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GM and Cellulosic Ethanol

General Motors linked up with Illinois’ renewable energy company Coskata Inc. in January to produce cellulosic ethanol. Now, with similar intentions, GM is pairing up with Massachusetts-based Mascoma Corp. The two groups will develop ethanol from wood chips, paper sludge and switch grass.  ...read more »

Oct. 10, 2007: Groups Suggest Renewable Energy Jobs

Iowa's potential with renewable energy has created a huge job pool, which only stands to grow in the future.

Des Moines Register
Groups Suggest Renewable Energy Jobs
By Perry Beeman and Donnelle Eller
Oct. 10, 2007
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071010/BUS...  ...read more »

Sept. 30, 2007: Ethanol Plant in Linden Bought by VeraSun Energy

South Dakota's VeraSun Energy Corporation bought out an ethanol plant in Indiana, suggesting strong growth in the ethanol industry.

Journal Review
Ethanol Plant in Linden Bought by VeraSun Energy
By Jay Heater
Sept. 30, 2007
http://www.journalreview.com/articles/2007/09/30/news/ethanol.txt  ...read more »

Sept. 4, 2007: Ethanol, Wind Energy Stand to Benefit from Energy Bill

With its potential with wind energy and ethanol, Iowa is well poised for a Congressional energy bill.

Des Moines Register
Ethanol, Wind Energy Stand to Benefit from Energy Bill
Register Washington Bureau
By Philip Brasher
Sept. 4, 2007
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070904/BUS...  ...read more »

Aug. 30, 2007: Co. Aims to Squeeze More Fuel From Corn

An ethanol company based in South Dakota plans to expand its Iowa-based ethanol plant to include the production of cellulosic ethanol.

Forbes
Co. Aims to Squeeze More Fuel From Corn
Associated Press
By Dirk Lammers
Aug. 30, 2007
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/08/30/ap4069083.html  ...read more »

July 17, 2007: VeraSun and Enterprise RentACar to Promote VeraSun Fuel

VeraSun and Enterprise are teaming up to promote fuel efficiency in the rental car community.

Associated Press
VeraSun and Enterprise RentACar to Promote VeraSun Fuel
July 17, 2007
http://www.kxmc.com/News/144478.asp  ...read more »

Tom Dorr

Title:
Undersecretary for rural development
Company:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Date:

Ethanol and biodiesel are building out as fast as folks can pour concrete. Cellulosic ethanol is just over the horizon. Wind power is becoming competitive, and solar gets closer every year. This is an extraordinary opportunity."

Jan. 24, 2007: State of the Union Reactions on Energy, Health Care

Energy was among the major parts of the President's State of the Union speech, calling for a 20 percent cut in gasoline consumption.

WISCONSIN NEWS CONNECTION
Jan. 24, 2007

State of the Union Reactions on Energy, Health Care  ...read more »

Nov. 29, 2006: Iowa Ag Expert: Make Ethanol Earth-friendly

For rural Iowa, the surging bio-economy has been a blessing, and experts say the challenge is to ensure Iowa's leadership in renewable fuels while protecting the environment.

Iowa News Service
Nov. 29, 2006  ...read more »

Nov. 14, 2006: Coal vs. Natural Gas: Benefits “Burning Up” for Ethanol?

A new trend in powering ethanol plants has some farmers and conservationists concerned.

Iowa News Service
Nov. 14, 2006

Coal vs. Natural Gas: Benefits “Burning Up” for Ethanol?  ...read more »