Ethanol is often misunderstood as a fuel source, but it is actually a biofuel made from fermented plant material. The Ethanol Promotion and Research Council (EPIC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating consumers about the benefits of ethanol and promoting its use. The organization has a news website, drivingethanol.org, that offers a wealth of information on ethanol and its advantages. According to Tom Slunecka, executive director of EPIC, the website is designed to be “fun, friendly, and informative” and provides consumers with the facts they need to understand ethanol. “Consumers will be able to visit the site to find important information on how increasing our use of ethanol will create more energy independence and how ethanol affects their car,” Slunecka notes.
The Features of drivingethanol.org
• Ask The Expert – a section where consumers can ask industry experts questions about ethanol. • Take Action – a section where consumers can order a free ethanol car magnet, e-mail friends about the benefits of ethanol, and contact their local legislators. • American-Made – a section that provides facts about ethanol and the American economy.
The Haskell Project: A Sustainable Approach to Ethanol Production
Texas-based Panda Energy is planning to build a 100-million-gallon fuel ethanol plant in southwest Kansas. This project is significant not only because of its size but also because it utilizes a problem by-product of cattle feeding in the area – cattle manure. The plant will use up a billion pounds of cattle manure each year as a renewable fuel to power the plant’s operations. This approach is not only environmentally friendly but also sustainable. The plant will refine US corn and milo into fuel ethanol that will be blended with gasoline to produce a clean, low-cost fuel for America’s cars and trucks. The ethanol produced in this plant will replace the need to import 100 million gallons of gasoline each year. This project is an excellent example of how ethanol production can be linked to agriculture and cattle farming.
The Impact of the Haskell Project
• Bio-gas produced from manure: the plant will save the equivalent of 1,000 barrels of oil per day by utilizing bio-gas produced from manure instead of natural gas. • Energy independence: the project will replace 100 million gallons of imported gasoline annually, contributing to America’s energy independence. • Job creation: the project is expected to create jobs in the local community and contribute to the local economy.
The Combined Production of Panda’s Three Fuel Ethanol Projects
Panda Energy has announced three fuel ethanol projects this year, with the Haskell project being the third. The combined production of these three plants will replace 300 million gallons of imported gasoline annually. The three plants will use a total of three billion pounds of cattle manure a year as a renewable fuel. The manure is gasified and converted into a clean bio-gas used to power the plant. By utilizing bio-gas produced from manure instead of natural gas, each facility will save the equivalent of 1,000 barrels of oil per day. This approach is not only environmentally friendly but also sustainable.
Conclusion
The Ethanol Promotion and Research Council (EPIC) is a non-profit organization that aims to educate consumers about the benefits of ethanol and promote its use. The organization’s news website, drivingethanol.org, provides a wealth of information on ethanol and its advantages. The Haskell project is an excellent example of how ethanol production can be linked to agriculture and cattle farming, and the combined production of Panda’s three fuel ethanol projects will replace 300 million gallons of imported gasoline annually. As we move forward, it is essential to have access to accurate and reliable information on ethanol and its benefits. DomesticFuel is committed to providing you with the latest news and information on ethanol and other alternative fuel sources.
