Florida officials say five biofuel plants in construction; additional 60 Mgy in capacity from citrus waste

In Florida, state agriculture commissioner Charlie Bronson said five ethanol plants were in the planning process in the state, and U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney, D-Palm Beach Gardens, added that the state has as much as 60 Mgy in production capacity based on citrus waste. The two spoke to the 25 x 25 group, which aims to reduce US energy dependence on foreign oil by 25 percent by 2025.

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