Trends in U.S. Agriculture's Consumption and Production of Energy: Renewable Power, Shale Energy, and Cellulosic Biomass

Claudia Hitaj ; Shellye Suttles

United States Department of Agriculture

关键词: Energy;    agriculture;    renewable energy;    shale;    biofuel;    biomass;    Renewable Fuel Standard;    Clean Power Plan;   

RP-ID  :  EIB-159

学科分类：农业科学（综合）

美国|英语

来源: United States Department of Agriculture Publications

【 摘 要 】

Changing energy policy and market conditions are affecting agriculture as both a consumer and producer of energy. This study analyzes how the Renewable Fuel Standard, which mandates a biofuel component in U.S. transportation fuels, the shale energy revolution, and the Clean Power Plan could affect the agricultural sector.