Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit Act of 2009 proposes to add algae, drop first-gen fuels from tax credits

In Washington, Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) issued the following statement on the Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit Act of 2009, legislation introduced this week to alter the structure of biofuels tax credits and raise offsetting revenues for increases in the cost of the health care package.

“The Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit Act will modernize the existing cellulosic biofuel tax credit while ensuring that taxpayers get the biggest bang for their renewable energy buck by making clear that only qualified, non-food feedstocks capable of powering America’s energy future are able to claim the credit.

“The Second Generation Biofuel Producer Tax Credit Act of 2009 (HR 3985) would: Peg the value of the second generation biofuel producer credit to the BTU content of the biofuel being produced. Expand the definition of non-food feedstocks eligible for the credit to include not just renewable cellulosic matter, but also “cultivated algae, cyanobacteria, or lemna”. Exclude fuels co-processed with a fuel derived from a nonqualified feedstock from credit eligibility. Preclude the paper manufacturing by-product commonly known as “black liquor” from credit eligibility.”

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