Today in Biofuels Opinion: “I wish that [President Bush] had seen what I believe I see about natural gas….I think he was too focused on ethanol.”

July 10, 2008

T. Boone Pickens in the Wall Street Journal: “In addition to the plan I have proposed, I also want to see us explore all avenues and every energy alternative, from more R&D into batteries and fuel cells to development of solar, ethanol and biomass to more conservation. Drilling in the outer continental shelf should be considered as well, as we need to look at all options, recognizing that there is no silver bullet. I believe my plan can be accomplished within 10 years if this country takes decisive and bold steps immediately. I’d have to say that I wish that [President Bush] had seen what I believe I see about natural gas….I think he was too focused on ethanol.”

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Ben Lieberman, Senior Policy Analyst at The Heritage Foundation: “America’s energy policy has been on an ethanol binge, and now the hangover has begun. The federal renewable fuels mandate is an unfolding failure, and more Members of Congress are taking notice. If repeal of the mandate is not yet possible, Congress should at least freeze ethanol use at current levels while the nation reassesses its renewable fuels policy.”

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Written by Jim Lane · Filed Under Opinion