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Monday, March 01, 2010 Volume 1, Issue 5Please let us know if there is anything that you think you should be included in this newsletter. You can email the Growth Energy Market Development office at marketdevelopment@growthenergy.org Read Growth Energy's blog posts on RenewableEnergyWorld.com Featured LinksGeneral Motors: We Need More Ethanol Fueling StationsGrowth Energy welcomed the words of a top General Motors executive who said that the United States must substantially build out the infrastructure to deliver ethanol to consumers. Growth Energy’s position is that increasing the number of blender pumps would give drivers a choice of mid- and high-level ethanol blends in more locations across the country. “What we’ve heard from General Motors is what we’ve been saying at Growth Energy since we were created 18 months ago — if we’re going to reduce emissions, clean the air, and put Americans to work in green-energy jobs, we need to give American families a choice of low-emission fuel at their filling stations. At Growth Energy, we believe that means more blender pumps,” said Tom Buis, CEO of Growth Energy. “Ethanol is a low-carbon fuel that produces 59 percent fewer green house gas emissions than gasoline and it is home-grown. Every blender pump we install at a gas station makes our country more energy independent and gives consumers a choice, all while creating jobs in the U.S. and greening our environment.” First Station in NW Alabama Offers E85The newly reopened Shell Quik Mart on the corner of East Second Street and Woodward Avenue not only looks new, it offers a new alternative for the Shoals-area. For the first time, flexible-fuel vehicle owners and operators looking to refill their tanks in Muscle Shoals will have a choice to refuel with traditional gasoline grades or E85 ethanol, a blend of eighty-five percent ethanol with fifteen percent gasoline. “We are pleased to be the first and only station, not only in Muscle Shoals, but all of Northwest Alabama, to offer a renewable fuel alternative for conscientious consumers,” said Edwards Oil Company’s President, Jonathan Edwards. “Our customers who own flexible-fuel vehicles have been asking for it, and now they have a choice to refuel their vehicles with a product that reduces air pollution, lowers our dependence on foreign oil, and helps support American farmers.” Alabama Biofuels Workshop to Include Growth EnergyThe Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition along with the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Energy Division will be hosting a biofuels workshop on Wednesday, March 17 in Dothan, Alabama. Growth Energy Market Development Manager Michelle Kautz will outline the future of ethanol blends in Alabama and the United States while others will discuss biodiesel, CNG, propane and electric. Martin-Eagle Oil of Denton, TX Announces Installation of New E85 Fueling SiteIn an effort to increase fueling location options for flex fuel vehicle owners, the Martin-Eagle Oil Company announced the installation of a new E85 refueling site located at their headquarters facility at 2700 James Street in Denton, TX. The new site will supply E85 to both retail customers and to wholesale accounts. Motorists operating flexible fuel vehicles can fuel up at the 2700 James Street location and take advantage of the cost savings of approximately 25 cents per gallon and use a domestically produced renewable fuel. Protec Fuel Establishes additional E85 Fueling in FL, GA and ALProtec Fuel, a Florida-based corporation specializing in turnkey ethanol programs for retailers, fleets and fuel distributors throughout the United States was awarded federal government funds to help install thirty E85 fueling stations. Eighteen of the stations will be located in Florida, ten in Georgia and two in Alabama. Edwin Flores, President for Urbieta Oil stated that “by expanding to 20 E85 stations in south Florida, Urbieta has made a commitment to our customers. We are empowering them to make a difference for the environment, economy and national security.” Growth Energy Welcomes New Market Development Advisory Committee MembersGrowth Energy would like to welcome two new members to our Market Development Advisory Committee. Rhea Courtney Bozic from Clean Fuels Consulting and Mark Bentley of the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition will each be serving a three year term to assist the market development group with obstacles associated on installation of E85 and blender pumps throughout the country. “One of our primary objectives is to expand market opportunities for mid-level blends of ethanol by advancing the establishment of blender pump infrastructure. Increasing American motorist’s access to ethanol, which is the only practical alternative to foreign oil available today, will help create domestic jobs in communities across the country, strengthen our national and economic security by reducing our dependence on foreign oil and improve the environment,” noted Growth Energy CEO, Tom Buis. Growth Energy Adds Six New Plant MembersWASHINGTON, DC – Growth Energy, the coalition of U.S. ethanol supporters, today welcomed six new ethanol producers to its growing list of members. Cardinal Ethanol, Carbon Green Bioenergy LLC, Tharaldson, Redfield Energy LLC, Advanced Bio Energy LLC, and Corn Plus will join Growth Energy’s team of 55 Plant Members and 34 Associate Members to help expand the production of domestic ethanol as a means to decrease our dependence on foreign oil and create American jobs at home. “Since our inception a little more than a year ago, Growth Energy has made great strides on behalf of making America energy independent, cleaning our environment and creating jobs right here in the U.S.,” said CEO of Growth Energy, Tom Buis. “Our representation of the ethanol industry continues to grow, as more and more producers see what we are doing on behalf of renewable, sustainable, domestic ethanol. Adding these six ethanol producers to our growing team will help us achieve our goals as we work to grow America’s economy through cleaner, greener energy.” Propel Fuels Offers E85 for 85 Cents Throughout SacramentoE85 sold for 85 cents a gallon on Wednesday, February 24 at five Propel stations throughout California. Facilities in Sacramento, Rocklin, Citrus Heights and Elk Grove held a promotion from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in partnership with CALSTART. The event’s intent was to educate Sacramento drivers and bring new FFV owners to Propel stations. The event had media coverage from all local broadcast affiliates, as well as the key daily and business publications in the area. New or Renewed Growth Energy MembersCampbell Oil Co. Member Spotlight — Croton on HudsonJim Foley and Miguel Suaza, partners of Croton on Hudson, have always been environmentally savvy. Prior to opening their E85 fueling facility 67 Croton Point Ave. in Croton-on-Hudson, NY, they partnered with New York State Energy Research (NYSERDA) and Development Authority to install a 15kW solar system on the station’s canopy. “The reason we installed ethanol into our facility is because of the environmental benefits for the community, it also seemed to be a great business opportunity,” said Foley. “The station differentiated ourselves from our direct competitors and most regional gas stations. The nearest station selling E85 is nearly 15 miles away.” New E85 and Blender Pump StationsAs of this publication, there are 2,108 E85 stations. Below is a listing of those opened since our last publication. Letters to Growth EnergyPlease send comments, questions or suggestions to our Market Development Team and we will share them with our readers in our next FYI newsletter. Email questions, comments or suggestions to: marketdevelopment@growthenergy.org. Events CalendarTo submit a Calendar item, email marketdevelopment@growthenergy.org. GrowthEnergy represents the producers and supporters of ethanol who feed the world and fuel America in ways that achieve energy independence, improve economic well-being and create a healthier environment for all Americans now! |
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