Study: Cellulosic ethanol a long shot

Biomass Magazine - Conventional ethanol is the best choice for a sustainable biofuel, according to research recently conducted by Context Network LLC. On March 7, the Iowa-based consulting firm released a 56-page paper, titled “A Review of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and Its Impact on U.S. Grain and Oilseeds Production”, which assessed whether the requirements of the EISA could be met and the impact of those requirements. It was assessed in three time frames: short term (2008 to 2010), medium term (2011 to 2015) and long term (2016 to 2022).