This Ethanol subsite represents a joint effort of the U.S. Department of Energy's Biomass and Vehicle Technologies Programs and covers the entire production cycle of ethanol, from the field to the fuel tank. For information on other biofuels, go to the Fuels section.
Fuel from Farms & Forests
Map of the United States superimposed on a photo of a field and blue sky. The map has colors on it representing the distribution of ethanol feedstocks throughout the country, with particularly high concentrations in the Midwest, Southeast, and Northwest.
Learn about ethanol feedstocks
Technology for Today & Tomorrow
Photo of a scientist examining a beaker of cellulase enzymes, which are used to produce cellulosic ethanol.
Learn about ethanol production
Flexible Fuels, Consumer Choices
Photo of retail biofuel pumps used for dispensing biodiesel (B20) and ethanol (E85 and E10).
Goals for the Road Ahead
Photo of a car driving down a road that runs past fields and stretches into the distance.
Vehicles 
Learn about available flexible fuel vehicles designed to use E85, costs, conversions, and more.
Prices
Just like gasoline prices, the cost of ethanol fluctuates. For the latest E85 price analysis, see the Alternative Fuel Price Report.
Basics 
Incentives and Laws
Ethanol Fuels
Production and Distribution
Station Locations
Infrastructure Development
Related Links
Publications
- List of ethanol publications from our publications database
- Select ethanol publications:
- National Biofuels Action Plan (PDF 4.9 MB) Download Adobe Reader.
- Effects of Intermediate Ethanol Blends on Legacy Vehicles and Small Non-Road Engines, Report 1 (PDF 1.5 MB)
Download Adobe Reader. - Business Case for Installing E85 at Retail Stations (PDF 654 KB) Download Adobe Reader.