Brent Erickson: Cellullosic Ethanol Production Is On the Verge

In 2005, Congress created the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which mandates that a certain volume of renewable fuel be blended into the fuel supply. The program was established to promote the growing demand for renewable fuels, while simultaneously propelling the country’s energy independence and reducing our greenhouse emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces this program by issuing compliance credits, known as RINs (“Renewable Identification Numbers”), to