Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Monday, February 23, 2009

Stimulus Includes Billions for Renewables

Domestic Fuel - Alternative Fuel News
Posted by Cindy Zimmerman

Renewable energy and biofuels are among the big winners in the $787 billion economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama today.

“Because we know we can’t power America’s future on energy that’s controlled by foreign dictators, we are taking big steps down the road to energy independence, laying the groundwork for new green energy economies that can create countless well-paying jobs,” said President Obama during the signing ceremony. “It’s an investment that will double the amount of renewable energy produced over the next three years. Think about that — double the amount of renewable energy in three years.”

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