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| https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=DBCFA7C4-FE65-00FF-6FA1-99BC88DF6003 | Bennet Applauds Navy and USDA Announcement of "Farm to Fleet"? Initiative | 2013-12-11 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | CO | Michael Bennet | B001267 | www.bennet.senate.gov | legacy | Senator Michael Bennet today applaudedthe Department ofAgriculture(USDA)andthe Navyon the announcement of theirjointFarm to Fleetprogram that will incorporate biofuel as a part of fuel used by the Navy.Today's announcement means that for the first time, biofuels will be available for regular purchase by the Department of Defense. This innovative collaboration willhelpensure we can domestically and cost effectively power our Navy, while at the same time creating a new customer base for Colorado farmers,Bennet said.This is an important step that will help strengthen our national security and diversify our energy portfolio. The Farm-to-Fleet initiativeemerged from a 2010 challengePresident Obamaissued tothe Secretaries of Agriculture, Energy,and the Navy to expedite the development of domestic, cost effective, biofuel substitutes for diesel and jet fuel. As the USDA works to reduce the costs of making biofuels, it is estimated thatthe price per gallon will drop toless than $4by 2016, comparable with traditional fuel. Bennet haslongadvocated fora balanced energy portfolio that includes biofuels, hydropower, and wind energy.He hassponsored legislation toreduce regulations for hydropower projects, championed the extension of the wind energy production tax credit,and secured a provision in theFarmBill toprovide low interest loans to families looking to install energy efficienciesor renewable energy systems. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |