Virginia’s Gov., Kaine calls for state B2 biodiesel mandate, new structure for biofuels grants

In Virginia, Governor Tim Kaine laid out his “Green” program in the annual State of the State message, and called for a state B2 biodiesel mandate as well as amendment of the biofuels incentive grant to give a preference for non-foodstock biofuels.

He also offered a solar tax incentive up to $8000 per household and other dramatic measures to increase energy efficiency, convert the state’s electric supply to 15 percent renewable energy by 2025 those biofuels that do not compete with our food supply, and make it easier for small and startup companies to earn the grant.

He said that his goal is to pursue “changes that would make it easier to take new energy technology discoveries made on Virginia campuses and turn them into new companies and new jobs in the state.”

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