| ID | 132693 |
| Title Proper | Regional effects of a biomass fuel industry on US agriculture |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gallagher, Paul W |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study looks at the potential competitiveness of the emerging biomass-based biofuel industry in the current economic environment. A simulation model suggests that a mature biomassbased biofuel industry is potentially competitive with gasoline, and capable of filling a significant fraction of motor fuel supplies. However, the existing land policy has a narrow definition of agricultural land for a biomass-based fuel industry. A broader definition of agricultural land suitable for biomass inputs would reduce biofuel processing costs, relieve the food versus fuel conflict, and increase the net gain to fuel consumers, food consumers, and producers of food and fuel. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol.69, No. ; Jun.2014: p.598-609 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol.69, No. ; Jun.2014: p.598-609 |
| Key Words | Advanced Biofuels ; Regional Agriculture Impact ; Land Use Policy - United States ; United States ; Economic Environment ; Emerging Biomass Biofuel ; Emerging Energy ; Land Acquisition Policy ; Fuel Conflicts ; Food Conflicts ; Contemporary Energy Policy - CEP ; Regional Policy ; Regional Impacts |