Thanks to American farmers, our nation is closer than ever to energy independence. As you celebrate this weekend, remember the farmers who have helped make this country great for nearly 240 years! When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among …
100% Pop Up Event for Clean Energy
A 100% pop up event for clean energy kicked off a nationwide campaign calling for making renewable energy accessible and affordable for everyone – 100%. The campaign is the brainchild of actors Mark Ruffalo and Leonardo DiCaprio. “100% is for 100%,” said Mark Ruffalo, co-founder of the campaign. “Our first priority is to make clean energy more accessible and affordable …
NASCAR Fans Support Ethanol, Reach Out to EPA
NASCAR fans are serving as an important source for support of ethanol and letting the Obama Administration know their displeasure over the government’s proposal on how much of the green fuel is to be mixed into the nation’s fuel supply. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says racing fans have seen for themselves just how well E15 performs and hundreds …
BioEnergy Bytes
Winning in the category of “website activism,” the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) received a prestigious 2015 Gold Communicator Award from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) as part of its 21st annual worldwide awards competition. The award goes to sites that “encourage or promote change and public involvement”. JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. has announced that it will …
Plug-In Hybrids That Go the Extra Mile
The latest edition of of Sierra, published by the Sierra Club, features which plug-in hybrids go the extra mile. The annual Electric Vehicle Guide reviewed six vehicles: Chevrolet Volt, Ford C-Max Energi, Ford Fusion Energi, Honda Accord Plug-In, Fisker Karma, and Toyota Prius Plug-In. There is also a new, complementary online Electric Vehicle Guide. The new EV Guide brings together, …
General Motors Executive Calls for More Ethanol Pumps
2010 National Ethanol Conference Photo Album The vice chairman of Global Product Operations for General Motors told attendees of the 15th Annual National Ethanol Conference that his company will keep putting more flexible fuel vehicles on the road, but more ethanol pumps are needed to fuel them. Tom Stephens said GM is committed to making more than half of their …
State of Ethanol Industry is Strong
Compared to last year, Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen faced a much happier crowd for the opening session of the 15th Annual National Ethanol Conference. “A year ago, at this event, we met amidst the worst economic climate since the Depression. Commodity markets were in upheaval, investment dollars had evaporated, gasoline demand was falling, production costs were …
#FuelChat Twitter Session Today
This is a reminder that today at 2:00pm Eastern time the Renewable Fuels Association will be hosting another 1 hour online Twitter chat session. It’s FuelChat and you will have the chance to ask questions and interact with others on the subject of ethanol. There are a number of mechanisms you can use to follow along and participate. We recommend …
Utah Legislature Considering Renewable Energy Bill
A bill before the Utah legislature that will encourage utilities to use renewable energy has received a boost from that state’s governor. This story in the Salt Lake Tribune says despite the support from Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr., it doesn’t mean he’s giving up his own push for more solar, wind and geothermal resources into the state’s electricity mix: During …
Safeway Turns to the Sun
California-based grocery store giant Safeway is converting 23 of its stores to run on solar power. This story on Environment News Service covers the opening of one such store in Dublin, California: California Congressman Jerry McNerney joined Safeway officials on a tour of the Dublin store’s rooftop solar panel array. The unit is currently generating electricity to power the 55,000-square-foot …