Unlocking Investment Certainty
A cross party coalition in Congress has introduced the Securing America Fuels Act, a bill that reinstates a one dollar seventy five cent per gallon production credit for sustainable aviation fuel and extends the incentive through 2033. The proposal offers long awaited policy clarity for producers, airlines and feedstock suppliers.
Economic and Environmental Gains
Legislators structured the credit within the existing Clean Fuel Production framework, meaning implementation can proceed quickly through familiar Internal Revenue Service channels. By extending support out to 2033 the Act offers a nine year horizon that matches typical project financing cycles, reducing perceived risk and lowering the cost of capital.
- Greater demand for used cooking oil agricultural residues and forestry waste will diversify rural income and justify new collection and preprocessing facilities.
- Airlines secure a scalable drop in fuel option that leverages existing tanks pipelines and engines, simplifying operational transition toward cleaner flight.
- Construction and ongoing plant operations spread quality technical jobs across heartland regions, creating economic resilience beyond traditional agriculture or manufacturing.
Early Airport Advantage
Because the credit is awarded at the point of production rather than at the wing, smaller regional airports can participate through contract bundling. Fuel suppliers may aggregate volumes for multiple locations inside a single compliance claim, effectively lowering logistic overhead and allowing dispersed communities to offer sustainable jet fuel earlier than major hubs.
Implementation Timeline
Should the Act clear both chambers early next year, Treasury guidance is expected by mid 2026, enabling developers to lock in financing before summer.
Conclusion
The SAF Act reconnects policy, business and agriculture in a single value chain. With a robust credit, innovators can scale production, airlines can meet climate pledges and farmers can tap new demand, illustrating how thoughtful incentives accelerate the transition to cleaner skies.