Ethanol Related Links
The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) compiled a list of ethanol related links for additional information. The AFDC and U.S. Department of Energy do not necessarily recommend or endorse these companies (see disclaimer). For a list of links related to other fuels or advanced vehicle technologies, visit the main AFDC Related Links page.
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These maps estimate the technical biomass resources available in the United States by county, including crop residues, methane emissions from manure management, methane emissions from landfills and wastewater treatment facilities, forest residues, primary and secondary mill residues, urban wood waste, and dedicated energy crops. | |
ATTRA--National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and is funded under a grant from the USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service. It provides information and other technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States. | |
AllSAFE advocates for safety in biodiesel and ethanol. AllSAFE represents industries related to recreational boats, marine engines, chainsaws, lawnmowers, motor vehicles, motorcycles, all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and generators. | |
This site is designed to provide an alternative energy news source for investors and the general public. | |
The Alternative Fuels Institute (AFI) serves the public by providing education services, by providing an agency for funded and educational research in the area of E85 and alternative fuels and by providing a resource and service function for grassroots Americans across the nation. AFI was organized to educate the public about the benefits and availability of E85, an ethanol based fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent unleaded gasoline. | |
The American Coalition for Ethanol is dedicated to promoting and expanding the development of the ethanol industry. Its goals include reducing America's dependence on foreign oil imports, providing an alternative use for American farm products, creating public awareness of the uses and benefits of ethanol, and supporting legislative efforts to promote ethanol use. | |
Archer Daniels Midland a leading international food provider that produces several agricultural-crop based products including corn-based ethanol. | |
This page contains publications related to fuel quality activities of Australia's Department of the Environment and Heritage, including several on the effects of ethanol-blended fuels. | |
Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc. is a producer and marketer of ethanol and related by-products. Through its own production facilities, marketing alliances with other ethanol producers and purchase and resale operations, the company markets and distributes ethanol to many of the leading energy companies in the U.S. | |
Besecker Associates assists biofuels producers in the areas of sourcing, procurement, and price volatility management of ethanol and biodiesel feed stocks such as grain and grain byproducts, oilseeds, vegetable oils, animal fats, and spent cooking oils. | |
Bio Based Information Systems is a news information portal featuring commercial information about bioproducts, biofuels, and bioenergy. | |
BioCycle magazine articles focus on recycling residuals into value added products including the production of ethanol and biodiesel from waste materials. | |
The Bioenergy Feedstock Information Network (BFIN) is a gateway to biomass feedstock information resources from the U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and other research organizations. | |
BiofuelsConnect brokers over-the-counter biodiesel and ethanol both domestically and internationally. They broker spot deals, short-term or long-term contracts, from truckloads to rail cars to vessel quantities. They are the alternative fuels division of OceanConnect.com. | |
The Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI) is a multi-agency effort to coordinate and accelerate all Federal biobased products and bioenergy research and development. The Web site describes BRDI projects and solicitations. | |
The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association is a non-profit organization mandated to promote renewable biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel) for automotive transportation through consumer awareness and government liaison activities. | |
Cargill, Inc. is an international marketer, processor and distributor of agricultural, food, financial, and industrial products and services. | |
Chief Industries produces ethanol and high protein feed as well as a wide variety of steel storage and fabrication products. Chief Industries also operates ethanol production plants. | |
This site provides information about Chrysler's flexible-fuel vehicles, which can run on gasoline and ethanol blends up to E85. | |
Circle Biodiesel & Ethanol Corporation makes manufacturing equipment for biodiesel production as well as ethanol stills. The company also helps with consulting and plan setup. | |
DOE's Clean Cities Program supports public-private partnerships that deploy AFVs and build supporting alternative fuel infrastructure. | |
The Clean Fuels Development Coalition (CFDC) is a not-for-profit organization that actively supports the development and production of fuels that can reduce air pollution and lessen dependence on imported oil. CFDC supports the development of a national energy strategy, passage of clean fuel legislation and regulations, and the fostering of new fuel technologies and manufacturing processes. | |
Clean FUEL USA is a global company dedicated to developing and building safe, reliable and compliant products and services necessary to transition fleets to alternative fuels. CleanFUEL USA's CFT branded E85 and propane motor fuel dispensers, the Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) engine system, CleanFUEL USA refueling sites and CleanFUEL Distribution provide alternative fuel solutions for fleet managers and station operators. | |
The Colorado Governor's Biofuels Coalition represents Colorado organizations, businesses, government agencies, environmental groups, and others involved in producing, distributing, promoting, and using biodiesel and ethanol. | |
Corn Refiners Association, Inc. is the national trade association representing the corn refining (wet milling) industry of the United States. | |
The DOE/EPA Fuel Economy Guide allows users to find fuel economy information, check air pollution ratings, greenhouse gas emissions, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks. You can also research current gasoline prices throughout the United States or look up tips for improving the gas mileage of your current vehicle. | |
EIA is a statistical agency of DOE. It provides policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment as well as alternative fuel production and use. | |
The Energy Management Institute publishes the Alternative Fuels Index, a subscription-based service that focuses on seven alternative fuel products approved by the Department of Energy to meet current alternative fuel U.S. standards. Those fuels include biodiesel, ethanol, propane, methanol, electricity, hydrogen, and natural gas. Coverage includes industry commentary relating to supply, price, policy and news as well as detailed price and trend analysis at the wholesale level. | |
A monthly magazine for the ethanol and biomass industry, which focuses on production and marketing issues. The magazine also focuses on new hires and employment opportunities in the ethanol and biomass industries. | |
EPAC is a nonprofit organization with members throughout the nation who support the production and use of ethanol as a clean, renewable energy resource. | |
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) stresses the consumer benefits of ethanol by providing educational and training materials on its Web site and by sponsoring Team Ethanol in the IndyCar Series. | |
Ethanol Statistics is a Web site that presents a worldwide view of ethanol news, commodity prices, industry reports, and informed opinion pieces. Some analytical reports are available for purchase. | |
EthanolMarket.com is a leading source for news, prices, trends, legislative developments, and market research for the ethanol industry. | |
Flex Fuel U.S., LLC has a Certificate of Conformity for the conversion of specific 2006 model year Chrysler and Dodge vehicles to operate on E85. | |
The Flexible Fuel Vehicle Club of America is a web-based community of interest based on the purchase and use of flexible fuel vehicles and E85 fuel as well as their promotion in the marketplace. The goal of the organization is to locate existing and new owners of FFVs and educate them on the importance of using ethanol. | |
This site provides information about Ford's flexible-fuel vehicles, which can run on gasoline and ethanol blends up to E85. | |
Visit General Motors AFV Web site to learn about current model year cars and trucks that can run on CNG, LPG, and E85. | |
Global Biofuels Center - International Fuel Quality Center (IFQC) | International Fuel Quality Center's mission is to make global fuel and related information more available to regulators, refiners, technology providers and the automotive industry. IFQC supplies information about global usage of biofuels for transportation, dedicated and flex-fuel vehicles and emissions, and detailed country reports on policies and taxation as well as fuel quality regulations. |
The Governors' Ethanol Coalition is composed of 27 state executives with international representatives from Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and Sweden. The coalition supports the production of ethanol from corn or other domestic, renewable resources using sustainable agricultural methods and encourages its use in the transportation sector. | |
Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Model | The GREET (Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation) model, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and developed by Argonne National Laboratory, allows researchers and analysts to evaluate various vehicle and fuel combinations on a full fuel-cycle/vehicle-cycle basis. |
Idaho National Laboratory's (INL) Bioenergy Technology Projects are establishing requirements for the feedstock logistics processes needed to feed bioconversion processes and enable development of cellulosic biorefineries. | |
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) brings together Iowa ethanol and biodiesel producers to foster the development and growth of the state's renewable fuels industry through education, promotion and infrastructure development. IRFA is committed to making Iowa a leader in producing renewable fuels and value-added co-products. | |
The mission of the Biomass Research Division at NREL is to lead a national effort to develop innovative, market-driven biotechnologies for producing fuels and chemicals from renewable resources. | |
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Nonpetroleum Based Fuels (NPBF) activity works to overcome technical barriers to expand markets for gaseous fuels, including natural gas and hydrogen, and new liquid fuels such as Fischer-Tropsch diesel and biodiesel. Longer term research and development is being performed on fuels that enable highly efficient and clean engines to employ advanced combustion concepts. | |
National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) | NCAUR invents new uses of agriculture commodities for industrial and food products, develops new technology to improve environmental quality, and provides technical support to federal regulatory and action agencies. The center's fuels and chemicals division is working on new ways to increase the production of both ethanol and biodiesel. |
The National Corn Growers Association is a federation of state organizations, corn boards, councils and commissions that develops and implements policies and programs on a state and national level to help protect and advance the corn producer's interests. | |
The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition promotes the use of ethanol as a renewable form of transportation fuel with the goal of enhancing agricultural profitability, advancing environmental stewardship, and promoting national energy independence. | |
National Marine Manufacturers Association Ethanol Based Fuels | This site contains a library of documents related to ethanol-blended fuels, with a focus on the effects of ethanol on non-automotive engines. |
The Nebraska Ethanol Board is an organization dedicated to increasing the production and use of ethanol in Nebraska. | |
One of five regional biomass programs established by DOE, the Northeast Regional Biomass Program evaluates biomass technologies and fuels and provides objective, reliable information to consumers and policy leaders. The NRBP carries out its mission through an extensive network of local, state, and national government organizations, and partnerships with private industry. | |
The Biomass Energy Data Book draws together biomass data from diverse sources to produce a comprehensive document that supports anyone with an interest or stake in the biomass industry. | |
Phyllis is a database containing information on the composition of biomass and waste. It enables analysis of individual biomass or waste materials and the average composition of any combination of groups and subgroups. | |
Pure Energy Corporation is a bio-based fuels and chemicals company focused on bridging the fossil energy and the renewable energy industries with environmentally friendlier and commercially viable fuels and additives. | |
RFA serves as a vital link between the ethanol industry and the federal government to promote increased production and use of ethanol through supportive policies, regulations, and research and development initiatives. To accomplish its goals, RFA works with state governments, environment and public interest groups, agriculture, and ethanol advocates nationwide. | |
The San Diego Environmental Foundation operates an education program on alternative vehicles and fuels including biodiesel, propane, CNG, LPG, and E85. The education program is operated by the San Diego Ecocenter. | |
SIGMA is the premier national trade association representing independent chain retailers and marketers of motor fuel, both branded and unbranded. | |
Over 90 manufacturers of atmospheric steel storage tanks are members of Steel Tank Institute, a trade association formed in 1916 to help manufacturers promote the safety and strength of steel as the best choice for petroleum and hazardous materials storage. | |
Sun Grant BioWeb is a compilation of current information about using biomass resources for bioenergy and bioproducts. | |
The Sun Grant Initiative is a network of land-grant universities and U.S. DOE laboratories partnering to build a biobased economy. Its mission is to develop, distribute, and implement biobased energy technologies to enhance U.S. energy security, promote agricultural diversification and environmental sustainability, and promote opportunities for biobased economic diversification in rural communities. It includes the Sun Grant BioWeb, a compliation of current information about using biomass resources for bioenergy and bioproducts. | |
The National Biofuels Program is working to find more effective ways to use biomass through the development of conversion technologies for the production of bio-based fuels like ethanol and biodiesel. | |
This Biomass Program site focuses on U.S. Department of Energy biomass R&D and provides a wealth of information about biomass technologies, policies, and funding opportunities. | |
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science's Genomics:GTL Program uses new genomic data and high-throughput technologies to study the proteins encoded by microbial and plant genomes and explore their amazingly diverse natural capabilities. The Web site includes research and development related to biofuels. | |
This EPA Web site provides information on alternative fuels, including fact sheets, certification procedures and emission standards, emission models, and related links. | |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Renewable Fuel Standard Program | The EPA is responsible for regulating the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). This page provides information on RFS regulations, compliance help, registration and reporting forms, and related links. |
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing | The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Transportation and Marketing division facilitates the distribution of agricultural products by promoting efficient and cost-effective marketing facilities, transportation policies, and practices. It includes information about transporting ethanol and ethanol feedstocks. |
The goals of the USDA's Bioenergy and Energy Alternatives Program are to create U.S. jobs and economic activity, reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and improve the environment by developing alternate energy sources and increasing the use of agricultural crops as feedstocks for biofuels. This Web site describes the projects carried out under the program. | |
This page describes the current research programs conducted by the USDA in the development of agriculturally grown feedstocks and conversion processes for producing ethanol and biodiesel. | |
The Commodity Operations Program seeks to expand industrial consumption of agricultural commodities by promoting their use in production of bioenergy (ethanol and biodiesel). | |
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service provides timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture. | |
This USDA site provides numerous resources for learning about biofuels and getting started in the biofuels industry. | |
The Underground Tank Technology Update (UTTU) newsletter has been helping environmental professionals across America to keep current with the latest UST and remediation information and technologies. Funded by the U.S. EPA and published electronically by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Engineering Professional Development, UTTU assists consultants, technical specialists and local, state and federal officials needing information on underground storage tank (UST) systems and remediation approaches. | |
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety certification organization. UL has been testing products and writing safety standard for more than 100 years. UL is currently evaluating pump and dispensing equipment used with ethanol fuel. | |
Volvo currently produces bi-fuel vehicles that run on CNG and LPG. The company is also developing HEVs and AFVs that run on biogas, DME, electricity, ethanol, methanol, RME, and hydrogen. |