New Research Confirms Ethanol’s Growing Energy Efficiency

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'An upcoming study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has found that ethanol production is more energy efficient than previously thought,' according to the Cattle Network. 'The research was praised by the National Corn Growers Association for showing how much of a difference technology improvements can make. 'We are looking forward to seeing this research publicly released,' said Steve Ruh, chairman of NCGA’s ethanol committee. 'It’s going to go far in dispelling one of the most persistent and incorrect myths about ethanol. But even beyond improved energy efficiency, there are many reasons why Americans should be embracing domestic biofuels for increased energy independence.' ' The Cattle Network said the research was conducted by Kenneth Cassman at the university’s Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research. The study results were submitted to the Journal of Industrial Ecology. ' 'Recent research conducted at the University of Nebraska clearly shows that estimates for the energy balance of corn-based ethanol are much more favorable -- in fact two to three times more favorable, than previous estimates,' Cassman said,' according to Cattle Network. ' 'That's because most of the published values for energy efficiency of corn-ethanol are 'backward looking' in the sense they evaluated older technologies with regard to energy use in corn production, the biorefinery, and co-product utilization.' '

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http://www.dtnethanolcenter.com/index.cfm?show=10&mid=22

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