Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support the Renewable Fuel Standard
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Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Support the Renewable Fuel Standard
Posted 29 April 2015 in
A new poll conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Renewable Fuels Association shows that an overwhelming majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In the poll of 2,047 registered voters conducted at the beginning of April, 62% of respondents indicated they support the successful policy.
Some of the key findings from the survey include:
Support for the Renewable Fuel Standard Is Strong Across the Political Spectrum
Nearly two out of every three registered voters (62%) support the RFS. The policy receives broad, bipartisan support from Democrats (65%), Republicans (57%), and Independents (61%).
Two-thirds of Voters Support Federal Tax Incentives for Cellulosic Ethanol Expansion
The survey shows that 65% of voters support federal tax incentives to assist the emerging cellulosic ethanol industry, which produces the world’s cleanest motor fuel.
Fifty-one Percent of Voters Oppose Tax Incentives for Oil Companies
A majority of voters oppose the federal government providing tax incentives to oil companies.
With the RFS opening up the market to new fuel sources, the renewable fuel industry has delivered significant economic, national security, and environmental benefits for our nation.
President Obama and the EPA should join the majority of voters in supporting a strong Renewable Fuel Standard.
Learn more about the survey and view key data.
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