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Tennessee Renewable Fuel Mandate

Biofuels Production Promotion

The state legislature supports the federal 25 by 25 Initiative, under which 25% of the total energy consumed in the U.S. by 2025 would be produced by domestic agriculture. (Reference Senate Joint Resolution 728, 2008)

Biofuels Strategy and Outreach Campaign

The Governor's Interagency Alternative Fuels Working group, supported administratively by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, was established to develop a comprehensive state alternative fuels strategy to make Tennessee a leader in the production, distribution, and use of biofuels. The Working Group developed BioTENN, a comprehensive, statewide public education and outreach campaign to increase public awareness and understanding of alternative fuels, particularly biofuels. Furthermore, state agencies should strive to use ethanol and biodiesel in appropriate state-owned vehicles whenever possible and should support the development of biofuels fueling infrastructure. (Reference Executive Order 33, 2006)