Rescission of Production Incentives for Cellulosic Biofuels

Published

Sep 1, 2026

Effective

Oct 1, 2026

Citation

91 FR 56001

Docket

EERE-2025-OT-0031

Final rule.

Summary

The Department of Energy’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has issued a final rule that eliminates the existing program that provided production incentives for cellulosic biofuels. The rule removes the now‑inactive regulatory framework because the incentive program is no longer being used and the agency wants to streamline its regulations. The rule applies to any parties that might have been covered by the former incentive program—such as biofuel producers, project developers, and state or local entities that referenced the incentives in contracts or planning. By rescinding the framework, the Department clarifies that no new or ongoing financial incentives for cellulosic biofuel production will be available under this specific rule. The rule was published in the Federal Register on September 1, 2026 (91 FR 56001) and takes effect on October 1, 2026. No further comment period is required because the rule is final; the Department will now focus on other renewable‑energy initiatives while the rescinded incentives cease to have any legal effect.

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