Klobuchar is a long-time advocate in Congress for biofuels

MINNESOTA - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) new guidelines on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credits. Under the new guidance, numerous fuels will qualify for the credit, including valid biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuels, cellulosic biofuel, or cellulosic diesel that have been approved by EPA under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

“Homegrown sustainable aviation fuel is not only an economic driver for communities across the state, it’s also an important tool to help us reduce our carbon footprint and our dependence on foreign oil,” said Klobuchar. “The Administration’s recognition of the value of the GREET model to determine what fuels can qualify for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit is significant, but further action is needed to ensure this critical fuel realizes its full potential. I will be pushing the Administration to ensure that it provides the sustainable aviation fuel industry with the certainty it needs to be competitive as we work to decarbonize the aviation sector.”

SAF is made from renewable biomass and waste resources and has the potential to deliver performance jet fuel with a carbon footprint at least 50 percent lower than traditional fuel.

Klobuchar has long supported legislation to bolster sustainable aviation fuel.

In June 2023, Klobuchar joined Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in introducing the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act, comprehensive bipartisan legislation to identify the standards required to meet the definition of SAF at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

In June 2021, Klobuchar announced the introduction of a new package of bipartisan bills to expand the availability of low-carbon renewable fuels, incentivize the use of higher blends of biofuels, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

In 2021, Klobuchar and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to create a renewable fuel infrastructure grant program and streamline regulatory requirements to help fuel retailers sell higher blends of ethanol.

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