Growth Energy has announced that it will name “a major national figure” this week as co-chairman of the recently formed ethanol advocacy group. According to a Growth Energy announcement, “This individual will bring foreign policy experience, environmental leadership, and political expertise to the organization and will be a strong advocate for policies that will help promote renewable energy and create …
Ethanol Leaves Rahal-Letterman in Limbo
The loss of ethanol as a sponsor has left Rahal-Letterman Racing (RLR) without a car or a driver for the upcoming IndyCar Series season, but co-owner Bobby Rahal is still looking. In a statement responding to media reports this week, Rahal said, “As of this time we do not have any sponsorship that will allow us to compete in the …
Ethanol 2009 Emerging Issues Forum
An impressive line-up of national leaders in ethanol production, marketing, co-products, transportation, engineering, financing and environmental issues have been announced for the Ethanol 2009 Emerging Issues Forum, April 2-3 in Omaha. Organized by the Nebraska Ethanol Board, the Emerging Issues Forum is an annual regional conference for ethanol producers, marketers and related industries. Special topics this year will include ethanol …
Latest 2008 Ethanol Production Estimates
Ethanol production for 2008 is still expected to have exceeded the goal of nine billion gallons for the year, but not by as much as anticipated. While the industry was on track to produce about ten billion gallons for the year, the latest figures for November indicate it will be more like 9.1 billion. According to the Energy Information Administration …
Extreme Bentley to Run on Biofuels
British carmaker Bentley is known for its high-end, performance vehicles that will set you back some green. Now, the company is introducing a car that will run green. The photo above of the “extreme Bentley” is just a sneak peak at its latest speed demon… one that will run on ethanol. From the Bentley Web site: On March 3rd at …
Unlocking Genome Unlocks Sorghum’s Ethanol Potential
Scientists have mapped the genome of sorghum, and the discovery could open the door for even greater use of the crop in biofuel, especially ethanol, production. This story from the USDA’s Radio Newsline says since sorghum grows in drier climates and is more resistant to disease than corn, researchers are looking at ways to transfer some of sorghum’s traits over …
Communicating Renewables Summit Set
A summit aimed at helping renewable energy professionals communicate the good, green news about this growing industry is coming up this April in Minneapolis. This timely event is the first of it’s kind dedicated specifically to the success of communicators working in the alternative energy industry. The Communicating Renewables Summit 2009 will feature presentations on topics such as, How to …
Stimulus Bill’s Alt Energy Provisions Survive House Vote, Need Senate Support
Pres. Obama’s economic stimulus bill passed the U.S. House, but its provisions that will help renewable energy, especially solar and wind power, are still in jeopardy unless lawmakers in the Senate and House can get together on their differences in their two versions of the bill. This story from Greentech Media says the biggest difference in the two bills deals …