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Iowa project proves viability of cellulosic ethanol

Growth Energy issued a statement in response to the announcement recently that one of its members, POET, broke ground on a full-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
 

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  • May 16, 2012
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    American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers disputes ethanol study findings

    “If ethanol and other biofuels are such superior products, producers should join petroleum refiners in calling for an end to the Renewable Fuel Standard," said Charles Drevna, AFPM president....More
  • May 15, 2012
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    How ethanol has reduced gas prices

    Ethanol reduced the average American household’s spending on gasoline by more than $1,200 in 2011, the RFA estimates....More
  • Apr. 18, 2012
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    Obama administration committed to renewable fuel infrastructure

    “At the same time, we’re taking steps to help level the playing field,” Zichal said. “Not only has the administration supported repealing subsidies for oil and gas companies, the president announced that we’re taking new steps to crack down on manipulation in the oil markets to help protect consumers...."...More
  • Apr. 6, 2012
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    New ethanol blender pumps opening next week in Nebraska

    Incentives, such as $50 ethanol fuel gift cards and significant discounts for ethanol blends, will be offered to drivers next week in Nebraska....More
  • Mar. 23, 2012
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    Iowa project proves viability of cellulosic ethanol

    Growth Energy issued a statement in response to the announcement recently that one of its members, POET, broke ground on a full-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Emmetsburg, Iowa.  ...More
  • Mar. 12, 2012
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    The 5 largest ethanol producers

    The United States produced an estimated 13.8 billion gal. of ethanol in 2011. Five companies produced more than 40% of that total....More
  • Mar. 8, 2012
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    5 recent trends in the ethanol industry

    The past year was significant for the ethanol industry. EPA approved E15 (15% ethanol blended gasoline) for model year 2001 and newer vehicles. And the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC) of $0.45/gal. expired. Ethanol production is expected to increase with E15 entering the market. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has reported that it is working to finalize federal requirements to certify E15 blends. A couple of states are ready to go with E15 as soon as the federal requirements are completed....More
  • Jan. 24, 2012
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    USDA accepts applications for blender pump installations 1

    The program provided funding for more than 250 blender pumps last year. Last year, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said that USDA had plans to install 10,000 blender pumps over the next five years....More
  • Dec. 16, 2011
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    New USDA grants add to growing flex fuel infrastructure 2

    The grants will go a long way in helping to purchase and install flex-fuel pumps. The purchase and installation of such pumps can cost as much as $25,000 or more per pump....More
  • Oct. 26, 2011
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    Political heavyweights named National Ethanol Conference’s keynote speakers

    "With federal policy changing, the global market-driven environment in which the [ethanol] industry must compete comes with new market challenges.”...More
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