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Kentucky sets biofuel/renewable energy policy, so why does the gov love coal?

Last week, Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher signed an energy bill that aims to help biofuel producers make fuel, adds tax credits for biodiesel and creates new credits for ethanol (corn and cellulosic), and promotes making electricity from renewable energy sources. So, how did Fletcher start his prepared comments on the bill? By saying, "I believe coal's full potential has never been realized." Ouch. The bill is HB1, available online here, and on top of the biofuel aspects listed above, Fletcher says the law "will give energy companies an ... Read more →

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