Biomass Benefits

Increased production and use of biofuels will result in a variety of benefits to the nation, including:

Improved national energy security
- Reduced reliance on foreign sources of energy
- Decreased threat of supply disruptions due to natural disasters, political instability, and price volatility
Increased economic growth
- Economic opportunities for domestic, rural economies
- Decreased petroleum trade deficit
Broad-based environmental benefits
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- Reduced petroleum use in fuel production