The U.S. ethanol industry

Mark D. Stowers

Regional Economic Development, 2009, issue Apr, 3-11

Abstract: Ethanol is vital to achieving greater American energy independence. It is today's only viable and available fuel that can be substituted for gasoline. Unlike oil, ethanol is renewable-it will never run out. As science moves from making ethanol from corn to producing it from corn cobs and other plant materials, ethanol will continue to be a sustainable and effective energy solution for the world. America's dependence on foreign oil causes enormous problems for Americans every day-raising the prices on everything from gas to groceries and sending money and jobs overseas. This article summarizes the state of the ethanol industry.

Keywords: Biomass; energy; -; United; States (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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