BIO applauds your leadership in the development and introduction of the Sustainable Skies Act, a blender’s tax credit (BTC) to incentivize the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). To meet the challenge of climate change, it is crucial to lead with science and U.S. innovation. Because of biotech innovations, the production of biofuels is becoming more efficient and environmentally sustainable. These technological breakthroughs have led to the development of SAF derived from renewable biomass and waste byproducts, which can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 percent compared to conventional jet fuel. By supporting policies that advance pioneering technology breakthroughs we can return our Nation and the world to health and prosperity. BIO is committed to working with Congress to address the climate crisis and advance legislation, such as the Sustainable Skies Act that catalyzes resilient and sustainable biobased economies.

As fuel producers and organizations committed to the development of a robust sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry to help decarbonize the aviation industry with drop-in, low-carbon replacements for conventional aviation fuels, we write to express our strong support for the Sustainable Skies Act. The legislation will send a needed long-term investment signal to help scale the SAF industry, will address existing policy disincentives currently limiting SAF deployment and investment, and, most importantly, will meaningfully reduce aviation’s climate and air quality impacts while driving economic growth. We thank Representatives Schneider, Kildee, and Brownley and your staff for the work that went into the development of the SAF BTC, and we stand ready to assist you in making this impactful legislation into law.

As organizations committed to addressing climate change, we are writing to express our strong support for the Sustainable Skies Act. This bill will help increase the production and uptake of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and reduce the aviation sector’s reliance on petroleum-based jet fuel, ensuring real reductions in aviation emissions. We applaud you for introducing this bill and stand ready to assist in whatever way we can to ensure the measure is approved by both chambers of Congress.