Nebraska is the number two ethanol producing state in the nation outputting 2.5 billion gallons per year
Our ethanol industry represents a $5 billion impact on Nebraska's economy
40% of Nebraska's corn crop begins its value-added journey at a Nebraska ethanol plant
The protein value of corn is preserved and used by the animal feeding industry
Nebraska's 25 plants directly employ over 1,300 people and provide an economic boost to rural areas
Nebraska Environmental & Health Impacts
Ethanol reduces greenhouse gases by 39% (USDA)
Ethanol is a renewable energy source
Ethanol's energy balance ratio is 2.3 to one, meaning that 2.3 units of energy are created for every one unit of energy required in additional inputs (USDA)
Ethanol reduces CO2 by 35%, particulate matter by 41%, and ozone by 22%
Ethanol lowers carbon emissions now
Ethanol adds octane and replaces cancer causing aromatics such as benzene, toluene, and xylene
Corn oil derived from ethanol production is used to make biodiesel
Consumer
Ethanol costs less - every percentage increase in an ethanol blend at the pump results in a lower-priced product for Nebraska consumers
Ethanol means cleaner air for Nebraskans to breathe
