The Future Ain’t What It Used to Be Douglas L. Faulkner Leatherstocking LLC October 11, 2010 University of Illinois
Leatherstocking LLC Experienced Global Green Energy Advisor Guide Through D.C. and States Help Win Government Funds & Build Strategic Partnerships 2Leatherstocking LLC
Squaring the Circle for Bioenergy Next Two Years Critical But, An Uphill Climb So, Change Tactics/Strategy 3Leatherstocking LLC
Still in Transition, Again Bioenergy’s Steady D.C. Progress: Clinton Administration – New Federal Focus Bush – End Addiction to Oil! Obama – High-water Mark for Funding? 4Leatherstocking LLC
Elections Do Matter Conservatives Rising Lame Duck Ltd $ Down/Roles Changing/Economy Up? Big Initiatives DOA Power Struggles & Voter Approval Racing to 2012 Persian Wild Card 5Leatherstocking LLC
What’s To Be Done? Lower Expectations for USG $ Industry-led Policy Changes Build a Lot of Biorefineries Seek Strategic Partnerships Look to States/Overseas Focus on Sustainability Prioritize/Unify/Advocate/Communicate 6Leatherstocking LLC
Fix, Focus and Streamline USG RFS E15+ Farm Bill Clean Air Act Taxes Tariff R & D 7Leatherstocking LLC
Lessons Learned Difficulty of Change Necessity of Change Outlines of Coming Change Change and New Careers 8Leatherstocking LLC
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