Costs and Benefits of a Biomass-to-Ethanol Production Industry in California

As part of an effort to evaluate options for the replacement of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in gasoline, this report is on the economic costs & benefits of a biomass-to-ethanol prod'n. industry (BEPI). Focuses on woody biomass (containing cellulose rather than starch) because of the large amount of material available. Ethanol plants based on the conversion of cellulose to ethanol could be economically viable; however, they face challenges, which are discussed in detail. Compares the cost of state support for an BEPI compared to the potential benefits, & addresses impacts on fuel prices & impacts on rice straw burning. Info. on environmental & energy impacts. Tables.Perez, Pat is the author of 'Costs and Benefits of a Biomass-to-Ethanol Production Industry in California', published 2001 under ISBN 9780756712228 and ISBN 075671222X.