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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The General Assembly declares:
(1) Alternative fuels are vitally important to the Commonwealth because the alternative fuel may:
(a) Reduce pollution;
(b) Improve energy security; and
(c) Support the Commonwealth's economy;
(2) Alternative fuels derived from resources within the Commonwealth, including:
(a) Ethanol derived from corn;
(b) Biodiesel derived from soybean oil;
(c) Waste streams;
(d) Renewable or zero emissions energy sources;
(e) Gaseous carbon-18 oxides; and
(f) Alternative jet fuels generated by agricultural production facilities in the Commonwealth;
reduce undesirable impacts to the environment and provide additional demand for those resources;
(3) Environmental benefits resulting from alternative fuels include:
(a) Reduced harmful emissions, including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur; and
(b) Improved air quality by reducing ozone-forming emissions;
(4) Alternative fuels may:
(a) Stimulate the economy;
(b) Create jobs across the Commonwealth;
(c) Diversify the Commonwealth's energy supply; and
(d) Reduce dependence on imported fuels;
through the development of a production network in the Commonwealth for consumers in the Commonwealth;
(5) There are various other benefits which may be achieved, including improved:
(a) Performance of vehicles that results in a reduction of operation costs for the citizens of the Commonwealth; and
(b) Transportation systems, including the creation of a sustainable supply; and
(6) Its commitment to:
(a) A full evaluation of the Commonwealth's jet fuel tax policy positions; and
(b) Furthering research and development to build an alternative fuels policy that may be declared the best in the nation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXI. Agriculture and Animals § 246.600.Legislative findings relating to alternative fuels - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xxi-agriculture-and-animals/ky-rev-st-sect-246-600/
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