In Pennsylvania, Governor Ed Rendell announced a report produced by the state, in cooperation with the Chesapeake Bay Commission, to maximize the economic and emissions benefits from the development of cellulosic ethanol. The state has targeted cellulosic ethanol for its large supply of wood chips and forest residues, as well as agricultural and municipal waste. A copy of the report can be downloaded here.
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