Growth Energy to US treasury department: Unleash American biofuels

Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize guidance for the implementation of the 45Z clean fuel production credit.

In a letter submitted in response to IRS notices 2025-10 and 2025-11, Growth Energy provided a detailed roadmap for changes that would unleash U.S. energy production and unlock investments needed to restore the rural economy.

“The Trump administration has an important opportunity to give farmers and biofuel producers the freedom and flexibility to dominate clean-fuel markets around the world and ensure that America wins the global race for the future of the skies,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor.

“The previous administration passed on making 45Z an economic engine for rural America, but this U.S. treasury could unleash billions of dollars of investment in America’s farm economy,” she said.

“We’re grateful to the Trump administration for taking a fresh look at 45Z, and we urge regulators to move quickly to restore our competitive edge across the heartland,” Skor added.

Growth Energy’s own research demonstrates that, if implemented properly, the 45Z tax credit would:

• Add $21.2 billion to the U.S. economy.

• Generate nearly $13.4 billion in household income.

• Support more than 192,000 jobs across all sectors of the national economy.

• Provide farmers with a 10 percent premium price on corn farmed using regenerative agriculture practices and used at an ethanol plant.

Read Growth Energy’s full comments here.