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Bio fuel Conference at MATC on June 26, 2007

Categories: Education

A collaborative seminar on “Sustainable Biofuels and Local Climate Change Solutions” is coming to Madison, and will offer attendees a chance to learn about the important benefits of conservation programs that help to reduce and offset carbon emissions and hear testimonials from experts in these fields.

Sue Beitlich, President of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, Jamie Derr, COO of Great Lakes BioFuels, and Maria Redmond from the Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence will all present on various topics relating to bio fuels.

Some of the topics which will be covered are: oil extraction technology demonstration, making and using bio fuels, conservation benefits and programs, and carbon credits.

The seminar will be held on June 26, 2007, at the Madison Area Technical College Truax Campus.

For more information or to register for the seminar, please click on the link below.

Event Brochure

Event Poster

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Global Renewable Receives State Permits

Global Renewable LLC, a founding member of the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance (WBIA), on Thursday announced that it received the final permits necessary to begin construction on an ethanol plant in Sharon, WI.

The Sharon plant, which when completed will produce around 105 million gallons of ethanol per year, is expected to create 55 new jobs and generate millions of dollars per year in economic impact for the region.

“The strong support of the village of Sharon and the State of Wisconsin have been critical in moving the Sharon ethanol project forward,” said Jeffrey Knight, Director of Global Renewable. “Wisconsin has created a first-rate climate for the growth of its renewable energy industry.”

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The Food vs. Fuel Debate

Categories: Bio Fuels

The “food vs. fuel” debate has received a lot of attention recently, with many renewable fuels opponents suggesting that corn-based ethanol has been the primary reason behind rising food prices nationwide.

But several recent studies have demonstrated why these statements are false, and have helped to clarify ethanol’s role in shaping food prices.

For more information regarding ethanol and the “food vs. fuel” debate, click on the link below.

Ethanol and the Food vs. Fuel Debate

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