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Carbon intensity score calculator
A new tool has been developed to help farmers and ag stakeholders better understand the carbon intensity score of corn as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel.
Iowa State University Extension economist Alejandro Plastina says the CI-score calculator is in response to the new 45Z tax credit that becomes available January 1st.
“And how corn production could be used by ethanol refineries to generate tax credits for the ethanol plant. And the role of farmers and how much can farmers benefit from that tax credit.”
He tells Brownfield the calculator makes projections based on the adapted GREET model and points out the federal government is still finalizing the tax credit.
“But, it’s an educational tool designed to get people thinking about it.”
The 45Z tax credit consolidates and replaces several fuel-related credits scheduled to expire at the end of 2024, including the 40B sustainable aviation fuel credit.
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