Biodiesel supporters are asking Michigan lawmakers to pass a tax incentive to accelerate production and availability of the fuel.
Michigan Soybean Association’s Ben Steyer says while two plants in the state produce more than 16 million gallons of biodiesel annually, it is not easily accessible.
“A recent survey of 250 retail fuel stations across Michigan show that only three stations carried biodiesel blends of B5 to B20,” he shares.
Head of the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority Mark Schrupp says cargo activity at the Port creates more than 27,000 tons of carbon emissions each year and biodiesel is the fastest way to meet emission reduction goals.
