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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 2007

Page

8

Mr Ethanol gains star lobbyist status in Washington

Washington lobbyist Robert Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, has become a central figure on Capitol Hill as Congress debates ethanol Promotion. With over 145 bills this year, the push to boost ethanol production mirrors rising gasoline prices and calls for energy independence. Dinneen, in the industry since 1987, led the association since 2000 as ethanol plants multiply nationwide from the Midwest to California Texas and New York.

Washington Post Washington Robert Dinneen Congressional Dinneen Renewable Fuels Association Congress Capitol Hill The Association Midwest California Texas New York Miller Brewing

Ethanol push gains as lawmakers rally in Iowa

More than 145 bills aim to boost ethanol production in Congress this year. President Bush spotlighted biofuel in the State of the Union, while candidates campaign in Iowa. Hillary Clinton shifted to endorse larger ethanol incentives, John McCain remains wary yet supports expanded output. Dinneen notes long-time advocacy becoming headlines.

Congress Bush Iowa Hillary Clinton D-N.y

Ethanol from cellulose sparks new biorefinery plans

In Iowa the Emmetsburg plant may become a national first to produce ethanol from corn plant materials beyond kernels. Researchers explore cellulose in poplar trees and switchgrass, aiming to cut fertilizer needs and greenhouse gas emissions while boosting output. Cellulosic ethanol faces higher costs and technical hurdles like breakdown, separation, and fermentation, with energy yields potentially four to six times the input.

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