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flag The 45Z tax credit boosts Midwest rural economies by linking clean energy use in fuel production to local grid investments via energy attribute certificates.

flag The 45Z tax credit, aimed at boosting U.S. fuel production and attracting billions in private investment, could deliver major benefits to Midwest rural communities by incentivizing clean energy use in fuel production. flag Fuel producers earn larger tax credits when using electricity from qualifying sources like nuclear, hydro, or solar, driving demand for energy attribute certificates (EACs) tied to local grid power. flag These EACs, tracked on a public ledger, generate revenue for rural power plants, supporting grid upgrades, job creation, and lower energy costs. flag Success depends on U.S. Treasury rules requiring EACs to come from the same grid region powering farms and refineries, ensuring local economic benefits. flag Advocates warn that without such safeguards, rural America could miss out on vital infrastructure investment.

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