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Studies have shown that ethanol:
- Reduces tailpipe carbon monoxide emissions by as much as 30 percent
- Reduces toxic emissions by 30 percent
- Reduces particulate matter (PM) emissions by more than 25 percent
- Research by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratories shows that ethanol has the ability to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to Argonne, the production and use of 4.9 billion gallons of ethanol in 2006 reduced carbon dioxide-equivalent greenhouse gas emissions by about 8 million tons.
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In 2008, Minnesota’s 18 ethanol facilities had a production capacity of 735 million gallons of ethanol per year, using 268 million bushels of corn, or approximately 22 percent of the anticipated harvest.
It’s important to note that nearly half of the corn produced in Minnesota is still shipped out of state without any value added to it. And, although the total number of bushels of corn fed to livestock in Minnesota continues to increase, because of increased corn production, the percentage of the crop used as livestock feed has actually decreased.
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For the most current list of Minnesota ethanol plants and plant capacities, visit:
http://www.mda.state.mn.us/renewable/ethanol/capacities.htm
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) estimates that the 17 ethanol plants operating in the state in 2008 will produce about one billion gallons of ethanol, and will have a total economic impact of nearly $5 billion dollars. |
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If you live in Minnesota, you're fortunate to be part of one of the most progressive clean fuel programs in the country. The program began in the early 1990's in the Twin Cities metro area, and eventually expanded into a statewide policy. |
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