DOE Ethanol Workshop Series

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Ethanol Workshop Series News - April 2001
A Newsletter about the DOE/RBEP Ethanol Workshop Series (EWS) activities
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There is a tremendous amount of ethanol production activity throughout the United States and, indeed, the world. Recognition of the fact that the United States is increasingly dependent upon imported oil and that the consumer will continue paying high prices at the pump are immediate motivators. Recognition of the potential to clean our air with America's indigenous resource (rural and urban) is more effectively accomplished through mediums such as the Ethanol Workshop Series (EWS), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Fuels Development and the Regional Biomass Energy Program.

The participating EWS states thus far are:

The Ethanol Workshop Series (EWS) has become a very effective and successful program. While the objective is to prepare the pathway to a biomass ethanol industry, it is fully recognized that partnering with grain ethanol is necessary while concurrently developing the marketplace. Each workshop focuses on the issues and opportunities in the individual state, rather than a larger region. Each state is very unique unto itself with its own needs and issues.

An important reminder to 2000 EWS states… the U.S. DOE has grant money available of up to $5,000 for follow-on activities for the 2000 EWS states. The funds can be used for a second workshop, toward relevant studies or activities, etc. The deadline for using the funds is the end of the federal fiscal year, September 30, 2001. Several states have already applied for the grant, but if you haven't yet done so, simply develop a 1- 2 page proposal and send it to BBI International. The request will be forwarded to your RBEP manager and the DOE Office of Fuels Development. You will receive a prompt response. Many states have found that a second workshop helps tremendously with keeping the momentum going. 1999 states - there may be some funds for specific projects.

This newsletter, the EWS News, serves as a tool to keep state planning committee members and nationwide supporters abreast of activities occurring in participating EWS states. This issue of the EWS News will look at the workshops planned thus far for the year 2001. Reviews of EWS programs such as the workshop agendas, summaries, follow-up activities and other state initiatives, proposed plants and studies are posted at www.bbiethanol.com (click on DOE Workshops) and, individually, on many state bioenergy websites. The 1999 and 2000 EWS year end summaries are posted on the Western Regional Biomass Program site, www.westbioenergy.org.

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Regional Bioenergy Program Managers

• Phil Badger, Southeast Regional Bioenergy Program,
  Ph: 256-740-5634, Email: pbadger@bioenergyupdate.com
• Jeff Graef, Western Regional Bioenergy Program,
  Ph: 402-471-3218, Email: jgraef@mail.state.ne.us
• Jeff James, Pacific NW & Alaska Bioenergy Program,
  Ph: 206-553-2079, Email: Jeffrey.james@hq.doe.gov
• Fred Kuzel, Great Lakes Regional Bioenergy Program,
  Ph: 312-407-0177, Email: fkuzel@cglg.org
• Rick Handley, Northeast Regional Bioenergy Program,
  Ph: 518-899-9572, Email: rhandley@capital.net

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EWS News is published by Bryan & Bryan Inc. (BBI), Cotopaxi, Colorado. Kathy Bryan, Ph: 719-942-4353, Email: kbryan@bbibiofuels.com, website: www.bbiethanol.com.