fleet to use biodiesel, replacing the Department of Navy-operated tour boats that shuttled visitors to and from the USS Arizona Memorial with five new boats capable of running on 100% biodiesel.  Vilsack commented, “Advanced biofuels provide landowners, businesses and communities in Hawaii and throughout the country the opportunity to pursue new energy advancements that create jobs and build a stronger economy.”