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Top 5 Ways the Renewable Fuel Standard is Supporting Rural Economies
Posted 10 February 2015 in
From North Carolina to California, renewable fuel is driving economic growth in rural communities across the country. Since the passage of the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2005, the renewable fuel industry has grown by leaps and bounds — and along with it the communities that rely on this rapidly growing sector. As the EPA finalizes the 2014 renewable fuel targets, it’s important to remember that:
The RFS supports more than 852,000 jobs across the United States.
The workers of the renewable fuel sector take home $46.2 billion in wages every year.
The direct output of the renewable fuel industry is greater than the economic activity generated by the beef cattle sector.
There are over 840 facilities supporting renewable fuel production and distribution; research and development; and other activities throughout the country.
Iowa is the top state for biofuels jobs. The renewable fuel sector supports more than 73,000 jobs and $5 billion in wages for Iowa farmers, workers, and small business owners.
With so much on the line, Americans need to know that the President, Congress, and the EPA will stand up for these homegrown jobs — and strong, vibrant rural economies.
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