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    Statement on Passing of Secretary Nilsestuen

    July 22, 2010 - Robert Sather, President of the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance, issued the following statement on the passing of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection Secretary Rod Nilsestuen. Read Full Release

    Report from USDA Shows Important Role of Wisconsin in Securing Energy Independence

    July 8, 2010 - A recent report issued by the United States Department of Agriculture highlights the significant role that Wisconsin and other states within the region continue to play in driving the country towards energy independence. Read Full Release

    Bio Fuels Drive Wisconsin to Independence Day
    WBIA Declares “Energy Independence Week”

    June 28, 2010 - The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance is calling for the week of June 28 to July 4 to be celebrated as the third annual Energy Independence Week.   Read Full Release

    WBIA Announces New Member
    Pöyry Joins Bio Industry Group

    June 21, 2010 - The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance (WBIA) on Monday announced that Pöyry (Appleton) LLC has joined the organization as a supporting member. Read Full Release

    Western Wisconsin Energy Shows Off Ethanol-Powered Stunt Plane, Chopper at Regional Air Show

    June 4, 2010 - Western Wisconsin Energy, a founder member of the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance (WBIA) kicked off the Chippewa Valley Air Show in Eau Claire on Thursday by highlighting two ethanol-powered vehicles: a stunt plane flown by nationally-recognized stunt pilot Greg Poe and a chopper built by the famous Orange County Choppers shop in New York. Read Full Release

    WBIA Executive Director Visits PA Cellulosic Ethanol Plant

    June 2, 2010 - Joshua Morby, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance (WBIA) visited the Coskata Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Madison, Pennsylvania on Wednesday and learned about their advanced technologies for ethanol production.
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    Governor Doyle Signs Senate Bill 279
    Bill Helps Grow Wisconsin’s Bio Industry

    May 18, 2010 - Governor Doyle signed into law Senate Bill 279, a bill aimed at promoting biofuels in Wisconsin. Read Full Release

    WBIA Bio Power Initiative to Launch Statewide Media Campaign

    May 11, 2010 - The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance’s (WBIA) Bio Power Initiative officially launched a new statewide media campaign this morning aimed at promoting the positive benefits of bio power in Wisconsin. The campaign includes editorial board visits, radio advertisements, media releases, and other educational materials.
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    New report from Purdue shows reduction in emissions from ethanol production

    May 5, 2010 - Purdue University recently released a study on indirect land use change, reporting that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ethanol production are 10 percent lower than had previously been reported. Read Full Release

    WBIA Pushes for Extension of Ethanol Tax Credits
    Members traveling to Washington to meet with Congressional Delegation

    April 27, 2010 - On behalf of all of the state’s ethanol plants, the Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance (WBIA) is urging Congress to pass H.R. 4940 and S. 3231, which will extend ethanol tax credits that will otherwise expire at the end of this year. Read Full Release

    Loss of Ethanol Tariff Would Hurt State Economy
    Study shows state would lose over 13,000 jobs, $2.4 billion within 3 years

    April 15, 2010 - With a federal tariff on foreign-subsidized ethanol set to expire at the end of this year, a recent study by the University of Missouri shows that the economic impact for the state of Wisconsin would be devastating.   Read Full Release

    WBIA Coordinating Support to Continue Federal Bio Fuel Incentives
    Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle also working to help industry

    March 24, 2010 - The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance (WBIA) on Wednesday unveiled their plans to garner support for legislation that will extend a series of programs aimed at providing incentives to Wisconsin’s billion-dollar bio fuel industry. Read Full Release

    WBIA Working to Increase Flex Fuel Pumps
    GM says more pumps needed to match flex fuel vehicle output

    February 17, 2010 - The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance (WBIA) on Wednesday highlighted its efforts to increase the number of flex fuel pumps in Wisconsin following a call from General Motors to increase the number of stations that offer E85 nationwide. Read Full Release

    Industry Leaders from Wisconsin Attend National Ethanol Conference

    February 16, 2010 - Industry leaders from Wisconsin have gathered in Orlando, Florida for the Renewable Fuels Association’s 15th Annual National Ethanol Conference. Read Full Release

    Governor Doyle Renews Commitment to Production of Biofuels

    January 27, 2010 - In last evening’s State of the State address, Governor Jim Doyle renewed his commitment to the expansion of renewable energy production in Wisconsin. Read Full Release