Biofuel Myths vs Facts

U.S. energy consumption is expected to grow 50% percent by 2030 and biofuels must continue to play a significant role to diversify our nation’'s energy sources.

As biofuel critics look to derail the efforts for developing renewable fuels, the US Department of Energy has prepared a new fact sheet that dispels a number of myths that keep being repeated. The full report is available online HERE (pdf).

MYTH: In terms of emissions, biofuels emit the same amount as gasoline or more.

FACT: Biofuels burn cleaner than gasoline, resulting in fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and are fully biodegradable, unlike some fuel additives.

MYTH: Ethanol cannot be produced from corn in large enough quantities to make a real difference without disrupting food and feed supplies.

FACT: Corn-based ethanol is only one source of biofuel. As we address the technical hurdles associated with the efficient and cost-effective production of biofuels, ethanol will increasingly play a more significant role.

MYTH: Ethanol gasoline blends can lower fuel economy and may harm your engine.

FACT: Ethanol blends in use today have little impact on fuel economy or vehicle performance.

MYTH: More energy goes into producing ethanol than it delivers as a fuel.

FACT: Each gallon of corn ethanol today delivers as much as 67% more energy than is used to produce it.

Source: US Department of Energy

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