Prospects for Second-Generation Ethanol in Canada: An Analysis of Economy-Wide Impacts

Hawley Campbell, James Rude, Martin Luckert and Farzad Taheripour

Canadian Public Policy, 2018, vol. 44, issue 3, 259-271

Abstract: Canadian ethanol production is currently derived from grain. Ethanol is criticized for displacing food production and not significantly reducing greenhouse gases. Second-generation ethanol from lignocellulosic feedstocks, such as fast-growing trees, are promoted as being more effective at reducing greenhouse gases without compromising food supplies. However, a second-generation ethanol industry may not be cost-effective with regard to greenhouse gas reduction. This study examines obstacles to a commercial second-generation ethanol industry, the potential for success, and the policy implications of promoting Canadian second-generation ethanol production.

Keywords: cellulosic ethanol; energy crops; biofuel policies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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