DOE Ethanol Workshop Series

May 8, 2001
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Valley River Inn
1000 Valley River Way
Eugene, Oregon

This conference will explore five key issues that shape public opinion about the use of fuel ethanol. The issues ­ energy, sustainability, environment, health and economics ­ are at the heart of what makes a suitable alternative
fuel or gasoline additive. Panelists who have studied these topics will present the latest findings and engage conference participants in a
discussion about the future of fuel ethanol.

Public officials, environmental organizations, ethanol and related industries, stakeholders and the general public are invited.

Workshop Sponsors:
Oregon Office of Energy
Pacific Northwest & Alaska Regional Biomass Energy Program
U.S. Dept. Energy-Office of Fuels Development

For program information:
John White - Oregon Office of Energy
503-378-3194
john.white@state.or.us
http://www.energy.state.or.us/biomass/forum.htm

For registration information:
BBI International
800-567-6411
sue@bbiethanol.com
www.bbiethanol.com under ³DOE Workshops²

	Agenda
	7:30 AM - 8:30 AM		Registration and Continental Breakfast
	8:30 AM - 8:40 AM		Introduction and Welcoming Remarks John White, Forum Moderator, Oregon Office of Energy
	8:45 AM - 9:45 AM		Panel Discussion: ENERGY BALANCE & ETHANOL PRODUCTION Production of transportation fuels requires energy. Although ethanol production has become much more energy efficient, current production still depends on the use of fossil fuel. How much fossil energy does it take to produce a gallon of ethanol? Michael Wang, Argonne National Laboratory John Sheehan, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
	9:45 AM - 10:30 AM		Panel Discussion: SUSTAINABILITY & CROP PRODUCTION About 95 percent of the fuel ethanol produced in the United States is made from corn. A large increase in the production of ethanol could have an impact on the ability of farmers to meet the food needs of an expanding world population. Is there enough crop land to produce food and fuel? Mike Penner, Food Science and Technology Department, Oregon State University Representative, U.S. Department of Agriculture
	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM		Refreshment Break
	11:00 AM - 12:00 PM		Panel Discussion: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS & ETHANOL USE In the United States, transportation produces about 26 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions that may alter global climate. How does ethanol reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Gary Whitten, IFC Consulting Don O¹Connor, S&T; Squared Consulting
	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM		Lunch
	1:00 PM - 2:15 PM		Panel Discussion: HEALTH & REFORMULATED GASOLINE Tailpipe emissions from automobiles pollute the air and threaten public health. The federal reformulated gasoline program requires additives to make the fuel burn more cleanly. The additive MTBE threatens drinking water, but using ethanol raises fuel volatility. What is the overall effect of ethanol on air quality? David Andress, David Andress & Associates, Inc. Howard Haines, Montana Department of Natural Resources
	2:15 PM - 2:30 PM		Refreshment Break
	2:30 PM - 3:30 PM		Panel Discussion: ETHANOL ECONOMICS: COSTS & BENEFITS Producers of ethanol from corn depend on a federal tax credit to compete with gasoline. The technology to make ethanol from lower-cost cellulose materials is not yet commercially proven. Other alternatives are emerging, including hybrid gasoline/electric and fuel cell vehicles. How well can ethanol compete economically with gasoline and the emerging alternatives? Mike McCormack, California Energy Commission Bill Wells, Cascade Grain
	3:30 PM - 4:00 PM		Open Forum Discussion Conference participants will have an opportunity for dialogue on the issues.
	4:00 PM		Wrap-Up and Adjournment
	4:15 PM - 5:30 PM		Reception