Ethanol Proponents Say Pump Up Its Benefits
(KELOLAND.com) …High fuel costs are once again fueling the debate about alternative energy sources. And with ethanol one of South Dakota’s biggest industries, both politicians and ethanol supporters say now’s the time to pump up its benefits.
…”With ethanol 80 cents under gasoline right now, it seems to be a great opportunity to figure out how to advance consumer choice,” Poet Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Corporate Affairs Robert Skjonsberg said.
Skjonsberg says the issue with ethanol is availability. Some national politicians, like Arizona senator John McCain, oppose subsidies for local corn growers. But all three of South Dakota’s representatives in Washington say they’re essential to getting more ethanol products out on the market. READ MORE