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Biodiesel production tanks – Federal subsidy of $1 per gallon ends

An alternative fuel for diesel engines is off to a shaky start this year though it emits fewer pollutants and cuts down on petroleum use because it’s made from environmentally friendly waste and vegetable oil.

A federal tax credit that provided makers of biodiesel $1 for every gallon expired Friday. As a result, some U.S. producers say they will shut down without the government subsidy.

Sean Murphy Associated Press

Full Story: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/jan/02/biodiesel-production-tanks/

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